The Blunt Dollar
The Blunt Dollar
Podcast Description
Finance doesn’t have to be boring or sugarcoated. The Blunt Dollar is where real conversations meet real finance, hosted by Ignacio Ramírez Moreno, a fixed-income advisor, CFA charterholder, and LinkedIn content creator who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.Each episode brings candid, thought-provoking discussions with investors, traders, analysts, and market thinkers who cut through the noise and get to the truth behind money, markets, and investing. Whether it’s exposing the myths of the financial world, exploring the hidden forces shaping markets, or breaking down the latest trends in a way that actually makes sense, The Blunt Dollar delivers raw insights, straight talk, and a touch of humor.New episodes drop every other week on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Want to hear a story that needs to be told? Reach out to [email protected], and let’s make it happen.
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The podcast delves into topics such as the myths of finance, hidden market forces, and current investing trends, with episodes like the one featuring Anthony Cheung focusing on breaking into finance, navigating career pivots, and discussing the impact of AI in the industry.

Finance doesn’t have to be boring or sugarcoated. It’s time for a show that tells it like it is. The Blunt Dollar is where real conversations meet real finance, hosted by Ignacio Ramírez Moreno, a fixed-income advisor, CFA charterholder, and LinkedIn content creator who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.
Each episode brings candid, thought-provoking discussions with investors, traders, analysts, and market thinkers who cut through the noise and get to the truth behind money, markets, and investing.
Whether it’s exposing the myths of the financial world, exploring the hidden forces shaping markets, or breaking down the latest trends in a way that actually makes sense, The Blunt Dollar delivers raw insights, straight talk, and a touch of humor.
New episodes drop every other week on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Want to hear a story that needs to be told? Reach out to [email protected], and let’s make it happen.
What does it take to go from fixing cars in Brooklyn to managing billions on Wall Street? In this powerful episode, Chris Thompson shares his extraordinary journey from Automotive High School to JP Morgan, and now to leading impact investments and executive coaching with purpose.
Chris opens up about growing up in Crown Heights, the painful loss of his mother, and the quiet identity struggles many finance pros face at the top.
This is a raw and deeply honest conversation about resilience, purpose, and what it really means to live in alignment.
💡 From food stamps to finance: Chris' incredible path from trade school to Wall Street
🧠 Coaching vs. capital: why Chris sees impact investing and executive coaching as two sides of the same coin
🏀 Athlete mindset in finance: how high performers can reclaim agency using tools from pro sports
🔥 Burnout at the top: the quiet crisis facing senior finance professionals and how to break out of career purgatory
📈 Movement, visualization, planning: Chris’ MVP framework for staying intentional, resilient, and fulfilled
If you care about career reinvention, financial purpose, and the power of mentorship, this one's for you.
Oh, and if you haven't already… subscribe to The Blunt Dollar for more raw and honest finance conversations.
New episodes drop every other week! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.
And last, but not least, don't forget to follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ignacio-ramirez-moreno-cfa/
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Listeners should consult a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions.

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