{"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 Adapt wisely to avoid outdated investment principles.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":"#295 | John Rapley Explains Why Investing Success Depends on Understanding Inflation & Market Volatility - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth","slug":"295-john-rapley-explains-why-investing-success-depends-on-understanding-inflation-market-volatility-financial-literacy-financial-advisors-wealth","published_at":"2026-07-23T09:00:00+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-7118183/295-john-rapley-explains-why-investing-success-depends-on-understanding-inflation-market-volatility-financial-literacy-financial-advisors-wealth","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/df9e5d02-566e-4c01-bb94-4c0a025f6198.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 Could the biggest risks to your portfolio be hiding in today's headlines instead of the stock market? From conflict in the Middle East to rising government debt, stubborn inflation, and growing questions surrounding AI-driven market valuations, today's macroeconomic environment is creating challenges that many investors aren't fully considering. In this episode, John Rapley, contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail , explains how geopolitics, monetary policy, energy markets, and global economic shifts could shape investing opportunities and risks over the coming years. You'll discover: Why inflation may remain higher for longer—and what that could mean for interest rates, bonds, and your investment portfolio. How geopolitical events, energy markets, and government debt can create market volatility that investors should prepare for. Why emerging markets may offer compelling long-term investing opportunities as global economic leadership continues to shift. If you want a clearer understanding of how today's biggest global events could influence your investing decisions tomorrow, this episode will help you connect the dots before the next wave of market volatility arrives. 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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