Podcast Episodes

Inflation, Charitable Giving Changes, and Avoiding the Action Trap

Episode 309

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian break down what the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge is signaling and why mortgage rates may stay stubbornly high despite potential rate cuts…

Published on 8 hours ago

How Smart Investors Protect Wealth in a Noisy World

Episode 308

Markets are up, Nvidia is booming, and Taylor and Travis are engaged — but what does any of that mean for your financial plan? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian cut through t…

Published on 1 week ago

Four Hidden Forces That Shape Every Money Decision, Plus Estate & Investment Mistakes Heard at the Dinner Table

Episode 307

Ever wonder why even the smartest financial plans sometimes fail in real life? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian unpack the four invisible forces—emotional, social, generatio…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Is This the Calm Before the Rate Cut? CPI, Cash Moves, and Smarter Investing Decisions

Episode 306

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian break down the latest July inflation report and explain why the Fed might finally be ready to cut rates in September. They also dissect inve…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Market Jitters, Social Security Uncertainty, Smart ETF Strategies, and the Truth About August Investing Myths

Episode 305

Has the stock market finally hit choppy waters? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian unpack what the latest jobs report tells us about the economy—and what it means for your por…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Market Predictions, P&G Layoffs, and the Truth About Social Security Taxes

Episode 304

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, bold market forecasts are flying, but how accurate have past predictions been? Bob and Brian break it down.

Plus, they clear up the confusion surrounding …

Published on 1 month ago

Riding Record Highs, AI Investing Myths, and the Senior Housing Crunch

Episode 303

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian dig into what investors should—and shouldn’t—do when the stock market keeps hitting record highs. Should you cash out or lean in? Behavioral…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Your Mind vs. Your Money: How Emotions Quietly Derail Retirement

Episode 302

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian tackle the invisible force that can quietly wreck your retirement plan—your own mind. From action bias to overconfidence, scarcity to status…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Financially Comfortable? The Hidden Risks You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Episode 300

Think you're financially secure? If you've got a solid portfolio, a vacation home, or even just a nice cushion saved up, this episode is for you. Bob and Brian uncover the overlooked threats that can…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Midyear Market Check: Resilience Amid the Headlines

Episode 301

As 2025 hits the halfway mark, what do the markets, the economy, and your portfolio really look like? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian dissect the surprising strength of the…

Published on 2 months ago