Carl Stuart walks you through investment questions step-by-step to build your personal finance IQ and perhaps help you grow your bottom line.
Episodes
January 17, 2026
Money market funds versus high-yield savings accounts for short-term emergency savings
Carl Stuart takes caller and text questions on the benefits of money market funds versus high-yield savings accounts for short-term emergency savings, including his analysis of the current Austin real estate market, noting a decline in median sales prices and home sales compared to the previous year.
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January 10, 2026
Carl Stuart takes caller and text questions on managing rental properties, transferring investment accounts, retirement planning, and the differences between mutual funds and ETFs.
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January 3, 2026
The various financial markets and asset classes in 2025
Carl Stuart takes caller and text questions on stocks, bonds, and international equities, with advice on building a diversified portfolio with non-correlated assets to help avoid large declines during market downturns, which can be difficult to recover from.
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December 30, 2025
The importance of saving, how to get started and building good financial habits
Carl Stuart and Jimmy Maas discuss the importance of saving and investing for retirement, providing practical advice on how to get started and build good financial habits.
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December 20, 2025
Carl Stuart takes caller and text questions on a range of personal finance topics, including advice on Social Security, retirement account distributions, investment strategies, and charitable giving.
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December 13, 2025
Medicare reimbursement issues, upcoming tax law changes, and commercial real estate investments
Carl Stuart takes caller and text questions on personal finance, including discussions about asset allocation, Medicare reimbursement issues, upcoming tax law changes, retirement savings strategies, and commercial real estate investments.
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December 6, 2025
Re-release: Back To Basics: Building Your Retirement 102
Carl is away, so here is a rebroadcast. He’ll walk you through a second episode of investment questions. He goes step-by-step to build your personal finance IQ and perhaps help you grow your bottom line.
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November 29, 2025
Re-release: Back To Basics: Building Your Retirement 101
Holiday re-release: Carl Stuart walks you through investment questions step-by-step to build your personal finance IQ and perhaps help you grow your bottom line.
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