Goldstein on Gelt

Do the government's inflation and unemployment figures really give an accurate picture of the economy?

Economist John Williams defines inflation and unemployment statistics and explains what these figures reveal about living standards.

How do inflation and unemployment statistics affect investors, especially if those investing in TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities)?

Follow John Williams at www.shadowstats.com and on Twitter @shadowstats.

Also, in this financial podcast, find out how to manage your money when you live outside the United States. How should you plan your retirement, and what should you do with your IRAs?

One of the biggest problems facing young adults today is student loan debt and the cost of higher education.

David Carlson, founder of the millennial personal finance blog Young Adult Money and author of Hustle Away Debt, discusses whether debts incurred by tuition fees are really worth it.

Find out how to get out of debt, what "side hustles" are, and how they can help you improve your financial situation.

Follow David Carlson at: www.youngadultmoney.com and on Twitter: @davidcarlson1

Taking on personal debt is a personal decision. But what happens when governments take on too much debt?

Find out what Doug Goldstein CFP® thinks about The Courage to Act: A Memoir of a Crisis and Its Aftermath, which was written by Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank. How dependent is one of the world's most powerful and influential economies upon one man, and is this always a good thing?

Read Doug's book review here.

Are you looking to avoid making investment mistakes?

Then, this week's episode is for you. The first thing to do if you want to avoid investment mistakes is to understand your financial portfolio and clarify your financial goals.

Every investment should be understood as simply one part of the financial picture. Coordinate your investments and make sure that you are diversified.

Download the free resource Watch out for this investment mistake to help you avoid making common investing mistakes.

Want to become as rich as a king?

Trying to manage your money better? Trying to understand your investment portfolio in a way that optimizes on growth? Doug Goldstein and Susan Polgar co-authored Rich As A King: How the Wisdom of Chess Can Make You a Grandmaster of Investing. The book explains how winning chess strategies can be applied to your investment portfolio. Find out how you can make the right moves with your investment portfolio and become a strategic investor.

Download the free resource: Watch out for this investment mistake

How should you manage your retirement nest egg?

Managing your retirement portfolio is complex and it's different for every retiree. Every investor wants to keep their nest egg safe.

What is the best way to protect your nest egg from breaking?

How should you manage your money at each stage of your retirement?

Listen to the podcast to discover the three things you can do to stop your retirement nest egg from breaking.

Download the free resource 3 Steps to Stop Your Retirement Nest Egg from Breaking to learn more.

Planning for Retirement

Are you planning on retiring in the near future, but do not know what financial moves you need to make first?

Everyone has different retirement needs, but there is a common series of steps you can take to plan for retirement. Learn more about retirement planning at Doug Goldstein's corporate website. Redefine how you think about your retirement.

Download the free resource: 3 Steps to Stop Your Retirement Nest Egg from Breaking

American tax laws originally enacted to combat money laundering and terrorism adversely affect the millions of American citizens living abroad.

Colleen Graffy, a former United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Professor of International Law at Pepperdine University, explains why FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) restrictions are unfair to law-abiding U.S. expats. Did FATCA lower the value of U.S. citizenship?

Follow Colleen Graffy on Twitter @Colleen_Graffy

Whether FATCA applies to you or not, you need to prepare for retirement. Consider whether dividend-paying stocks are appropriate for retirement savings. Find out more, and also how to download a free copy of The Retirement Planning Book, written by Douglas Goldstein CFP®, by listening to today's show.

When was the last time you thought about your investment goals?

Every investor has a different reason for investing. The three primary reasons for investing are

• growth
• supplementing your income
• divestment

Once you know why you are investing, it is easy to find the most appropriate investments to meet your goals.

The free resource Three Goals of Investing – Which One is Yours is a comprehensive overview of the primary reasons behind investment portfolios and how investors can shape their portfolio based off their specific goals.

Download the free resource: Three Goals of Investing – Which One is Yours?

Once you know your investment goals, make sure you have the temperament to withstand volatility both within the stock market as a whole and in your own portfolio.

Are you a cross-border investor living a multi-currency lifestyle?

Specifically, do you live in Israel but your money lives in America?

Living a multi-currency lifestyle comes with its own series of complications. You need to convert currencies, be concerned about volatility in different markets, and keep in mind economic shifts and investments in different countries.

The Goldstein on Gelt Show was created for Americans living in Israel. In a regulated financial world, an investor needs to really understand the market. Expand your financial understanding with the free resource How to Manage a Multi-Currency Lifestyle . Get this high-level overview of currency trading and tips on creating a financial portfolio that's designed for your lifestyle.

Download the free resource: How to Manage a Multi-Currency Lifestyle

Have you ever made an investment mistake?

Investors make mistakes without even realizing it. Take a moment to think about how you coordinate your investments, and what motivates your financial decisions.

For instance, how do you decide to design your portfolio or diversify your accounts? Are you a DIY investor or do you prefer to use a money manager? Hopefully, by becoming a strategic investor you can learn to avoid investment mistakes.

The free resource Watch Out for this Investment Mistake is a comprehensive summary of mistakes made by investors. Download it free, here.

For further information on strategic investing, read Rich As A King: How the Wisdom of Chess Can Make You a Grandmaster of Investing and start making wise investment decisions.

Download the free resource: Watch Out for this Investment Mistake

Where do you get investment advice?

Have you recently joined the investment world and don't know where to turn for advice? Do you have unanswered questions about your investments? Are you wondering what options you have? Send your financial questions to The Goldstein on Gelt Show!

Download the free resource: Watch Out for This Investment Mistake

Who is managing your money? Who is giving you financial advice?

How do you know you’re asking for advice from the right source?

Any financial advice you receive should be customized and personalized to meet your current financial situation.

The free resource Is The Right Company Managing Your Money explains how all of your investments should be reviewed and by who.

Download the free resource: Is The Right Company Managing Your Money?

Recently received an inheritance in the United States?

Have you recently received an inheritance from the United States but are living in Israel? Every inheritance is different. Someone may inherit two brokerage accounts and an IRA while someone else’s inheritance is completely different. Know where to find the right advice.

What should you do with your inheritance?

Receiving an inheritance can be complicated especially if you receive a U.S. inheritance and are living in Israel. But it doesn’t have to be. The Inheritance Book was written for every Israeli citizen that recently received an inheritance from America.

Should you buy stocks now?

Are today's market conditions conducive to buying stocks?

The truth is the market is unpredictable. There is no perfect time to buy stocks. No one really knows how the market will move, and there's no guarantee of returns.

There is one over-arching reason someone should invest in the market: if you think tomorrow's financial future will be better than today. If you're an optimist and think the best is yet to come, then perhaps you should start investing. The free resource The #1 Reason You Should Buy Stocks Now can answer your questions about the stock market.

Download the free resource: The #1 Reason You Should Buy Stocks Now

The video What Do I Need to Know About Investing in Stocks? explains which kinds of investors should invest in stocks, how investors can get into the stock market, and what kinds of information you can find out about a stock.