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The Real Investment Show (Full Show)10-28-25 Profit Taking Made Simple
Taking profits sounds easy—until you try it with a smaller account. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn answer listeners' question about managing portfolios spread…
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10-27-25 The Most Dangerous Era in History
We’re living through one of the most dangerous eras in history — not because of war or politics alone, but because of the extraordinary convergence of…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)10-24-25 The Art of Retirement Income
Your greatest retirement risk isn’t the market; it’s living longer than you expect. Richard Rosso shares the Art of Retirement Income—how to enjoy your savings…
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10-23-25 Dollar Debasement - Reality Or Dangerous Narrative
Gold’s rally has investors shouting “dollar debasement!” — but is the narrative real, or just a speculative illusion? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break…
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10-21-25 Cash Value Life Insurance - Smart Strategy or Costly Mistake?
Cash value life insurance often sparks debate — is it a smart financial tool or an expensive way to mix insurance with investing? Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn…
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10-20-25 Invest Like a Bull...Think Like a Bear
Invest like a bull. Think like a bear. Lance Roberts dives into the mindset of successful investors: staying bullish on opportunity, but thinking like a bear…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)10-17-25 Six Crucial Steps to Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, and this is your chance to review, compare, and adjust your coverage for 2026. Richard…
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10-16-25 Capitalism - The Real Path to Prosperity
What makes capitalism the most successful wealth-building system in history? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz explore how economic freedom, private ownership…
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10-15-25 Is the Fed Poised to Pause Quantitative Tightening
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell just hinted that the Fed may soon pause its balance-sheet runoff — a potential shift that could reshape market liquidity…
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10-14-25 Annuities - The Good, Bad, & Ugly
Are annuities the safe retirement solution they’re sold as — or a financial trap in disguise? Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn unpack the good, the bad, and the…
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10-13-25 Markets vs Reality - Daniel LaCalle on the Coming Global Reset
Are markets completely disconnected from economic reality? In this exclusive conversation, Lance Roberts of RIA Advisors sits down with Daniel LaCalle, Chief…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)10-10-25 Maximize Your Money - The Hierchy of Smart Savings Strategies
How do you make every dollar work harder for you? Richard Rosso breaks down the Hierarchy of Smart Savings Strategies — a smart, structured approach to…
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10-9-25 Recession & Bonds - What Happens When the NExt Downturn Hits
A recession usually means falling inflation and lower bond yields — good news for bond investors. But what if this time is different? Lance Roberts & Michael…
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10-8-25 Markets, Money & Mindset - Live Q&A with Lance Roberts
Join Lance Roberts for a live open Q&A on markets, money, and investing. We’ll cover what’s on your mind—from market melt-ups and Fed policy to portfolio…
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10-7-25 Midlife Money Traps that Destroy Wealth
In your 30s, 40s, or 50s, life gets busy—and money decisions get complicated. Many professionals fall into the same midlife financial traps that quietly erode…
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10-6-25 Bear Market Losses - The Dangerous Illusions Investors Fall For
Investors often believe that when markets “recover,” their portfolios do too — but that’s a dangerous illusion. In this episode, Lance Roberts breaks down why…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)10-3-25 Protecting Your Family's Future - Financial Basics You Cannot Ignore
Protecting your family starts with the right financial basics. In this video, we break down the must-have estate planning tools, insurance coverage, and…
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10-2-25 Who Needs the BLS? Shutdown Silences Jobs Repor
The government shutdown has silenced the Bureau of Labor Statistics, leaving investors without the monthly jobs report. But does Wall Street really need the…
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10-1-25 Government Shutdown Begins REVISED
The U.S. government shutdown has officially started. What does this mean for the economy, markets, and your investments? Lance Roberts covers the immediate…
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9-30-25 Why Do We Invest - 10 Powerful Reasons Explained
Why do we invest? The answer goes far beyond just making money. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn, Two Dads on Money, break down the most important reasons people…
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9-29-25 Is the Relative Strength Indicator - RSI - Flashing Caution
Lance Roberts examines one of the most reliable technical analysis tools investors use to measure market risk: the Relative Strength Index (RSI). The RSI helps…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)9-26-25 College Planning 2025 - FAFSA, Scholarships, & Smart Funding Tips
College planning season is here — and the last quarter of 2025 brings critical deadlines for students and parents. Jonathan Penn and Sarah Buenger break down…
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9-25-25 Accommodative or Restrictive - Decoding the Fed's Latest Move
The Federal Reserve’s latest move has investors asking: Is policy turning more accommodative or staying restrictive? Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz decode…
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9-24-25 Strange Recession Signals - What Markets & Odd Indicators are Telling Us
9-24-25 Strange Recession Signals - What Markets & Odd Indicators are Telling Us by Lance Roberts
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9-23-25 Two Dads on Money - Spotting Red Flags in Financial Advisors
Not all financial advisors are created equal. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn break down the biggest red flags you should watch out for before trusting someone…
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9-22-25 Stock Market Outlook - Bullish or Bearish
Are markets set to keep climbing, or are we staring down the next pullback? Lance Roberts breaks down the bullish vs. bearish case for stocks, exploring what…
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9-19-25 Gold, Jobs & the Fed - Axel Merk’s Market Outlook
From the Fed’s next move to the outlook for gold and gold miners, Axel Merk, CEO of Merk Investments, shares with Lance Roberts his take on today’s biggest…
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9-17-25 Big Day - Fed Day
It’s Fed Day – the most anticipated event for markets this month. The Federal Reserve’s rate decision and Jerome Powell’s press conference could shape the…
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9-18-25 No Risk-free Path for the Fed
The Federal Reserve cut rates on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 — but the path forward is anything but risk-free. Markets had already priced in much of the…
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9-16-25 Invest or Index - 5 Smart Strategies Explained
Should you invest actively or stick with indexing? Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn break down five different strategies investors use to build wealth, reduce…
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9-15-25 Earnings Slowdown Ahead - Jobs Data Sends Warning
The jobs market isn’t just about employment—it’s a leading signal for corporate earnings. In this episode, we explore how recent employment data revisions and…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)9-12-25 The Essential Hierarchy of Money Goals
Where should your money go first? Too often, people skip ahead to investing or wealth strategies before laying the right foundation. Richard Rosso and Matt…
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9-11-25 There Ain't No Inflation
Markets and the Fed keep talking about inflation, but what’s really happening? Lance Roberts previews the upcoming CPI, PPI reports, and real-world data to…
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9-10-25 Are We On the Edge of Recession
Are we standing at the edge of a recession? Economic data is showing cracks: slowing job growth, weakening consumer spending, and tightening credit conditions…
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9-9-25 The Best Way to Buy Bitcoin
Thinking about buying Bitcoin but not sure of the best approach? You’re not alone. With so many options—crypto exchanges, ETFs, custodians, and even payment…
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9-8-25 Why Diversification Is Failing In The Age Of Passive Investing
Lance Roberts explores how the rise of passive index funds and ETFs has reshaped markets, leading to higher correlations across asset classes and eroding the…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)9-5-25 Financial Planning Secrets - Why Your Advisor Should Be More Than a Stock Picker
Too many people think financial planning is just about picking investments—but it’s much more than that. A great plan is a living, breathing roadmap that…
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9-4-25 Stock Market Bubble - Extreme Valuations and What Investors Should Do Now
Stock valuations are at extreme levels — some call it a bubble, while others argue the bull market has more room to run. So, who’s right? And more importantly…
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9-3-25 10 Reasons You Shouldn't Retire
Thinking about retirement? Think again. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff present 10 powerful reasons you shouldn’t retire too soon—from financial stability to…
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9-2-25 DIY Investing & Why Swing Trading Isn't Long-Term Wealth
Think you can outsmart the market? Many DIY investors fall into the same traps: chasing hype, trying to time the market, concentrating in one hot sector, or…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-29-25 Why Do Investors Hate to Sell
Why do investors struggle when it comes to selling stocks? Richard Rosso & Matt Doyle look at the psychology of investing—exploring concepts like loss…
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8-28-25 Nvidia Falls Short
Nvidia reported earnings with strong overall results, but Wall Street was not impressed. Despite solid forward guidance, a data center revenue miss rattled…
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8-27-25 Is the Taylor Swift Engagement a Market Event
Taylor Swift’s engagement has captured global attention—but does it matter for investors? Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff examine why celebrity headlines…
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8-26-25 Are Robo Advisors All They're Cracked Up to Be?
New investors often believe that higher risk equals higher reward—but that’s not always the case. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn explore why newbie investors…
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8-25-25 Buy Every Dip Remains the Winning Strategy for Now
“Buy every dip” has been the mantra of this bull market — and so far, it has rewarded investors. Lance Roberts explains why the buy the dip strategy continues…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-22-25 Raising Money Smart Kids - How to Teach Kids About Money & Saving
Raising money-smart kids is one of the most valuable lessons you can give them for life. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down how to teach kids about…
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8-21-25 Speculative Frenzy - Fading or Re-fueling
Markets are showing signs of a speculative frenzy once again—but is the fire burning out or just getting started? Danny Ratliff & Michael Lebowitz break down…
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8-20-25 John Tamny - Money is Ruthless
Lance Roberts interviews John Tamny, author, economist, and editor of RealClearMarkets. Tamny’s provocative new book, Deficit Delusion, reframes how we think…
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8-19-25 Do You Really Need a Local Financial Advisor
Do you really need a local financial advisor to manage your money? Geography doesn’t matter anymore when it comes to building wealth and securing your…
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8-18-25 Ten Rules for Navigating Excessive Market Bullishness
Are investors too optimistic right now? Lance Roberts breaks down ten rules for navigating excess market bullishness so you can protect your portfolio while…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-15-25 The Money Playbook for Young Millionaires
Becoming a millionaire at a young age (take Sydney Sweeny. Please.) is an incredible achievement—but keeping and growing that wealth is a whole different game…
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8-14-25 Will the Fed Cut Rates NOW
Will the Federal Reserve blink and cut rates now? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz break down the latest inflation data, economic trends, and market signals…
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8-13-25 Portfolio Concentrations - Hidden Risks that Can Sink Your Returns
Many investors unknowingly take on portfolio concentration risk—placing too much money in one stock or sector. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff break down why…
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8-12-25 Meme Stock Trading & Jesse Livermore's Timeless Rules for Speculation
Meme stocks meet Jesse Livermore’s timeless trading rules — Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn discover how classic speculation strategies apply to today’s market…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-11-25 US GDP Shows Cracks - Why You Should Pay Attention
August may be a seasonally-weaker month for markets, but for Summer Weather in Texas, it's hot! Lance shares weekend wedding events, and previews this week's…
The Real Investment Show (Full Show)8-8-25 What Would a 20% Social Security Reduction Mean for Your Retirement
Could your Social Security check be slashed by 20%? With trust fund depletion looming, many retirees could face harsh income cuts sooner than expected. Richard…
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8-7-25 The Low Beta Boom - Side Stepping the Dot-Com Bust
How can low beta stocks help savvy investors sidestep the pain of the Dot-Com Bust? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz reveal why that lesson matters…
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8-6-25 How to Build a Winning Investment Portfolio
Are you building an investment portfolio but unsure what assets belong—and which ones to avoid? Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff demonstrate how to build a…
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8-5-25 Where Do Millennials Get Financial Advice - Two Dads on Money Talk Smart Money Moves
In this episode of Two Dads on Money, Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn dive into how Millennials find financial advice in today’s digital world. From TikTok…
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8-4-25 Bull Streak Ends as August Begins
The historic stock market bull streak has finally come to an end as August kicks off, raising concerns about seasonal weakness, rising volatility, and…