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Make Better Wealth Decisions: How Financial Advisor's Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Investments in a Rapidly Changing World

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Have you thought about how bias impacts your investing? Is your portfolio built using standard principles that might not work in a new world paradigm that features an end to the bond bull, an end to the peace dividend and the onset of tariffs and trade wars? Make Better Wealth Decisions will help you navigate investing and planning by exposing how traditional advice does not incorporate recent events. The podcast will help you: 1. Spot hidden risks in stocks due to high valuations. 2. Protect your wealth with hard assets in a stagflationary economy. 3. Adapt wisely to avoid outdated investment principles. Tune in every Thursday where you’ll hear thought leader, author and portfolio manager John De Goey interviews financial experts about industry trends and thinking. Every Tuesday thereafter, he releases a short primer episode that provides context to make sure you understand what it all means and what you can do to help yourself. If you're ready to Make Better Wealth Decisions, hit play on recent fan favorite episode #147 with Tom Czitron that deals with valuations, bubbles, and the finance industry's overall lack of preparedness in 2025.

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Episode thumbnail for #295 | John Rapley Explains Why Investing Success Depends on Understanding Inflation & Market Volatility - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

July 23, 2026

#295 | John Rapley Explains Why Investing Success Depends on Understanding Inflation & Market Volatility - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

<p><strong>Worried about the current investment climate and your money?</strong></p><p>Click the link below and book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement:</p><p><a href="https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Could the biggest risks to your portfolio be hiding in today's headlines instead of the stock market?</strong></p><p>From conflict in the Middle East to rising government debt, stubborn inflation, and growing questions surrounding AI-driven market valuations, today's macroeconomic environment is creating challenges that many investors aren't fully considering. In this episode, John Rapley, contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail, explains how geopolitics, monetary policy, energy markets, and global economic shifts could shape investing opportunities and risks over the coming years.</p><p>You'll discover:</p><ol><li><strong>Why inflation may remain higher for longer—and what that could mean for interest rates, bonds, and your investment portfolio.</strong></li><li><strong>How geopolitical events, energy markets, and government debt can create market volatility that investors should prepare for.</strong></li><li><strong>Why emerging markets may offer compelling long-term investing opportunities as global economic leadership continues to shift.</strong></li></ol><br/><p>If you want a clearer understanding of how today's biggest global events could influence your investing decisions tomorrow, this episode will help you connect the dots before the next wave of market volatility arrives.</p><p>John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bullshift-Optimism-Bias-Threatens-Finances-ebook/dp/B09YWVQMN6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/STANDUP-Financial-Services-Industry-Well-Intended-ebook/dp/B07R8WHCGM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Financial-Advisor-IV/dp/1554831733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Professional Financial Advisor IV</a></li></ol><br/>

Episode thumbnail for #294 | Why You Need a Resilient Portfolio to Make Better Wealth Decisions - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

July 21, 2026

#294 | Why You Need a Resilient Portfolio to Make Better Wealth Decisions - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

<p>Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.</p><p><strong>Worried about the current investment climate and your money?</strong></p><p>Click the link below and book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement:</p><p><a href="https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Are you making wealth decisions that will strengthen your portfolio—or weaken it the next time markets turn volatile?</strong></p><p>Successful investing isn't about predicting the next market move. It's about following a disciplined framework that helps you make better wealth decisions regardless of what the markets are doing. In this episode, you'll learn five practical strategies that can help build a more resilient portfolio, reduce emotional decision-making, and improve your long-term investing outcomes.</p><p>By listening, you'll discover:</p><ol><li><strong>How to create a disciplined investing plan that keeps emotions from driving your wealth decisions.</strong></li><li><strong>Why market volatility can become one of the greatest opportunities to strengthen your portfolio when approached strategically.</strong></li><li><strong>How rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and professional portfolio management can improve long-term investing results and resilience.</strong></li></ol><br/><p>Listen now to discover a practical framework that can help you make more confident wealth decisions, strengthen your investing strategy, and build a portfolio designed to weather any market environment.</p><p>John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bullshift-Optimism-Bias-Threatens-Finances-ebook/dp/B09YWVQMN6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/STANDUP-Financial-Services-Industry-Well-Intended-ebook/dp/B07R8WHCGM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Financial-Advisor-IV/dp/1554831733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Professional Financial Advisor IV</a></li></ol><br/>

Episode thumbnail for #293 | Should You Add Alternative Investments to Your Portfolio? The Future of Portfolio Management with James Burron - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

July 16, 2026

#293 | Should You Add Alternative Investments to Your Portfolio? The Future of Portfolio Management with James Burron - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

<p><strong>Worried about the current investment climate and your money?</strong></p><p>Click the link below and book a call for personalized advice to help you feel secure and protected about your retirement:</p><p><a href="https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://makebetterwealthdecisions.s.gy/podcast</a></p><p><strong>Can individual investors benefit from the same investment strategies used by Canada's largest pension funds?</strong></p><p>Alternative investments are no longer reserved for institutions and ultra-high-net-worth investors. As access continues to expand, understanding how these assets fit into a well-designed portfolio has become increasingly important. In this episode, James Burron, Founder of the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies and Assets (CAASA), shares why alternative investments have become a cornerstone of institutional portfolio management, how Canada's globally recognized Maple Model has delivered long-term success, and what everyday investors should consider before incorporating alternative assets into their own investment strategy.</p><h3>In this episode, you'll learn:</h3><ol><li><strong>Why alternative investments are becoming more accessible</strong> and how the democratization of private markets and liquid alternatives is changing the investment landscape for retail investors.</li><li><strong>How Canada's Maple Model differs from traditional investing</strong> and why pension funds use alternative assets to improve diversification, reduce portfolio risk, and pursue more consistent long-term returns.</li><li><strong>What role alternative investments should play in your portfolio</strong> including the benefits, trade-offs, liquidity considerations, and why working with an experienced advisor can help you make better long-term wealth decisions.</li></ol><br/><p>Whether you're curious about private equity, hedge fund strategies, liquid alternatives, or simply want to build a more resilient portfolio, this conversation provides practical insights into how institutional investing principles can help inform your own financial future.</p><p>Tune in to discover how alternative investments can strengthen your portfolio management strategy and help you make better wealth decisions over the long term.</p><p>John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bullshift-Optimism-Bias-Threatens-Finances-ebook/dp/B09YWVQMN6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your Finances</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/STANDUP-Financial-Services-Industry-Well-Intended-ebook/dp/B07R8WHCGM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STANDUP to the Financial Services Industry</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Professional-Financial-Advisor-IV/dp/1554831733" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Professional Financial Advisor IV</a></li></ol><br/>

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What is Make Better Wealth Decisions: How Financial Advisor's Blind Spots Can Hurt Your Investments in a Rapidly Changing World?

Have you thought about how bias impacts your investing?

Is your portfolio built using standard principles that might not work in a new world paradigm that features an end to the bond bull, an end to the peace dividend and the onset of tariffs and trade wars?

Make Better Wealth Decisions will help you navigate investing and planning by exposing how traditional advice does not incorporate recent events. The podcast will help you:

  1. Spot hidden risks in stocks due to high valuations.
  2. Protect your wealth with hard assets in a stagflationary economy.
  3. Adapt wisely to avoid outdated investment principles.

Tune in every Thursday where you’ll hear thought leader, author and portfolio manager John De Goey interviews financial experts about industry trends and thinking. Every Tuesday thereafter, he releases a short primer episode that provides context to make sure you understand what it all means and what you can do to help yourself.

If you're ready to Make Better Wealth Decisions, hit play on recent fan favorite episode #147 with Tom Czitron that deals with valuations, bubbles, and the finance industry's overall lack of preparedness in 2025.

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