Episode 11 – Simple vs. complex with Robb Engen

In Episode 11 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following:

• Are DIY investors responsible for their actions?
• Starting a blog
• Switching from stock picking to index funds
• Managing behaviour
• The 4-minute portfolio
• When does it make sense to optimize?
• Index fund rebuttals
• Fee-only vs. fee-based advice
• Choosing a conflict of interest
• Robb’s biggest beef with Canadian financial services
• Trusting the bank
• VGRO vs. robo advisors
• One-fund retirement portfolios

We were joined by Robb Engen, author of the Boomer and Echo blog.