Summary: In this episode of the Retirement LifestyleShow, Adrian Nicholson shares his personal journey of preparing for and passing the CFP® certification examination. He discusses the challenges he faced, the strategies he employed, and the valuable lessons he learned throughout the process. From choosing the right online courses to managing his s…

Summary In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson talk about the 2025 investment outlook, discussing the post-pandemic economic landscape, market dynamics, and the significance of the Magnificent Seven stocks. They explore the impact of geopolitical risks on investments and emphasize the importance…

Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson journey into the realm of financial psychology, exploring how various psychological concepts influence retirement planning and investing. They discuss the status quo bias, heuristics, analysis paralysis, mental accounting, the endowment affect, herd behavior, and narrative fallac…

Summary: In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for investors. They explore the rapid growth of AI, the potential for investment opportunities, and the risks associated with this emerging technology. The conversation …

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss essential financial strategies as the year comes to a close. They emphasize the importance of cash reserves, investment discipline, tax loss harvesting, optimizing tax accounts, and estate planning. The conversation provides listeners with practical…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the implications of the upcoming election on investments. They explore how elections can create uncertainty in the market, the importance of diversification, and the impact of presidential outcomes on the S&P 500. The conversation focuses on various…

Summary: In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Adrian Nicholson and Roshan Loungani discuss the importance of personalized planning in financial management. They emphasize the need to look beyond mere numbers and focus on qualitative factors such as risk tolerance, longevity expectations, personal values, and lifestyle outlook. Th…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the complexities of turnaround investments. They discuss the risks associated with investing in companies attempting to recover from poor performance, emphasizing the importance of evaluating management effectiveness, market share, and financial hea…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the importance of having a sell discipline in investing. They share insights from the recent Arete Wealth Management conference, emphasizing the need for investors to have clear reasons for selling their investments, which can be based on changes in…

Summary: In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, hosts Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss five practical tips to enhance daily life and improve overall well-being. The conversation covers the importance of controlling what you can control, seeking humor, engaging in hobbies, challenging oneself, and setting goals. Each tip is ex…

Summary: In this episode, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson delve into key insights from Howard Marks' book, The Most Important Thing. They explore essential investing concepts like valuation, risk, and diversification. They recommend understanding the true value of your investments, managing risks eƯectively, and maintaining a diversified portf…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the bear and bull cases for small cap stocks. The bear case highlights the underperformance of small caps compared to large caps, the investments made by big companies in areas like AI and electric vehicles, and the impact of a low interest rate environment. On the other hand, the bull case emphasizes the …

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the performance of long-term treasury bonds. They explore the factors that have led to the underperformance of long-term treasuries compared to large-cap stocks. Theyalso discuss the correlation between stocks and bonds and the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate cuts on the bond market. The conversation …

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the recent market volatility and how investors can react to it. They analyze the causes of the volatility, including the surprise rate hike in Japan and the increase in the US unemployment rate. They also explore the potential risk of a recession and how it can impact the market. The hosts provide several …

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss 8 categories individuals need to examine to determine if they are on track for their goals. Adrian breaks down the topic into eight categories: family information, investments, liabilities, property, income, expenses, insurance, and goals. They emphasize the importance of considering each category and how …

Summary In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan and Adrian discuss the stages of a bull market. They reference a quote by Sir John Templeton that describes the stages as born on pessimism, growing on skepticism, maturing on optimism, and dying on euphoria. They break down each stage and discuss the characteristics and trends associ…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the mid-year market outlook. They cover various categories such as economic expansion, consumer spending, investment spending, the labor market, inflation, the Federal Reserve and policy, and the stock market. They highlight the importance of researching high-quality companies, the potential impact of elec…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the topic of generative AI and whether it is a bubble that will burst soon. The conversation explores the comparison between the dot com boom and the current AI run-up. It discusses the differences in earnings and applications between the two periods. The conversation also touches on the winners and losers…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the 10 financial rules of thumb. They provide their thoughts on each rule and our additional insights. The rules cover topics such as delaying Social Security, taking loans from a 401k, paying down your mortgage, diversification in investing, buying the dip, withdrawing from your retirement portfolio, maxi…

Today’s podcast episode explores the potential opportunities in the energy sector. The conversation also touches on the importance of supply and demand dynamics, the impact of geopolitical conflicts, and the role of AI companies in the energy space. It emphasizes the need for thorough research and careful consideration when investing in the energy …

Roshan Loungani reflects on attending Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, stressing the value of learning from Warren Buffett's experience and quotes. He discusses market efficiency and the importance of understanding businesses for investment decisions. Roshan also considers Buffett's potential view on meme stocks. Key takeaways include focusing …

In this episode, the hosts delve into investment opportunities within the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. They explore AI's value chain, spanning infrastructure, cloud services, and applications. Comparisons to the dot-com boom are drawn, along with considerations regarding a potential AI bubble. The conversation highlights research areas such…

In this discussion, Roshan and Adrian explore Peter Lynch's final rules of investing, focusing on concentration versus diversification, market preparedness, temperament, and fundamental analysis. They highlight the importance of knowing your investment comfort level, observing trends, preparing for market declines, understanding risk tolerance, and…

In this milestone 200th episode, Roshan and Adrian review the top episodes of the Retirement Lifestyle Show. They discuss episodes that cover a range of topics, including financial planning, investing, market volatility, retirement lifestyle, and more. The hosts highlight the most valuable takeaways from each episode and provide insights into why t…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian explore Peter Lynch's 25 golden rules for investing, starting with a discussion on research and speculative investing pitfalls. They delve into Lynch's timeless principles, highlighting the importance of understanding companies and industries, and contrarian strategies. They offer valuable insights for investors o…

In this episode, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss Warren Buffett's annual letter and the key takeaways from it. Theyhighlight the importance of Munger's advice to Buffett, which led to a shift in this investment strategy. They emphasize the value of focusing on business quality rather than price alone. The hosts also discuss the signifi…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the foundational steps to take when planning for your financial future. They cover topics such as saving in a 401k to the match, building cash and paying off consumer debt, insurance needs, home down payment, education savings, and retirement savings. They emphasize the importance of setting goals, managin…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian discuss the potentialopportunities and challenges of investing in small cap stocks. They start by reviewing the performance of small caps in 2023 and the factors that have contributed to their underperformance. They then explore the potential catalysts that could drive small cap stocks in the upcoming year, such a…

In this episode, Roshan and Adrian explore critical thinking's significance in personal and professional spheres, defining it as the ability to analyze information for informed decisions. They delve into enhancing critical thinking through continuous learning, exposure to diverse perspectives, and address the impact of technology, emphasizing the i…

In this episode, the hosts discuss the bull and bear casefor the markets in 2024. The bull case includes factors such as potential rate cuts, momentum from the previous year, and continued growth in the tech and consumer discretionary sectors. On the other hand, the bear case highlights concerns about back-to-back big years, uncertainty surrounding…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the key events and investment lessons from 2023. They talk about the themes that shaped the investment landscape in 2023, why volatility is an investor’s best friend, and what the stock market taught us in 2023. [00:00] Introduction [01:36] The Benefits o…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the market outlook for 2024. They talk about the opportunities you should look out for in 2024, the benefits of balancing risk with optimism when investing, and whether the S&P 500 is overvalued on a price-to-earnings basis. [00:00] Introduction [01:09] T…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson go through the 10 seeds of wealth building. They cover the benefits of being frugal, ways to beat inflation, and how to get the most out of compound interest. [00:00] Introduction [02:53] Think Wealth [06:47] Why You Need to Start Being Frugal [08:10] Rich People…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson go through the key investing tips for the different stages of life. They cover ways to balance finances in all stages of life, how to get the most out of your peak earning years, and what to do to guarantee a comfortable retirement. [00:00] Introduction [01:35] K…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson review their podcasting journey together. They share the highs and lows of building the Retirement Lifestyle Show, as well as some big news from Erik and what to expect from the podcast in the future. Roshan can be reached at roshan.loungani@aretewea…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down Jim Paul and Brendan Moynihan’s book - What I Learned Losing a Million Dollars. They cover the 5 essential elements for successful investing, dealing with losses as an investor, how disciplined consistency can make you a successful investor, and much m…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss how oil affects inflation and the lifestyle habits that will help you live past 100. They cover topics like the risk of another rate hike coming, and what you can start doing today to become a centenarian. [00:00] Introduction [00:53] Inflation and Oil Pr…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down the impact of higher interest rates on people's financial lives. They cover topics like natural market reactions to higher interest rates, the impact of higher rates on American households, and what the Fed is doing to combat inflation. [00:00] Introdu…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson go through 11 year-end financial planning and investing tips to ensure you end the year on a high. They cover topics like the benefits of having a financial calendar, tax-efficient routes to charitable donations, and things to consider when reviewing your portfol…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson discuss the most essential component of retirement planning. They cover the benefits of planning for retirement, the average life expectancy in the US, and how to ensure you don't outlive your money in retirement. [00:00] Introduction [01:21] Life Expectancy in R…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson debunk 10 conventional beliefs about investing and financial planning. They cover the best time to take Social Security, paying off debt versus investing, what to do when the market is down, and much more. [00:00] Introduction [01:05] Diversify Your Investments […

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson explore the critical aspects of retirement: uncovering the required savings, sharing inspiring quotes for your journey, and addressing the unforeseen challenge of medical costs. Join us to better prepare for a secure retirement ahead. [00:00] Introdu…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani, Erik Olson, and Adrian Nicholson break down crucial investment takeaways in the recent markets. They cover topics like the timing aspect of investing, how down markets define who you are as an investor, and why fighting the Fed is never a good idea. [00:00] Introduction [03:13] The …

Today on the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani welcomes back Jill Myers to the podcast. Jill is an integrative nutrition health coach whose work addresses overlooked health aspects to facilitate people’s optimal health and well-being. They break down the five most important tools for your self-care tool kit. The information shared in "The …

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down 5 investing megatrends. They cover topics like the current state of the banking industry, what an aging population means to your investments, and why it’s the perfect time to reassess your portfolio. [00:00] Introduction [01:45] Digital Disruption and …

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson debate whether investing is an art or a science. They cover topics like the magic formula of investing, the efficient market theory, and how to use both the art and the science elements to make investment decisions. [00:00] Introduction [01:45] Investing is an Ar…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down a recent article on what it takes to achieve a happy and successful retirement. They cover lessons on how to retire better according to retirees who learned the hard way, as well as ways retirement can lead to loss of identity. [00:00] Introduction [03…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson tackle the 2023 recession debate. They look at arguments against and for a recession as well as what the job numbers, manufacturing, and credit can tell us about a possible rich-cession. [00:00] Introduction [01:15] Are We in a Recession Yet? [03:09] What is an I…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Roshan Loungani and Adrian Nicholson break down two very important subjects in the investment world today - Financial Confidence and opportunities in the banking industry. They cover topics like contributors of financial stress, how to become financially confident, and the biggest opportunities in b…

In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Show, Erik Olson and Adrian Nicholson break down the ins and outs of commercial real estate investing. They cover factors driving the commercial real estate market, how to stay up-to-date on trends, and the investment options that could do well in your portfolio. [00:00] Introduction [02:00] Investing in …