I was at a conference recently and one of the speakers was Apollo Lupescu PhD. He did a great job of taking the technical aspects of investing and making them relatable and understandable and so I asked him to be a guest on today's show. Apollo is a highly regarded speaker from Dimensional Fund Advisors, a premier global investment firm managing over $650 billion in assets for institutional investors and clients of select financial advisors. Here are some of the topics we cover in today's podcast: Interest rates and the impact on real estate and the potential for a recession. Is this the right time to be investing? The difference between the stock market and the economy. How to get out of the worry game and what it means to have a good plan. What should investors do in a high-inflation environment. What is the Break even Inflation Rate and why is it important? We discuss Crypto & Bitcoin. What does history show us about Republican vs Democrat leadership and investing in the stock market? What are some of the drivers of higher expected returns? Articles, Links & Resources Visit: https://soundretirementplanning.com/ We're on YouTube! Are you DIY?  Be sure to check out the Retirement Budget Calculator LET'S CONNECT: Facebook LinkedIn Website Buy Jason's New Book: Retirement Calculator- How Much Money Do I Need To Retire?