The Real Investment Show Podcast

Forrest Gump once said, "Stupid is as stupid does..." In this segment, Lance Roberts and Danny Ratliff review an essay written in 1976 by University of California at Berkley Prof. Carlo M. Cipolla on "The Five Laws of Human Stupidity," which Lance has applied to the present-day, bone-headed stunts some investors perform upon themselves. BUMP MUSIC by Leo Moracchioli/Frog Leap Studios: "Born to Be Wild" and "Bittersweet Symphony"

There is now a 60% chance some kind of China Trade "deal" emerge before the 2020 Elections; meanwhile, economic data--particularly lagging indicators--are beginning to show cracks in the facade of the US economic story; Portfolio Manager Michael Lebowitz, CFA w Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, explore the possibilities of more Quantitative Easing by the Fed--could this be a permanent "tool?" Why UFO sightings are down, even as the Navy confirms their existence; an early termination fee for a 102-year old satellite TV customer.

The latest ISM numbers are not promising, and now even the dumbest economists are proposing tariffs and debt is leaching productivity out of the economy; proof that communism does not work, as Capitalism is credited for lifting the Chinese people "out" of poverty; meanwhile, in America, the only thing that has contributed to our economic growth has been Government Spending. The Five Universal Laws of Human Stupidity; Why your taxes WILL go up within the next 5-years.

The latest ISM numbers are not promising, and now even the dumbest economists are proposing tariffs and debt is leaching productivity out of the economy; proof that communism does not work, as Capitalism is credited for lifting the Chinese people "out" of poverty; meanwhile, in America, the only thing that has contributed to our economic growth has been Government Spending. The Five Universal Laws of Human Stupidity; Why your taxes WILL go up within the next 5-years.

The latest ISM numbers are not promising, and now even the dumbest economists are proposing tariffs and debt is leaching productivity out of the economy; proof that communism does not work, as Capitalism is credited for lifting the Chinese people "out" of poverty; meanwhile, in America, the only thing that has contributed to our economic growth has been Government Spending. The Five Universal Laws of Human Stupidity; Why your taxes WILL go up within the next 5-years.

The structure of relaxed lending rules, peer-to-peer arrangements, and why IPO's occur; the story behind WeWork, and why its path to profitability is non-existent...and why you should care.

With roughly 80% of the China Trade Deal already agreed upon, what happens if President Trump can't close 'em before the 2020 Election? How Political Fatigue is affecting the electorate; the True Job of Government; Why what happens to WeWork Should Matter to You; What's in your wallet/401-K?

As teen clothing retailer, Forever-21, slips into bankruptcy, the evolution of retail sales, home sales, and the definition of work continues apace: Wage inequality is spawning unrest between the have's and the have-not's, and everyone is looking to someone else to take on the debt of others; the appeal of Bernie Sanders' promises of free stuff for all;

What is the Markets' reaction to the current impeachment circus? Babies on Airplanes--why seats set farthest away from them could draw premium prices; US Retirement Security Ranking drops to #18; Richard touts our new "My Blocks" financial planning feature; the latest on Medicare/Medigap enrollment advice; the new Medicare Plan Finder website; volatility in the markets likely to increase as politics creep into the narrative as 2020 draws nearer; how retirees should look at taking their distributions--and when.

An in-depth explanation of what happened in the Overnight Repurchase Agreement (REPO) Funding Market on Monday (9/16/19), why it matters, and the repercussions to be expected; this could be the end of the Era (error) of Quantitative Easing, and the connective tissues of the mind set that would rather bailout troubled companies (and individuals) rather than allow failures (and corrections) to occur; and why today's political party pandering and proviso's of free-everything is so appealing, despite the incongruity of their logic.