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Down the Middle

Down the Middle

By: Peter Mallouk and Jeff Stolper
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Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!2023 Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Finance Personal Success
Episodes
  • How Oil Prices Impact the Markets and Economy
    Jan 30 2026

    Peter and Jeff share how oil is priced into everything we do, discussing the factors influencing cost, what the political interest is and who the winners and losers are when prices are volatile. Plus, learn why you should consider maintaining insurance outside your workplace.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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    12 mins
  • AI, the Magnificent 7, Tariffs and Looking Ahead to 2026
    Dec 31 2025

    From the imposition of sweeping tariffs to Nvidia becoming the first $4 trillion — and later $5 trillion — market cap company, 2025 was an eventful year with much to take in. In this episode, Peter and Jeff discuss the Magnificent 7’s recent performance, the future of AI, where interest rates might be headed and more. Plus, each provides a tip of the month to help support your well-being in the year ahead.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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    13 mins
  • Long-Term Mortgages, the Magnificent 7 and More
    Dec 1 2025

    In this jam-packed episode, Peter and Jeff discuss 50-year mortgages, the Magnificent 7’s recent pullback and low consumer sentiment before offering their tips of the month.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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    11 mins
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