Signal or Noise‪?‬ Charlie Bilello, Peter Mallouk, Creative Planning

Would you keep a 401k payout if you weren’t the intended beneficiary? Peter and Charlie share the story of a seven-figure signature and the lesson we can all learn from it in this episode of Signal or Noise. They also discuss seven key insights from the pioneer of index fund investing, "Saint" Jack Bogle, and provide data to help you navigate your investments during an election year.

A new survey shows many Americans aren’t feeling positive about the economy, the stock market or employment — but the data tells a different story. Join Peter and Charlie as they discuss why perception and reality aren't matching up. They also explore some recently proposed tax incentives for home buyers and the implications such policies would have on the housing market. Plus, get insights into the resurgence of meme stocks and more in this episode of Signal or Noise.

Warren Buffett earned an estimated $10 billion dollars from investments he made during the global financial crisis in 2008. How did he achieve such remarkable success? Join Peter and Charlie in episode 26 of Signal or Noise as they uncover ten insightful lessons investors can learn from the "Oracle of Omaha." They also explore why negativity often fuels online media consumption and whether "Dr. Copper" reaching an all-time high is a signal or just noise.

With the Federal Reserve signaling a prolonged period of higher interest rates, Peter and Charlie assess the potential ramifications for investors on this episode of Signal or Noise. They also discuss the growing national debt and its impact on taxation policies, delve into the risks associated with long-duration bonds and analyze the unprecedented correlation between stocks and bonds.

The amount of money Americans believe they need for retirement has markedly increased in recent years. Peter and Charlie delve into historical data from the Great Depression to the dot-com bubble, demonstrating that a diversified portfolio can withstand even the most difficult periods of market turbulence. They also explore America's fascination with the lottery, drawing parallels between gambling and risky investments, and share their insights on the recent stock market pullback.

In a soaring market, are we truly in a stock picker’s paradise? Join Peter and Charlie as they discuss the series of all-time market highs we witnessed in quarter one, examining pivotal insights from Tesla’s and Apple’s performance data. They also delve into the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts and the looming shadow of national debt. Plus, don’t miss Charlie’s vision to simplify tax returns on episode 23 of Signal or Noise.