Doug welcomes Meb Faber, chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, to the show to discuss why people have a hard time finding the right investments. Listen as they explore common mistakes investors make when choosing their investments. Meb reveals a good investment that is commonly overlooked: investing in a financial advisor. Meb expounds on why a money manager is a sound investment. There are many ups and downs in the investment world, and having a financial or advisor is a great way to navigate the market. He also gives helpful advice on how to introduce risk into your portfolio with international investing. A personal story about investing in real estate Doug discusses the challenges his family is facing now that his parents’ home is on the real estate market. Before you decide to buy an investment property, listen to Doug’s experiences and decide if owning real estate is right for you. This is a reality check worth hearing! To learn more about Meb Faber, listen to his financial podcast. Check out his website to see all the books he’s written. You can follow him on Twitter @mebfaber or on his company’s website If you’re not already receiving updates on new episodes for The Goldstein on Gelt Show, sign up now, and as a special bonus, receive Doug’s free ebook The Retirement Planning Book.
