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#299 | How Competing Forecasts and Current Events Are Converging to Shape Better Wealth Decisions - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth
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- Aug 6, 2026
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Worried about the current investment climate and your money? Click the link below and book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement: https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast Are you making wealth decisions based on headlines—or are you weighing competing forecasts before acting? Markets, technology, demographics, and geopolitics are all evolving at the same time, making it harder than ever to separate signal from noise. In this solo episode, John explores how competing forecasts can help you think more clearly about current events without relying on predictions. Rather than telling you what will happen next, he walks through a framework for making better wealth decisions in an increasingly uncertain world. In this episode, you'll discover: How long-term structural trends, AI developments, and geopolitical events can interact to influence investment decisions. Why comparing competing forecasts leads to stronger decision-making than relying on a single narrative or market prediction. Practical ways to build resilience into your portfolio by focusing on diversification, decision hygiene, and thoughtful risk management. If you want to make more confident wealth decisions while navigating today's current events and competing forecasts, this episode will give you a practical framework for thinking before you act. John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon: Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry The Professional Financial Advisor IV