Episodes

AI was supposed to replace human labor, cut costs, and supercharge productivity… But what happens if the math stops making sense? This week Dave and Matt dive into the exploding cost of AI infrastructure, massive energy demand, billion dollar data centers, and growing questions about whether companies are actually seeing returns on all this spending. From expensive AI queries to rising chip costs and signs that some companies may be slowing or re-evaluating parts of their AI spending. Is artific...

Bond yield’s hot. Are portfolios droppin’? Treasury rates up, But inflation keeps rockin’. Stocks are up, Bond prices floppin’. Some want safety, But purchasing power’s stoppin’.

The AI revolution is underway… but will you even recognize this world in 5 years? Will you even recognize the stock market? Today we explore the massive changes quietly unfolding beneath the surface, why speculation and investing walk a dangerously thin line, and the opportunities and risks most people still are not paying attention to.

This week we dive into the GameStop & eBay style market chaos, & how a major acquisition like this could reshape the future of retail & online marketplaces. We also explore the race toward quantum computing & why some believe it could completely transform cybersecurity, AI, banking, & the global economy faster than most people realize.

An off the cuff look at the forces shaping markets and the global landscape. We connect economic trends, policy shifts, and investor behavior to explore what could lie ahead.

Death is not the only risk: poor planning is. We walk through what happens to your money, your spouse, and your legacy when you pass and how a proper plan can help put everything on autopilot.

The Boring Path to a Million Dollars A lot of people spend their whole lives looking for the clever way to build wealth — the hot stock, the timing play, the business idea that finally works. Meanwhile, the couple next door just put fifty bucks a month into a retirement account when they were twenty-two and quietly became millionaires. On last week’s True Wealth Show, Matt Dickson and I worked our way down a list of ways to actually build wealth in America — ranking each one from easiest to ha...

David and Matt rank different ways people try to become millionaires, discussing the tradeoffs of risk, effort, and difficulties along the way.

Justin and Emma discuss retirement timelines, planning considerations, and where people often go wrong.

David, Justin, and Emma discuss how various taxes work and how different tax treatments can shape financial outcomes.

David and Derek cover a fun new holiday, sports betting, and how platforms like prediction markets are changing the way people view outcomes.

David and Emma discuss investing strategy, market patience, and why successful investing often looks more like farming than hunting.

How do markets actually react to war? We dive into history to uncover surprising trends and economic truths that challenge everything you think about investing.

Starting from scratch? Worried you’ve waited too long? We answer common financial planning questions to help you pivot from uncertainty to a solid long-term plan.

Stop overpaying for hidden fees. We expose advisory costs and the “order of operation” for wealth to help you break the cycle of reactive spending. Tune in!

Retirement used to follow a simple script. Work, save, retire, relax. So why does it feel more complicated now, even for people who did everything right? In this episode, we break down what changed, from disappearing pensions to rising healthcare costs and shifting tax rules, and why understanding the new rules matters more than ever.

Markets don’t always send clear messages. Sometimes prices rise while warning signs flash elsewhere, leaving investors unsure what actually matters. In this episode, we talk through why different parts of the market can move in opposite directions, how competing signals develop, and what it usually means when traditional relationships stop lining up. We explore how to think clearly when headlines conflict, emotions run high, and the market itself seems undecided.

You don’t need to be reckless to end up behind financially. Small habits can compound just as fast as bad decisions. We break down how to assess where you are right now and the micro changes that can quietly transform your financial future.

Are you overly cautious and delay enjoyment, or do you take on more risk than you can handle? We talk about how hard it is to find balance, why money decisions often feel emotional instead of logical, and why so many people feel stressed no matter which side they fall on. The goal of the conversation was not to give advice, but to acknowledge the reality people are living in and why money often feels heavier than it should.

Geopolitical change abroad and growing support for stimulus style policies at home are converging. This episode explores what is happening in Iran why tariffs and redistribution are back in the conversation and how markets typically respond when monetary and fiscal lines begin to blur.

"Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in a dramatic military operation that has raised more questions than answers. Was it about oil? Drug trafficking? Political power? Or something even deeper? Let’s break down the theories and what just happened."

A big picture conversation about money, purpose, and planning and how the perspective we have at Christmas can impact financial decisions year round.

Learn how to spot and stop today’s most common phishing and scam tactics—from fake emails and texts to phone calls and deepfakes—so you can protect your money with confidence, not fear.

The stock market has lived through many bubbles, but knowing when one will actually burst is nearly impossible. In this episode we explain what defines a bubble, why staying invested usually wins over fear, and how small portfolio adjustments can help while big emotional moves can hurt.