Retirement Lifestyle Advocates

In this episode of the RLA Radio Podcast, guest host David Grubb is joined by best-selling author and financial strategist Dennis Tubbergen for a preview of his latest book, Portfolio Playbook: Investing Strategies for the Current Economy. Dennis introduces the key themes of the book, including what he calls today’s “investing conundrum,” and explains why traditional approaches—particularly the lo...

In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen tackles what he calls the “elephant in the room”: silver’s explosive move higher and what it could signal for investors heading into 2026. He breaks down the powerful long-term technical setup behind silver’s surge, highlights critical global supply-and-demand imbalances, and explains why declining inventories may point to further upside despite...

2026 Economic Forecast: Dollar Devaluation, Rising Rates, and the Reality Behind Inflation As 2025 comes to a close, host Dennis Tubbergen delivers a clear-eyed and provocative economic forecast for 2026. In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis explains why ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation is inevitable, how massive government debt refinancing will pressure the Federal Reserve to resume easy-money pol...

As 2025 comes to a close, host Dennis Tubbergen delivers a clear-eyed and provocative economic forecast for 2026. In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis explains why ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation is inevitable, how massive government debt refinancing will pressure the Federal Reserve to resume easy-money policies, and why interest rates may continue rising despite Fed rate cuts. He explores the gr...

Is silver on the verge of a historic breakout—and are financial markets approaching a major reset? In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Program, host Dennis Tubbergen welcomes returning guest Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, for a deep-dive into silver prices, gold trends, and looming stock market risks. Oliver explains why silver may be entering a pa...

In this compelling episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Program, host Dennis Tubbergen is joined by market analyst Karl Denninger for a frank, unfiltered look at what’s really driving America’s economic turmoil. From the staggering devaluation of the U.S. dollar and the hidden realities behind today’s wages, to soaring healthcare costs, collapsing small-business credit conditions, a...

In this compelling conversation, Dennis Tubbergen joins Kerry Lutz to break down what may be the defining economic themes of 2025—from the accelerating devaluation of fiat currencies and explosive growth in gold and silver, to the staggering debt spiral pushing the U.S. government toward short-term “payday-loan” style financing. They explore global moves away from the dollar, the rise of commodity...

End Game for Fiat: Why Bitcoin, Gold, and the AI Bubble Signal a Financial Reset In this eye-opening episode, Dennis Tubbergen sits down with Mark Jeftovic, publisher of The Bitcoin Capitalist, to dissect the warning signs flashing across financial markets. From OpenAI's shocking hints at government bailouts exposing the AI bubble, to bond yields defying Federal Reserve rate cuts for the first tim...

In this eye-opening episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen sits down with bestselling author and economist Harry Dent for a candid discussion about what he believes is the most dangerous financial bubble of our lifetimes. From the explosive growth of AI and Amazon’s push toward mass automation, to a looming real estate correction and the widening wealth gap, Dent explain...

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates podcast, host Dennis Tubbergen breaks down why the U.S. may be repeating a centuries-old cycle of “devaluation defaults”—a pattern of changing payback terms rather than formally defaulting—and what it means for your retirement planning. He walks listeners through five historical examples, explains why rapid national debt acceleration and curren...

In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen dives into the repeating patterns of U.S. economic history — revealing how the government has “defaulted” on its debt five times through quiet currency devaluations, and why we may be witnessing the sixth. Tubbergen is joined by renowned trends forecaster Gerald Celente, publisher of Trends Journal, for a no-holds-barre...

Host Dennis Tubbergen and returning guest Simon Popple dive deep into the unprecedented precious metals rally, with gold surpassing $4,200 and silver breaking $53 per ounce to reach all-time highs. Tubbergen makes a compelling case that these gains aren't about metals becoming more valuable—they're about the dollar losing purchasing power as the U.S. faces an unpayable $38 trillion national debt a...

Renowned forecaster Martin Armstrong joins Dennis Tubbergen to discuss his groundbreaking computer model that tracks global capital flows and has accurately predicted major economic events for decades. Armstrong explains why capital is fleeing Europe and heading to the United States, the real reasons behind BRICS development (hint: it's not about gold backing), and why talk of "de-dollarization" m...

Government Ownership in Private Companies: Doug Casey Warns of Economic Fascism and the Coming Debt Crisis In this eye-opening interview, bestselling author and international investor Doug Casey discusses the dangerous precedent of government taking ownership stakes in private companies like MP Materials, Intel, and U.S. Steel, comparing it to the economic fascism that destroyed Argentina's prospe...

Economic analyst Karl Denninger joins Dennis Tubbergen on RLA Radio to discuss troubling indicators beneath the surface of apparent economic strength, revealing that job growth has been negative for eight months—a pattern that has historically preceded major economic dislocations like 2000 and 2008. Despite stock markets hitting all-time highs, Denninger warns of unprecedented leverage and valuati...

In this week’s interview on RLA Radio, economist Peter Schiff delivers a stark warning about America's economic future, predicting both currency and debt crises driven by unsustainable fiscal policies. Schiff argues that President Trump's interventionist economic approach—including government equity stakes in private companies and massive deficit spending—represents a dangerous form of fascist eco...

In this week’s RLA interview, Brien Lundin, publisher of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, draws striking parallels between the decline of the Roman Empire's currency and today's U.S. dollar, explaining why gold has risen from $35 to over $3,000 per ounce since Nixon severed the dollar's link to gold in 1971. Lundin argues that with U.S. federal debt reaching unsus...

The $67 Trillion Debt Bomb: Why America's Three Massive Bubbles Are About to Burst In this eye-opening interview, portfolio manager Michael Pento delivers a stark warning about the unprecedented financial crisis brewing in America. With the CAPE ratio at nearly 38, the Buffett indicator at an all-time high of 210% of GDP, and total U.S. debt projected to explode from $37 trillion to $67 trillion b...

Gold to $4,000, Silver to $90: Technical Analyst Reveals Explosive Precious Metals Forecast In this eye-opening interview, renowned technical analyst Dr. Robert McHugh shares his bold predictions for the precious metals market, forecasting gold to reach $4,000 and silver to potentially triple to $90 in the coming years, driven by massive AI infrastructure demands and continued monetary expansion....

The Final 1%: Why Every Currency in History Has Failed and Gold's Inevitable Rise In this week’s interview, monetary expert Egon von Greyerz reveals a startling historical truth: every single currency and monetary system in history has collapsed without exception, with most modern currencies already down 99% against gold since 1971. Von Greyerz argues we're now witnessing the final 1% decline, whi...

The End of Fiat Money? Why Bitcoin and Stablecoins Are Reshaping Global Finance In this eye-opening episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Mark Jeftovic, publisher of The Bitcoin Capitalist, about the crumbling global financial system and emerging monetary alternatives. Jeftovic explains how the Federal Reserve is trapped between unsustainable debt levels and inflation, with the do...

Market Storm Warning: Why the Dollar Collapse Could Trigger the Next Major Financial Crisis In this week’s interview with Dennis Tubbergen on RLA radio , veteran market analyst Michael Oliver warns of major market disruptions brewing across multiple asset classes. Oliver explains how his unique Momentum Structural Analysis technique has identified critical breakdown patterns in the U.S. dollar ind...

The Great Reset: Why America's Economy and Healthcare Are Heading for a Crash Karl Denninger joins Dennis Tubbergen to deliver a sobering analysis of America's economic reality, revealing how negative GDP growth, soaring inflation at nearly doubles the Fed's target, and a locked-up real estate market signal an impending recession. Denninger exposes the truth behind tariff fearmongering and explain...

Today RLA Radio show features a captivating interview with guest Kerry Lutz's which reveals how his 14-year journey following controversial financial forecaster Martin Armstrong led to his Amazon bestseller "The World According to Martin Armstrong." Armstrong's jaw-dropping track record includes predicting the 1987 crash, Soviet Union's fall, and calling Dow 32,000 when it was only 12,000—plus his...

The Case for Gold: Why Central Banks Are Hoarding and Currency Devaluation Is Accelerating On RLA radio this week, host Dennis Tubbergen visits with gold expert Simon Popple, founder of Gold Program, reveals why gold has delivered 10.1% annual returns since 2000 and explains his "MIDI" framework—Market uncertainty, Inflation, Debt, and Interest rates—driving gold prices higher. In this eye-opening...