The Prosper Podcast

There has been a lot in the news lately about President Trump's announcement of tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico. Keith looks at this and what it could mean for the economy if the tariffs are maintained. Later he and David Friedland revisit the idea of raising financially savvy children. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program...

Keith and David had an opportunity to hear the legendary Tony Robbins at a recent convention, and he talked about various strategies he learned from wealthy investors such as private credit and private equity. Keith and David address how these strategies can help retirees make excellent returns with the possibilty of lower risk than typical plans involving stocks and bonds. The Prosper Podcast is...

Keith and David Friedland take a look at what a new Republican controlled Presidency and Congress might do that could affect your finances and/or retirement plan. They also address the importance of having financially savvy children so they can take care of their own finances and not continue to ask for support from their parents. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Si...

The average equity investor usually underperforms the market by 3-5%. Keith and David Friedland look at why this happens and ways to use various strategies to improve ones returns. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring Keith Singer and David Friedland of Boca Raton, Florida based Singer Wealth Advisors. Keith and David discuss v...

Keith again works with David Friedland from the Singer Wealth office in discussing a recent study where many Americans failed a quiz on retirement income literacy. They go over ways where a plan can help bring clarity to one's income situation. They also take a look at scams which affect retirees and how to avoid them. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the we...

Investors are anticipating another big year in 2025, but if stocks underperform expected earnings, the market might not produce those kind of returns. Keith and David Friedland take a look at some ways to take some risk off the table for stock investors. Bruce Steinbrock joins them later to look at 2025 and things to be aware of for the year ahead. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Pro...

Keith again appears with David Friedland from Singer Wealth to expound on the last episode about direct indexing and how it can help bring you better returns with less risk. They also talk about a way to borrow money at 1.7% to help save you interest on debt, or perhaps use it to make investments that return more than the interest you will pay on the money you borrowed. The Prosper Podcast is the...

Keith is back with David Friedland from his office to talk about direct indexing, a unique strategy that could help you make more money with less risk for your investment. They are then joined by regular host Bruce Steinbrock for a round of new year's resolutions for your money in the coming year. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program fea...

Keith talks with David Friedland from his office about the new adminstration and Congress, and why things may not play out entirely as new President Trump or investors think it will. They also go into stock market realities for the future and why it won't necessarily keep going up at a huge rate as in 2023 and 2024. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekl...

The Federal Reserve started to cut interest rates in October, with further cuts expected into 2025. Keith takes a look at how this could affect your retirement income, as well as certain strategies that could bring better returns for the safe money portion of your portfolio. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring Keith Singer and...

Keith goes over a number of things to take a look at as 2024 is winding down, including investments, tax planning,  budgeting, RMDs and more. He also interviews attorney David Lappin on the subject of asset protection. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring Keith Singer and David Friedland of Boca Raton, Florida based Singer Weal...

A recent study indicated that the traditional American dream lifestyle - a house, kids, vacations, retirement - cost some $4.4 million over a lifetime. Keith takes a look at this study and how practical it is to save that much, and ways for folks to trim expenses if necessary to attain this. He also revisits the issue of active vs. passive management of portfolios and which might be better in the...

The U.S. government debt is now at $36 trillion, and continuing to grow at a rapid pace. Keith looks at the situation and the likelihood of tax increases in the near future to help pay for it. He also looks at taxes going up at the end of next year with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring and how much they will increase for the middle class if Congress does not act. The Prosper Podcast is the podca...

Keith takes a look at what might happen with Donald Trump being re-elected President for the next four years and how to prepare your portfolio for the future. He also discusses a mistake a lot of people make when rolling over 401K money into an IRA that is costing millions of dollars, as well as how to avoid making the same mistake. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith...

Keith takes a look at a study which finds the majority of investors miss out on growth when rolling over their 401K to either another 401K or an IRA because they leave it in cash instead of choosing new investment options. He also discusses what needs to be done to avoid this problem. He also makes the comparison of active vs. passive investment management, and discusses a strategy where investors...

Keith looks at a survey which indicates younger people feel they will be less well off than their parents in retirement because the buying power of their money isn't keeping up with prices. He dicsusses how planning for future generations will need to be different than today's retirements are. He also discusses the upcoming transfer of wealth to Generation X and how they will eventually be the wea...

Parents want their children to be successful, and Keith looks at the different ways kids are raised and how those can be used to help them manage their money when they get out of the house. He also delves further into income planning for retirement, and mentions upcoming seminar dates, subject matter and locations where they will take place. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper wi...

Keith takes a look at what the coming sunset of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could mean for your retirement, then looks at how procrastinating could affect what you are able to make on your savings, or the ability to look at certain strategies before they go away. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring Keith Singer and David Fr...

Keith addresses the Fed's recent decision to cut interest rates and what that could mean for various investments going forward, then continues looking at recent events and how you can take more control of your retirement plan to prepare for anything that could occur in the future. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring Keith Sing...

Keith takes a look into the future as the landscape becomes more and more complex, especially with the possibilities of rising inflation, longevity and, of course, taxes. He then discusses ways you can do now to make sure you are on the right track with your plan as we shift into the final quarter of 2024. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio pr...

If the Federal Reserve acts as anticipated, interest rates are about to start dropping. Keith takes a look at some strategies to investigate now before they could disappear with interest rate adjustments. He and Bruce also look at the year 1980 and how things have drastically changed economically since then. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio...

This year, and for the next several years, record numbers of Americans will turn 65 and retire. Keith looks at what this will mean for the work force and jobs needing to be filled when these folks leave. He also tackles his favorite subject, taxes, and discusses yet more ways to keep more money in your pocket instead of sending it to Uncle Sam. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper...

There are certain investment strategies that seem almost too good to be true - but they do exist. Keith identifies three of them in place right now and explains how they work, but he cautions that they probably won't be available for long.  The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring Keith Singer and David Friedland of Boca Raton, Flo...

GOAT - it is a favorite internet acronym meaning Greatest of All Time. Keith takes a look at some of the GOATs of various areas in sports and business and what makes them the greatest. He also goes over some of the top signs you may need a new advisor and also talks about an insurance product that can provide higher levels of payouts than anything else in the industry, but it is likely only going...

Keith takes a look at some of the things people with large retirement accounts need to be aware of when planning for retirement, especially when it comes to taxes. He also looks at behavioral finance and why following the herd isn't usually a good idea when it comes to various investments. The Prosper Podcast is the podcast version of Prosper with Keith Singer, the weekly radio program featuring K...