8-21-26 The Best Retirement Head Start for Your Kids
The Real Investment Show Podcast
Release Date: 08/21/2026
The Real Investment Show Podcast
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, but for investors, the bigger question is what comes next. Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz break down what the Fed said, what Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled about inflation and future monetary policy, and why the Fed's updated rate projections matter for markets. With most policymakers anticipating another rate increase this year, is this the beginning of a new tightening cycle, or could the Fed be closer to "one and done"? What could higher rates mean for stocks, bonds, economic growth, and portfolio strategy as...
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Markets reversed sharply after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled another potential rate hike by year-end and no rate cuts next year. Now the S&P 500 is testing support near the 100-day moving average as investors reassess what tighter monetary policy could mean for stocks. Historically, markets have tended to struggle during the first three months after the Fed begins hiking rates before recovering over the following year. But history is an average, not a forecast. With earnings still strong, corporate interest coverage at historically high levels, and bond yields already doing some of the...
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It’s Fed Day, and markets are waiting for answers. It's also Q&A Wednesday, and Lance Roberts takes your questions from our YouTube Live Chat window. He'll break down the biggest economic, investing, and market developments of the past week, including the Federal Reserve’s September FOMC meeting, interest rates, inflation, rising Treasury yields, oil prices, AI spending concerns, and the recent pressure on stocks. 0:00 INTRO 0:55 - Fed Day: Will They or Won't They? 3:11 - Market Breaks Below 50-DMA 4:12 - Reflexive Rally not surprising, post-Fed 4:30 - Oil Prices Putting Pressure...
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Markets broke below the 50-DMA and their recent consolidation range, but does that signal a deeper correction or set the stage for a reflexive rally? With stocks becoming increasingly oversold, today's FOMC meeting could provide the catalyst for the market's next move. Meanwhile, oil remains an important wildcard. High energy and diesel prices can weigh on consumers, transportation, inflation, and economic growth, while a reversal in oil could ease inflation pressure, give the Fed more breathing room, and potentially provide relief for bond yields. Lance Roberts examines the market's technical...
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The end of the year will be here before you know it. What financial moves should you make now instead of waiting until December? Lance Roberts and Jon Penn look at 10 important year-end financial planning decisions to consider before December 31, including tax planning, Roth conversions, required minimum distributions (RMDs), qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), retirement plan contributions, and charitable giving. 0:00 INTRO 1:02 - The Challenge in the Markets 2:22 - Will Warsh Hike Rates...or not? 3:19 - Markets Struggle through Narrow Trading Range 4:31 - If the Markets Stay...
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AI slowdown fears pressured stocks Monday, but the market held support at the 50-DMA as investors began looking past the headlines. Despite calls to slow AI development, data center spending remains strong, infrastructure backlogs stretch for years, and earnings expectations continue to rise. Meanwhile, the broader market remains stuck in a narrow trading range as money rotates between sectors rather than leaving stocks altogether. With some Technology names becoming increasingly oversold, negative sentiment could also be creating opportunities. We look at the key 50-DMA and 100-DMA support...
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Stock prices and corporate earnings are breaking trends that have held for roughly 90 years. Does artificial intelligence represent a fundamental change in the economy and markets, or are investors once again being tempted by the four most dangerous words in investing: “this time is different”? Lance Roberts examines whether AI has truly changed the earnings equation, what today's valuations suggest about future returns, and why investors don't necessarily have to choose between being bullish and bearish. 0:00 INTRO 1:01 - FOMC Week; AI: To Pause or Not to Pause? 4:35 - Markets Still...
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September’s frustrating market consolidation continues, but Technology and the NASDAQ face fresh pressure following weekend calls from AI industry leaders to slow development. Is this the start of a bigger breakdown, or simply a kneejerk reaction? Lance Roberts explains why investors should avoid making big portfolio moves based on the opening selloff. While Technology is under pressure, strength in Financials, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary, and Energy could provide broader market support. With the S&P 500 near its 50-DMA and the Federal Reserve’s FOMC decision coming...
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The Financial Independence, Retire Early movement promises something many people want: save aggressively, live below your means, build wealth, and gain the freedom to leave work early. But does the FIRE movement really work when retirement could last 40, 50, or even 60 years? Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty examine the different approaches to FIRE, including Fat FIRE, Lean FIRE, Barista FIRE, and Coast FIRE, and discuss where retirement calculations can go wrong. We also look at why stocks should not simply be treated as predictable compounding assets, the risks of quitting your job too...
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With CPI and PPI inflation reports in focus, markets are looking for clues about the Fed’s next move on interest rates. Will cooler inflation give policymakers more room to cut rates, or could hotter data force the Fed to remain cautious? Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz examine what the latest inflation numbers could mean for Fed policy, interest rates, Treasury yields, and financial markets, as investors try to determine whether inflation is cooling enough to change the Fed’s outlook. 0:00 INTRO 0:49 - PPI, CPI Preview 2:11 - Oil As Factor in Inflation 4:36 - Markets Continue...
info_outlineGiving your kids a financial head start may be one of the most valuable lessons you can teach them. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty explain how a Custodial Roth IRA can help children with earned income start building tax-free retirement wealth early, while learning the importance of saving, investing, and paying themselves first.
We also discuss Roth IRA withdrawal rules, the potential transition from Trump Accounts to Roth IRAs, and how even a lemonade stand can become a lesson in long-term wealth building. Plus, we look back at Wall Street history, the value of financial writing, and why understanding the past can make you a better investor.
0:00 INTRO
0:21 - Magic Mike & $100 Hot Dogs
2:46 - Wall Street Magazines from Days of Yore
4:36 - The story of Richard & Cecilia Wycoff & Wall Street Magazine
10:50 - The best knowledge is history
17:17 - Giving Kids a Head Start on Retirement w Custodial Roth IRA's
19:22 - Benefits of Jump-starting Retirement
21:51 - Getting on the Pay-Yourself-First track
22:56 - Content Creators & Demise of Writing
25:49 - Withdrawing Contributions from Roth IRA's before 59-1/2
27:13 - Converting Trump Accounts to Roth & J. G. Wentworth
29:57 - Money Lessons from Roths & Lemonade Stands
Hosted by RIA Advisors' Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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