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Creative Planning President, Peter Mallouk and Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements' Down the Middle is a monthly podcast series where Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements discuss recent market events, Creative Planning investment philosophy, give monthly tops and more.

Peter Mallouk & Jonathan Clements


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES

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    The Down The Middle podcast is a remarkable source of clarity and understanding in the world of economics, current events, and personal finance. Hosted by Peter and Jonathan, this podcast has the incredible ability to cut through the noise and provide listeners with practical advice that can genuinely reset their perspective. I am consistently grateful every time a new episode drops, as it feels like a breath of fresh air amidst all the chaos. To put it simply, thank you for your valuable work in this space!

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Peter and Jonathan make sense of complex topics in an easily understandable manner. They have an amazing ability to break down economic concepts and current events into bite-sized pieces that anyone can comprehend. Whether you're a seasoned investor or someone just starting to dip their toes into personal finance, this podcast provides valuable insight that caters to all levels of expertise. Furthermore, their long view approach combined with practical tips ensures that listeners not only gain a deeper understanding but also receive actionable advice to improve their financial situations.

    Moreover, the calm and thoughtful analysis delivered in every episode is truly commendable. The hosts approach each topic with care and thoughtfulness, ensuring that listeners are presented with objective viewpoints rather than succumbing to sensationalism or biased narratives prevalent in today's media landscape. This level-headedness allows for a more nuanced understanding of issues at hand and enables listeners to make informed decisions regarding their finances.

    While it is challenging to find any significant flaws with The Down The Middle podcast, one potential downside could be its focus on U.S.-centric topics. As an international listener, there may be moments when certain discussions or recommendations do not directly apply outside of the United States. However, considering that financial principles often transcend borders, there is still much value to be gained from listening to these episodes.

    In conclusion, The Down The Middle podcast stands out as a beacon of trustworthiness for financial advice in today's saturated media landscape. Peter and Jonathan's expertise shine through not only in their clear explanations of complex topics but also in their ability to provide long-term perspectives combined with practical tips. This podcast is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to make sense of the noise surrounding economics, current events, and personal finance. Thank you, Peter and Jonathan, for your incredible work, and please keep those episodes coming!



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    Latest episodes from Down The Middle

    The Federal Budget Deficit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 15:21


    With the recent downgrade on U.S. government debt by Moody's and a tax bill making its way through Congress that's projected to widen the federal deficit by a quarter trillion dollars per year over the next decade, how worried should we be about the federal government budget deficit? Peter and Jonathan discuss the deficit, its possible consequences and how we can potentially balance the budget. Plus, learn about the Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Seizing Opportunities Amid Market Volatility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 10:26


    Why do many feel this year's stock market volatility rivals much worse declines of the past? And why are the market's moments of weakness such a gift for the individual investor? Peter and Jonathan answer these questions and provide their tips for the month. Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    U.S. Stocks: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 12:34


    The U.S. stock market has had a rocky start to the year, with some indexes falling more than 10%. Peter and Jonathan discuss what triggered the decline and whether share prices are likely to struggle in the months ahead. Plus, each gives their tip of the month.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    All About Alternatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 13:37


    Peter and Jonathan discuss what defines an “alternative investment” and what investors can potentially get from these assets that they can't get elsewhere. Plus, a reminder to keep politics out of your portfolio and why it might be worth taking a second look at your tax return.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    How Trump Administration Policies May Affect the Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 13:17


    The Trump administration has issued a flurry of proposals and pronouncements affecting trade, taxes, immigration, energy policy and more. What might these mean for the economy and financial markets moving forward? Plus, Peter and Jonathan share tips for teaching young children to value money and helping teenagers understand paycheck deductions. Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Financial Resolutions for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 10:59


    With the new year upon us, what financial resolutions should you be making? From lump sum investing to charitable giving, Peter and Jonathan share several actionable tips for the year ahead. Plus, learn why it's important to keep good records of any money spent on home improvements.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    What Investors Can Expect in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 17:43


    With 2024 almost in the books, what will the year ahead mean for investors? Peter and Jonathan discuss the four major investment asset classes — cash, bonds, stocks and private investments — and what investors can reasonably expect. Plus, a reminder to practice gratitude and what to look for before making a lump-sum investment in a stock fund within a taxable account.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Financial Moves to Consider Before Year-End

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 12:19


    With just two months left in 2024, time is limited to make important decisions affecting your tax bill, retirement contributions and more. Peter and Jonathan share the potential benefits of tax-loss harvesting, Roth conversions, donor-advised funds, flexible spending accounts and other key planning strategies to consider implementing before year-end. Plus, hear why bringing up financial topics with the family at Thanksgiving might not be such a bad idea after all.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Don't Let Uncertainty Derail Your Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 12:40


    Almost two years into the current stock market rally, worries over the economy, interest rates and this year's presidential election have many investors feeling on edge. Peter and Jonathan give their take on why some investors have trouble sticking with their long-term asset allocation (and how media narratives contribute). Plus, learn why you should audit your cell phone app settings and consider clearing out your basement. Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    What's "Normal" for the Stock Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 14:49


    The stock market had a rough start in August after a mostly calm year. But what's considered “normal”? Peter and Jonathan answer this question and discuss why all risk isn't rewarded in this month's episode. Plus, learn what you should do when you have a concentrated stock position and why now's a worse time than usual to be sitting on cash.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    A Game Plan for Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 11:08


    Gifting and charitable giving are great ways to make an impact. But how should you determine which people and causes to support? This month, Peter and Jonathan discuss how to become intentional about your giving. Plus, learn the benefits of establishing a donor-advised fund and why you might consider funding a Roth IRA for your teen.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    A Life Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 12:25


    In this episode of Down the Middle, Peter Mallouk takes on the role of interviewer as Jonathan Clements shares a significant life update. Through their personal and candid conversation, listeners will gain both an inspirational outlook and practical advice.Hosted by Creative Planning's Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure:creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions?Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Raising Money-Savvy Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 13:47


    “Do as I say, not as I do” doesn't work in most scenarios — and it certainly doesn't work when teaching children about finances. Join Peter and Jonathan as they share personal stories and practical financial literacy lessons that can help the next generation learn fiscal responsibility. Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure:creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions?Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Unlocking the Secrets of Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 13:31


    Pave a clear path to a happy retirement by considering often overlooked elements of retirement planning on this episode of Down the Middle with Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements. Plus, learn about mortgage recasting and when it may be beneficial for you to consider it.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure:creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions?Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Is Cash Trash?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 13:10


    Join Peter and Jonathan as they explore how to determine the optimal balance between cash equivalents and other investments. While cash may be appealing to investors in the short term, learn why attempting to time the market isn't advisable and gain valuable insights to help enhance your long-term investment strategy. Plus, explore whether a revocable living trust is the right choice for your estate planning needs.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure:creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions?Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    A Book for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 9:19


    Investing may seem complicated, but it doesn't have to be. This month, Peter and Jonathan dive into several major themes featured in Peter's latest book, Money, Simplified. From home bias to market optimism, this discussion offers key takeaways for novice and savvy investors alike. Plus, discover why tax diversification of your retirement portfolio may give you added flexibility down the road.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure:creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions?Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Remarkable Market Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 12:51


    As we witness unexpected market resilience and experience all-time highs for the first time in two years, many investors find themselves uncertain about their next steps. Join Peter and Jonathan as they dissect the driving force behind our recession-free status and explore not only the impact of political elections on markets but also the challenges of forecasting in an efficient market. Plus, discover why you might want to consider adjusting your home and auto insurance deductibles. Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    What to Expect in the Year Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 11:51


    With the markets experiencing a significant rebound in 2023, many investors are wondering what lies ahead. Join Peter and Jonathan as they dissect the economic landscape heading into 2024, from the Federal Reserve's surprising moves to the evolving role of inflation. Plus, gain insights into when and how to rebalance your investments during a market recovery.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Risks We Face in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 11:30


    Investing is all about managing risk, and one of the biggest risks we face is our reaction to the latest news, financial and otherwise. This month, Peter and Jonathan look ahead to possible developments in 2024 and the risks they pose. Plus, how much you should have in bonds when you receive other regular income and why you should ask your children ahead of time what “stuff” they'd like to inherit.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    4 Key Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 11:22


    From worries about political upheaval to the viability of the traditional balanced portfolio, Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements tackle four key questions currently on investors' minds. Plus, a reminder about paying down debt and advice for staying calm in the face of market volatility.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Are Interest Rates Keeping the Market Down?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 8:21


    Over the past 21 months, higher interest rates have hurt stock returns. But will that continue? Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements tackle this question on this month's episode.Plus, Peter encourages listeners to “celebrate along the way” — and discusses the sad news prompting his advice.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Is College Worth the Cost?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 12:52


    This month, Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements discuss what factors help make a college degree “worth it,” when parents should pay for their children's educations and whether students should get a job while in college. Plus, get tips for 529 plans and learn why you should always look into travel medical insurance when going abroad.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Finding Happiness and Purpose With Your Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 12:23


    In light of recent research, Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements revisit the age-old question of whether money can buy happiness and discuss the best way to spend one's wealth. Plus, the case for umbrella insurance and a reminder to double-check your rental car insurance coverage. Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Key Ingredients for a Good Retirement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 11:13


    From good health to a thriving social network, Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements discuss several key ingredients for a good retirement. Plus, learn two things you should do with your bucket list right now.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    How Likely Is a Government Debt Default?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 8:20


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Could the Dollar's Reserve Currency Status Be in Jeopardy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 11:04


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Regional Banks in Turmoil

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 14:11


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Don't Delay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 13:47


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Keeping Our Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 13:15


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Things Not to Do in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 11:59


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    New Year, New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 11:16


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Bearing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 11:25


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Lemons Into Lemonade

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 12:03


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Back to School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 15:00


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Reasons to Be Optimistic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 9:57


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com 

    Episode 40 - Not Your Average Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 15:01


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips! Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/ Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 39 - Why This Bear Market Is Different

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 11:47


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 38 - Coping With Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 9:58


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/Have questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 37 - The Potential Recession, the Personal Impact of Inflation and the Role of Bonds in Your Portfolio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 13:29


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 36 - Russia, Ukraine, and the Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 15:08


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 35 - It's All About the Earnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 13:54


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 34 - 2022 Market Outlook: Predictably Unpredictable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 13:28


    Listen to Peter's and Jonathan's recap of 2021: https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/episode-33-the-financial-lessons-of-2021/Learn more about tax-loss harvesting: https://creativeplanning.com/education/article/explainer-video-tax-loss-harvesting/ Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 33 - The Financial Lessons of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 15:14


    Hear more about inflation concerns: https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/episode-32-todays-retro-investor-worry-stagflation/Read more about NFTs and meme stocks: https://creativeplanning.com/education/letter/spacs-nfts-and-gamestop/Hear more about cryptocurrency: https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/episode-26-up-for-debate/ Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 32 - Today's Retro Investor Worry: Stagflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 12:50


    Hear more about inflation and the labor market: https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/episode-31-pumpkin-spice-economics-breaking-down-what-youre-seeing-with-labor-markets-and-inflation/Hear even more about inflation: https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/episode-29-inflation-still-heating-up/Read more about different types of inflation: https://creativeplanning.com/education/letter/inflation/Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 31 - Pumpkin Spice Economics: Breaking Down What You're Seeing With Labor Markets and Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 13:13


    To read and hear more about inflation: https://creativeplanning.com/education/letter/inflation/, https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/episode-29-inflation-still-heating-up/To hear more about Roth IRA conversions: https://creativeplanning.com/education/podcast/all-you-need-to-know-about-roth-ira-conversions/To learn more about the “backdoor” Roth strategy: https://creativeplanning.com/education/article/explainer-video-backdoor-roth-ira-strategy/ Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 30 - Are We Overdue for a Market Correction?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 11:06


    Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 29 - Inflation: Still Heating Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 15:46


    Inflation continues to top investors' worries. But is it transitory or here to stay? Creative Planning's Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements discuss the different types of inflation, which can have long-term detrimental effects on your portfolio, and what you can do to help mitigate its effects. Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education Jonathan Clements and President Peter Mallouk, Down the Middle takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 28 - Is Real Estate a Good Investment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 18:21


    Pundits have recently been slapping the “bubble” label on the real estate market. Should you be worried? Creative Planning's Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements discuss how real estate is part consumption and part investment, and the roles it can play within your overall financial picture. Also, Peter describes the motivation behind Creative Planning's new financial education center, Pathway Financial Education. Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 27 - Up, Up and Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 15:58


    Investors' latest fear: rampant inflation. Should we be worried--and what does it mean for our finances? Creative Planning's Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements look at the evidence of higher inflation and consider the implications.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements and President, Peter Mallouk this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won't want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 26 - Up for Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 15:09


    Creative Planning's Peter Mallouk and billionaire Mark Cuban have two bets going, with the winner determined by performance over the next 10 years. Peter put his money on the S&P 500, while Mark backed two cryptocurrencies and two individual stocks. Who will win? In this month's podcast, Peter and co-host Jonathan Clements discuss the two wagers.Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements and President, Peter Mallouk this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Episode 25 - Investors Gone Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 12:37


    GameStop. Bitcoin. AMC. Special purpose acquisition companies. NFTs. These aren't just the hottest topics on Wall Street. As Creative Planning's Peter Mallouk and Jonathan Clements discuss, they're also great examples of key behavioral finance phenomena. Hosted by Creative Planning Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements and President, Peter Mallouk this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!Important Legal Disclosure: http://bit.ly/2DC250bHave questions or topic suggestions? Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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