Michael teaches personal finance at Trinity University and writes a weekly finance column for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express News. He previously sold bonds for Goldman Sachs, and used to run a distressed debt hedge fund. He is not your typical finance professor as he gives you the real-life perspective of how to manage your money.
During the episode, Michael reveals several tips in growing wealth which you did not learn from school. He believes that venturing into investments at an early age promises a future of fortune. He explains how compound interest works, why we need to understand it, and what benefits it could provide. You might not be interested in learning such early in life, but once you listened to this episode, you’ll have a whole new outlook at your finances.
Where we are:
Johnny - Bulgaria
Sam - Florida
Book:
The Financial Rules for New College Graduates
Discussed:
ILAB 11 – Advice for 17-24 Year Olds on Money, College, Credit and Finances
Time Stamps:
07:52 – Why professors experience difficulty understanding and teaching finance
13:05 – His personal finance course
16:55 – Students in debt vs. Students investing
24:00 – Investment advice for young adults
32:12 – Explaining compound interest to young adults
38:53 – US Tax Code
43:10 – Saving money based on income
49:04 – Advise for youngsters in getting an investment adviser
56:47 – The use of Robo-Advisor
1:00:28 – Favorite investment books
1:05:21 – What to look forward to in his book
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