August 18, 2025
Investing Insights with Carl Richards: Simplifying Your Approach to Financial Success
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial FreedomAbout this episode
In this episode of Investing for Beginners, hosts Dave and Andrew welcome Carl Richards, a certified financial planner and author, to discuss his upcoming book and share insights into financial investing. Carl offers a fresh perspective on the importance of focusing on long-term goals rather than the daily fluctuations of the stock market. He emphasizes the distinction between investing and speculating, the value of simplicity in investment strategies, and practical tips for managing personal finances, including budgeting and understanding risk. Carl also addresses the psychological aspects of investing, such as the influence of financial media and the importance of cultivating a healthy comparison set. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:30 The Hype Around Market News 02:53 Long-Term Investment Strategies 07:41 Understanding Risk in Investing 15:41 The Importance of Budgeting 24:32 Comparison and Financial Behavior 30:31 Conclusion and Book Promotion Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Pre-order Carl's book here: Your Money: Using Money, Energy, Time, and Attention to Build Your Best Life Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. Squeeze the most out of your Summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUID-IV DOT COM and get 20% off your first order with code INVESTING at checkout. Leesa has a lineup of beautifully crafted mattresses tailored to how you sleep – without the luxury price tag. Go to Leesa.com , promo code INVESTING for 25% off mattresses PLUS an extra $50 off. What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat (now Fiscal.ai). Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): fiscal.ai/ifb Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices