Blind Spots

Join Toby and Nick, self-proclaimed nobodies, as they dive into the dynamic world of markets and finance. In this podcast, they bring you insights, discussions, and a sprinkle of humor as they explore various asset classes and market trends. From sharing their perspectives to answering burning questions, Toby and Nick cover it all. w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

Join us on the latest episode of Blind Spots as we delve into the most prevalent issues that retirees encounter. In a surprising twist, financial challenges didn't take the spotlight. Tune in this week as we explore the top financial hurdles faced by retirees and uncover effective strategies to steer clear of them.

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In this episode of Blind Spots we discuss the struggles retirees are facing. w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

In this episode of Happy Half Hour, Toby and Nik discuss the merits of owning bonds, the seven stocks driving U.S. large cap returns, engaging in hot political talk, investing mentors, and more. 

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In this episode, we discuss the impact of higher interest rates on taxes. We explored how different forms of fixed income are taxed, how higher tax brackets can affect social security and Medicare, and provide tips on mitigating your tax liability. This episode aims to provide investors with a deeper understanding of the relationship between interest rates and taxes. w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

Toby Weber and Nik Schuurmans discuss future prospects for the Magnificent 7 (tech stocks), valuation and future returns, what young adults should focus on financially, and how to run planning scenarios before making big money decisions.

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In this episode of Blind Spots we discuss the simple formula to building wealth; it might be easier than you think!

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In this podcast episode, we explore the book "Die with Zero" by Bill Perkins, which challenges traditional notions of saving and delayed gratification. We discuss how you can focus on maximizing experiences and fulfillment in life, rather than just accumulating wealth. This thought-provoking book prompts listeners to reconsider their financial priorities and embrace a mindset of living fully in the present.

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The Diderot Effect says that buying something new can set off a cycle of consumption. For example, buying a new house often leads to purchasing new appliances, furniture, and décor. We end up purchasing items we never would have bought without buying a new home.

In this episode of Blind Spots, Erin Varghese and Nik Schuurmans discuss the history of the Diderot and how we can apply the concept to money, time, and lifestyle habits. 

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In this episode of Blind Spots, Toby Weber & Nik Schuurmans discuss the indebted U.S. consumer, corporate earnings, valuation, and summer plans. We hope you enjoy this new financial market-centric format! w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

In this episode of Blind Spots we discuss "money scripts" and how your personal experiences affect the way you view money. 

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The stock broker mindset is heavy in human intuition and reactionary investment decisions. In this episode of Blind Spots we unpack Pure Portfolios' process for framing risk, making portfolio changes, and keeping client's emotion in-check during difficult market environments.

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40+ years ago, retiring early wasn't really a thing. It was common for our parents and grandparents to work into their late 60's and 70's without blinking an eye. Today, many are looking to exit the rat race and retire much sooner. In this episode of Blind Spots, we outline 4 things you should consider if you want to retire early.

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It's easy to be a risk seeking investor when the market goes up. It's a different story when markets are tanking. How can we balance the euphoria of gains with the pain of losses? In this episode of Blind Spots, we discuss the key to building a successful investment program; identifying your risk tolerance & risk capacity. In our opinion, an investors willingness to seek or shun risk should have little to do with the daily swings of the market.

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In the world of investing, success is often determined by the decisions we make. However, our decisions are not always as rational as we would like to believe. In this episode of Blind Spots, we discover how biases distort our perception, influence thinking, and potentially lead to irrational behavior. Tune in to gain insights into 3 financial planning biases and discover how they can impact your decision-making process. w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

In the world of investing, success is often determined by the decisions we make. However, decisions are not always as rational as we would like to believe. In this episode of Blind Spots we discover how biases distort our perception, influence thinking, and amplify our fear of losses. We discuss practical strategies to navigate these biases and make smarter investment choices. w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

You've retired (or about to retire). You've been meticulous about crunching the numbers and feel confident your money will last. However, have you thought about what you're going to be doing at 10am on a random Tuesday? In this episode of Blind Spots, we discuss lifestyle goals, bucket lists, passion hobbies, and more. We unpack the soft side of retirement that no one is talking about.   w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable

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You've spent a lifetime saving and investing. It's time to take distributions from your retirement nest egg. In this episode of Blind Spots, we discuss the order of operation for taking tax-efficient retirement withdrawals. 

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It's a parents' natural instinct to want to help their children, but when does financial assistance go too far? We offer insight on how you can financially help a family member, while keeping your retirement plan on the rails.  w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable

Does it feel like market sentiment is worse now than it was during the Financial Crisis? That's because it is.  In this week's episode of Blind Spots, we discuss the explosion of pessimism, market propaganda, and filtering through the noise to stay grounded in reality.   

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by financial decisions? This is quite common, especially for retirees.  In this episode of Blind Spots, we discuss building a framework for making better money decisions.  It starts with clearly identifying the game you are playing. w. pureportfolios.com p. 1 (877) 261-0015 e. insight@pureportfolios.com Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This material is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax advisor. This information is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable

Do you wonder what your advisor does day in, day out? The answer is highly dependent on where the advisor works. Fortunately, we've worked on both sides of financial services. We uncover the huge difference in daily behaviors between Wall Street vs. independent advisors. 

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Toby Weber and Nik Schuurmans get together to talk equity markets, bonds, and personal investment styles in this informal back and forth. This is a great opportunity to see a different side of Pure's investment team in a relaxed and casual setting.

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Toby Weber and Nik Schuurmans get together to talk equity markets, bonds, and personal investment styles in this informal back and forth. This is a great opportunity to see a different side of Pure's investment team in a relaxed and casual setting.

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Oxford Languages defines opportunity cost as "the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen."  In simple terms, there's a price to pay for every decision you make. In this week's episode of Blind Spots, we talk about financial decisions that could make you feel better, but come at not-so-obvious steep price.

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It's impossible to make rational investment decisions if you cannot separate the signal from the noise. In this episode of Blind Spots, we discuss an nasty habit that has taken retirees by storm. What is doom-scrolling and are you guilty?

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Everyone's got an opinion, even us! In this week's episode, we pepper Nik Schuurmans, CFA with questions. We cover everything from what a financial advisor does to industry trends. Our goal was to get Nik fired up (we think it was a success!).

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Part 2 of "How much do you need to retire in 2023?" is for the DIY financial planners and those curious about the ins and outs of running a retirement plan. We talk about modeling projections, required assumptions and common pitfalls DIY planners make.  

In Part 1 of "How much do you need to retire in 2023?" we talked about the magic number that people are striving for in retirement and we gave you the simple formula to help understand your personal number. 

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Did you know Americans believe the amount needed for retirement has increased more than 20% since last year? Listen to this week's episode of Blind Spots to find out how much money you need to retire. 

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90% of Pure Portfolios' clients come from other advisors. We've compiled client feedback and came up with eight common mistakes people make when hiring an advisor. Our list could help you avoid hiring the wrong advisor, or better yet, finding the right advisor.

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We discuss four reasons why 2022 feels worse than any crisis in recent memory. Is it really that bad or are we simply not used to the ugly part of the cycle?

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Warren Buffet famously said, "Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked." Investors have been conditioned that the market only goes up and in turn have structured their lifestyle to reflect this. In this episode of Blind Spots we discuss common pitfalls investors are finding themselves in throughout the difficult market of 2022.

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Confused about taxes in retirement? You're not alone. In this episode of Blind Spots, we cover what you need to know to make sense of taxes in retirement.  

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Feeling the pressures of a bear market? In this episode of Blind Spots we discuss how you can avoid common investor mistakes that derail a long-term investment plan.

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There's a lot of talk about Roth conversions - why they're great, and how they can benefit you, but often times we leave out that they're not for everyone. In this episode of Blind Spots we help you identify if a Roth conversion is right for you.  

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Between the media and your social circle here's no shortage of recession talk. In this episode of blind spots, we are going to be discussing how you can prepare for a recession. 

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Join Nik Schuurmans and Erin Varghese in this week's episode of Blind Spots, where we discuss why the U.S. housing market is broken.

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Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Nik Schuurmans and Erin Varghese work for Pure Portfolios. All opinions expressed by Nik and Erin, or any podcast guest are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Pure Portfolios. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax professional. Clients of Pure Portfolios may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast. This information is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

Navigating health care in early retirement can be a daunting task, especially if you've relied on your employer's health coverage during your working years.

Nik Schuurmans & Erin Varghese discuss how early retirees can save money on health care and reduce taxes through this simple income minimization strategy.

Find healthcare in your state: https://www.healthcare.gov/

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Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Nik Schuurmans and Erin Varghese work for Pure Portfolios. All opinions expressed by Nik and Erin, or any podcast guest are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Pure Portfolios. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax professional. Clients of Pure Portfolios may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast. This information is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

Fiscal recklessness, monetary policy experiments, inflation, weaponization of fiat currencies, and corrupt politicians. The original thesis for digital assets is playing out in real-time. In this week's episode, we talk about digital assets' inevitable course collision with traditional finance.

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Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Nik Schuurmans and Erin Varghese work for Pure Portfolios. All opinions expressed by Nik and Erin, or any podcast guest are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Pure Portfolios. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax professional. Clients of Pure Portfolios may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast. This information is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.

You've worked your whole life for the dream of retirement, but what do you actually do to prepare? In this week's episode of Blind Spots we cover the practical steps you need to take to enter retirement seamlessly.  

Video referenced: "Is Your Portfolio Diversified?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbz0SHoHaZ4&list=PLqf8vPaDTNB4ROhYPfnp4MhUZkBMOFN3K&index=4&t=11s

w. pureportfolios.com 

p. 1 (877) 261-0015 

e. insight@pureportfolios.com  

Investment advisory services offered through Pure Portfolios, a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Nik Schuurmans and Erin Varghese work for Pure Portfolios. All opinions expressed by Nik and Erin, or any podcast guest are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Pure Portfolios. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. It should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney or tax professional. Clients of Pure Portfolios may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this podcast. This information is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. The information contained may have been compiled from third party sources and is believed to be reliable.