Jesse welcomes back Peter Lazaroff to discuss the psychology and strategy of investing during uncertain times. They explore how media narratives and recession fears can distort investor behavior, emphasizing the importance of focusing on business earnings rather than sensational headlines. Peter shares why he separates his portfolio thinking from his balance sheet management, especially during potential economic downturns, and offers practical guidance for both pre-retirees and younger investors. The conversation also touches on international diversification, sequence of returns risk, and why consistency in strategy beats chasing performance. Plus, Peter gives an update on his podcast and his upcoming book The Perfect Portfolio.

Key Takeaways: • Media headlines and algorithm-driven news feeds often amplify fear, leading investors away from rational, long-term thinking. • Real-world economic pain doesn’t always correlate with poor stock performance, and vice versa. A stock market decline doesn’t necessarily signal a broader economic recession. • Building a cash buffer ahead of retirement helps mitigate sequence of returns risk. • Global diversification may not always boost returns, but it smooths out the ride, improving compound returns. • A longer-term view of markets and recessions builds resilience and patience. • Planning for a range of outcomes is more effective than trying to call the next market move.

Key Timestamps: (03:00) The Gladiator Analogy: Embracing Volatility (04:26) Setting Realistic Investing Expectations (06:17) Fire Drills for Your Portfolio (09:38) A Letter to Myself: Handling Market Crashes (14:36) Peter Lazaroff Joins the Conversation (27:15) Understanding the Emotional Side of Investing (29:39) The Importance of Documenting Investment Decisions (32:14) The Impact of News Narratives on Investment Decisions (41:23) Recession and Its Effects on Your Portfolio (46:53) International vs. Domestic Investments

Key Topics Discussed:The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques

Mentions: Website: https://peterlazaroff.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlazaroff/ Mentions: Peter's Book: https://peterlazaroff.com/freebook Are You Not Entertained?  https://bestinterest.blog/are-you-not-entertained/ Break Glass in Case of Market Crash?  https://bestinterest.blog/break-glass-market-crash/

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The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.