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by By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks like · English

The Investing for Beginners Podcast teaches you how to buy your first stocks and build long-term wealth in the stock market— without the hype or confusing jargon. Hosts Andrew Sather and Stephen Morris break down value investing fundamentals into plain English: how to read financial statements, value a company, avoid common beginner mistakes, and build a long-term portfolio you can actually stick with. Plus, in our At Any Rate episodes with host Evan Raidt, we tackle the personal finance side of wealth building— paying off debt, budgeting, saving, and the money debates every household faces before (and while) investing. Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial freedom, one episode at a time. Follow for more.

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AAR53-Stop Ballparking It: A Real Plan for Saving Toward a GoalSolo episode on saving toward a medium-term goal using a structured framework; specifically, Evan Ray’s plan to save for a motorcycle trip.9 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
The Truth About Market Timing, Crashes, and Long-Term Investing with Ben CarlsonBen Carlson argues there’s no “secret” to investing—market timing is psychologically damaging, macro forecasting can’t reliably predict market moves, and long-term investing survives extreme crashes.8 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 19 chapters
What “Invest With a Margin of Safety” Really MeansExplains “invest with a margin of safety” from Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor, emphasizing buying with a cushion by valuing the business conservatively and protecting against uncertainty.4 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 14 chapters
AAR52 - Financial Realities of Home ImprovementFinancial realities of home improvement for new homeowners—how to budget and plan for renovations (not emergencies), avoid sticker shock, and build “margin of safety” so projects don’t force debt or…2 Jun 2026 · 40 min · 15 chapters
Financial Modeling: FMVA, DCFs, and AI in Excel with Tim VipondTim Vipond (CFI) discusses financial modeling and valuation (FMVA, DCFs, comps, precedent transactions) and how AI—specifically Claude in Excel—can speed up building and auditing three-statement…1 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
Live Research: On Holding (ONON) — Great Growth, Big QuestionsThe hosts do a live, real-time investment-style research of On Holding (ONON), a Swiss premium shoe company, and debate whether its growth justifies the valuation and risks.28 May 2026 · 56 min · 19 chapters
AAR51 - The Money and Mental Health ConnectionMoney and mental health connection, focusing on how financial uncertainty, decision fatigue, stress, and comparison can create a feedback loop that worsens financial decisions and spills into other…26 May 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 24 chapters
How Non-Food Franchises Build Wealth with Jon OstensonHow “non-food” franchises build wealth—why franchising can be a better path to business ownership than startups, and how to evaluate franchise deals using the FDD.25 May 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Birdseye View: Caterpillar (CAT) — Moat, Dealers, and the “Picks & Shovels” of the AI BoomCaterpillar (CAT) as an “AI boom picks & shovels” infrastructure play—how CAT builds a moat via dealer networks, parts/service vertical integration, financing, and backlog; plus CAT’s role in…21 May 2026 · 59 min · 25 chapters
AAR50 - 5 Recession Preparations Without the PanicRecession preparations aimed at reducing panic and harm, framed as “natural” economic downturns and focusing on five actionable steps.19 May 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
How AI Is Changing Investing— with David TrainerHow AI can improve investing, but only if it’s built on verified, deterministic financial data rather than “pouring the internet” into a chatbot.18 May 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
Back to the Basics: How to Manage Your Portfolio Without Overthinking ItPortfolio management “back to basics” for long-term investors—diversification, position sizing/allocation, entry rules, dollar-cost averaging, and disciplined trimming/selling.14 May 2026 · 50 min · 17 chapters
AAR49 - Why High Interest Rates Are Good For YouA contrarian look at why higher interest rates can be beneficial for everyday savers and planners, despite making borrowing more expensive.12 May 2026 · 42 min · 16 chapters
Back to the Basics: How to Find Great Stock Ideas (Rabbit Holes vs. Screeners)How to generate great stock ideas—comparing “rabbit hole” research (starting from a company and tracing suppliers/beneficiaries) versus quantitative screening (starting from financial metrics and…11 May 2026 · 46 min · 15 chapters
Back to the Basics: Circle of CompetenceHow to define and use your “circle of competence” in stock investing—knowing what you understand, what you don’t, and avoiding narrative-driven bets.7 May 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
AAR48— The Real Cost of Going ElectricSolo episode on the real financial costs of owning an electric vehicle, focused on purchase price, charging costs, insurance, maintenance, battery risk, and depreciation; includes the host’s Tesla…5 May 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
Back to the Basics: Compound Interest Explained (The Snowball That Makes You Rich)Compound interest for long-term stock investing, using “snowball” and “rule of 72” examples; why dividends matter; and why starting early (even with small amounts) beats waiting.4 May 2026 · 51 min · 15 chapters
Back to the Basics: Stock Dilution and the Main Types of Investments Explained SimplyShare dilution and how it affects ownership, plus an overview of major investment types (gold, Bitcoin/crypto, mutual funds/ETFs, bonds/CDs, real estate/REITs).30 Apr 2026 · 54 min · 15 chapters
AAR47 - More Money, Worse Life?Challenges the usual “job hop for higher pay” advice by arguing that raw raises often don’t improve life.28 Apr 2026 · 46 min · 16 chapters
Back to the Basics: Why Companies Go Public + The 3 Financial Statements Beginners Must KnowWhy companies go public (IPO), what IPO vs normal stocks means, risks/obligations of being public, and how to read beginner financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).27 Apr 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
A Shoe Company “Pivots to AI”… and the Stock Jumps 582% (Markets Are Cray-Cray)Markets and consumer/business impacts of Amazon’s new 3.5% fee on third-party sellers; shipping/logistics cost pressures and supply-chain ripple effects; SEC changes to margin day-trading rules; and…23 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
AAR46 - Financial Half-Truths“Financial Half-Truths” challenges common personal-finance soundbites—especially around retirement accounts and housing—and argues that advice often fits “80%” of people but harms the “20%” who need…21 Apr 2026 · 50 min · 14 chapters
The Complexity Myth: Why Investing is Simpler Than You ThinkThe “complexity myth” about investing—why getting started is simpler than it sounds, and why long-term compounding matters more than mastering every metric.20 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 14 chapters
A Contrarian Take on AI: Is It Time to Buy Software Stocks?Solo episode answering a Value Spotlight question about Adobe and whether AI fears mean it’s time to buy software stocks.16 Apr 2026 · 41 min · 11 chapters