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2026-04-20 Debt, Demographics & the Coming Reset: Are Markets Headed for a Reckoning?

4/19/2026
Is a market crash coming? In this episode, Dennis Tubergen interviews economist Harry Dent about rising private debt, recession risks, and the future of the U.S. economy. Discover how demographic trends, government stimulus, and overvalued stocks could impact your retirement, investments, IRA, and 401(k). Discover: • Why private sector debt may trigger the next financial crisis • Whether a recession or depression is likely • Stock market outlook and valuation risks • Inflation vs. deflation: what’s coming next • Strategies to protect your wealth in uncertain times Perfect for listeners interested in investing, retirement planning, economic forecasts, and financial risk management. Harry Dent is internationally recognized for the accuracy of his economic forecasts and is the author of the #1 best-selling book, Zero Hour. He’s appeared on “Good Morning America,” PBS, CNBC, CNN, and Fox News. He’s been featured in Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Success, U.S. News and, World Report, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, American Demographics and Omni. He is a regular guest on Fox Business’s “America’s Nightly Scorecard.” To learn more about Harry Dent and subscribe to his free newsletter, please visit https://harrydent.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:36:18

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2026-04-13 Debt, Dragflation & the Dollar’s End: Are We Entering a Global Economic Collapse?

4/12/2026
In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Program, host Dennis Tubbergen sits down with renowned trend forecaster Gerald Celente to unpack the mounting global debt crisis and what it means for your financial future. With U.S. debt nearing unsustainable levels and economic warning signs flashing—from declining real estate trends to rising inflation—Celente shares his bold forecast of “dragflation,” a dangerous mix of economic decline and persistent inflation. The conversation explores the potential collapse of the U.S. dollar, geopolitical risks, and the possibility of a global financial reset. If you’re concerned about protecting your wealth in uncertain times, this episode delivers critical insights and a wake-up call to prepare for what may lie ahead. Gerald Celente is the Founder/Director of the Trends Research Institute and Publisher of the weekly Trends Journal magazine. He is the author of the highly acclaimed and best-selling books “Trend Tracking” and “Trends 2000”. With a 40-year track record of identifying, tracking, and forecasting trends, Celente is world-renowned as today’s #1 Trend Forecaster. Celente, developed the Globalnomic methodology to identify, track, forecast, and manage trends, is a political atheist. Unencumbered by political dogma, rigid ideology, or conventional wisdom, Celente, whose motto is “Think for Yourself,” observes and analyzes current events forming future trends for what they are – not for how he wants them to be. For more information about our guest, Gerald Celente, please visit www.trendsresearch.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates please visit, www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:32:29

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2026-04-06 Debt, Deflation & the Coming Reset: Are We Already in a Recession?

4/5/2026
Is the U.S. already in a recession? What happens when private debt hits historic highs? In this episode, financial expert Dennis Tubbergen and economist Karl Denninger break down the biggest economic risks facing Americans today—including rising inflation, mounting consumer debt, Federal Reserve policy shifts, and warning signs in private credit markets. You’ll learn: • Why record U.S. private debt could trigger deflation or crisis • How rising delinquencies in credit cards, mortgages, and auto loans signal economic stress • What the Fed may do next with interest rates and quantitative easing • Whether stagflation is coming—and how it could impact stocks and real estate • Smart portfolio strategies to protect your wealth in uncertain markets If you’re concerned about inflation, recession, or retirement planning, this episode delivers critical insights you need now. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:36:01

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2026-03-30 What’s Next for the U.S. Economy? Recession Signals, Wealth Migration & the $10K Gold Prediction

3/29/2026
Are we heading into a recession in 2026? In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubbergen analyzes IRS migration data showing high-income earners relocating from high-tax states like California and New York to tax-friendly states such as Florida and Texas. Financial expert Ed Dowd joins the show to discuss the U.S. economic outlook, stock market risks, housing market correction, AI bubble concerns, and Federal Reserve policy. Topics include recession indicators, S&P 500 downside risk, deflation vs inflation cycles, gold and silver investment strategy, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and long-term wealth protection. If you're interested in economic trends, investing strategies, tax policy, and financial planning, this episode delivers critical insights for navigating today’s uncertain economy. Edward Dowd is a numbers guy who sniffed out Wall Street’s game—he ran a $14 billion equity growth fund at BlackRock before he walked. Now, he's living on the beautiful island of Maui, working as an independent economic & investment analyst and co-founder of Phinance Technologies, still digging into what’s real. His bestselling book, Cause Unknown, threw a wrench in the pandemic story—sudden deaths, economic fallout, stuff they won’t touch. He’s not parroting the suits; he’s mapping the looming debt crisis and what’s coming. To learn more about our guest, Ed Dowd, visit www.eddowd.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:37:59

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2026-03-23 The Fourth Turning Is Here: Economic Crisis, Generational Cycles & Smart Investing Strategies

3/22/2026
Are we heading toward a major economic reset? In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen breaks down the impact of rising taxes, billionaire migration, and shifting economic policy before interviewing bestselling author Neil Howe, co-author of The Fourth Turning. Discover how generational cycles shape the economy, why today’s political division, global conflict, and market volatility mirror past crises like the Great Depression, and what it all means for your financial future. Learn actionable investment strategies for inflation, market downturns, and wealth protection, including insights on commodities, silver investing, and portfolio positioning in uncertain times. If you’re searching for answers on recession risks, stock market outlook, inflation trends, or how to prepare for the next financial crisis, this episode delivers essential insights for investors and business owners alike. Neil Howe is a historian, economist, and demographer, and a leading authority on generational trends. He coined the term "Millennial Generation" and is the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Generations, The Fourth Turning, Millennials Rising, and The Graying of the Great Powers. Howe is the Managing Director of Demography at Hedgeye and president of Saeculum Research, which helps managers and investors anticipate changes in markets, consumer preferences, and the public mood. Howe has served hundreds of clients—from Nike and Fidelity to Disney and the U.S. Marine Corps. To learn more about our guest, Neil Howe, visit HedgeyeAM.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:34:37

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2026-03-16 What’s Next for the Economy? Martin Armstrong on War, Debt, Gold, and the Road Ahead

3/15/2026
Is the U.S. economy headed for a recession, market correction, or something even worse? In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio podcast, host Dennis Tubbergen sits down with economist and forecaster Martin Armstrong to discuss the U.S. economic outlook, stock market risks, inflation, interest rates, government debt, and what investors should be doing now. They break down the warning signs in today’s economy, the outlook for the stock market, how Federal Reserve policy is affecting inflation and markets, and why retirees and investors need to prepare for ongoing uncertainty. The conversation also explores market volatility, wealth protection strategies, retirement planning concerns, and the broader financial trends shaping the future of the U.S. economy. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in Martin Armstrong predictions, stock market outlook, recession warnings, inflation, investing, and retirement planning. Martin A. Armstrong is an economist, financial forecaster, and computer model innovator known for his Economic Confidence Model, which fine-tuned the business cycle to 8.6 years. Encouraged by his father to explore computers in the 1960s, Armstrong combined his expertise in computer science and economics to create one of the first global forecasting models, which gained recognition for its accuracy in predicting market trends and geopolitical events. He founded Princeton Economics International, Ltd., providing institutional analysis and forecasting for global markets. Armstrong's career has been marked by groundbreaking insights into capital flows, market oscillations, and economic cycles, as well as controversies surrounding his legal battles and imprisonment, which he attributed to political and financial interests seeking to suppress his work. To learn more about our guest, Martin Armstrong, visit ArmstrongEconomics.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:38:27

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2026-03-09 Debt, Bubbles, and Bullion: Is the Next Financial Shock Closer Than We Think?

3/8/2026
Is the U.S. economy heading toward a major market correction? In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio podcast, host Dennis Tubbergen sits down with economist and Midweek Reality Check host Michael Pento to discuss the growing risks in today’s financial system. They break down the massive U.S. national debt, potential bubbles in the stock market, bonds, and real estate, and the role the Federal Reserve plays in driving inflation and monetary policy. The conversation also explores why central banks are buying gold, the outlook for precious metals like gold and silver, and how investors can protect their portfolios during economic uncertainty. Plus, Dennis explains the latest warning from the Congressional Budget Office about Social Security’s projected shortfall and what it could mean for future retirees. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in economic outlook, investing strategies, inflation, and retirement planning. Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, with more than 27 years of investment experience. He was the portfolio creator and consultant to Delta/Claymore's commodity portfolios that raised more than $3 billion, distributed through Claymore/Guggenheim's sales network. He produces the weekly podcast “The Mid-Week Reality Check” and is the author of the book “The Coming Bond Market Collapse.” For more information about our guest, Mr. Michael Pento, please visit http://pentoport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:32:20

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2026-03-02 Silver Market Crash, Federal Reserve Policy & Inflation Risks

2/28/2026
In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen analyzes the dramatic 30% silver price crash and what it means for precious metals investors, inflation, and market volatility. Was it a normal correction—or a coordinated reaction involving margin hikes, exchange disruptions, and Federal Reserve leadership changes? Dr. Jonathan Newman of the Mises Institute joins the show to break down Austrian economics, Federal Reserve policy, interest rates, government debt, deficit spending, and the long-term inflation outlook. They also discuss recession risks, hyperinflation concerns, central banking strategy, and whether America’s growing federal debt is sustainable. If you’re interested in silver investing, gold markets, inflation protection, Federal Reserve decisions, and the future of the U.S. economy, this episode delivers timely insight for investors and retirees alike. Dr. Jonathan Newman is a Fellow at the Mises Institute. He earned his PhD at Auburn University while a Research Fellow at the Mises Institute. He was the recipient of the 2021 Gary G. Schlarbaum Award to a Promising Young Scholar for Excellence in Research and Teaching. Previously, he was Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at Bryan College. He has published in the Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics and in volumes edited by Matthew McCaffrey and Per Bylund. His research focuses on Austrian economics, inflation and business cycles, and the history of economic thought. He has taught courses on Macroeconomics and Quantitative Economics: Uses and Limitations in the Mises Graduate School. To learn more about our guest, Jonathan Newman, visit Mises.org. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:29:51

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2026-02-23 Fed Policy, Gold at $5,000, Silver Shortages & Bitcoin’s Future | Doug Casey on the U.S. Economy

2/22/2026
Is the U.S. economy heading toward recession — or something worse? In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubbergen interviews bestselling author and legendary investor Doug Casey to break down Federal Reserve policy, inflation risks, rising government debt, and what record-high stock market valuations really mean for investors. They discuss gold at all-time highs, growing physical silver demand on the COMEX, central banks reducing U.S. dollar exposure, Bitcoin’s volatility and long-term potential, and why energy stocks, uranium, and commodities may outperform tech. Plus, Dennis explains the alarming surge in short-term Treasury refinancing and how it could impact retirees and long-term investors. If you’re concerned about inflation, recession, the Fed’s next move, precious metals investing, or the future of the dollar, this episode delivers timely insights and contrarian analysis you won’t hear on mainstream financial media. Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil; his book “Crisis Investing” spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post; and is a regular keynote speaker at FreedomFest, the world’s largest gathering of free minds. For information about Doug Casey please visit InternationalMan.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.

Duration:00:27:48

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Why Gold’s Bull Market Isn’t Over — Brien Lundin on Debt, Central Banks, and the Coming Reset

2/15/2026
In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubbergen is joined by Brien Lundin, publisher of Gold Newsletter and host of the New Orleans Investment Conference, to break down the recent pullback in gold and silver — and why it may be just a pause in a much larger bull market. Brien explains why the U.S. debt trap, rising interest costs, and central bank buying are creating a unique environment for precious metals. The discussion covers where we may be in the current gold cycle, how investors can think about physical metals versus mining stocks, and why fears of gold confiscation are likely overblown. If you’re concerned about currency depreciation, long-term purchasing power, and how to position a portfolio through the next monetary reset, this conversation provides important context. Guest: Brien Lundin, Gold Newsletter Host: Dennis Tubbergen

Duration:00:29:35

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Is the Dollar Losing Reserve Status? Peter Schiff on Gold, Stocks & What’s Next

2/9/2026
In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubbergen is joined by Peter Schiff, Chief Market Strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management and founder of Schiff Gold, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the U.S. dollar, gold, real estate, and global markets. Key topics include: Why gold and silver remain in long-term uptrends despite recent volatility The accelerating devaluation of the U.S. dollar and its impact on purchasing power Whether the Federal Reserve will return to full-scale quantitative easing The widening “K-shaped” economy and what it means for retirees Why U.S. stocks may rise in dollar terms but decline in real terms (priced in gold) The outlook for real estate amid affordability pressures and policy intervention Why emerging markets could benefit from a weakening dollar Dennis also discusses the growing automation trend at Amazon and how artificial intelligence is reshaping both employment and equity markets. If inflation continues and the dollar weakens further, positioning assets properly may be critical to protecting retirement income. To request Dennis Tubbergen’s 2026 Market Forecast, visit: RequestYourReport.com

Duration:00:29:49

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Best Of RLA Radio: Why Physical Gold and Silver Matter When Confidence in Money Breaks | Jeffrey Tucker

2/3/2026
Best Of RLA Radio — From the January 25 episode When confidence in financial systems weakens, investor behavior changes—and those changes often matter more than short-term price movements. In this Best Of episode of RLA Radio, Dennis Tubbergen revisits key insights from his January 25 conversation with Jeffrey Tucker on why demand for physical gold and silver is rising and what it reveals about trust in fiat money. This curated discussion focuses on: Why investors prefer tangible assets during periods of uncertainty The role confidence plays in financial systems How shifts in the dollar’s global role could affect long-term portfolios What history suggests about preserving purchasing power An essential listen for investors approaching or in retirement who are focused on risk management and long-term stability. 📊 Free 2026 Economic & Investing Forecast: Visit requestyourreport.com

Duration:00:06:40

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2026-01-26 Is the Dollar Losing Trust? Jeffrey Tucker on Fiat Currency, Silver’s Surge, and America’s Cultural Reset

1/25/2026
Is the U.S. dollar losing credibility? In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen sits down with Jeffrey Tucker—founder of the Brownstone Institute and author of Spirits of America—to examine inflation, fiat currency, and the surge in gold and silver prices. Dennis breaks down why deficit spending and money supply growth drive inflation, while Jeffrey explains what’s behind silver’s explosive rise, including industrial demand, physical ownership trends, and declining confidence in fiat currencies. The conversation also explores America’s cultural and political crossroads, from respect for foundational values to the economic consequences of immigration policy and global de-dollarization. If you’re searching for insights on inflation, precious metals investing, the future of the U.S. dollar, and where the economy may be headed next, this episode delivers timely perspective grounded in history and real-world data. Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Founder and President of the Brownstone Institute and the author of many thousands of articles in the scholarly and popular press and ten books in 5 languages, most recently publisher of Blindsight in 2020. He is also the editor of The Best of Mises. He speaks widely on topics of economics, technology, social philosophy, and culture. For more information about our guest, Mr. Jeffrey A. Tucker, please visit https://brownstone.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit https://retirementlifestyleadvocates.com.

Duration:00:31:13

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2026-01-19 Stagflation, Social Mood, and the Coming Market Reset with Elliott Wave’s Murray Gunn

1/18/2026
Is the U.S. economy headed for stagflation—and are global markets nearing a major turning point? In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen speaks with Murray Gunn, Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International, about inflation, stock market risk, bond yields, gold, and the future of the U.S. dollar. They break down the Elliott Wave Principle and socionomics to explain how social mood drives financial markets, politics, and geopolitical conflict. Topics include rising food prices, the surge in the money supply, warning signs in U.S. stocks and real estate, sovereign debt risks, and why Europe and Asia may outperform in the years ahead. Gunn also discusses the “Davos Omen” and why a 30–50% market correction may be approaching. A must-listen episode for investors focused on economic forecasts, market cycles, and wealth preservation in uncertain times. Murray Gunn is Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International. He worked as a fund manager in global bonds, currencies and stocks, including long posts at Standard Life Investments and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. He then joined HSBC Bank as Head of Technical Analysis. Murray is the author of Trading Regime Analysis (Wiley, 2009) and a contributor to Socionomic Studies of Society and Culture (Socionomics Institute Press, 2017). In April 2018, Murray took over the helm of The European Short-Term Update. You can also read his commentary in Global Market Perspective, Interest Rates Pro Services and Currency Pro Services, and on deflation.com. To learn more about Murray Gunn’s work as Head of Global Research at Elliott Wave International, please visit elliottwave.com. You can also get free access to the classic book "Elliott Wave Principle - Key to Market Behavior" at https://www.elliottwave.com/wave/retirementlifestyleadvocates To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:33:26

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2026-01-12 Why the 60/40 Portfolio May Fail Next: Investing for the Current Economy

1/11/2026
In this episode of RLA Radio, host David Grubb sits down with bestselling author and financial strategist Dennis Tubergen to discuss his latest book, Portfolio Playbook: Investment Strategies for the Current Economy. Dennis explains why traditional investing approaches—especially the widely used 60/40 stock-and-bond portfolio—may no longer work in today’s economic environment. Drawing on historical cycles, inflation dynamics, and current market risks, he breaks down the critical shift investors must make from accumulation to preservation and income planning as retirement approaches. From declining purchasing power and overvalued markets to bonds, gold, AI bubbles, and tangible assets, this conversation offers timely insights and a practical framework for investors seeking stability, growth, and a more secure retirement in an increasingly uncertain financial landscape. Dennis Tubbergen has been working in the financial services industry for over thirty years. He is the CEO of PLP Advisors, a registered investment advisory company, and the host of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio. Dennis has authored numerous books for financial advisors and consumers, five of which have been #1 best-sellers on Amazon. You can get a free copy of this month’s Special Report titled “2026 Investing and Economic Outlook” at www.RequestYourReport.com.

Duration:00:26:50

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2026-01-03 RLA - Silver’s Breakout, the AI Bubble, and a Turbulent Road to 2026

1/3/2026
In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen tackles what he calls the “elephant in the room”: silver’s explosive move higher and what it could signal for investors heading into 2026. He breaks down the powerful long-term technical setup behind silver’s surge, highlights critical global supply-and-demand imbalances, and explains why declining inventories may point to further upside despite short-term pullbacks. The conversation then widens with returning guest Karl Denninger, who delivers blunt forecasts on the bursting AI bubble, looming housing market corrections, a potential healthcare crisis affecting millions, and the political fallout heading into the 2026 midterms. Together, they paint a provocative picture of markets, policy, and economic risk in the year ahead. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger, please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:27:00

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2025-12-28 "Best of" Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dennis Tubbergen

12/27/2025
2026 Economic Forecast: Dollar Devaluation, Rising Rates, and the Reality Behind Inflation As 2025 comes to a close, host Dennis Tubbergen delivers a clear-eyed and provocative economic forecast for 2026. In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis explains why ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation is inevitable, how massive government debt refinancing will pressure the Federal Reserve to resume easy-money policies, and why interest rates may continue rising despite Fed rate cuts. He explores the growing divide between two U.S. economies, challenges official inflation metrics using real-world cost comparisons, and outlines why inflation in nominal terms may mask deflation in real terms when assets are priced in gold. Dennis also warns of an increasingly stagflationary environment ahead and shares what investors should consider as the economy moves into a critical turning point in 2026. Dennis Tubbergen has been working in the financial services industry for over thirty years. He is the CEO of PLP Advisors, a registered investment advisory company, and the host of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio. Dennis has authored numerous books for financial advisors and consumers, five of which have been #1 best-sellers on Amazon. You can get a free copy of this month’s Special Report titled “2026 Investing and Economic Outlook” at www.RequestYourReport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates and more free resources, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:24:57

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2025-12-21 Economic Forecast: Dollar Devaluation, Rising Rates, and the Reality Behind Inflation

12/19/2025
As 2025 comes to a close, host Dennis Tubbergen delivers a clear-eyed and provocative economic forecast for 2026. In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis explains why ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation is inevitable, how massive government debt refinancing will pressure the Federal Reserve to resume easy-money policies, and why interest rates may continue rising despite Fed rate cuts. He explores the growing divide between two U.S. economies, challenges official inflation metrics using real-world cost comparisons, and outlines why inflation in nominal terms may mask deflation in real terms when assets are priced in gold. Dennis also warns of an increasingly stagflationary environment ahead and shares what investors should consider as the economy moves into a critical turning point in 2026. Dennis Tubbergen has been working in the financial services industry for over thirty years. He is the CEO of PLP Advisors, a registered investment advisory company, and the host of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio. Dennis has authored numerous books for financial advisors and consumers, five of which have been #1 best-sellers on Amazon. You can get a free copy of this month’s Special Report titled “2026 Investing and Economic Outlook” at www.RequestYourReport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates and more free resources, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:24:40

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2025-12-15 Silver Awakens, Markets Tremble: Michael Oliver on the Coming Metals Breakout and Financial Reset

12/14/2025
Is silver on the verge of a historic breakout—and are financial markets approaching a major reset? In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Program, host Dennis Tubbergen welcomes returning guest Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis, for a deep-dive into silver prices, gold trends, and looming stock market risks. Oliver explains why silver may be entering a parabolic phase, how the Dow-to-gold ratio signals trouble for equities, and why precious metals often move first ahead of major economic shifts. The discussion also explores global central bank behavior, rising government debt, stagflation risk, and the growing case for hard assets like gold, silver, and commodities in today’s unstable monetary environment. If you’re searching for insights on silver price forecasts, gold vs. stocks, market crashes, inflation protection, central bank policy, or portfolio diversification, this episode delivers expert analysis you won’t want to miss. Michael Oliver has been studying markets for over four decades, but it was the 1987 stock market crash that became his “aha!” moment and converted him to what he calls “momentum structural analysis.” Mr. Oliver is the CEO of Momentum Structural Analysis LLC based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is also the author of The New Libertarianism: Anarcho-Capitalism. Since 1992 Momentum Structural Analysis has provided unique technical research to the financial industry - banks, RIAs, hedge funds, and mutual funds - as well as to individual investors. To learn more about this week’s guest Mr. Michael Oliver, please visit https://www.olivermsa.com/. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:30:55

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2025-12-07 Debt, Devaluation & the Coming Reset: Karl Denninger on America’s Economic Crossroads

12/6/2025
In this compelling episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio Program, host Dennis Tubbergen is joined by market analyst Karl Denninger for a frank, unfiltered look at what’s really driving America’s economic turmoil. From the staggering devaluation of the U.S. dollar and the hidden realities behind today’s wages, to soaring healthcare costs, collapsing small-business credit conditions, and the dangers looming in the AI and housing markets, Denninger explains why he believes a recession is not only imminent but inevitable. Together, they explore whether the coming reset will be inflationary, deflationary, or something far more destabilizing—and what everyday Americans must understand to protect their wealth. A powerful, must-listen conversation for anyone concerned about the financial road ahead. Mr. Karl Denninger is an American technology businessman, finance blogger, author, and political activist, sometimes referred to as a founding member of the Tea Party movement. Mr. Denninger is the author of the book Leverage: How Cheap Money Will Destroy the World. In the book, Denninger presents an inside look at how moneyed and powerful interests debase the dollar through the willful and intentional failure to honestly represent short and long-term mathematical truths that underlie all economic systems. For information about Karl Denninger please visit www.Market-Ticker.org. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

Duration:00:34:57