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The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-17-26 Record Highs - Should You Chase the Rally
Stocks are back near record highs, the trend remains bullish, and market breadth is strong. But after a powerful run, the S&P 500 is stretched well above its…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-14-26 The Retirement Magic Number Trap
How much money do you really need to retire? Headlines touting a retirement “magic number” may do more harm than good, especially when an intimidating savings…
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8-13-26 Does the Inflation Report Give the Fed More Time?
The latest inflation report came in largely as expected, giving the Federal Reserve something increasingly valuable: more time. Inflation was neither soft…
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8-12-26 Q&A Wednesday - Is Inflation Back in Control?
Fresh inflation data later this morning puts the Federal Reserve and the economy back in focus: Can inflation continue to cool despite higher energy prices? Is…
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8-11-26 What Really Drives Markets
What really drives bull and bear markets? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn examine why corporate earnings remain one of the most important forces behind market…
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8-10-26 Internet Scams You Need to Know - The Ari Schwartz Interview
Internet scams are evolving faster than ever, with artificial intelligence making phishing emails, fake phone calls, and fraudulent videos more convincing than…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-7-26 Aging in Place - What to Consider
8-7-26 Aging in Place - What to Consider More Americans want to age in place, but is staying in your home the best financial and lifestyle decision? Richard…
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8-6-26 Hidden AI Debt - Is the Risk Overblown
Has Wall Street been looking at hyperscaler debt all wrong? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz examine claims that the "hidden debt" of AI hyperscalers has…
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8-5-26 Q&A Wednesday - Market Questions Answered
It's Q&A Wednesday, and we're answering your live chat questions on today's biggest investing, market, and economic topics. With the S&P 500 near record highs…
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8-4-26 The 60-40 Portfolio Is Not Dead
Is the classic 60/40 portfolio really obsolete, or are investors making a costly mistake by abandoning bonds? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn examine why fixed income…
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8-3-26 The Momentum Crash - Is It Over?
Momentum stocks have suffered one of the sharpest reversals in years, leaving investors wondering whether the worst is behind us or if another leg lower is…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)7-31-26 Mid-Year Financial Checklist
Are you on track financially, or is it time for a mid-year course correction? In this episode, we walk through a comprehensive mid-year financial checklist…
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7-30-26 Hyperscaler Credit - Warning or Opportunity
Are investors overreacting to rising credit spreads among the largest AI hyperscalers? As companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle continue…
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7-29-26 Will the Fed Meeting Matter
It's Q&A Wednesday, and Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff answer your questions from our YouTube Live chat while discussing one of the week's biggest market…
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7-28-26 Do You Really Know Your Risk Tolerance?
Everyone says they're comfortable with investment risk—until markets actually decline. Lance Roberts & Jon Penn discuss why true risk tolerance isn't measured…
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7-27-26 AI's Earnings Catch - The Depreciation Risk
Big Tech continues to post record earnings, but investors may be overlooking one critical risk: AI capital spending. Lance Roberts explains why today's AI…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)7-24-26 Financial Fitness Friday - Trump Accounts - What Parents Need to Know
What are Trump Accounts, and could they reshape how families save and invest for the next generation? Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down how Trump…
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7-23-26 Can SpaceX Fire on All Cylinders
SpaceX has transformed the commercial space industry with reusable rockets, Starlink, and ambitious plans for Starship. But after one of the largest IPOs in…
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7-22-26 Q&A Wednesday - Spotting Market Narratives
It's Q&A Wednesday, and we're tackling some of the biggest questions investors are asking right now. How do you separate compelling market narratives from…
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7-21-26 Why Investors Keep Chasing What's Hot
Why do so many investors continue chasing yesterday's biggest winners? Whether it's Bitcoin, gold, silver, semiconductors, or the latest AI stock, the…
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7-20-26 Why Retail Traders Keep Losing
Why do so many retail traders consistently underperform the market over time? Despite unprecedented access to information, sophisticated trading platforms…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)7-17-26 Roth Rules and Dividend Myths
Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty explore some of the biggest retirement and investing questions facing Americans today. We examine how SECURE Act 2.0 is…
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7-16-26 Headwinds, Tailwinds, and Market Risk
Markets rarely move in a straight line. Just like the weather, investing requires understanding both the headwinds that can slow markets down and the tailwinds…
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7-15-26 Q&A Wednesday - CPI, Earnings, and Market Risks
What if the biggest advantage in today's markets isn't making more trades or winning every debate—but knowing when to step back? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn…
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7-14-26 Winning Less, Investing Better
What if the biggest advantage in today's markets isn't making more trades or winning every debate—but knowing when to step back? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn…
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7-13-26 Why Spotting Bubbles Is So Hard
Every investor wants to identify the next market bubble before it bursts, but history shows that's far easier said than done. Whether it's technology stocks…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)7-10-26 The Boomerang Generation - When Adult Kids Move Back Home
More families are experiencing the Boomerang Generation phenomenon, with adult children moving back home because of housing costs, student debt, career…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)7-9-26 Yield Curve Warnings - Signal or False Alarm
Flattening yield curves, violent sector rotations, and shifting market leadership often trigger recession headlines—but do they really predict when markets…
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7-8-26 Q&A Wednesday - Markets, Rates, and Risk
It's Q&A Wednesday, and Lance Roberts examines whether the momentum-driven rally in semiconductors can continue, how the Iran cease-fire breakdown could affect…
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7-7-26 Could You Spot a Ponzi Scam?
Could you recognize a Ponzi scheme before it's too late? Most victims believe they're too smart to be scammed—until they're not. Lance Roberts & Jon Penn look…
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7-6-26 Margin Debt Myths Investors Should Ignore
Does rising margin debt really signal an imminent stock market crash? Not necessarily. Lance Roberts examines why many commonly cited margin debt charts can be…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)7-3-26 The Widow's Penalty in Social Security
The loss of a spouse is one of life's most difficult transitions, and for many retirees, it can also result in a significant reduction in Social Security…
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7-2-26 Why Markets Follow Interest Rates (More Than the News)
Every market rally, pullback, and recession eventually comes back to one powerful force: interest rates. While investors often focus on breaking news and…
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7-1-26 Q&A Wednesday - Your Financial Questions Answered Live
It's Q&A Wednesday, where we answer your biggest questions about investing, retirement, the economy, and today's markets. With stocks testing key resistance…
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6-30-26 Should You Leave Your 401(k) Where It Is
Should you leave your old 401(k) with a former employer, roll it into an IRA, move it to a new employer's retirement plan, or consider another option? The…
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6-29-26 Milton Friedman Was Mostly Right
Was Milton Friedman right about inflation? Yes—but only if you quote the entire sentence. For decades, investors, economists, and financial media have repeated…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)6-26-26 Don't Sweat Social Security
Social Security is back in the headlines, with warnings about trust fund shortfalls, benefit cuts, and proposed reforms creating anxiety for retirees and…
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6-25-26 The Micron Report - What's Next for Semi-conductors?
Has Micron's earnings report changed the outlook for semiconductor stocks and the broader artificial intelligence trade? With expectations running…
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6-24-26 Q&A Wednesday - What's Really Driving This Market
Markets can remain resilient longer than many expect, but understanding what is fueling the rally is critical for managing risk and protecting long-term…
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6-23-26 The New Rules of Portfolio Protection
Markets are near highs, but momentum is slowing, breadth remains narrow, buybacks are entering blackout periods, and investors are looking for ways to…
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6-22-26 When Money Flows Meet a Hawkish Fed
Markets remain near record highs, but the technical backdrop is becoming more complex. Strong money flows continue to support asset prices, while a more…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)6-19-26 Black Swans, SpaceX, & Retirement Reality
Richard Rosso & Jon Penn connect some of the biggest investing stories with the realities of retirement planning. From Elon Musk, SpaceX, and Social Security…
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6-18-26 Kevin Warsh's First Day at the Fed
What happens when a new Federal Reserve Chair takes office during a period of elevated market valuations, persistent inflation concerns, and growing pressure…
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6-17-26 Q&A Wednesday - What Matters Now?
Markets have rebounded sharply from their recent correction, but investors are now asking what comes next. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff answer your questions…
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6-16-26 SpaceX Mania - What Happens After the Hype?
SpaceX has become one of the most anticipated investment stories in modern market history. Between Elon Musk's popularity, the company's technological…
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6-15-26 Bull Market Pullback - Is the Correction Over
The market finally delivered the pullback we expected, with stocks retreating roughly 4.5% before finding support at the 50-day moving average. Was that enough…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)6-5-26 Aging Alone - The Financial, Legal, and Caregiving Plan
More Americans are entering retirement without a spouse, children nearby, or a built-in support system. Aging alone presents unique financial, legal…
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6-3-26 Q&A Wednesday Market Momentum Slows
It's Q&A Wednesday, where we tackle your investing, retirement, market, and economic questions live. Today's topics include whether defense and drone companies…
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6-2-26 Needs vs. Wants - What Investors Get Wrong
Investors continue to focus on familiar concerns such as the U.S. dollar, bond yields, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions. But are the biggest risks and…
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6-1-26 Risk Management for Retirees - When to Reduce Exposure
One of the biggest challenges retirees face is balancing the need for portfolio growth with the need to protect hard-earned savings. With markets near record…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)5-29-26 Investor Anxiety, Roth Strategies, and Retirement Reality
Investors continue wrestling with uncertainty, frustration, and the fear of making the wrong move in today’s market environment. Jon Penn & Sarah Buenger…
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5-28-27 Is the Semiconductor Trade Going Too Far?
Semiconductor stocks continue to dominate market leadership as AI spending, data center demand, and investor enthusiasm push valuations higher. But is the…
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5-27-26 Q&A Wednesday - Real Advisors, Real Answers
Markets, retirement, inflation, taxes, the Fed, portfolio risk, and financial planning — nothing is off limits during this week’s Q&A Wednesday. Lance and…
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5-26-26 Why 20% Market Drops Don’t Matter
Wall Street still defines a “bear market” as a 20% decline, but does that rule still apply in today’s market environment? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn break down…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)5-22-26 QCD Pros and Cons Explained
Qualified Charitable Distributions, or QCDs, can be one of the most tax-efficient strategies available for retirees with IRA assets. But are they always the…
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5-21-26 The AI Economy Beyond The Hype
The AI economy looks unstoppable on the surface, but what is really happening underneath? Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz break down the massive surge in AI…
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5-20-26 Q&A Wednesday - Straight Talk About Your Money
Markets are hitting new highs while volatility, inflation concerns, interest rates, and geopolitical risks continue to pressure investors. Lance Roberts and…
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5-18-26 Market Leadership is Narrow
Narrow market leadership is becoming a growing risk for investors heading into the summer months. While the S&P 500 continues pushing near record highs, a…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)5-15-26 What Your Advisor Should Really Do
What should you really expect from a financial advisor? Is your advisor acting as a fiduciary, managing risk, helping with taxes, retirement income, estate…
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5-14-26 Inflation Surge Hits Markets?
Inflation pressures may be heating up again, and markets are beginning to notice. Rising prices can have major consequences for stocks, bonds, interest rates…