True Wealth - Financial and Investing Podcast

Inflation is the talk of the town. With all the buzz around rising costs, the question becomes, "How is inflation really measured?" Tune in as David and Matt break it down.

With purposeful planning, we may use our vision to develop long-term goals that are more likely to be met. Listen in as David and Matt discuss how to develop SMART goals that can enhance your financial future.

As you explore the internet and the computer system learns more about you, it may be possible for you to receive biased information. Today, David and Matt discuss how we should exercise caution when clinging to strong ideals.

How is it possible for a company's revenue and earnings to climb quarter after quarter and year after year while its stock price plummets? Listen in as David and Matt discuss how the market is sneezing and corporations are getting a cold.

With a title this mysterious, it would be a total spoiler alert to give you a description. You're just going to have to join in and listen to find out how good news can potentially have a negative impact on the market. Oh wait, I've already said too much.

2022 market corrections leave us scratching our heads as to what's next and where do we go from here. We take a trip down memory lane to look at three major market meltdowns and to analyze how long they lasted vs. how quickly they recovered. You might be surprised at the results. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Successful investors avoid using their emotions, set good rules and have realistic expectations. They grade themselves, learn and improve. Listen in as David and Matt talk about the importance of using consistent measurements for downside and upside movements in the market.

A blood bath in the markets calls David and Matt to look at the Price to Earnings ratio and breakdown what is happening in the major indices. We look at the NASDAQ vs. the Dow and talk about how the difference in holdings and performance is an indicator of areas in which the market might be 'propped up.'

As mortgage rates skyrocket and the cost of capital rises, how long before bonds enter the conversation? Are we about to start seeing a structural shift in the market?

We all know the basics behind inflation and deflation, but what is stagflation and are we experiencing it right now? Let’s look at stagflation and what it might mean for the markets. Multiple decades ago, we saw stagflation. What happened then and what might happen now?

As technology blossoms and the metaverse adopts virtual reality, how does the face of business change? Do we start to see virtual conference rooms? One thing we know for sure is personal connection is more important than ever. Tune in to hear our different theories on how technology is rapidly changing and what is might mean for our future.

What are we talking about today? You guessed it, 401K's! Our super smart, super awesome guest Kent Smoothers steals the stage and details some of the dirty little secrets about 401k's that you need to know as investor.

Justin and Matt talk about multiple different ways we are biased in our investment strategies. By becoming aware of your weaknesses, you can make more rational decisions as an investor.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. The Fed has printed money and added a lot of debt to its balance sheet. Now with rate hikes set to happen on March 16th, we talk about what’s next for the economy and how we as investors need to prepare.

With oil prices at near all-time highs and the Russian stock market melting down, David and Matt take a global look at what the market has priced in and where we might go from here.

David and Matt talk about the S&P, Vix and how close they have come to converging. With Russia and Ukraine in a war that is driving up fuel prices, do we see more inflation even with looming rate hikes? The word of the day is "backwardation," so tune in to see how they tie it all together.

Today we take a look at the current markets and how to use time-honored investment principles to avoid investors' mistakes.

How do stocks find their value and what should you pay for them? "Idiosyncrasy" is the word of the day, so bust out the dictionary and follow along as David and Matt take you on another financial literacy adventure.

Facebook and Netflix share prices plummet, CNN has lost its viewer base, GoFundMe and Spotify are under heat and Joe Rogan is offered a huge contract from Rumble. Matt thinks he sees a correlation between it all and David talks about how this theory might affect investments moving forward. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

David and Matt take a look at the jobs report that just came out and talk about what it means for the economy.

With the markets in turmoil, we should ask ourselves: what style of investor am I and if I have an advisor, does their style match mine?

David and Matt talk about correlation, allocation, diversification, and various other strategies to hedge risk such as dollar-cost averaging, shorting, using options, and even simple strategies like raising cash.

David and Matt give you their 2022 market predictions while also hypothesizing on events that could cause market fluctuations.

Listen in as we wrap up 2021. Derek makes up some ridiculous financial terms, while David and Matt try and define them. This really is an episode you can't miss.

Justin and Matt give you tips for success on how to make sure all generations in your family take the right steps towards financial well-being.