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A solo 401(k) allows up to $72,000 in total contributions per person, with greater flexibility on lower incomes, while SEP IRAs cap contributions at 25% of net income, requiring $360,000 in income to max out. 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He argues that the most successful investments are often companies not yet reflected in financial statements, citing Amazon as a prototype of early-stage rule breakers. 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Fundamental indexing, which weights companies by economic footprint\u2014sales, profits, dividends, and book value\u2014avoids this bias and has outperformed cap-weighted value indexes by over 2% annually over 20 years. The 'Magnificent Seven' concentration risk exemplifies how cap weighting amplifies overvaluation, while fundamental indexing naturally rebalances toward economic reality."}, {"episode_id": "ep_masters_in_business_af5a277aaf1f", "episode_title": "The Intersection of Science and Finance with CFM's Jean-Philippe Bouchaud", "podcast_name": "Masters in Business", "podcast_slug": "masters_in_business", "source_id": "src_masters_in_business", "category": "markets_tech", "publish_date": "2026-04-17T21:31:22Z", "overall_score": 72.8, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 75.0, "originality": 92.0, "hype_penalty": 2.0, "actionability": 55.0, "technical_depth": 74.0, "information_density": 58.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://www.omnycontent.com/d/playlist/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/4e4cd910-40a1-4619-a5f3-ae2b0012ffff/5873a3cb-298f-40bc-b71f-ae2b0013000d/image.jpg?t=1677179752&size=Large", "source_link": "https://omny.fm/shows/masters-in-business/the-intersection-of-science-and-finance-with-cfms-jean-philippe-bouchaud", "audio_url": "https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/4e4cd910-40a1-4619-a5f3-ae2b0012ffff/a686c4f7-4858-4cba-a5fc-b42f01600aa1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=5873a3cb-298f-40bc-b71f-ae2b0013000d", "listen_url": "https://omny.fm/shows/masters-in-business/the-intersection-of-science-and-finance-with-cfms-jean-philippe-bouchaud", "verdict": "must_listen", "why_listen": "To understand how principles from statistical physics can reveal the hidden mechanics behind market crashes and challenge the foundations of modern financial theory.", "summary": "Jean-Philippe Bouchaud draws parallels between statistical physics and financial markets, arguing that market crashes resemble avalanches in granular systems\u2014self-generated phenomena arising from interactions among many agents. He critiques traditional economic models like Black-Scholes for ignoring endogenous risk, advocating instead for an 'econophysics' approach that treats markets as complex, data-driven systems. His work at CFM blends academic rigor with practical trading, emphasizing that unpredictability in markets often stems from internal dynamics rather than external shocks."}, {"episode_id": "ep_masters_in_business_587a035df67d", "episode_title": "At The Money: Tax Day Special", "podcast_name": "Masters in Business", "podcast_slug": "masters_in_business", "source_id": "src_masters_in_business", "category": "markets_tech", "publish_date": "2026-04-15T17:31:27Z", "overall_score": 82.0, "score_breakdown": {"clarity": 75.0, "originality": 85.0, "hype_penalty": 3.0, "actionability": 85.0, "technical_depth": 85.0, "information_density": 75.0}, "podcast_cover_url": "https://www.omnycontent.com/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/4e4cd910-40a1-4619-a5f3-ae2b0012ffff/4a59286f-eae1-4b1e-a8e1-b42d011eae91/image.jpg?t=1776274210&size=Large", "source_link": "https://omny.fm/shows/masters-in-business/at-the-money-tax-day-special", "audio_url": "https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/4e4cd910-40a1-4619-a5f3-ae2b0012ffff/4a59286f-eae1-4b1e-a8e1-b42d011eae91/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=5873a3cb-298f-40bc-b71f-ae2b0013000d", "listen_url": "https://omny.fm/shows/masters-in-business/at-the-money-tax-day-special", "verdict": "must_listen", "why_listen": "Get actionable, high-impact tax moves from a seasoned wealth management tax director\u2014especially valuable for high earners navigating new SALT and charitable deduction changes before 2026 rules take effect.", "summary": "Tax planning is financial planning, with taxes often being an investor's largest annual expense. Proactive, year-round strategies\u2014especially around tax deferral versus avoidance, capital gains timing, and charitable 'bunching'\u2014can significantly reduce liabilities. Upcoming changes in the 'Big Beautiful Bill' raise SALT deduction limits to $40k (phased out above $500k income) and impose new charitable deduction floors, making 2025 a more favorable year for high earners to act."}], "category_breakdown": [{"category": "markets_tech", "count": 6}]}