{"podcast":{"title":"Make Better Wealth Decisions: How Financial Advisor's Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Investments in a Rapidly Changing World","slug":"make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183","podcast_index_feed_id":7118183,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/make-better-wealth-decisions/","website_url":"https://app.talkshoe.com/show/bullshift-the-podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/84765371-acaf-47a9-ad37-b9de9183c03c/haBeV0f9AtSK8BGGs23uFxX9.png","author":"John De Goey (a podcast covering financial literacy, financial advisors & wealth)","episode_count":237,"summary":"Have you thought about how bias impacts your investing? Is your portfolio built using standard principles that might not work in a new world paradigm that features an end to the bond bull, an end to the peace dividend and the onset of tariffs and trade wars? Make Better Wealth Decisions will help you navigate investing and planning by exposing how traditional advice does not incorporate recent events. The podcast will help you: 1. Spot hidden risks in stocks due to high valuations. 2. Protect your wealth with hard assets in a stagflationary economy. 3. Adapt wisely to avoid outdated investment principles. Tune in every Thursday where you’ll hear thought leader, author and portfolio manager John De Goey interviews financial experts about industry trends and thinking. Every Tuesday thereafter, he releases a short primer episode that provides context to make sure you understand what it all means and what you can do to help yourself. If you're ready to Make Better Wealth Decisions, hit play on recent fan favorite episode #147 with Tom Czitron that deals with valuations, bubbles, and the finance industry's overall lack of preparedness in 2025.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:40.999359+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183"},"episode":{"title":"#279 | How To Make Better Wealth Decisions By Using Factor Investing and Disciplined ETF Investing - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth","slug":"279-how-to-make-better-wealth-decisions-by-using-factor-investing-and-disciplined-etf-investing","published_at":"2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183/279-how-to-make-better-wealth-decisions-by-using-factor-investing-and-disciplined-etf-investing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-better-wealth-decisions-how-financial-advisor-s-blind-spots-can-hurt-your-investments-in-a-rapidly-changing-world-7118183","url":"https://app.talkshoe.com/show/bullshift-the-podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7fd771ec-8a03-49dd-81a0-0f29182ff124.mp3","summary":"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 your investment decisions helping you build long-term wealth — or quietly increasing your risk? In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Needham, President of Russell Investments Canada, to explore how institutional investing principles can help everyday investors make smarter wealth decisions. From factor investing and ETF investing to portfolio construction and behavioral discipline, this conversation breaks down how investors can build more resilient portfolios in today’s rapidly evolving market environment. You’ll learn why personalization, diversification, and evidence-based investing are becoming increasingly important for Canadians looking to improve long-term outcomes without unnecessary complexity. In this episode, you’ll discover: How factor investing can improve risk-adjusted returns over time Why ETF investing continues to evolve beyond simple index tracking The biggest behavioral mistakes investors make — and how to avoid them If you want to make more confident wealth decisions using disciplined, evidence-based investing strategies, this episode will give you practical insights you can apply immediately. 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","meta_description":"Worried about the current investment climate and your money? 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