Best Robo Advisor Podcasts (2025)

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Digital Wealth Platforms vs Robo-Advisors: What Investors Need to Know 51:42

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Wealth management is no longer just champagne perks and 2% fees. The new generation of investors demands digital, transparent, and affordable solutions. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we’re joined by Dhruv Arora, Founder & CEO of Syfe, a digital wealth management platform managing over US$10B. We cover: - Why trust is the biggest compe…

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8-26-25 Are Robo Advisors All They're Cracked Up to Be? 53:14

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New investors often believe that higher risk equals higher reward—but that’s not always the case. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn explore why newbie investors take on more risk than experienced ones, the common investing mistakes beginners make, and how risk management strategies can protect long-term wealth.From portfolio allocation to investor psyc…

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9-5-25 Financial Planning Secrets - Why Your Advisor Should Be More Than a Stock Picker 48:49

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Too many people think financial planning is just about picking investments—but it’s much more than that. A great plan is a living, breathing roadmap that evolves as your life changes. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty uncover what makes the perfect financial planning experience—from getting your head straight, to gathering the right documents, to pa…

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Investing in AI? Here Are 6 Undervalued Stocks for Buy-and-Hold Investors 18:00

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Nvidia counts several of its Magnificent Seven pals as customers buying its sophisticated AI chips. And the world’s most valuable company says it could earn even more if geopolitical tensions between the US and China eased. But investors are debating whether the market is experiencing an AI boom or AI bubble. How should buy-and-hold investors think…

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9-4-25 Stock Market Bubble - Extreme Valuations and What Investors Should Do Now 52:44

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Stock valuations are at extreme levels — some call it a bubble, while others argue the bull market has more room to run. So, who’s right? And more importantly, what should YOU do as an investor?Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz expose the conflicting market narratives and explain why selling everything may not be the smartest move. Instead, they’ll …

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9-3-25 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire 1:00:44

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Thinking about retirement? Think again. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff present 10 powerful reasons you shouldn’t retire too soon—from financial stability to maintaining purpose and health. But if you do decide to retire, they’ll also show you exactly what steps to take to protect your money, lifestyle, and long-term security.SEG-1a: How ChatGPT Save…

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9-2-25 DIY Investing & Why Swing Trading Isn't Long-Term Wealth 51:26

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Think you can outsmart the market? Many DIY investors fall into the same traps: chasing hype, trying to time the market, concentrating in one hot sector, or lacking patience. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn break down five of the biggest mistakes DIY investors make — and why they can derail your financial future. They'll also explore swing trading vs…

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New Jobs in Our 20s, Are We on Track? 20:23

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With two new jobs, and quite a few goals on the table, are we on track to make any of it happen? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillonmoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ …

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On Track or Should We Be Doing More? 19:59

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We're in our 30s and wondering if we're on track to meet our financial goals or if there's more that we should be doing? Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillonmoney…

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8-29-25 Why Do Investors Hate to Sell 49:05

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Why do investors struggle when it comes to selling stocks? Richard Rosso & Matt Doyle look at the psychology of investing—exploring concepts like loss aversion, behavioral finance traps, and the emotional biases that make it so hard to hit the sell button. Whether you’re a DIY investor or managing money professionally, understanding why we hold on …

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Do Dividend Stocks Benefit From Non-US Revenue? 21:44

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The revenue of US dividend stocks isn’t necessarily made in America. A portfolio of popular dividend-paying stocks is likely exposed to currency or geopolitical risks. That’s due to international revenue exposure: Some US-based companies earn 50% or more of their money outside of the country. A recent analysis of 35 dividend-paying stocks in Mornin…

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8-28-25 Nvidia Falls Short 52:59

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Nvidia reported earnings with strong overall results, but Wall Street was not impressed. Despite solid forward guidance, a data center revenue miss rattled investors and sent the stock lower. Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down Nvidia’s earnings highlights, why guidance failed to wow the bulls, and what this means for tech stocks going forw…

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Why Central Banking Is So Hard and Why Fed Independence Matters 24:36

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Central bankers set policy with incomplete information, unobservable targets, and constant trade-offs between growth, inflation, and employment. In this episode, we delve into how the fight for Federal Reserve independence could impact markets, interest rates, and your financial future. Topics covered include: What Federal Reserve Chair Powell said…

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8-27-25 Is the Taylor Swift Engagement a Market Event 46:49

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Taylor Swift’s engagement has captured global attention—but does it matter for investors? Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff examine why celebrity headlines dominate financial chatter, what it says about investor psychology, and why distraction often shows up near the peak of speculative markets.✅ How celebrity news becomes a market “story”✅ Why investo…

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Africa’s Fintech Boom: From Mobile Money to Purpose-Driven Lending 55:48

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💡 Africa’s fintech story is no longer a local experiment — it’s a global test case for the future of inclusion, innovation, and capital flows. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we’re joined by Yustus Aribariho, Co-Founder of Furaha Financial (part of SC Ventures by Standard Chartered). Yustus is now on a mission to unlock education financ…

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8-25-25 Buy Every Dip Remains the Winning Strategy for Now 42:39

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“Buy every dip” has been the mantra of this bull market — and so far, it has rewarded investors. Lance Roberts explains why the buy the dip strategy continues to work in today’s market, even as valuations stretch and risks build beneath the surface.Lance looks at how investors are approaching stock market pullback investing, what history tells us a…

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Help Me Help My Parents 20:15

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An advisor is pushing my mom to sign up for a life insurance policy and I don’t think it's a good idea. Maybe I am wrong but I don't think so. Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Wealth Ladder With Nick Maggiulli 30:23

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Today we're joined by ⁠Nick Maggiulli⁠, Chief Operating Officer for Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC, to discuss his recently released book, ⁠The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life. The book is not a get-rich-quick scheme or a one-size-fits-all solution to your money problems. It’s a new philosophy for thinking abo…

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8-22-25 Raising Money Smart Kids - How to Teach Kids About Money & Saving 45:26

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Raising money-smart kids is one of the most valuable lessons you can give them for life. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down how to teach kids about money, from saving and budgeting to making smart financial decisions early on.You’ll learn practical strategies for financial literacy for children, including:Simple ways to explain money to ki…

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This Classic Investment Strategy Is Still Alive in 2025 14:48

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Is the 60/40 portfolio living up to its reputation of resilience this year? The merit of a classic portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds has been a matter of debate in recent years. A diversified 60/40 strategy failed to protect investors in 2022’s broad market crash—in fact, an all-stock portfolio would have held up better. However, a historical d…

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8-21-25 Speculative Frenzy - Fading or Re-fueling 47:28

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Markets are showing signs of a speculative frenzy once again—but is the fire burning out or just getting started? Danny Ratliff & Michael Lebowitz break down the latest stock market speculation, shifts in investor sentiment 2025, and the risks of a potential market bubble forming. We’ll look at how speculative trading trends are driving prices high…

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How To Invest During a Bubble 21:25

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From the dot-com boom to today’s AI frenzy, bubbles follow a familiar script. This episode explores how to recognize them, what sustains them, and how to position your portfolio without getting swept up in the hype. Topics covered: How U.S. stock markets are the most concentrated and most expensive of all time What constitutes a bubble and what sus…

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8-20-25 John Tamny - Money is Ruthless 40:30

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Lance Roberts interviews John Tamny, author, economist, and editor of RealClearMarkets. Tamny’s provocative new book, Deficit Delusion, reframes how we think about debt and growth. He makes a bold case: Trump-style protectionism and fear-driven immigration policies are economically self-defeating—even for conservatives.Trade is the greatest foreign…

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8-19-25 Do You Really Need a Local Financial Advisor 51:07

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Do you really need a local financial advisor to manage your money? Geography doesn’t matter anymore when it comes to building wealth and securing your financial future.Lance previews this week's Jackson Hole consortium; what will Jerome Powell Infer? Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn cover the conundrum of local vs virtual financial advisors; how colle…

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The New Rails of Money: Stablecoins, CBDCs & Tokenisation 57:11

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Stablecoins are no longer on the sidelines — they’re stepping into the core of global finance. In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Global Policy at Circle, for his second appearance on the show. Speaking from Washington, DC, Dante brings a timely perspective on how digital fin…

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8-18-25 Ten Rules for Navigating Excessive Market Bullishness 42:22

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Are investors too optimistic right now? Lance Roberts breaks down ten rules for navigating excess market bullishness so you can protect your portfolio while still participating in market gains. Also in today's show: Lance's assessment of earnings season so far, and the role Nvidia will play in determining market moods. We've got a special interview…

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Burned Out in Healthcare 22:47

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I have been working in healthcare for 20 years, and while it’s a good job and pays well, I am totally burned out. I’ve thought of cutting back to part-time, but I am nervous about covering our monthly expenses if I do that. Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ S…

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New Retirement Plan Investments 17:07

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A new executive order opens the door for companies to add cryptocurrencies to retirement plans. On this episode we're discussing the risks and potential rewards. Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money News…

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8-15-25 The Money Playbook for Young Millionaires 43:48

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Becoming a millionaire at a young age (take Sydney Sweeny. Please.) is an incredible achievement—but keeping and growing that wealth is a whole different game. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down The Money Playbook for Young Millionaires—the proven strategies high net worth young investors use to safeguard their money, build lasting wealth,…

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These 16 Standout Funds Are Making Big Bets. Do They Fit in Your Investment Portfolio? 11:33

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It can sometimes seem like there’s an endless number of mutual funds for you to invest in. But not all of them are a right fit for your portfolio—and some aren’t worthy investments at all. A popular feature from Morningstar’s FundInvestor newsletter greatly shrinks the list and can help you home in on the winners. Russ Kinnel is the newsletter edit…

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8-14-25 Will the Fed Cut Rates NOW 44:42

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Will the Federal Reserve blink and cut rates now? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down the latest inflation data, economic trends, and market signals that could force the Fed’s hand and what it means for your portfolio. Lance previews today's PPI report, which could reveal tariff inflation producers are having to pay. More importantly will b…

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8-13-25 Portfolio Concentrations - Hidden Risks that Can Sink Your Returns 53:59

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Many investors unknowingly take on portfolio concentration risk—placing too much money in one stock or sector. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff break down why concentrated stock portfolios can be dangerous, how lack of investment diversification can magnify losses, and what smart risk management investing looks like.Whether you’re building long-term w…

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Six Principles for Thriving Under Uncertainty and How Big Tech Is Doing the Opposite 25:15

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A practical framework for making better decisions, managing risk, and finding opportunity in unpredictable environments. We contrast these principles with the massive $2.9 trillion AI data center build-out by Big Tech, which is betting big on a single superintelligence future. Episode Sponsors LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free…

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8-12-25 Meme Stock Trading & Jesse Livermore's Timeless Rules for Speculation 57:30

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Meme stocks meet Jesse Livermore’s timeless trading rules — Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn discover how classic speculation strategies apply to today’s market frenzy. Lance preview's today's CPI print and a Goldman Sachs report on who exactly is shouldering the increased costs of tariffs; a look at markets' up/down pattern, and weakness within; Lanc…

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Fraud-as-a-Service, Stablecoins & the Future of Financial Crime 43:25

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Fraud just had its AI upgrade. It’s faster than your payments and industrialised at a global scale. Welcome to the Scamdemic — a global wave of scams and financial crime growing faster than almost any asset class. We’re joined by Simon Taylor, Head of Strategy at Sardine and Co-Founder of 11:FS. Together, we unpack how fraud has evolved, why it’s s…

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8-11-25 US GDP Shows Cracks - Why You Should Pay Attention 51:06

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August may be a seasonally-weaker month for markets, but for Summer Weather in Texas, it's hot! Lance shares weekend wedding events, and previews this week's economic data reports: Will inflation stoked by tariffs appear in the numbers? The only question that matters to investors his how the news will affect forward earnings estimates. There is now…

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Doing My Best but Am I on the Right Path? 28:03

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I feel I am not doing enough. What can I improve? I need either a pat on the back or a sit down lecture. Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jillonmoney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Fed’s Pause and Your Money 15:36

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With interest rates holding steady for the fifth time, I joined CBS Mornings to explain how the decision affects credit cards, car loans, mortgages and savings. Have a money question? Email us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money LIVE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jill on Money Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Yo…

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8-8-25 What Would a 20% Social Security Reduction Mean for Your Retirement 31:44

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Could your Social Security check be slashed by 20%? With trust fund depletion looming, many retirees could face harsh income cuts sooner than expected. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down what a 20% Social Security reduction would mean for your retirement lifestyle, how to prepare now, and smart income strategies to fill the gap. Whether yo…

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Market Volatility: Investors Are Seeking Safety in Gold ETFs. Is It Working? 12:25

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Investors are piling into global gold ETFs for a safe haven from uncertainty. Demand surged in the first half of 2025, according to a new report from the World Gold Council. The industry trade group points to geopolitical turmoil, global trade policies, and higher gold prices for driving interest in these ETFs. The lure of investing in gold ETFs ca…

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8-7-25 The Low Beta Boom - Side Stepping the Dot-Com Bust 48:18

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How can low beta stocks help savvy investors sidestep the pain of the Dot-Com Bust? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz reveal why that lesson matters today...what low beta investing means, how it works in bear markets, and how it can protect your portfolio from bubbles and volatility. Lance reviews market reaction to tariffs coming completely online,…

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Why Most Hedge Funds Fail but This One Didn’t with Dave Thomas 39:14

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Dave Thomas, CIO and Founder of long/short hedge fund, Atalan Capital Partners, shares why most hedge funds fail and the keys to being a long-term successful investor. Episode Sponsor Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us e…

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8-6-25 How to Build a Winning Investment Portfolio 57:13

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Are you building an investment portfolio but unsure what assets belong—and which ones to avoid? Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff demonstrate how to build a diversified portfolio, the critical assets every investor should consider (stocks, bonds, ETFs), and the common portfolio mistakes that could hurt your long-term returns. How to know the correct in…

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8-5-25 Where Do Millennials Get Financial Advice - Two Dads on Money Talk Smart Money Moves 52:07

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In this episode of Two Dads on Money, Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn dive into how Millennials find financial advice in today’s digital world. From TikTok influencers to YouTube financial experts, and from Reddit forums to traditional financial planners, where should Millennials really turn for smart money guidance?Lance reviews Monday's Market acti…

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How Finternet Labs Is Building the Internet Layer for Finance 54:16

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Is today’s financial system fit for a digital-first world? Not quite — and Siddharth Shetty is here to tell us why. In this episode of Couchonomics, Arjun speaks with Finternet Labs CEO Siddharth Shetty, one of the architects behind India’s UPI and Account Aggregator framework, to unpack the vision for Finternet — a universal financial infrastructu…

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8-4-25 Bull Streak Ends as August Begins 42:36

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The historic stock market bull streak has finally come to an end as August kicks off, raising concerns about seasonal weakness, rising volatility, and technical breakdowns. Lance Roberts breaks down what triggered the reversal, how meme stock speculation is adding risk, and what the August-September period historically means for investors.Lance Rob…