Thank you Paul Merriman! I was introduced to your teachings simply by chance. You have led me down an amazing path towards financial independence. The path has taken me to many blogs, podcasts and books, but I always come back to you and cannot wait for every new podcast or article.
I’ve listened for a few years now, and gone back to listen to many back episodes. Paul’s advice is sound, makes sense, and is actionable. Half my assets are with a large financial institution’s private bank (.5%), and they are very comfortable with my using Paul’s recommended ultimate buy and hold portfolio. Paul, keep up the good work. We appreciate your efforts.
Paul is knowledgeable and engaging - and entertaining, too! We enjoy having Paul as a guest on our podcast, and I'm now a subscriber to Sound Investing. Thank you Paul!
Very helpful, easy to understand. Incredible amount of information that I paid thousands for over the years. I wish he'd been doing this when I was 20!
I first heard of you watching Ken and Daria Dolan on TV. I wish I had your recommendations back then (~1990's), anyway I follow your advice and it it has been very profitable for my family. Thanks for all the work you and your team do for your foundation.
I have read most of Paul's written work and listen to his podcasts. He gives good advice, I have 6 years going on 7 with a 10%+ result. He has a common sense way of communicating, no secret sauce, that the ordinary person can follow successfylly.
I've been listening to Paul's podcast for over a year. It's the first thing on Wednesday mornings on my schedule. Paul's insights are excellent, although I don't buy into the small cap value tilt and higher expense ratio DFA funds over Vanguard. But there is so much more that he teaches that makes it worthwhile.
Just one minus - the Ken's Bulls and Bears interviews that come up once in a few months. Ken Roberts is such an inept interviewer that it's painful to get through these despite Paul's professional responses. I just can't listen to Ken Roberts for more that 2 minutes.
Thanks Paul for hosting such as excellent podcast.
Paul has a clear and passionate dedication to educating and empowering ordinary individuals to take control of their finances. Only a year ago I knew next to nothing about investing - I happened upon some of his Marketwatch articles and then moved on to his podcasts and began to really feel like I had a grasp on what it means to build your own personal retirement plan. I only wish I had come across his work 10 years ago so I could have started implementing it in my own life sooner. I know so many other people who are in my position, generally intelligent people who have always been intimidated by the seemingly impenetrable world of investing. I've recommend Paul's work to them and I hope they will get as much clarity and confidence out of it as I have - cannot recommend it enough!
Paul host of Sound Investing highlights all aspects of investing in this can’t miss podcast. The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
If you like facts and figures Paul Merriman has them. If you want a blueprint for investing he has that too. The detailed content coupled with his relaxing voice make Paul's podcast the best one in my feed.
Hi, I found you from the interview with Rob Berger (who I am a big fan of!). I really like yourpodcasts and can't wait to dig into some older ones. I am 27 and people like you and ROb really help me see the future. Thanks again!
Paul and his guests share inspiring and actionable lessons on handling your money and retirement the smart way. HIGHLY recommend listening and subscribing if you want the knowledge AND mindsets to improve your life and reach your financial goals!
Paul is a first class educator and truly wants people to learn about investing. Thanks Paul for the great job you're doing and I look forward to many more podcasts.
I really enjoy listening to Paul. He is wise and helpful. I love his investing philosophy and how he teaches it. I have not loved the recent focus on Motif. I hope the show goes back to the old format. Thank you Paul for all you do!
I just found Paul Merriman and will turn him on and listen just to calm my nerves during this nerve wracking time.
Thank you sir I'm following your tactics and feel more confident of preserving and growing our nest egg
Paul Merriman has interesting content if you have the patience to wade through his boring financial sermons that don't make any sense.
If you like going to church and listening to those idiotic, circular and pointless stories that make you scratch your head...he's the man for you. He needs a good verbal and written editor to make his points succinct. Exhausting to listen to him ramble on and on...
There is so much out there suggesting those of us investing for retirement need to actively manage our assets - despite our amateur status in a professional arena. Paul's approach is ideal for its recognition that we are better off emotionally AND financially with a set and forget strategy.
This is as good as it gets in terms of investment advice. Anyone investing in the market over the past 20 years would have greatly outperformed the averages if they followed Merriman's advice. Solid and easy to understand.
I love Paul's new podcast. His topics are timeless with good information for all to hear. I apppreciate his dedication to the financial industry and his desire to educate!
Thanks, Paul!!!
I stumbled across this podcast series a while back and I've greatly enjoyed it ever since. Paul Merriman provides timely, sober and thoughtful advice that will guide you as you navigate through the chaos and mania of the markets. I couldn't recommend this more.
This is a terrific show for both experienced investors and those just beginning to understand how investing works. I would highly recommend it. Paul outlines strategies that are easy to understand, simple and stress-free to execute. I have acquired greater knowledge and confidence on investing thanks to his experience and expertise.
They broke up their long podcast for shorter ones. Works for me. They are consistent in their message. Yes it can be slow at times which is why shorter podcast are great. One reviewer's comment was "boring" but no nonsense financial information isn't going to be THAT much fun. Give it a chance and listen. The message will help you become a more consistent investor, less of a panic seller, and have sufficient asset class diversification.
Paul has an amazing ability to break down financial concepts and explain potential pitfalls for even the most novice investor. Thank you so much for your information that is really worth so much. What a great service!
Mr. Paul Merriman continues to generously share his 40+ years of experience in the money management industry. Informative and entertaining podcasts take listeners to a place where they can invest wisely & live fully!
Thank you, Paul.
I now have time to listen again after a long absence and I am disappointed. This used to be one of the most enjoyable and educational podcasts on itunes. What happened?? The interplay among the 3 hosts was what made this show so enjoyable and made the lessons they provided even better. Off to better programs for me.
These guys formerly used a radio style format that was informative and entertaining. They have gone to a low cost, low end production style that is dreadful. It is slow moving, boring and makes the user work hard to get anything useful.
They need to up their game and get a better produced format. Its a shame they are a good firm and try very hard with their mission to educate investors.
No matter that they made the format changes for cost or stylistic decision, it is a looser.
As a relatively young investor, I find that this podcast provides a foundation of investing principles that have helped me to clarify and begin achieving my long term financial goals. There is a lot of noise out there regarding investing, but this podcast helps bust certain myths and provides investors of all ages sound advice. Paul does an excellent job of helping his listeners learn about asset allocation principles that have a long track record of enduring both bear and bull markets.
Get your life back. Stop listening to the Jim Cramers of the world. Stop constantly looking at your returns on a daily basis. If you really are looking for sound investing advice this is the podcast for you.
Paul does a great job at explaining his rational for no nonsense investing. Basically, well diversified, low cost index funds investing passively. Boring is good. His podcast is easy to listen to and very informative. The website is a wealth of information. Great show.
Paul provides great, easy to understand investing news and information podcast. Paul seems like a genuine person and honestly wants everyone to financially thrive. The finance world is an extremely complex place and its because of people like Paul and the Sounds Investing podcast team, that allow people like myself, to confidently enter the market.
This is a CAN'T MISS podcast.
An entertaining and highly educational show turned into a boring monologue ever since Paul Merriman is doing it on its own. Time to say good bye...
Also, there are now shorter but much more frequent episodes - which could be a good or bad thing depending on your preference.
I like the well known guests, honest advice, and time tested academic approach to investing.
Love the new format. Now I can listen to the shows or segments that are of interest to me.
This was a great podcast till the 1st of the year when it went from 3 host & about 45/60 minutes to a single host & one 5-10 min. segment. It's OK now but that's about it.
From start of 2010, it seems that podcast length is cut to less than 20 minutes for each. normally, this great podcast last about 1 hour each. Anyone know what going on ? By the way, Paul is a great speaker.
I've been listening to these guys for many months, and have to admit I become impatient anticipating their next show. One of the more intelligent, humorous and informative financial shows out there.
I have been listening to this Podcast for over fours years. I just happened across it when first getting an Ipod. They bring in some interesting guests and occasionally land a big name guy like John Vogle of Vanguard fame.
One thing that I found, and like the most, is that they are consistent with what they teach and recommend. They are strong advocates of index mutual funds and the lazy portfolio. They recommend a mix of international, domestic, large cap, small cap, value and growth index funds and bonds funds. If you want to know what is the hot stock of the week these guys aren't for you. They remain consistent in what they teach. Even during the crash of 2008-09 they stayed the course.
There website has a plenty of useful info, it even includes recommended allocations for many companies 401k plans. I converted over to one of their recommend portfolios in 2007. My portfolio took a hit during the recent crash (like everyones) but I think using their portfolio limited the damage and helped it recover to pre-crash levels.
I have never attended one of their seminars (mostly west coast) but my understanding is they don't ask for a dime. All the info on the web site is free. I did buy Paul's book and I got a lot of useful information from it. It contains a lot of the details of how they came up with their recommended portfolios.
The guys make it enjoyable to listen to. They are usually busting each others chops so it makes for an easy listen during my one hour commute.
If you are looking for a lazy portfolio utilizing mutual funds and not the latest stock tip I would recommend these guys. Give them a try, it won't cost you anything.
