Retirement Lifestyle Show with Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson decode whether the current market environment is bullish or bearish. They talk about structured notes, the yield curve, the prospect of an imminent recession, and how to invest depending on whether the markets move up, down, or sideways. [03:32] Introduction [07:15] Macroeconomic Factors and the Current Investing Environment [...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk to Jeff Konfara, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving the entire State of Michigan via telehealth services. Jeff provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families and has been doing so for over 15 years. They talk about why people seek counseling, what to look for in a counselor, an...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson welcome Greg Alexander, a retired chemical engineer who recently tackled the El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. They discuss the benefits of going on the pilgrimage, how to prepare for it, and the best times to tackle the voyage when there’s less traffic. [10:41] Getting to Know Greg Alexander [03:30] Why Greg...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk to Jeff Wallace, the Vice President and Relationship Manager for National Christian Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists donors in donating to charitable causes. They talk about the benefits of charitable giving, how donor-advised funds operate, and how generosity can lead to real happiness...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about the investment opportunities available during a down market. They discuss shorting a stock during market lows, the best times to rebalance your portfolio, and wealth transfers during a recession. [03:40] Investment Opportunities During a Down Market [05:25] Shorting a Stock During Market Lows [08:3...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about the 2022 market decline and possible responses. They break down how the markets typically respond to historical declines, the role of inflation in market volatility, and how to handle volatility in retirement. [05:01] The Stress of Market Volatility [08:30] Market Volatility and Historical Comparis...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk to Kenneth Piercey, a Trust attorney specializing in proper estate planning, estate tax elimination, asset protection, special needs planning, probate, and Medicaid. They talk about special needs planning, the benefits of setting up a third-party special needs trust, and how to avoid the scary possibilit...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about the new IRA rules on required minimum distributions (RMD). They dissect what has changed, who is affected, and some smart planning steps you could take to minimize the tax hit, both in your own lifetime and for your heirs. [03:56] The New IRA Rules on Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) [07:12] Ro...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about how rising interest rates will affect home prices in the US. They discuss how the Fed uses low-interest rates to combat inflation, the best economic environments to buy a house, and the historical average mortgage rates in the US. [04:40] Fed Rates and the Low-Interest Rate Environment [08:25] How...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson break down some of the leading password managers and explain why it might be a good idea to have a password manager. They talk about the reasons why most people don't have a password manager, the risks of reusing similar passwords, and the best password managers for business or family use. [04:30] How to Hack...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down strategies investors can use to invest even when inflation is running hot. They talk about peak inflation, investment options during peak inflation, and the gold versus bitcoin debate during times of inflation. [02:55] What is Peak Inflation? [05:55] Inflation and What to Expect in 2022 [08:33] The Long-lasting...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson break down the new features of the proposed SECURE Act 2.0. They discuss how the act will improve retirement planning, the potential tax consequences to expect from the plan, and the best times to increase your catch-up contributions. [02:52] The SECURE Act 2.0 [06:05] Required Minimum Distributions in The SECURE ACT 2.0 [07:2...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk about how today's investor is handling the Ukrainian war, rate hikes, inflation and other major threats targeting their portfolio. They discuss supply chain concerns, how to make portfolio adjustments during uncertain times, and the link between rate hikes and high inflation. [05:10] Investing During Unc...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson go through targeted topics to help you win in this year’s tax season. They talk about the common tax scams to watch out for in 2022, efficient tax location strategies, and the benefits of using a defined benefit retirement plan. [04:50] What Is Asset Location? [07:20] Understanding Efficient Tax Distributions...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson add another episode installment to the “Bring Your Own Topic” series. They talk about how Fed policies influence market movements, how stress can actually be a good thing, and why predicting the profitability of a stock is never that easy. [03:10] Breaking Down the Fed’s Primary Mandate [06:28] How does Fed P...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson dissect Jeremy Grantham's publication on the US Super Bubble Extravaganza. They discuss the similarities between previous market crashes and the current market environment, the economics of the Fed Put, and what a super bubble burst would do to your retirement plans. [01:44] Are We in a Super Bubble? [08:20]...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson breakdown behavioral finance and how it affects our investment decisions. They discuss the common behavioral biases you should be wary of, the sunk-cost fallacy, and the benefits of having a long-term approach to investing. [01:41] Behavioral Finance and Personal Biases [05:36] How the Markets Can Affect Mood...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson talk about how the markets behave in response to wars and conflicts. They analyze market trends in response to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, fed policies during times of war, and why time horizons are crucial for investing during uncertain times. [04:10] How Conflicts and Wars Affect the Markets [08:10] The Markets Hate Un...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson debunk The Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) with Bethany McLean and Luigi Zingales, the hosts of the Capitalisn't Podcast. Bethany is Vanity Fair's contributing editor, while Luigi is a world-renowned economics professor. [03:50] Modern Monetary Theory Debunked [09:10] Printing Money and Inflation [11:06] Modern...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson dissect credit freezes and explain why they are among the most effective anti-fraud strategies available today. They go through the benefits of executing a credit freeze, the difference between a credit freeze and a fraud alert, and the downside to freezing your credit. [06:40] Backstory to Today's Topic of D...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson use their complex financial planning software packages to analyze a hypothetical retirement plan. They go through capital market assumptions, the benefits of budgeting in retirement, and how life expectancy influences retirement spending. [04:39] The Tools and Assumptions Erik Used for His Retirement Planning...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson break down NFTs and how they work. They explore the nuts and bolts that define NFTs, the business side, and the opportunities that NFTs present in the current economic landscape. [02:00] What are NFTs and Why are They So Important? [09:20] The Rise of NFT Communities [14:15] How to Buy NFTs [17:25] How NFT Ma...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson talk to Don Larson, Founder & CEO of the Sunshine Nut Company and author of The Sunshine Approach. They discuss the Sunshine Approach, the essence of having a sustainable social mission, self-reflection, and finding your life's purpose. [04:24] Getting to Know Donald Larson and His Journey to Africa [14:0...

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson celebrate reaching 100 episodes by going through retirement topics they deem worthy of such an exciting milestone. The talk about the retail investor's biggest edge, the Metaverse, the financial finish line, and so much more. [08:00] The Individual Investor's Biggest Edge [16:35] Why Time is the Retail Invest...

In today's episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson talk to David Lau, the CEO and Founder of DPL Financial Partners, an RIA insurance network that brings fee-based insurance solutions from a variety of the nation's top carriers to RIA practices. They explain what annuities are, the emergence of commission-free financial products, and how interest rates affect annu...