Brian takes us on a deep dive into some fascinating global population data that unveils some of the immense problems facing economically significant countries like China, Germany and Italy in the years ahead. How will it impact the US and what will it do to our relationship with our neighbors Canada & Mexico? We'll explore those questions, delve into the potential consequences hitting Social Security and Medicare, and boil down how these global, macro forces might nudge you in various directions when it comes to your individual portfolio and retirement.
Read MoreWe didn't get to all the listener questions we wanted to on the last episode, so we're back with more! We'll cover topics like company stock inside a 401(k), inheriting $250k, having too much money in cash, social security, housing, and more. Brian will also give us an update on the stock market and some common questions he's getting from folks about investing in this current economic environment. And to kick things off, Brian will tell us about a new tool he's using to monitor his health and why you might want to check it out.
Read MoreBrian has been fielding a lot of questions lately about inflation protection strategies since everyone's looking for a way to thrive (or just survive?) in this volatile economic climate. The questions revolve around things like gold, TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities), I Bonds, REITs, ETFs and other strategies. On this episode, Brian will take a look at each of these strategies and help us evaluate whether any of these are a good idea.
Read MoreThe Bermuda Triangle... That section of the Atlantic Ocean where planes, ships and other vessels disappear or experience unexplained phenomena. The urban legend is well known, but did you know that there's also a Bermuda Triangle of Retirement? We're experiencing it right now, in fact. It's the interesting combination of inflation, rising interest rates, and the threat of a recession. In part 1 of this series, we'll look at the first corner of the triangle, inflation. If you don't want your portfolio or financial future disappearing into the Bermuda Triangle of Retirement, then listen closely to this series, for treacherous waters await...
Read MoreThere is a new top concern in the financial world, at least temporarily. You've probably seen it mentioned numerous times on the national evening news, top headlines in newspapers, online, and maybe even Facebook posts about it from your friends. We're talking about inflation. Known as the "silent killer" of financial success, but often infrequently discussed and insufficiently planned for, inflation is something that we all need to understand better. Especially in times like these, we'll rely on Brian to sort through the noise and clutter to really assess inflation's current and future impact on our finances.
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