Retirement Lifestyle Advocates

Is the United States on the road to becoming a totalitarian state? How does the current economic path compare to that of the 1929 Great Depression? Our guest this week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, Dr. Robert McHugh, discusses these important questions with your host Dennis Tubbergen. Dr. McHugh warns us all to be prepared for the financial, economic, and political storm that is just beginnin...

“We're in the final stages of worldwide fiat money system…it’s happening now on an international level. The whole system is starting a collapse.” This week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio, Host Dennis Tubbergen talks with long-time guest, Mr. Ian Gordon where they discuss why he believes we are seeing the final stages in the total collapse of the monetary and financial system worldwide. Mr...

Instead of pursuing a medical response, the media and the bureaucrats in government wanted a political response. The result has been random and endless irrational policies ultimately leading to the shutdown of much of our economy. This week’s guest, Mr. Jeffrey Tucker, discusses the implications of the government’s policies and the Fed’s response with your host Dennis Tubbergen. Jeffrey A. Tucker...

Are we nationalizing the private investment market? For the first time, since the inception of the Federal Reserve in 1913, they are actually buying corporate debt in the primary market. This week’s guest on Retirement Advocates Radio, Mr. Michael Pento talks with Host Dennis Tubbergen about the implications of money printing on a scale that’s never been done before. Michael Pento is the president...

Is the Coronavirus pandemic a “Black Swan” event or is it something else? “Pandemics don't break things in and of themselves, they show you what's already broken”. Your Host Dennis Tubbergen starts his conversation with returning guest David Skarica of AddititedToProfits.net with that quote by Patrick Wyman, which sets the stage for an entertaining and informative discussion about what’s happening...

As the Coronavirus continues to keep the overall economy on hold and unemployment numbers begin to climb dramatically, we wonder if we’ll be able to bounce back once the virus is under control and what impact the government response will have in the long term? This week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, your Host Dennis Tubbergen talks with economist John Williams and gets his thoughts abou...

The Coronavirus Pandemic is very different than your garden variety financial crisis, because it creates basically two problems with mutually exclusive solutions. This week on RLA Radio, your Host Dennis Tubbergen talks with currency expert Mr. John Rubino. John explains that to stop the pandemic we must halt economic activity, by contrast, to repair the deflationary effects of the pandemic we mus...

The last week in the markets was in a word – DREADFUL. If you’ve been a long-time listener of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Show, you know that we have been forecasting a major stock decline. Obviously, predicting what the catalyst for such a decline might be is impossible, but inflated stock valuations have been there for all to see. On this week’s show, Host Dennis Tubbergen talks with note...

Is Coronavirus the real cause of the recent market volatility, or is there something else going on? This week on the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Show, Host Dennis Tubbergen talks with returning guest Karl Denninger about the impact of the Democrat Presidential candidates on stocks the manipulation in healthcare markets. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blo...

You’ve retired from long career and you’re contemplating a second career pursuing entrepreneurial passions, congratulations. But as a new small business owner, there are common mistakes that could cost you dearly. This week your Host Dennis Tubbergen talks with small business tax expert Dan Pilla who reminds us all that when dealing with the IRS, it’s always your responsibility to prove your tax r...

Is the Corona Virus a demonstration of the power of government to literally shut down a country? Will we see more of this type of control over citizens in other countries, perhaps our own? And, how does this all relate to the financial markets in the next 12-18 months? Join us this week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio with your Host Dennis Tubbergen when he talks with Mr. Gerald Celente, b...

It’s often been said “the majority is always wrong”. On this week’s Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Program, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews author John Del Vecchio about his newly released book, “Unbounded Wealth”. During the interview, John explains the George Costanza school of successful investing and reveals the world’s richest gym teacher. Dennis’ conversation with John is inspiring an...

Is the Dow poised for a major crash? Could it really go from a high of perhaps $33,000 down to just $5,000? Our guest expert this week on the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio show is Mr. Harry Dent, a renowned economist and prolific best-selling author. Harry joins your host, Dennis Tubbergen, to discuss his forecast for the year ahead and his ominous predictions for stocks, bonds, commodities...

Is there any chance politicians today will constrain their spending? And, if they won’t, how can investors protect themselves when the next financial crisis occurs? These are questions that your host Dennis Tubbergen will explore with first time guest, Mr. David McAlvany, on this week’s Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Show. David is CEO of the McAlvany Financial Companies – International Collectors...

Democrats and Republicans have turned the Constitution on its head by virtue of both parties presuming to govern from Washington, D.C. – as opposed to leaving us free to make our own choices as the founders had envisioned. Join Retirement Lifestyle Radio’s host Dennis Tubbergen this week as he talks with prolific author John Tamny about his latest book, “They’re Both Wrong: A Policy Guide for Amer...

The Federal Reserve appears to be in some sort of “Emergency Mode”…and no one seems to know for sure just what they’re up to or why. This week on Retirement Lifestyle Radio your host Dennis Tubbergen talks with Dr. Chris Martenson about the Fed, the growing number of zombie companies, and the massive amounts of consumer, corporate and public debt, and what effect all of these things may have on th...

Are you familiar with the Secure Act? It had overwhelming bipartisan support in both houses of Congress, was signed into law on December 20, 2019, and affects your IRA and 401(k). Also, why are so many young people attracted to socialism today? Your host of the Retirement Lifestyle Radio Show, Dennis Tubbergen, discusses the Secure Act and talks with Larry Reed, founder of the Foundation for Econo...

Are there signs of trouble in the banking world? Is the Federal Reserve is once again facilitating very risking investments? This week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio you host Dennis Tubbergen talks with frequent guest Karl Denninger about the current state of banking and to the surprise of many, positive results that tariffs are having on the U.S. economy. Karl Denninger is an American te...

Did you know that the Federal Reserve Bank, the central bank of the United States, is not part of the U.S. Government? While the Board of Governors is an independent government agency, the Federal Reserve Banks are set up like private corporations. This week on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, your host Dennis Tubbergen is joined by Jeff Berwick, an outspoken libertarian and advocate for the...

Do you understand the difference between money and currency? Many people don’t, including many financial advisors. Listen in this week to Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio as your host Dennis Tubbergen is joined by guest expert Dr. Robert McHugh. Together they discuss the technical indicators that give us insight into the direction of the markets and the economy as well as the differences betwe...

The biggest mistake most people make is claiming their Social Security Benefits to early. By waiting until you’re age 70 to claim benefits, you increase your benefit by 75%, and given that people are living much longer…it’s like insurance for a long life. This on Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, your host Dennis Tubbergen talks with the foremost expert on Social Security, Dr. Lawrence Kotliko...

Purchasing power of the U.S. Dollar continues to erode! That statement probably isn’t surprising to most. What may be surprising to some is that the official inflation rate, or better stated, the official measure of the loss in U.S. dollar purchasing power has been significantly understated. On the Retirement Lifestyle Radio program this week, your host Dennis Tubbergen discusses this and the outl...

Thomas Jefferson is quoted as protesting, "If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake up homeless on the continent their Fathers conquered.... I believe that banking institutions are more dange...

Could we see $5000 gold in the near future? And are we already seeing negative interest rates here in the United States? On Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio this week, you host Dennis Tubbergen talks with Peter Schiff, the founder and CEO of Euro Pacific Capital and Schiff Gold. They discuss the continuing devaluation of the dollar and the impact on the price of gold. Additionally, they talk a...

In many countries, including the U.S., debt to GDP is quickly approaching 100%. Many others, like Italy at 130% and Japan at 250%...they’re just broke. These debts make having normalized rates almost unattainable now because government can't afford the interest payments on the debt. This week the publisher of the newsletter “addicted to Profits”, David Skarica joins your host Dennis Tubbergen on t...