The Long View

Morningstar, Christine Benz - Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning, Ben Johnson - Head of Client Solutions, Amy Arnott - Portfolio Strategist

Empowering long-term investors with actionable insights on retirement, personal finance, and portfolio strategy. Hosts Christine Benz, Amy Arnott, and Ben Johnson talk with influential leaders in finance and investing every Wednesday.

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384 episodes
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Newest first

Oct 28, 2025 · 54 min
Doug and Heather Boneparth: How Couples Can Find Financial Harmony
The authors of a new book about money and relationships discuss the importance of understanding each partner’s money history and defining ‘enough.’
Oct 21, 2025 · 57 min
Carl Richards: The Case for ‘Deeply Human’ Financial Advice
The author and advisor to financial advisors discusses some of his favorite money-related sketches, the ‘fake advice industry,’ and how to have better conversations about money.
Oct 14, 2025 · 44 min
Mike Pyle: Looking for Uncorrelated Sources of Return
An investor and policymaker emphasizes the importance of alternative strategies in an uncertain macro environment.
Oct 7, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Barry Ritholtz: ‘How Not to Invest’
The prolific writer, host, and investor tells us why he has no plans to stop.
Sep 30, 2025 · 51 min
Kerry Hannon: What Gen Xers Need to Know About Their Retirement Plans
The author and ‘workplace futurist’ discusses how people born between 1965-80 can improve their retirement wherewithal, the viability of Social Security for this generation, and the benefits and limitations of working longer.
Sep 23, 2025 · 58 min
Dana Anspach and Fritz Gilbert: ‘This Is What a Joyful Retirement Could Feel Like’
A financial advisor and retirement blogger discuss the key phases of retirement, structuring portfolios for drawdown, and how retirees can give themselves ‘permission to spend.’
Sep 16, 2025 · 48 min
Larry Jacobson: ‘The Good Things in Our Life Are What Get in the Way of Great Things’
The author and adventure sailor on thinking big, changing your life course, and managing the transition into retirement.
Sep 9, 2025 · 53 min
Scott Bondurant: Why Mean Reversion Means Your Portfolio Should Have More Stocks
The financial advisor and adjunct professor discusses elevated equity valuations, the limitations of random-walk assumptions, and why bonds are riskier than you might think.
Sep 2, 2025 · 55 min
Joe Davis: How to Capitalize on ‘Megatrends’
Vanguard’s global chief economist handicaps the odds of recession and higher inflation and discusses how investors can thrive in an era of AI, aging populations, and a rising US deficit.
Aug 26, 2025 · 46 min
Neil Shearing: The World Isn’t Deglobalizing; It’s Fracturing
Economist Neil Shearing ponders shifting global trade patterns, inflation, the dollar, and more.
Aug 19, 2025 · 49 min
Lawrence Lam: ‘The Types of Companies That Attract Me Are Founder-Led and Profitable’
An investor and author explains the ‘founder effect.’
Aug 18, 2025 · 39 min
The Biggest Risk Investors Face Today
Christine Benz, host of The Long View, is a special guest on The Morning Filter this week. Find out whether it’s too late to invest in international stocks, who needs bonds, and what role dividend stocks should play in an investment portfolio.
Aug 12, 2025 · 53 min
Nick Murray: ‘The Investor Is Hardwired to Be His Own Worst Enemy’
The advisor to advisors discusses setting plans, dismisses algorithms over humans, and showcases the highest value service that advisors provide.
Aug 5, 2025 · 55 min
Charley Ellis: Indexing Is a Marvelous Gift
The noted author, consultant, and academic on the virtues of simplicity, the challenges facing active managers, and why he would stay away from investing in private capital.
Jul 29, 2025 · 54 min
Cliff Asness: ‘The Problem Was Never Beta. The Problem Was Paying Alpha Fees for Beta’
The founder of AQR Capital Management discusses alternative strategies, private markets, tariffs, and the role of AI in investing.
Jul 22, 2025 · 54 min
Nick Maggiulli: Climbing the Wealth Ladder
The author and blogger discusses how financial priorities should change with income and net worth, the money/happiness connection, and why deciding how to spend is just as important as deciding how to invest.
Jul 15, 2025 · 53 min
Brian Selmo: ‘Winning by Not Losing’
The portfolio manager and research director shares his thoughts on volatility, AI, the Magnificent Seven, and private equity.
Jul 8, 2025 · 31 min
Salim Ramji: The Industry Uses Complexity As a Mask to Charge More
One year into his tenure, the Vanguard CEO reflects on the push to get investors into private securities, the future of advice at Vanguard, and whether the firm has addressed its customer service and technology issues.
Jul 1, 2025 · 57 min
JL Collins: The (Still) Simple Path to Wealth
The author and blogger discusses the new edition of his personal finance blockbuster, his biggest financial mistakes, and the three investments that belong in every investor’s portfolio.
Jun 24, 2025 · 57 min
Eric Simonson: The Case for Flat-Fee Financial Advice
The CEO of Abundo Wealth discusses the Advice-Only Network, younger investors’ advice preferences, and why consumers should prioritize financial planning over investment advice.

The Long View

Doug and Heather Boneparth: How Couples Can Find Financial Harmony

Carl Richards: The Case for ‘Deeply Human’ Financial Advice

Mike Pyle: Looking for Uncorrelated Sources of Return

Barry Ritholtz: ‘How Not to Invest’

Kerry Hannon: What Gen Xers Need to Know About Their Retirement Plans

Dana Anspach and Fritz Gilbert: ‘This Is What a Joyful Retirement Could Feel Like’

Larry Jacobson: ‘The Good Things in Our Life Are What Get in the Way of Great Things’

Scott Bondurant: Why Mean Reversion Means Your Portfolio Should Have More Stocks

Joe Davis: How to Capitalize on ‘Megatrends’

Neil Shearing: The World Isn’t Deglobalizing; It’s Fracturing

Lawrence Lam: ‘The Types of Companies That Attract Me Are Founder-Led and Profitable’

The Biggest Risk Investors Face Today

Nick Murray: ‘The Investor Is Hardwired to Be His Own Worst Enemy’

Charley Ellis: Indexing Is a Marvelous Gift

Cliff Asness: ‘The Problem Was Never Beta. The Problem Was Paying Alpha Fees for Beta’

Nick Maggiulli: Climbing the Wealth Ladder

Brian Selmo: ‘Winning by Not Losing’

Salim Ramji: The Industry Uses Complexity As a Mask to Charge More

JL Collins: The (Still) Simple Path to Wealth

Eric Simonson: The Case for Flat-Fee Financial Advice