“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” – Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
If there’s been one theme to my writing as of late, it’s been economic volatility, be it real estate prices skyrocketing, coming back down, rents skyrocketing then falling like a rock, rampant inflation, banks failing, the office real estate market fallin ... Show More
Feb 2021
Prelude to Inflation: The Best of Times and The Worst of Times
From universal basic income, mass manipulation of markets, to collateral mortgage-backed securities, today’s guest says, “For the uninformed, the Biden administration will seem like the best of years,” but as the informed already know, we are headed for what Robert Kiyosaki calls ... Show More
36m 37s
Mar 2025
Scott Trench: How I'm Protecting My Money From “Irrational Exuberance”
Stock prices are falling, and Americans are fearful. Tariffs, trade wars, economic tension, and interest rates are putting pressure on asset prices. Commercial real estate has already crashed, but the worst may be yet to come. Home prices aren’t growing; in fact, small multifamil ... Show More
36m 41s
Sep 2022
Finding financial confidence
Market uncertainty is on everyone’s mind. Given rising interest rates, inflation, the crypto crash, and other economic trends (hello, recession?), we talk about what this current climate means in the long term for beginner and seasoned investors alike. Custom music by Davis Jone ... Show More
30m 12s
Sep 2022
How Your Money Anxiety Might Actually Help Build Wealth
According to an APA 2022 Stress in America Survey, 87% of respondents listed inflation as a source of significant stress—and the researchers say no other issue has caused this much stress since the survey's launch. Money anxiety or "financial fear" is common, and to an extent, it ... Show More
47m 9s
Jun 2022
382 | Managing Financial Risk and Market Uncertainty
Most financial advice assumes the best-case scenario — stable income, predictable markets, life going according to plan. In 2022, as inflation spiked, interest rates doubled, and crypto platforms imploded, Brad and Jonathan ask a different question: What if you planned for the wo ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2023
485: How to Manage Your Money in a Recession
<p>If you've ever dealt with financial challenges and the resulting feelings of fear, stress, and overwhelm, you're not alone. I've been in similar shoes. </p> <p>During the 2008 "Great Recession" I went from making $60,000 a year to losing over half of my income, going deep into ... Show More
59m 28s
Feb 2024
Harnessing the Power of Fear with Farnoosh Torabi
<p>With historic inflation, recession fears, bank failures, and tech layoffs, it’s natural to have experienced economic fear over the past few years. Farnoosh Torabi, author of “A Healthy State of Panic,” believes in the value of fear, and shares how to harness fear in order to b ... Show More
11m 26s
Sep 2025
Fear, Greed, and You: Psychology of Money Explained
Ever sold too soon or held on too long? You’re not alone. The psychology of fear and greed drives markets, leading investors to make costly mistakes. In this episode of Talking Wealth, Dale dives into the fascinating world of behavioural finance to explain how psychology influenc ... Show More
55m 13s