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Episode 95, The Power of Simplicity in Investing with Ben Felix
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- Jun 28, 2026
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Summary
Ben Felix on Simplicity, Private Equity, Factor Investing, and Living a Good Life In this episode of the Bogleheads® on Investing Podcast, host Jon Luskin, CFP®, sits down with Ben Felix, CFA, CFP®, Chief Investment Officer at PWL Capital and co-host of the Rational Reminder podcast. Their conversation covers what drives long-term investing success, why simplicity beats complexity, and how investors can avoid distractions from expensive and unnecessary strategies. They also discuss: * Why low costs, diversification, and asset allocation matter most* The hidden incentives behind heavily advertised financial products, including private equity* When tax planning is mostly a sales pitch* Why all-in-one funds help investors earn better returns* Using money to build a happier, more meaningful life* Whether 100% stock portfolios make sense in retirement* Whether factor investing still works Jon closes the episode by sharing his own takeaways, including why simplicity frees people to focus on what matters most. • • • Jon Luskin, CFP®, a long-time Boglehead and financial planner, hosts this episode of the podcast. The Bogleheads® are a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Group. It is a conflict-free community where individual investors reach out and provide education, assistance, and relevant information to other investors of all experience levels at no cost. The organization supports a free forum at Bogleheads.org, and the wiki site is Bogleheads® wiki. Since 2000, the Bogleheads® have held national conferences in major cities across the country. In addition, local Chapters and foreign Chapters meet regularly, and new Chapters form periodically. All Bogleheads…