With the Federal Reserve signaling a prolonged period of higher interest rates, Peter and Charlie assess the potential ramifications for investors on this episode of Signal or Noise. They also discuss the growing national debt and its impact on taxation policies, delve into the risks associated with long-duration bonds and analyze the unprecedented correlation between stocks and bonds.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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The amount of money Americans believe they need for retirement has markedly increased in recent years. Peter and Charlie delve into historical data from the Great Depression to the dot-com bubble, demonstrating that a diversified portfolio can withstand even the most difficult periods of market turbulence. They also explore America's fascination with the lottery, drawing parallels between gambling and risky investments, and share their insights on the recent stock market pullback.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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In a soaring market, are we truly in a stock picker’s paradise? Join Peter and Charlie as they discuss the series of all-time market highs we witnessed in quarter one, examining pivotal insights from Tesla’s and Apple’s performance data. They also delve into the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts and the looming shadow of national debt. Plus, don’t miss Charlie’s vision to simplify tax returns on episode 23 of Signal or Noise.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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You may be surprised to learn that most millionaires come from families with average or below-average income and built their wealth independently. On episode 22 of Signal or Noise, Peter and Charlie discuss five common misconceptions about millionaires that may be keeping you from building wealth. They also share helpful tax tips, provide insights around retirement withdrawals and delve into the National Association of Realtors’ recent settlement. Lastly, they provide perspective on the current unemployment rate and what it may mean for the economy in 2024.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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Join Peter and Charlie on Episode 21 of Signal or Noise as they delve into the contentious issue of minimum wage — they may not see eye to eye, but they both agree a $50 per hour minimum wage isn’t the answer. They also discuss lessons investors can take away from Japan’s first all-time market high since 1989 and have a candid discussion around the great retirement wave. Lastly, Peter and Charlie explore record market concentration and consider whether this is a signal or merely a sign of the continued dominance of large caps over small caps.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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Did you tune in for football, commercials or Taylor Swift this past weekend? Peter and Charlie discuss some interesting financial stats surrounding this year’s big game on episode 20 of Signal or Noise. They also share insights on equity return trends as well as opinions on the outlook for Nvidia and the S&P 500’s positive streak. Lastly, they provide some perspective on purposeful positivity and productivity.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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Investing seems complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Peter and Charlie break down some of the most important financial concepts from Peter's latest book, "Money, Simplified." These include the fear of new all-time highs, the benefits of passive portfolio engagement and indexing, and the negative impact of confirmation bias. Lastly, they examine three lessons investors can learn from the latest bear market.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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While Costco is selling out of gold bars due to persistent fears of an economic apocalypse, Peter and Charlie help listeners understand why gold is unlikely to be the best long-term investment strategy. They also discuss the hidden opportunity cost of cash and debate whether the Federal Reserve should start cutting interest rates in March. Lastly, they examine the intriguing link between government corruption and stock market performance, with a focus on China’s market dynamics.

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what’s happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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