Various studies have shown that people make optimal financial decisions in their early 50s. Charlie and Peter discuss why that might be and why financial education earlier in life is more critical than ever. Plus, why long-term investors should ignore market calls from people like Michael Burry (of “The Big Short” fame) and a cautionary tale about investing in meme stocks. Finally, chatter is picking up about the 2024 presidential election. Does it matter which party is in power when it comes to your portfolio?