In today's financial landscape, investors often find themselves grappling with numerous uncertainties. Are drawdowns a cause for concern? Is the traditional 60/40 portfolio still viable? And what's the smarter choice between homeownership and renting? Join Peter and Charlie as they provide insights and data to address these pressing questions. Additionally, discover Peter's most recommended book of all time, sharing wisdom that transcends the world of finance.

Inflation continues to dominate headlines, but it's only one piece of the puzzle. Join Peter and Charlie as they discuss the importance of determining your personal inflation rate as well as potential solutions for skyrocketing healthcare costs and the depleting Social Security trust fund. Plus, hear the four important financial concepts that should be taught in every high school and learn what investors should be aware of when it comes to wars and their potential impact on markets and the...

It goes without saying that our emotions (such as fear and greed) often get the better of us. But how do they lead investors to underperform the very funds in which they’re invested? Peter and Charlie explain this concept and much more, including our exploding national debt, the case for indexing, and why the next decade is likely to look different than the last one. Plus, is IPO activity a signal or just noise?

What does it take to become a successful long-term investor? Peter and Charlie have the answers in this week’s episode. They discuss why cash is a lousy investment, the importance of proper diversification, how to leave fear and uncertainty in the past and much, much more. Don’t miss this special episode recorded in front of a live audience of Creative Planning clients!

Various studies have shown that people make optimal financial decisions in their early 50s. Charlie and Peter discuss why that might be and why financial education earlier in life is more critical than ever. Plus, why long-term investors should ignore market calls from people like Michael Burry (of “The Big Short” fame) and a cautionary tale about investing in meme stocks. Finally, chatter is picking up about the 2024 presidential election. Does it matter which party is in power when it comes...

Becoming a millionaire may take less work than you think — especially if you’re an investor with a long time horizon. Learn how to reach the million-dollar milestone with Peter and Charlie’s 10 simple steps. Plus, the tradeoffs of taking Social Security too early, why people do it and how you should think about your claiming strategy. And finally, the equity risk premium is the lowest it’s been in years — a signal or noise?

The VIX is down, the S&P and NASDAQ are up, and lots of market strategists who called for a bear market in 2023 have been left scratching their heads. What’s a savvy investor to do amid this backdrop? Charlie and Peter have the answers. Plus, why you (probably) shouldn’t go to cash instead of investing and a critical look at our elected officials’ involvement in the stock market.

The first half of 2023 has brought many surprises for investors, including the recession that never came, a hawkish Fed, and much more. Tune in to hear Charlie and Peter’s take on what these surprises tell us about the state of the markets and economy. Plus, how Taylor Swift is boosting the economy one record-breaking show at a time, and if the 10-year Treasury yield is a signal or noise.

Peter and Charlie tackle timeless financial planning questions: How much do you really need to retire? Does money buy happiness? Plus, don’t miss their enlightening discussion about the Supreme Court’s latest rulings regarding student loan forgiveness and affirmative action. Finally, is the GDP a signal or is it just noise?

In this episode, Charlie and Peter delve into why your investing strategy shouldn't change whether we're in a bull or bear market and why you should avoid falling in love with winning stocks. Plus, are analyst forecasts useless, and is investor sentiment a signal or just noise?

On this episode, Charlie and Peter delve into the allure of picking single stocks like NVIDIA that show a run of outperformance, why it’s ultimately a flawed approach for the long-term investor and what to do instead. Plus, is the VIX a signal or is it just noise?

In this episode, Charlie Bilello and Peter Mallouk discuss debt default fears, what they think is the best long-term investment (hint: it's not real estate) and just how big Big Tech has gotten.

Tune in as Charlie Bilello and Peter Mallouk discuss the ripple effect of bank deposit fears, the cost of college, and if “don’t fight the Fed” is still reasonable advice.

Charlie Bilello joins Peter Mallouk for a new series where they discuss big topics in the market, investing and personal finance to help you separate the signal from the noise. Tune into episode one now for their insights on the top five wealth killers, Apple’s new high-yield savings option, and if the Fed should still exist in its current form.