Best EGSI Financial Podcasts (2026)

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112: Economist Peter Schiff Weighs on the Future of the U.S. Dollar, Hyperinflation and the Return to Gold Assets 50:10

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For decades, America’s economic strength has been built on confidence in the U.S. dollar and the ability to borrow endlessly, but what happens when that confidence begins to fade? In this episode, I’m joined by economist and author Peter Schiff, founder of Euro Pacific Capital. He unpacks the warning signs in an economy propped up by national deb…

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111: An Insider’s Look at the Future of the Fed Reserve and Rate Cuts with Danielle DiMartino Booth 44:13

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For most Americans, the Federal Reserve feels like a distant, complicated institution—but the decisions made behind those closed doors have a direct impact on our everyday lives. From rising mortgage rates to job market shifts and retirement income security, the Fed’s influence is everywhere. Yet few people fully understand its purpose, history, an…

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110: How to Overcome Behavioral Biases to Find Meaning & Purpose in Retirement with Dr. Daniel Crosby 42:11

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In today’s financial landscape, the biggest challenges facing investors aren’t always market volatility or economic uncertainty—they’re the hidden behavioral biases that derail good intentions and sound advice. From overconfidence to fear-driven decisions, many retirees and pre-retirees find that their emotions and habits are their greatest obstacl…

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109: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and What It Means for Your Retirement 23:22

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With the approval of the One Big Beautiful Bill—also known as the Big Beautiful Tax Bill—many Americans are wondering what it means for their future. Will it benefit retirees and working families? What’s temporary and what’s permanent? And how should you respond before the window of opportunity closes? In this episode, Ed shares why the extension o…

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108: Bold Predictions on the Future Value of Gold, Silver and Bitcoin with Robert Kiyosaki 37:19

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As the national debt spirals out of control and trust in fiat currency dwindles, Americans are waking up to the reality that the financial system is built on unsustainable promises. With inflation rising and the U.S. dollar’s purchasing power shrinking, retirees and investors are seeking solutions that offer lasting value, peace of mind, and protec…

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107: Exploring America’s Health Crisis, the MAHA Movement and Restoring Transparency & Trust with Dr. Ben Carson 39:25

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In a world where chronic illness is skyrocketing and faith in the healthcare system is fading, Americans are searching for ways to improve their physical and mental health without sacrificing their financial freedom. In today's episode, Dr. Ben Carson returns to the podcast to discuss some of the most pressing health and policy issues facing the co…

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106: Tariffs, Trade Wars and Tax Cuts: An Economist’s View of the Global Economy with Dr. Arthur Laffer 58:27

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One of the biggest issues on every American’s mind is the impact of a global trade war and how trade policies and tariffs will impact their financial future—and rightfully so. Shifting economic alliances can have far-reaching effects on markets, inflation, and long-term investment strategies and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome today’s guest…

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105: Do You Really Need a Financial Advisor? Why Expert Advice Matters 22:39

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With today’s economic uncertainty—from inflation and interest rates to tax code changes and volatile markets—many people ask, “Can I afford to go it alone?” In this episode, Ed and LeAnne Siddell tackle the never-ending question, “Do I really need a financial advisor?” Ed draws from personal experience and decades of financial coaching to explore t…

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104: Tariffs and Market Volatility: Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain 24:07

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With the most recent developments on reciprocal tariffs and huge losses in the stock markets, the concerns are reaching a tipping point for Americans about what this means for their portfolio, retirement, and purchasing power. In this episode, Ed and LeAnne Siddell take a smooth and steady approach to break down the economic realities behind tariff…

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103: Tariffs, Inflation and the Debt Bubble: Examining Market Trends in 2025 28:44

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Market uncertainty continues to dominate headlines in 2025. With inflation, rising debt, tariffs, and economic policies creating a ripple effect, how will these factors shape the financial future for investors and retirees? In this episode, Ed and LeAnne Siddell break down the latest market trends, including the disconnect between Wall Street and M…

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102: Dr. Marc Faber on Inflation, Global Instability and the Risks of Tariffs & Trade Wars 38:52

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Economic uncertainty, inflation, global instability, and tariffs are heavily weighing on the minds of investors. Which begs the question: How will rising debt, geopolitical tensions, and new monetary policies shape the future? Here to help provide some answers to these challenging questions is Dr. Marc Faber. Dr. Faber is a legendary investor, econ…

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101: Steve Forbes on Tax Cuts, Fed Reform and Deregulation to Stimulate the Economic Revival 37:28

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Taxes. Inflation. Economic uncertainty. If you’re approaching retirement, these aren’t just headlines—they’re real concerns that could impact your financial future. And that’s why I’m thrilled to welcome Steve Forbes back on the podcast to get his take on tax policies and the economy with the incoming administration. Steve Forbes is the Chairman an…

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100: Dr. Arthur Laffer Shares his Outlook on the U.S. Economy, Inflation and Tax Reform 36:30

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I’m thrilled to be joined once again by Dr. Arthur Laffer. Dr. Laffer is a world-renowned economist and creator of the Laffer Curve, which has reshaped fiscal policy worldwide. He has advised Secretaries of the Treasury, served on President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board, and been recognized by Time Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Dr. …

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099: Housing Market Insights and a Recession & Inflation Reality Check with Danielle DiMartino Booth 42:23

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As we approach the end of 2024 with a new President-elect, many people wonder what’s in store for the stock market, housing market, and inflation. What’s really happening behind the scenes with the Federal Reserve, inflation, and the economy? We’re thrilled to have Danielle DiMartino Booth on the podcast to get her insights on these hot topics. Dan…

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098: The Impact of AI on Your Money and the Global Economy with Jim Rickards 43:12

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Whether we like it or not, AI and ChatGPT are here, and they’re not going away. Most of us forget that AI has actually been around for years. While there’s plenty of potential and room for progress with AI, there are many concerns about what AI means for our finances, and that’s what we’ll be covering today. We’re honored to have Jim Rickards on th…

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097: Inflation: The Greatest Challenge for a Generation of Retirees with Robert Kiyosaki 36:07

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Today, I’m talking to Robert Kiyosaki. I read his hugely influential book, Rich Dad Poor Dad, for the first time back in 1998, and his philosophy–that rich people don’t work for money–seems like it’s never been more true than it is now in today’s economy. In our conversation, we dig into the biggest challenges like inflation and that national debt …

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096: Is Now the Time to Invest in Gold and Precious Metals? 25:42

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With inflation lingering and still impacting our purchasing power, it’s time to ask ourselves: Is it time to invest in gold and precious metals? This begs the question, how much should you have in your portfolio? In today’s episode, we discuss why yields are going up despite interest rates going down, why weaponizing the US dollar will dramatically…

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095: Jim Rogers Discusses the Early Warning Signs of a Looming Recession 28:43

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Today, I’m excited to welcome Jim Rogers back on the podcast. Jim is the bestselling author of The Investment Biker, an economist and investor, globetrotter, and multiple Guinness World Record holder with a very unique perspective on the global economy, and how things are going. In this episode, you’ll hear Jim’s thoughts on where the US economy is…

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094: Insights on Supply-side Economics and the Laffer Curve with World-Renowned Economist, Dr. Arthur Laffer 38:27

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Today’s guest is world-renowned economist Dr. Arthur Laffer. Arthur is a former member of Ronald Reagan’s economic council, inventor of the Laffer Curve, and author of Taxes Have Consequences. Among his many accomplishments, he helped define Prop 13 in California, consulted with several Presidents, including Nixon, Cheney, Trump, and Thatcher, and …

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093: Social Security Horror Stories and How to Maximize Your Benefits with Larry Kotlikoff 1:04:22

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It’s no secret that Social Security is a significant issue in this country. But what’s worse is that many people are unaware of how to maximize the Social Security benefits they paid into throughout a lifetime of hard work. Today, we’re talking about worst-case scenarios with Larry Kotlikoff. Larry is a professor of economics at Boston University, …

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092: Exploring the Housing Crisis and the Barriers to Affordable Housing with Ben Carson 21:07

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America’s ongoing housing problems have impacted the lives of so many people–including today’s guest, Dr. Ben Carson. Before becoming a renowned pediatric surgeon or the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021, he faced many challenges as he and his aunt and uncle moved between Detroit and Boston. In this int…

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091: Investing with Bonds: When is the Right Time? 21:39

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The typical retirement portfolio has operated on a 60/40 split between equities and bonds for many years–but this traditional approach has cost retirees a lot of money over the past few years. Our goal with today’s episode is to help answer two questions: when is the right time to add more bonds to your portfolio, and why isn’t cash still king? We’…

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090: Introducing Jim Rogers! The Investment Biker Discusses Inflation and the Global Economy 26:03

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Jim Rogers made a name for himself co-founding the Quantum Fund, but became the “Investment Biker” when he took a 22-month, 52-country journey business trip by motorcycle. A so-called “adventure capitalist,” Jim has published several books, driven all over the world, and achieved remarkable success. In our conversation today, we talked about what h…

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089: Steve Forbes Joins us! We discuss his new book, Inflation and the US economy 20:11

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Millions of Americans are still feeling the pinch of high gas and grocery costs. Mortgages rates have climbed to a high of 8% for 30 years, and credit card rates and balances are impacting the ability to absorb the new cost of living. We’ve been talking about inflation for several years now, but we’ve never had a chance to discuss it with a true ti…

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088: Cyber Security and Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself Online 20:23

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Every day we’re bombarded with harmless-looking emails promising free gifts or things that are too good to be true. The phone rings and we get asked to update information we didn’t know anything about. Where is this coming from? When it comes to your sensitive information, who can you trust, and what’s real? Today, we’re talking about how to protec…

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087: Inflation, Deflation and Overspending: What's Next? 20:20

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The more things change, the more they stay the same. We’re still dealing with high inflation and interest rates and the silent recession continues with the average household still feeling the pinch at the grocery stores and gas pumps. And now, the Federal Government says that we’re in a deflationary period while adding $1 trillion to the national d…

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086: The Silent Recession 23:18

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With 30-year mortgage rates at 7.5%, inflation continuing to impact our spending power, and gas pushing almost $4 a gallon, we’re seeing higher bankruptcy rates and hearing talk of a lost decade. So what do we do to keep our financial plan as healthy as possible? In today’s episode, we’re talking about what’s going on in America–and the silent rece…

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085: Good News Equals Bad News Economy 20:16

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“We’re overspending $5.1 billion a day more than we’re bringing in because of interest rates.” - Ed Siddell Today, we're talking about how good news can actually lead to bad news when it comes to the economy. When something looks good, it usually comes at a cost. We’ve all lived through a whole lot of craziness since 2020, and we’ve experienced maj…

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084: Legacy Planning: Mistakes to Avoid to Secure Your Wealth 22:51

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There are things that are within our control and some that are not. Time doesn’t stop, and everybody gets older, but one thing that is within our control is to take action before it’s too late to secure your legacy and avoid headaches like probate. For anyone who has been able to put money away and generate enough wealth to leave assets behind, we …

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083: Market Volatility: What the Markets Are Telling Us 19:26

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Fear of missing out is a real thing. Everyone is looking for 15-20% returns and this can prompt people to make risky decisions–especially when it comes to retirement. Right now, we have a bull market in the S&P, volatility is low and tech is back on the rise. So, is it time to go all-in, or should investors beware? Today, we’re talking about why ou…

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082: Consumer Credit and Rising Debt: Managing Your Spending in Today’s Economy 18:26

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Consumer credit is at an all-time high. Credit card debt is pushing $1.25 trillion and headed upwards. Inflation’s high, consumer spending is high, and employers are cutting good jobs with benefits. Even if you’re steadily employed or running a healthy business and your personal debts are manageable, these macroeconomic factors can still affect you…

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081: Saving with Pretax Contributions or Roth Accounts and Minimizing Your Tax Liabilities 21:05

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After a brief hiatus, we’re back with a timely episode to answer a popular question: Is it better to save with pretax dollars or a Roth? Inflation continues to be an issue in today’s economy, which is why it’s so important to make every dollar count. Everything is more expensive now, and saving for retirement is not a one-size-fits-all plan because…

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080: Making Sense of The Debt Bubble and Rising Default Rates 23:36

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Between inflation, a possible recession, and bank failures, our economy feels chaotic right now. However, that doesn’t mean that now’s the time to panic. Instead, this is your opportunity to get a better understanding of these complex situations and make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep your individual financial plan strong and healthy.…

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079: What Is Your Plan as a Retiree? 15:05

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You worked hard. You built a life, had a career, and hit some milestones along the way–and now you’re retired. So what are you going to do? Now that you’ve got all this free time, what’s your plan or purpose now? Today’s episode is all about answering one of the toughest questions we get asked: “What do I do now?” We dig into how it feels to retire…

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078: Hedging with Precious Metals: Buyer Beware 22:14

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Ads for gold, silver, and other precious metals are everywhere. But even with the dollar coming off its high and inflation pushing over 7%, are they a good hedge? If so, what are you supposed to buy, and what should you avoid? We’ve had lots of people asking us where they can purchase gold and silver. With that in mind, today’s episode is all about…

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077: Action Steps to Account for Inflation in Your Financial Plan 22:42

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When everything we buy costs more, every dollar in our pocket and our bank account is worth less. You can cut back on unnecessary expenses here and there, but there’s only so much you can do to cut back on groceries or gas. That’s why factoring inflation into your retirement plan is so important right now. In today’s episode, we walk you through ho…

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076: The Survivor Checklist for Your Estate Planning Needs 21:05

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Let’s face it, everyone has to face their own mortality at some point. But if you’ve planned ahead, your family and beneficiaries will thank you because settling an estate can be stressful when you’re starting from scratch. Today’s episode is all about how to make legacy planning as simple as possible. We’ll walk you through what needs to be done t…

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075: Managing Your Debts with a Personal Debt Plan 18:10

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As inflation soars, more and more people are dipping into their savings–or going into debt–to make ends meet. While it may not be an emergency (yet!), it may be time to take a step back and assess your situation. With that in mind, today’s episode is all about how to make sure that your money lasts. We’re talking about why it’s so easy to accidenta…

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074: The Retirement Checklist for Your Financial Plan 22:00

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No matter what financial shape you’re in right now, it’s never too late to find new ways to do better in the years to come. If you’re thinking about retiring (or trying to figure out if you still can retire), concerned about today’s economy, or simply want to make sure that everything is in place before you make that decision, this episode is for y…

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073: How to Avoid Drinking the Market Rally Kool-Aid 20:33

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If you’ve been watching the markets over the last few weeks, you probably have questions. Is the current market rally evidence that we’re experiencing a rebound, or are we still in a bear market? Pundits love to share good news; they don’t love to talk about the underlying pressures that make markets act the way they do. This means that if you’re n…

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072: How to Avoid FOMO When Markets Are Volatile 21:12

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Our economy feels like a pretty uncertain place right now–especially if you’re approaching retirement age (or recently retired). Whether you’re reading the headlines or not, you’re probably feeling the effects of inflation and market volatility every single day. And if you’re of retirement age, you were there for the hyperinflation of the 1970s, th…

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071: How Comprehensive Financial Planning Protects Your Lifestyle 21:01

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On June 15th, the Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates by 75 basis points. Understandably, this leads to a lot of questions: how is this going to affect bonds and the stock markets? How will this impact the economy and employment? Will there be a recession? No matter what happens, a comprehensive financial plan is your best defense in un…

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070: How to Make Your Retirement Plan Recession-Proof 25:02

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It's difficult to prepare for every worst-case scenario. When the most likely scenarios are considered, it can help avoid panic and overwhelm when the rough days rise to the surface. Imagine that you're on your way to an important business meeting or picking your spouse up from the airport when one of your tires suddenly goes flat. If you have a sp…

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068: Will Inflation Lead to a Recession? (Part 2) 17:58

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Rampant inflation seems like it’s here to stay for at least a while longer. Everyone’s feeling it at the grocery store, the gas pump, and seemingly everywhere else. In part one of this two-part series, we’ll discuss why it’s happening and dive into how to make sure your retirement plan can sustain your lifestyle, even if costs continue to go up. We…

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067: Will Inflation Lead to a Recession? (Part 1) 23:21

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Inflation’s constantly in the news, and it’s easy to see why. When everything we buy costs more, each dollar in our pocket is worth less. And while it’s easy to cut back on some unnecessary expenses, no one wants to make severe changes to their lifestyle to cover simple costs like gas and groceries. That’s why it’s so important to factor inflation …

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066: How To Avoid Letting an Energy Crisis Become a Wealth Crisis 19:25

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No one who was there remembers the lineups at the gas pumps in the 1970s with any fondness. And though we’re not seeing long gas lines yet, we are seeing extremely high gas prices, rampant inflation, and extremely volatile markets–what we not-so-fondly refer to as stagflation. However, an energy or economic crisis doesn’t have to become a wealth cr…

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065: Why Stagflation Makes Financial Planning More Important Than Ever 20:01

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Back in the 1970s, we experienced a combination of economic stagnation and inflation. Energy prices were high and the stock market went up and down like a roller coaster, very similarly to what we’re experiencing right now. Back then, it was called stagflation–and we’re hearing that word more and more in 2022. Unfortunately, stagflation can have re…

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064: Why Tax Time is the Perfect Time to Review Your Retirement Plan 22:20

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Tax season is about much more than just how much money you owe the IRS each year. It’s also a golden opportunity to review your investment strategy, your estate plan, and what your taxes will look like in the years to come. With the April 18th due date coming ever closer, the national debt ballooning, and inflation continuing to rise, today’s episo…

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063: Weathering Market Downturns and the Future of Cryptocurrencies 29:29

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If you’re watching the financial news every day, you’re probably feeling a little unsettled. We’re in the midst of 40-year high inflation over 7% year-over-year. The Fed has announced three rate hikes when major firms are saying we need at least five to seven. Cryptocurrency has gone through a series of even more extreme ups and downs, with investo…

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062: The Pros and Cons of Investing in Cryptocurrency 26:10

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Cryptocurrency is in the news every day. We hear stories all the time of people making big money with crypto. Billionaires like Elon Musk can affect its value with a single tweet, and potential regulation could change the field very soon. Having said that, the questions that we hear from our clients are still the same. “Should I invest in crypto? A…