Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhen the Economy Goes Off Script: Lessons from 40 Years of Market Surprises
Episode 319
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian explore how your financial plan should stay steady even when the economy doesn’t follow the script. From the double-digit interest rates of …
Published on 12 hours ago
AI’s Investment Impact, Global Investing Made Simple, and Your Questions Answered
Episode 318
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian dive deep into the AI investment craze that’s dominating headlines. Are we too late to cash in? Or is this just the beginning of a new econo…
Published on 1 week ago
Fed Insider Loretta Mester on Rate Cuts and Inflation, Plus Tech Earnings and Tax-Time Surprises
Episode 317
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian welcome former Cleveland Fed President Dr. Loretta Mester for a rare insider’s view into how interest rate decisions are made, why 2% inflat…
Published on 2 weeks ago
The Retirement Mirage: Why Your "Magic Number" Might Be a Lie
Episode 316
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian challenge the myth of the "magic number" in retirement planning. Just because you've hit $2 million or even $5 million doesn’t mean your fut…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Happy Birthday, Bull Market: Lessons from Three Years of Growth
Episode 315
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian celebrate the third birthday of the latest bull market — and reflect on what an 85% rise in the S&P 500 since 2022 really teaches long-term …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Are You Really Wealthy — or Just Riding the Market?
Episode 314
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian warn against the “paper wealth trap” — mistaking market highs for lasting financial security. They break down how to turn temporary gains in…
Published on 1 month ago
The Worst ‘Smart’ Money Advice That Could Cost You Millions
Episode 313
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian unpack the “smart-sounding” money advice that can quietly sabotage your future—from skipping Roth conversions and “going broke safely” in ca…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Fed Rate Cuts, Roth Rules, and Retirement Risks
Episode 312
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian get Allworth Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout’s take on the Fed’s latest rate cut and what it really means for investors. They also cover…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
10 Tough Money Lessons Every Investor Needs to Hear
Episode 311
On this week’s episode of Simply Money, Bob and Brian put on their “tough teacher hats” to deliver some advice you may not want to hear, but absolutely need to hear. Just because you’ve saved $2 mill…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Alternative Investments, AI Valuations, and the Risk of Being Overconcentrated
Episode 310
On this week’s episode of Simply Money, Bob and Brian break down the growing role of alternative investments inside retirement plans — and why you should be cautious before diving in. They also tackl…
Published on 2 months ago