FRESH INVEST

Volatile markets and inflation are top of mind for investors. We kick off season 4 by exploring the current economic and financial landscape and the tools investors can use to navigate it.

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Women and men can have very different lived experiences when it comes to money. We talk through what some of these differences are, discuss how they impact financial planning, and explore investing strategies that support women’s unique financial goals.

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Every generation approaches their money differently. We dive into the current generational investing trends and examine each generation’s strategies for short-term and long-term wealth building.

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Market uncertainty is on everyone's mind. Given rising interest rates, inflation, the crypto crash, and other economic trends, we talk about what this current climate means in the long term for investors. We also dive into market volatility, alternative currencies, inflation hedges, and examine the differences between market speculation and economic reality.

We dive into market volatility, alternative currencies, and inflation hedges, and examine the differences between market speculation and economic reality—and what it all means for investors like you.

Passive income is within reach for investors now more than ever. We break down how you can get in on some of the quintessential passive income strategies, plus how to leverage this capital once you have it.

Passive income isn’t just rental properties and bond ladders anymore. There are plenty of modern, innovative opportunities out there and available to everyday investors. We break down what they are, how they’ve performed so far, and ways you can get involved.

Thematic investing has emerged as a popular alternative to more traditional approaches. We break down the basics of this strategy, its appeal, the risks, and how to determine whether this method aligns with your financial goals.

We dive into the ways you can incorporate thematic investing into your portfolio. We examine thematic categories, investing strategies, and how you can leverage these investments in your overall financial planning (including retirement).

We explore crypto in light of its recent performance and assess where it’s at as an asset class. We also dig into the key factors impacting its mid- to long-term outlook and what that could mean for investors.

We discuss the ways investors like you can add crypto to your portfolio and actually use it. We also get into what the regulatory market looks like and how the Fed plans to tax all your hard-bought coins.

It's the season finale! We're taking time to reflect on this year's biggest learnings, and answer some final audience questions. From over-diversification to retirement planning, we're touching on topics that can have a big impact on your portfolio. Bonus; you can watch and listen to this episode.

If you want to be an active trader – not a passive investor – there are a few things you should know. We talk about what those are, and how you can create a disciplined plan for your trades.

So you've got some hard-earned cash, and you want to put it to work. Learn more about how to develop a personal philosophy on building wealth, centered on whether investing or trading is right for you.

Crypto has dominated financial headlines in the past few years, with jaw-dropping successes as well as a few stubborn obstacles. We discuss how ordinary investors should think about the alternative asset--and whether it's now just...an asset.

Cryptos are a little different from your run-of-the-mill stock or bond, so we walk through some considerations to help you think about ways you may incorporate them into your portfolio.

Over the past year, SPACs have had a dizzying rise, but now appear to be hitting some speed bumps. We talk through the rise and fall, and hone in on where the alt-IPO method stands now.

SPACs' domination of financial headlines may have you wondering if you should join the party. We talk about how best to do that, from evaluating sponsors to how long you might have to wait for a return.

We tackle physical real estate as a potential wealth builder: what kind of asset it is relative to, equities, and the broader economy--and how to get involved if you feel it's right for you.

Purchasing property isn't for everyone, and that’s okay. We discuss how to invest in real estate through tools like REITs, which give you exposure to real estate without the hassle of ownership.

Options are a commonly used investment tool, and they can be incredibly helpful for managing risk. But they can also be challenging, so we talk through the pros and cons of this handy tool.

Putting our knowledge of options into practice: we go over how to think about options in your portfolio relative to other assets, and how to make sure you don't get carried away.

Investing over a significant period of time can help your money grow. Not only that, but that growth itself can grow. We walk through exactly why that is, and how you can put it to work for your wealth goals.

We chat about the FIRE movement, a group of people who adopt ambitious saving and investing habits with a goal of retiring early and gaining financial independence. You don't have to go full FIRE, but the movement's principles offer helpful lessons for any investor.

Digital investing seems to be all the rage--but is an online brokerage the best way to meet your needs? And if so, how should you go about picking one?

We give listeners a brief overview of some of the trickier investing techniques, including swaps, fractional shares, and investing on margin.

Alex talks through his biggest takeaways from Season 2 of Fresh Invest.

Alex marches down to the NYSE to demand some answers. Kidding. But he does tap Sam Shore for a conversation on the current trend of companies—many not even profitable yet—considering going public, and what that means for the investors watching it unfold.

No, people aren't panning for gold like it's 1849—but gold prices are soaring and we should all be paying attention.

The results are in, and with them comes a deluge of information and market volatility. How should you financially prepare post-election?

Will it be WFH for the win? We explore what a job outside a physical office can mean for your money.

The rise of e-commerce this holiday season may have bigger implications beyond where you find yourself on Black Friday.

Beyond an uptick in virtual housewarming parties, what’s the impact of city dwellers fleeing to the suburbs and how can one achieve their home ownership goals?

Big Tech has been on a heater with a string of strong earnings reports in Q3 of this year. But are they deserving of the disproportionate attention they get?

Chatting about the gross domestic product doesn’t have to sound so...gross. We talk all things GDP and why young investors should care.