The Phil Ferguson Show

The Phil Ferguson Show

information and opinions on money, politics and Religion. All the things you should not discuss with your family.

Episodes

April 17, 2024 113 mins
Interview with ObjectivelyDan.  He is the host and producer of the YouTube show "Truth Wanted".

Also:
  • What is "shorting" a stock
  • DJT stock.
  • Follow up on recent annuity review
  • Follow up on the company that gave me a free steak dinner.
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Trump Stock - Truth Social went public and the initial valuation was as high as $11 billion.  However, the company is probably worth....wait for it.... $0.00.  What will happen next?

Annuity Review - A show listener sent me a bunch of info on an annuity they were asked to invest in.  All of the details will be exposed.

Free Dinner - I got a free steak and heard about all of they ways they can protect my money.
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Interview with Kevin Bolling.  He is the executive director of the Secular Student Alliance.  The SSA helps secular students find friends, learn leadership skills and promote a secular world.

Special Match
https://secularstudents.org/phil/
If you sign up to donate (or increase your current donation) at least $10 per month, Phil and Robin Ferguson will donate $150 to help a student get to this year's SSA leadership conference.  Maximum...
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Interview with Bob Barnes.  He is one of the organizers of a Canadian conference called BAHACON.  I went last year and I have already got my tickets for 2024.  Hear all of the details and then get your tickets.

EV Charging Update - How long does it take an Ioniq 6 to charge?

Free Dinner - I signed up to enjoy a free dinner hosted by another Financial Advisor.
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Interview with Dan Ellis, He a co-host of the podcast "Godless Rebelution" and Utah State Director for American Atheists. We discuss a lot of recent news stories.

Investing Skeptically: 18 year performance without bonds.
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February 23, 2024 72 mins
Interview with Sarah. She shares some information on the IRA and how audits work.

Also, why you should have a tax professional.

Random stuff: Trump, GOP, Russia, Pillow guy
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Topics of discussion:
  • Freethought Cruise
  • New ETF MUSQ
  • Long Term vs Short Term gains
  • Expense ratios
  • TIPS and commodities
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February 3, 2024 74 mins
Interview with Ray Smock.
Anti EV YouTube videos
How to manage investments in different accounts
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An update to our annual review of different portfolios. This is the 18 year performance review.
Also, new rules from the Department of Labor and What happened to Tesla charging in a super cold Chigago.
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Interview with Samantha McGuire
https://www.atheists.org/2019/07/mcguire-field-director-announcement/
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“Sam is an absolute force of nature within the atheist community,” said Nick Fish, president of American Atheists. “From leading the Washington Area Secular Humanists (WASH) and organizing with allies to promote sound policymaking in Maryland, to her work with volunteers, group leaders, and other national partners, she is the perfec...
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December 19, 2023 105 mins
Interview with Abby Hafer. We discuss her book, "The Not-So-Intelligent Designer: Why Evolution Explains the Human Body and Intelligent Design Does Not". First example - human testicals. We discuss this and several other problems.

Investing Skeptically:
  • Cusion, volitility, granularity
  • Duh! Stocks vs Bonds
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Interview with Rob Palmer. We discuss the many projects that he is working on.

Investing Skeptically:
  • Church Money
  • Meme Stock
Links for Rob Palmer interview

His home page
https://linktr.ee/thewellknownskeptic

Skeptical Inquirer
https://skepticalinquirer.org/category/the-well-known-skeptic/

Talk on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsyepi_-TAI

Wikipedia editing with Guerrilla Skeptics
https://www.abouttimeproject.org/gsow

Recoveri...
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Listener request - How to invest in Farmland via a limited partnership
Correction to previous segment on the Lottery
How to do a MEGA backdoor ROTH 401k
Summary on recent trip to Italy
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Interview with Joe Pittenger. We discuss how he left the Salvation Army and Christianity. We also talk about the Clergy Project. A way for thoughtful ministers to find support on line.

Investing Skeptically: You win the lottery! Should you take all of the winnings at once or get paid over 20 years?
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Interview with Mary Beth O'Connor. Her new book is "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction". We discuss Drugs, abuse, rape and much more on her journey from addition to recovery.

Investing Skeptically: The "All Weather Fund" does it work? Also, Hedge Funds and the Million dollar bet.
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Interview with Darrel Henschell. Long time skeptic and solar expert. We discuss solar scams, how much solar should cost and Electric cars.
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Interview with Joshua Bowen. We discuss his newest book "Did the Old Testament Endorse Slaery?".

Investing Skeptically: How did I get started helping people learn about investing.
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Interview with film maker, author and podcaster Brian Dunning. We discuss his newest documentary - "The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You to See". You will want to see this and share it with your friends.

Investing Skeptically: I have added two intermediate bond funds to the cushion. Listen and get all of the detials.

BONUS: The Ogre story!

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Discussion of how to get a good price on home improvments. Also, details on the SEC examination of Polaris Financial Planning.
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