A Guide to the Backdoor Roth IRA, and Heirs Squandering Inheritances
In this episode, Robert Brogamp walks listeners through the five‑step backdoor Roth IRA process, warning about the pro‑rata rule and how to avoid taxable pitfalls, while also noting alternative Roth options like employer plans and the mega‑backdoor Roth. He then highlights a study showing that nearly 40% of inherited wealth is quickly spent, even by high‑net‑worth heirs, and suggests staggered bequests or spendthrift trusts as a better estate‑planning design. The show also touches on recent market rally statistics, rising food costs, and the historic performance of Vanguard’s S&P 500 index fund as context for long‑term investing.
Tim Cook Steps Aside – What's Next for Apple
The Motley Fool Money team dissected Apple’s leadership change, noting Tim Cook’s 16‑year tenure delivered massive profit growth, a dominant services business, and strong wearables, but left the company lagging in AI. They evaluated John Ternus, the hardware‑focused president, as...
Are Robotaxis Coming to a City Near You?
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, the hosts discuss two major topics: QXO's $17 billion acquisition of Top Build and Tesla's rollout of robo‑taxis into Dallas and Houston. They analyze the strategic rationale behind Brad Jacobs' consolidation play in the...
Chip Stocks and Bank Earnings Extravaganza
The episode reviews Q1 earnings from major banks—Bank of America and Charles Schwab—and two semiconductor giants, ASML and TSMC, highlighting strong revenue growth, robust trading volumes, and solid credit quality in banking, while noting the "lumpy" nature of brokerage earnings....
Goldman Sachs Kicks Off Earnings Season
Motley Fool Money kicks off earnings season with Goldman Sachs' Q1 2026 results, highlighting $17.2 billion in net revenue (up 14% YoY) and earnings per share of $17.55, beating expectations. The episode breaks down the bank’s mixed performance: equities revenue surged...
The Psychedelic Revolution
The episode explores the emerging field of psychedelic therapy, highlighting its potential to treat treatment‑resistant mental health conditions with a few supervised dosing sessions rather than daily medication. Guests Dr. Will Vanderveer and Keith Kurlander explain how the approach combines...
Will AI Destroy the Software Industry?
The Motley Fool podcast episode "Will AI Destroy the Software Industry?" examines why software stocks have slipped as investors grapple with AI‑driven disruption. Hosts and guests identify SaaS firms most exposed to generative‑AI competition and contrast them with companies positioned...
Why Alphabet Is the Winner From Anthropic’s Incredible Growth
In this episode, the Motley Fool Money team discusses Anthropic’s explosive growth, noting its revenue run‑rate jumping from $9 billion to $30 billion in just 90 days and its focus on safety‑first AI models like Claude that are winning enterprise contracts. They...
Breaking Down Jamie Dimon’s Investing Letter
In this 24‑minute episode, Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Jason Hall dissect Jamie Dimon’s annual letter to JPMorgan shareholders, highlighting his warnings about the private‑credit market and debating the merits of rolling back bank regulations. They also evaluate Bill Ackman’s...
Smooth Investing When the Ride Is Bumpy
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts John Quas, Rachel Warren, and Matt Frankel tackle listener Brandon O'Shaughnessy's question about navigating the heightened market volatility of 2026. They explain that volatility is a normal part of market cycles—averaging a...
“Alexa, Let’s Go to Outer Space”
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and John Klost discuss the rapid evolution of the space industry, focusing on the potential Amazon acquisition of Globalstar and its strategic value for Amazon’s satellite ambitions, as...
Nobody Told Us This Was M&A Week
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman dissect a wave of high‑profile M&A activity, focusing on two massive food‑industry deals—a $26 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot by Cisco Food Services and a $44 billion...
Bill Ackman Says Stocks Are “Stupidly Cheap”
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, the hosts discuss the divergent views on AI's impact on demand‑aggregator platforms like Expedia and Instacart, weighing bullish arguments about AI‑enhanced personalization against bearish fears of agentic AI bypassing intermediaries. They then shift...
Find the Right Financial Planner for You
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, host Robert Brokamp interviews certified financial planner Hannah Moore about how listeners can locate the right financial planner for their needs. Moore explains the shift in the industry toward holistic financial planning, the...
How We Invest In a Falling Market
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Travis Hoyam, Lou Whiteman, and Andy Cross dissect the Nasdaq’s 12% drop and the broader market correction, attributing the volatility to geopolitical tensions, soaring oil prices, and uncertainty around AI spending. They...
Sora Is No Mora
Motley Fool Money hosts Travis Hoy, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss OpenAI's abrupt shutdown of its video‑generation app Sora and the associated video model effort. They note that Sora faced legal pushback over deep‑fake content, high computational costs, and...
The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts discuss the rapid acceleration of the autonomy economy in 2026, covering AI developments at OpenAI and the broader push toward autonomous vehicles and delivery. They critique OpenAI's unclear monetization strategy and its...
The Best Places to Retire, and Play It Safer Before Retirement
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, host Robert Brokamp and financial planner Matt Frankel discuss a Motley Fool survey that identified the top counties for retirement based on seven weighted factors, with quality of life leading the list. They...
OpenAI’s Strategy Shift Ahead of IPO
The Motley Fool Money team discusses OpenAI's strategic pivot ahead of a rumored 2026 IPO, noting the company's shift from consumer‑focused side projects like a browser and video app to enterprise‑grade products such as the expanded Codex platform. They explore...
Another Day, Another Massive AI Infrastructure Deal
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, the hosts discuss Nebius, a Dutch "neo‑cloud" provider that rents out AI‑focused data center hardware, and its massive new five‑year AI infrastructure deal with Meta Platforms worth up to $27 billion. The agreement secures...
Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy
In this episode, Robert Brokamp outlines eight strategies to help retirees avoid outliving their savings, emphasizing realistic withdrawal rates, flexible spending, and the use of tools like Social Security optimizers and annuities. He also examines the current "E-shaped" economy, where...
Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?
In this episode of Motley Fool Money, hosts Travis Hoyam, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman dissect the risk of stagflation in 2026, highlighting the recent dip in Q4 GDP growth to 0.7% and persistent inflation above 3%. They explore how...
Exciting (But Crowded) Opportunities
In this episode, Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Lou Whiteman discuss how once‑sparse industries are becoming crowded with startups and IPOs, focusing on the space sector and the emerging nuclear power market. They highlight the rapid influx of launch companies,...
Surging Oil Prices Spark Market Jitters
The episode opens with a discussion of oil prices soaring above $100 per barrel, the sharpest jump in years, and the resulting market fear as higher energy costs threaten corporate earnings, inflation, and consumer spending. Hosts Jon Quass, Rachel Warren,...
Earnings, Earnings, and (You Guessed It) More Earnings
In this episode, Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast dissect the latest earnings reports from consumer giants like Walmart, Booking Holdings, Etsy, and eBay, highlighting mixed performance across sectors. They analyze eBay’s strategic acquisition of Etsy’s Depop platform and...