Conventional investments are always in the spotlight, but what about the alternative ones? How are investments in art, real estate, and other assets helpful in building your wealth? Danielle Labotka, Ph.D., Behavioral scientist for Morningstar joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Getting started in real estate investment can be a lot more complex than it seems. What type of property are you looking for? How much money do you want to invest? Who will manage the property? Riley Adams, Founder and CEO of WealthUp joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Earnings Announcements can be very helpful to investors and analysts. They can cause the market to move in all sorts of ways and impact a company’s performance expectations. Christine Short, Head of Global Corporate Events Research at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

There is more to a bank than just a place to store some cash. There are several types or banks and products offered, but what best fits your circumstance? Elizabeth Ayoola, NerdWallet Banking Spokesperson & Writer joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss active vs passive investments.

When the time comes for a bigger purchase and you need a credit card, there can be some questions that come with it. What type should I look for? What interest rate should I pay? Will I have access to the best rates? Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Usually, tax talk starts to pick up after January as people gather their income documents. Reviewing these documents and tax rates in the United States can be confusing. Nancy Nelson, CPA and Consultant to Interactive Brokers LLC, joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss income tax in the US.

When private companies go public by selling shares on an exchange for the first time, it is called an initial public offering or an IPO. How does a company get to the IPO stage? What are the steps involved? Jack Cassel, Head of New Listings at NASDAQ joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

What are some topics to think about when receiving an inheritance? There can be tax implications or pieces that are not expected. Nancy Nelson, CPA, Consultant to Interactive Brokers LLC, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

What qualifications should investors look for in an financial advisor? Are there fees? What are the goals for the money invested? Steven M. MacNamara, CFA - IBKR Institutional Sales, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss the elements to look for when selecting a financial advisor.

Saving for college is something that could never start too early. As the costs of secondary education seem to be exponentially increasing, the topic of saving for the experience is quite popular. In this episode, we cover several ways to prepare for the costs. Kelly Lannan, SVP of Emerging Products at Fidelity Investments joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

As you reach certain milestones in your life, you may be faced with the opportunity to pay for things with loans and accumulate debt. It’s not always a bad thing. Sometimes you have another term at college, a big purchase, a new family member, or life just throws you a curve ball. No matter what the cause, there are different types of debt and ways to pay them off. Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

In today’s world it is quite easy to get things delivered or a task completed from an app or website. But what is behind that whole system? Is that line of work something worth getting into? In this podcast we cover employment in the gig economy and the pros and cons associated. Brooke Coby, IBKR’s Global Head of Talent, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Buying a home can seem daunting. There are so many things to keep track of and people to loop into the process. It leaves most buyers asking the question’s “What should I research” and “What do I need to know to get the funds for a home?” Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss the process of securing a home loan.

Employees can become injured or sick on the job, so what are the options? Who qualifies? Will they still get paid? IBKR Human Resources Director, Michael Kerrigan joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss medical and disability leave from work.

Since both growth and value can be a positive for investor portfolios, which strategy is the right way to go? Are there more risks with one over the other? Stefano Grasso, Senior Portfolio Manager for Enhanced Value Fund joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to explore value vs growth investing.

Disability insurance can be of help if a policy holder cannot work to earn an income. How can someone get this insurance? Are there different types and how long do these benefits last? IBKR Human Resources Director, Michael Kerrigan joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss disability insurance.

The Federal Reserve (or The Fed) has a big impact on the economics of the US and it’s banking system. So how does this effect every day investors? Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

This word inflation is thrown around a lot these days, but where do investors usually see it first? And how has it been combatted in the past? Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss these foundational questions.

An ETF is structured a bit differently compared to others in the space. From it’s first days in the market to present day, one can still see the ETF’s impact on the finance industry. Ron Delegge, the founder of ETFguide, joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers to discuss the main points about the foundations of ETFs.

You’ve likely heard the word "Quant" before, especially if you look at financial data or work in the industry. What is its history and can just anyone jump into the Quant pool? Ishan Shah, AVP of Research & Content at QuantInsti joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers to discuss the basics of Quant.

Christina Qi, CEO of the market data platform Databento joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers to discuss leadership and mentoring in the finance space. Christina formerly founded Domeyard LP, a hedge fund focused on high frequency trading. Her journey from the world of intern to hedge fund came with it’s peaks and valleys. These lessons from a challenging industry, helped her find a voice in a way that makes an impact.

Life insurance is an important item to address in financial planning, especially when you are depended upon for financial support by a family. Todd Marschall, a Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers to discuss life insurance. This topic is not everyone’s favorite to talk about, but often it doesn’t become a point of discussion until it’s too late.

Join us, as HR Director Michael Kerrigan, and Chief Data Officer Ilya Degter, offer their advice to those applying for a spot in our highly competitive internship program. Find out what’s behind Interactive Brokers’ ongoing success and innovative spirit and get some tips on how to put your best foot forward as a potential candidate!