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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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AAR13 - Discipline: The Investing Key with Brian MontesDiscipline-focused swing trading education—how to invest with structure, manage risk, and avoid hype/overconfidence.2 Sep 2025 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Essential Metrics for Analyzing Stocks: A Beginner's GuideBeginner guide to analyzing stocks using five core financial metrics: cash flow statement (operating, investing, financing), income statement margins (gross, operating, net), current ratio,…1 Sep 2025 · 35 min · 15 chapters
32 Years of Winning Grandly in the Stock Market with David GardnerDavid Gardner (Motley Fool co-founder) explains “rule breaker investing”: buying top-dog, first-mover companies in important emerging industries early and holding for long periods, despite media…28 Aug 2025 · 53 min · 18 chapters
AAR12 - Diversifying Outside of StocksDiversifying outside stocks while still valuing stock investing; managing short-term volatility, liquidity, and beginner risk.26 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Position Sizing for Beginners; Selling -50% LosersListener Q&A on position sizing (use portfolio percentages, not just winners’ gains), whether to average up vs average down, and what to do when “good businesses” drop ~50% (sell rules vs emotional…25 Aug 2025 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Remitly vs Wise: The Remittance BattleA comparison of international remittance providers Remitly and Wise—how they compete, where they take market share from, their business models, growth, risks, and whether stablecoins could disrupt…21 Aug 2025 · 57 min · 20 chapters
AAR11 - Monthly Financial Check-InsMonthly financial check-ins to reduce money stress, improve communication in relationships, and keep spending, debt, and investing on track.19 Aug 2025 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Investing Insights with Carl Richards: Simplifying Your Approach to Financial SuccessCarl Richards explains why long-term investing should ignore day-to-day market headlines (“financial pornography”), focus on intentional goal-based portfolios, and use data-driven risk frameworks.18 Aug 2025 · 38 min · 15 chapters
Financials Demystified: Earnings and EPS (w/ Real-Life Examples)How to analyze corporate earnings and earnings per share (EPS) using income-statement line items, plus real-life distortions like taxes, share buybacks vs dilution, impairments, investment income,…14 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
AAR10 - Financial Goals for BeginnersFinancial goals for beginners—how to start, build momentum, use compounding even with a late start, and set realistic goals tied to personal “whys” (not comparison).12 Aug 2025 · 42 min · 17 chapters
The Tough Question of Good Portfolio Construction and ManagementListener Q&A on portfolio construction and management: allocation sizing, number of positions, equal vs conviction weighting, adding vs buying new, trimming vs letting winners run, and whether to…11 Aug 2025 · 36 min · 11 chapters
Investing Insights: Microsoft & Watsco Earnings Analysis with Fiscal AIUsing Fiscal.ai to quickly review earnings and KPIs for two portfolio companies—Microsoft and Watsco—then discussing what to watch (growth, margins, CapEx, inventory, valuation) and how to avoid…7 Aug 2025 · 40 min · 13 chapters
AAR09 - Financial Literacy in ChildhoodFinancial literacy for children and how early money education (or lack of it) shapes budgeting habits, long-term investing, retirement readiness, and risk behaviors; includes practical parenting…5 Aug 2025 · 41 min · 15 chapters
The Hidden Power of Capital Allocation (And Why Order Matters)Capital allocation—how management chooses to deploy cash (reinvest, debt reduction, M&A, dividends, buybacks), why the order and timing matter by business life stage, and how investors should…4 Aug 2025 · 44 min · 17 chapters
What Quotes from Warren Buffett Reveal About How He Thinks As an InvestorThe hosts (Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern) discuss Warren Buffett investor lessons by reading quotes compiled by John Rotonti, mainly from Buffett shareholder letters and one CNBC interview.31 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 12 chapters
AAR08 - How Anyone Can Grow Their WealthHow anyone can grow wealth using small, consistent investing, automation, and the right account order (budget → 401k match → high-yield savings → optional broad-market ETFs).29 Jul 2025 · 40 min · 16 chapters
A Deep Dive into Nintendo's Business Model and FutureNintendo’s integrated hardware-and-software business model, how it changed after the Wii U failure, and what to watch for with the Switch 2 launch and long-term investment thesis.28 Jul 2025 · 57 min · 24 chapters
The Wealth Ladder: Proven Financial Strategies with Nick MaggiulliHow to build wealth through “just keep buying” diversified, income-producing assets; how to adjust risk based on personal liabilities and net worth; and how financial strategy changes across wealth…24 Jul 2025 · 44 min · 16 chapters
AAR07 - Building a Successful, Sustainable Side Gig with Tyler NashTyler Nash discusses his “financial awakening” and how to build a sustainable side gig—emphasizing control, purpose, small starts, and scalable systems.22 Jul 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 26 chapters
Back to the Basics: Core Principles“Back to the Basics” core investing principles for beginners—buy low/sell high without market timing, the role of patience and a plan, compound interest, risk vs.21 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 18 chapters
Understanding Moats, Intangibles, and BrandsHow to evaluate “moats” when the competitive advantage is a brand or other intangibles; why “buy what you know” can mislead; what to check beyond brand (valuation, management quality, industry…17 Jul 2025 · 52 min · 18 chapters
AAR06 - Emergency Funds 101Emergency funds and how to budget for them, including why they matter more than investing returns in the short term, where to keep them, and how much to target (6–12 months).15 Jul 2025 · 38 min · 14 chapters
Financials Demystified: Operating Expenses and Company GrowthExplains operating margin and operating profit from the income statement, how operating expenses (OPEX) like R&D and SG&A affect profitability, and how to use these metrics (plus reinvestment vs…14 Jul 2025 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Understanding Switching Costs: A Key Competitive AdvantageSwitching costs as a competitive “moat” (the “power of inertia”), how they create pricing power, and how AI/paradigm shifts could erode them.10 Jul 2025 · 50 min · 17 chapters