Episodios

  • AAR02 - Do I Need A Financial Advisor
    Jun 17 2025
    In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt introduces Andrew Sather for a deep dive into the necessity and value of financial advisors for the average person. They discuss personal financial awakenings, the taboo surrounding financial discussions, and Andrew's decision to go the DIY route for managing his finances. Evan shares his experience with a financial advisor, weighing the pros and cons, and ultimately pulling his investments out to manage them himself. They cover essential financial steps, such as budgeting, automating investments, and planning for large purchases, advocating for empowerment and visibility over one's finances. This episode aims to demystify financial management and encourage listeners to take control of their financial future. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:34 Andrew Sather's Financial Awakening 04:17 The Role of Financial Advisors 05:45 Personal Experience with a Financial Advisor 09:52 Managing Investments Independently 27:09 Steps to Financial Independence 36:34 Final Thoughts and Advice Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop overpaying for car insurance - So before you renew your policy, do yourself a favor—download the Jerry app or head to ⁠JERRY dot AI slash BEGINNERS⁠ What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠⁠⁠finchat.io/ifb⁠ Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Financials Demystified: Gross Margins
    Jun 16 2025
    In this episode, Dave and Andrew introduce a 12-month series focused on breaking down financial statements. This month, they concentrate on gross margin, explaining its importance and how to calculate it using real-world examples like Netflix. They discuss how to visualize gross margin on an income statement, why the metric can be indicative of a company's pricing power, and how to use it for comparing competitors. The conversation also touches on potential red flags and sector-specific nuances, offering insights into various companies such as Starbucks, Disney, and Tesla. 00:00 Introduction to the Series 00:24 Understanding Gross Margin 00:45 Visualizing Gross Margin with Netflix 03:12 Importance of Gross Margin in Financial Analysis 05:37 Comparing Gross Margins Across Companies 06:18 Case Studies: Dick's Sporting Goods and PayPal 12:37 Challenges and Red Flags in Gross Margin 21:03 Advanced Metrics and Tools for Analysis 24:01 Gross Margin Trends in Major Companies 33:22 Conclusion and Next Steps Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop overpaying for car insurance - So before you renew your policy, do yourself a favor—download the Jerry app or head to ⁠JERRY dot AI slash BEGINNERS⁠ What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠⁠finchat.io/IFB⁠⁠ Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 m
  • Navigating Market Volatility and Future-Proof Investing with Ryan Zabrowski
    Jun 12 2025
    Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's episode, we are joined by Ryan Zabrowski, a senior portfolio manager, CFP, and author of 'Time Ahead: Investors Guide to Prosperity and Impact.' Ryan shares valuable strategies on handling and preparing for market volatility. He emphasizes the importance of investing in stocks, understanding the significance of free cash flow, and accurately valuing businesses. Ryan also discusses competitive advantages in businesses, sentiment analysis, and the future impact of technology and longevity on investing. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:35 Why Invest in Stocks? 03:01 Understanding Cash Flow and Valuation 06:55 Lessons from Warren Buffett 10:21 Applying Buffett's Lessons 15:55 Managing Volatility and Sentiment Analysis 26:56 Contrarian Investing and Valuation 29:11 Technical Analysis and Market Health 30:41 Identifying Future-Proof Companies 32:14 Competitive Advantages in Business 37:45 Technological Disruption and Longevity 48:53 Economic Expectations and Market Behavior 50:24 Conclusion and Book Promotion Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by:⁠ Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Stop overpaying for car insurance - So before you renew your policy, do yourself a favor—download the Jerry app or head to JERRY dot AI slash BEGINNERS Ryan Zabrowski's Book: Time Ahead: Investor’s Guide to Prosperity and Impact What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠finchat.io/IFB Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • AAR01 - How to Use Automation to Build Your Wealth
    Jun 10 2025
    In this inaugural episode of 'At Any Rate,' Evan Raidt welcomes renowned financial expert Dave Ahern to discuss the power of financial automation. They explore various ways to automate savings, investments, and spending to build wealth and achieve financial freedom. Dave shares his personal methods of using multiple savings accounts and brokerage automation, while Evan highlights the benefits of setting up these systems easily and efficiently. They also address common barriers people face in automating their finances and provide pragmatic advice to overcome them. This episode aims to demystify financial automation and emphasizes its importance for stress-free wealth growth and budgeting. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:07 Guest Introduction: Dave Ahern 00:19 Episode Overview: Automation in Finances 00:35 Dave's Personal Automation Strategies 02:19 The Importance of Automation 03:45 Common Automation Misconceptions 10:06 Investing Automation Tips 6:01 Savings Automation Strategies 21:19 Automating Your Spending 29:59 Why People Avoid Automation 35:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠⁠finchat.io/ifb Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • Q&A: Screening for Red Flags; Watchlist and Industry Map Building
    Jun 9 2025
    In this episode, Dave and Andrew dive into listener questions about screening for red flags in companies and building a robust watchlist. Key topics include identifying financial red flags such as debt ratios and declining cash flow, the role of the 10-K in understanding business nuances, the debate between charismatic versus boring CEOs, and the methodology for building comprehensive industry maps and watchlists. The episode offers practical advice for both novice and experienced investors, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and due diligence. 00:00 Welcome to Investing for Beginners 00:13 Screening for Red Flags in Companies 09:10 Building and Organizing a Watch List 16:32 Boring vs. Charismatic CEOs 19:55 Creating an Industry Map 33:49 Conclusion and Listener Questions Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠finchat.io/IFB⁠ Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • Life as a Buy Side Investor with Dan Boston
    Jun 5 2025
    In this episode, the hosts are joined by Dan Boston from Polar Capital to discuss small cap investing and its potential. Dan shares his journey from a young self-taught investor to managing large capital funds, emphasizing the importance of understanding a company’s fundamental operations over just financial metrics. He also discusses the implications of the global realignment on investment strategies, offering insights into how international markets, particularly small-cap stocks, may offer promising opportunities. Dan offers practical advice for young investors and underscores the value of mentorship and continuous learning. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:52 Dan's Early Interest in Stocks 02:20 A Day in the Life of an Investor 05:16 Career Path and Key Experiences 08:53 Advice for Aspiring Investors 14:41 Investment Strategies and Philosophy 18:28 Identifying Promising Small Companies 24:55 Evaluating Management Teams 25:53 Identifying Companies with Strong Execution Plans 26:11 Case Study: Swedish Online Pharmacy 27:46 Automation and Scale in the Pharmaceutical Industry 29:02 Global Market Trends and Company Strategies 32:24 The Great Global Realignment 37:23 Opportunities in Changing Markets 42:08 Investment Strategies and Diversification 45:20 Advice for Young Investors 48:56 Conclusion and Resources Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More from Dan: Why international and why now? -- https://www.polarcapitalfunds.com/us/individual/News-Views/Post/10523/Why_international_and_why_now/ The Great Global Realignment: International Small Company Fund Q1 update -- https://www.polarcapitalfunds.com/us/individual/News-Views/Post/14361/The_Great_Global_Realignment_International_Small_Company_Fund_Q1_update/ Polar Capital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polar-capital-us/posts/?feedView=all What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠finchat.io/IFB⁠ Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • AAR00 - Welcome to At Any Rate. Let's Get to Know Each Other
    Jun 3 2025
    In this episode, hosts Andrew and Evan Raidt announce the launch of a new weekly segment called 'At Any Rate.' This new show will focus on beginner-friendly personal finance strategies designed to make long-term, impactful changes without sacrificing current enjoyment. Evan, a mechanical engineer and personal finance enthusiast, shares his own financial journey and emphasizes the importance of sustainable, high-leverage financial decisions. He discusses the myths and challenges around personal finance and offers insights into approachable strategies like investing in the stock market and making smart purchases. The episode promises educational content aimed at helping listeners find a balance between living a fulfilling life now and preparing for a secure financial future. 00:00 Exciting New Weekly Episodes Announcement 00:21 Introducing Evan Wright and 'At Any Rate' 02:03 Personal Finance Myths and Realities 03:56 Sustainable Financial Changes 10:03 Investing Basics and Stock Market Accessibility 15:57 Mindset Shifts for Financial Success 33:56 Future Episodes and What to Expect Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠⁠finchat.io/IFB⁠ Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • Earnings Chat: Pharma, Tariffs, Fear & Loathing and Uncertainty
    Jun 2 2025
    In this episode, Dave and Andrew delve into the earnings of two companies, McKesson and Crocs, from Andrew's portfolio, exploring their market positions and growth potentials. They discuss the impact of external factors like potential changes in pharmaceutical pricing policies under the Trump administration and tariffs on manufacturing. The episode includes detailed insights into the financial health and strategic positioning of McKesson, a leader in pharmaceutical distribution, and Crocs, known for its consumer-centric brand. By examining key financial metrics and market uncertainties, the hosts provide a comprehensive analysis that balances both qualitative narratives and quantitative data, using tools like Finchat for deeper financial exploration. 00:00 Introduction to Earnings Discussion 00:38 McKesson: Navigating Pharmaceutical Uncertainty 04:38 McKesson's Financial Performance and Growth 20:49 Crocs: Tariffs and Market Challenges 25:02 Analyzing Crocs' Financial Health 35:28 Baseball Talk and Conclusion Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening. Today’s show is sponsored by: Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠SHOPIFY.COM/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠ to start selling with Shopify today. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MintMobile.com/beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠ What do Dave and Andrew recommend? Our #1 recommended stock research platform is FinChat. Get 2 weeks access for free using our link (no card required): ⁠finchat.io/IFB Andrew works really hard to find the best insights he can every single month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Value Spotlight⁠⁠⁠⁠. To see a sample of his previous work, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠stockwriteup.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Have questions? Send them to ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tunein⁠⁠⁠⁠ For sponsorship inquiries, reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠equity@einvestingforbeginners.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
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