Financial History’s Biggest Lessons and How Past Crashes Can Guide Your Investing with Mark Higgins (EP.204)

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In this episode, Mark Higgins, author of Investing in U.S. Financial History, reveals how understanding historical market crashes and human behavior can provide investors a powerful advantage. Discover why financial history is more than just fascinating stories—it’s a blueprint for smarter investing.

Listen and learn:

► The surprising ways historical market crashes mirror today’s economic climate ► Why understanding investor psychology from past crises can protect your portfolio ► How politics and inflation have historically influenced market behavior ► Key lessons from history that help investors avoid common emotional pitfalls

Tune in to learn how the past can help prepare your investments for the future.

Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:00) Why Human Behavior and Financial History Are Inseparable Guides for Investors

(09:24) The Interplay of Politics, Inflation, and Investor Behavior

(13:17) Stocks, Alternatives, and the Power of Simplicity

(16:51) Herd Behavior and Misunderstood Market Crises

(21:01) Building a Resilient Long-Term Portfolio

(28:12) Truly Unprecedented: Today’s Fiscal Picture

(29:23) Connect with Mark Higgins

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