The Real Investment Show Podcast

Lance Roberts

It's a show about life, markets, sweat-equity, and the pursuit of wealth in a capitalist market.

  1. 22h ago

    6-9-26 The Dirty Dozen of Estate Planning - The Russ Newton Interview

    The Dirty Dozen of Estate Planning: Are you making costly estate planning mistakes without realizing it? Jon Penn and Estate Attorney Russ Newton break down the most common errors people make when creating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and charitable gifting strategies. From dying intestate and failing to update documents, to misunderstanding Texas estate laws, TOD and Lady Bird deeds, testamentary trusts, and living trusts, this discussion covers the practical steps families can take to protect assets and avoid unnecessary legal problems. We also explore charitable gifting strategies involving IRAs, 401(k)s, QCDs, and more advanced trust planning tools designed to preserve wealth for future generations. 0:00 - INTRO 1:48 - A Practical Estate Attorney 3:00 - Common Mistakes to Avoid - Procrastination 6:10 - Dying Without a Will - Intestate 9:13 - Do-it-Yourself Estate Planning - Avoid Ambiguity 12:35 - Failure to Revise or Update Will 14:21 - Moving to a Different State - State Conformity 16:02 - Coordination of Beneficiaries & Assets 18:34 - Naming Agents on Power of Attorney - Two Powers of Attorney in Texas 22:34 - Using a Will vs a Living Trust - Naming Assets Properly 26:35 - Pour-over Will 27:48 - TOD/Lady Bird Deed 29:37 - Testamentary Trusts - Protecting Assets "from the grave" 32:46 - Three Considerations: How Long, How Accessed (HIMS), Who is Trustee 34:53 - Tangible Assets (everything but real estate) 38:23 - Ignoring Estate Plans 39:53 - Charitable Gifting (401k & IRA, QCD's) 43:53 - More Sophisticated Trust Planning Tools Hosted by RIA Advisors Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP w Estate Attorney Russ Newton Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/pXCNeZIBR6k ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #EstatePlanning #LivingTrust #WillAndTrust #RetirementPlanning #WealthManagement

    50 min
  2. 1d ago

    6-8-26 Lending Cycles & Real Estate Risk - David Zugheri Interview

    What really drives lending cycles, and why do they always seem to end the same way? Lance Roberts and RealFin Capital founder, David Zugheri, break down how credit is created, why risk builds beneath the surface, and what happens when underwriting standards begin to loosen. From the origins of the RTC to today's lending environment, we explore the structural forces that shape booms, busts, and the transfer of wealth across the economy. We also dig into the evolution of housing, the growing risks in multi-family real estate, and the unintended consequences of regulation on credit availability. Through the RealFin story and real-world experience in esoteric lending, we highlight what separates success from failure in volatile cycles, how liquidity disappears when it's needed most, and why being battle-tested matters. If you want to understand why there's rarely a "soft landing" in lending—and what that means for investors and business owners—this episode connects the dots. 0:00 - INTRO 2:11 - Building a Business During Business Cycles 5:35 - How We Got the RTC 7:16 - Risk is like Stretching 9:22 - The Beginning of the End 12:15 - The Two-trick Pony: Lower Rates or Loosen Underwriting 13:39 - There's no such thing as a soft landing in lending 14:06 - We loan money into existence 15:13 - Lending, Borrowing, & Redistribution of Wealth 19:54 - Capitalism is Not Broken 21:31 - Dodd Frank Killed the American Spirit 24:13 - The Different Flavors of Lending (Ass National Bank) 26:08 - It has Always Been Expensive to Buy a House 29:00 - When Asset Prices Get Out of Control 30:52 - The Evolution of the Housing Market, Problems in Multi-family Real Estate 32:09 - The RealFin Story - Esoteric Lending 34:33 - Regulation-induced Lending Restrictions 36:51 - The Difference Between Success & Failure in a Business 39:56 - When You Get Yourself in Trouble... 40:58 - The RealFin REIT - We eat our own dog food 44:43 - Being Battle-tested 46:01 - The Liquidity Issue 50:17 - Getting in Touch w RealFin 52:48 - The Most Powerful Force in the World 57:54 - Mistakes We've Made Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch today's video of this show here: https://youtube.com/live/tf2oAMpTArA ------- Download Lance's Latest e-book, "Laws of Money & Wealth:"https://realinvestmentadvice.com/ria-e-guide-library/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #LendingCycle #RealEstateRisk #CreditMarkets #HousingMarket #FinancialSystem

    1h 3m
  3. 4d ago

    6-5-26 Aging Alone: The Financial, Legal, and Caregiving Plan

    More Americans are entering retirement without a spouse, children nearby, or a built-in support system. Aging alone presents unique financial, legal, healthcare, housing, and caregiving challenges that require proactive planning long before a crisis occurs. Richard Rosso & Devoda Owens discuss the essential steps solo agers should take to maintain independence, protect their finances, prepare for healthcare needs, and create a reliable support network. Whether you are approaching retirement, already retired, or helping a loved one navigate the aging process alone, this discussion provides a practical roadmap for maintaining financial security, personal dignity, and quality of life throughout retirement. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 0:19 - Hate Ball, Nat'l. Donut Day,, & Mummy Beer(!) 5:18 - The Dilemma of Aging in Place 13:55 - Building a Reliable Support Network 16:23 - Creating a Housing Plan for Old Age 19:40 - Proximity to Healthcare 22:25 - Finding Proper Personal Care 26:43 - Legal Prep & Elder Law Attorney 29:05 - Identifying Risks in the Home 32:09 - Preparing for Long Term Care 33:22 - Life 360 & Monitoring technology 35:47 - Having a Purposeful Retirement 36:57 - The Village People 39:28 - Home Care Agencies 40:07 - National Resources 44:34 - Candid Coffee Coming Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Devoda Owens, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/1xGIEPzZgQQ ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Single Sector Driving Markets," here: https://youtu.be/mRXYN5YlgdI ------- Watch our previous show, "Muni Bonds for Tax-Free Income in Retirement" https://youtube.com/live/XbYe5BPn8jA ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Beyond Protection: What Life Insurance Can Really Do," Saturday, June 20, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/WauFUig8HFtb --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #RetirementPlanning #AgingAlone #LongTermCare #RetirementIncome #FinancialPlanning

    49 min
  4. 5d ago

    6-4-26 Single Sector Driving Markets | Before the Bell

    One Sector Is Driving Everything The S&P 500 continues to make new highs, but the story beneath the surface is far different. Technology and semiconductors have become the dominant force behind market performance, creating a widening gap between the S&P 500 and nearly every other major sector and factor. In today's pre-market update, we compare the S&P 500 to Momentum, Value, Quality, Energy, Healthcare, Utilities, Materials, and Technology. The results reveal just how concentrated market leadership has become and why many diversified portfolios may appear to be lagging despite owning fundamentally strong companies. We also discuss the risks of performance-chasing, why semiconductor stocks have become such a large part of the index, and what investors should expect when market leadership eventually rotates into other sectors. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mRXYN5YlgdI --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series presentation, "A SimpleVisor Tutorial," Thursday, June 4, 2025 at Noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/MwairsimgmnS --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SP500 #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #MarketOutlook

    6 min
  5. 6d ago

    6-3-26 Q&A Wednesday: Market Momentum Slows

    It's Q&A Wednesday, where we tackle your investing, retirement, market, and economic questions live. Today's topics include whether defense and drone companies remain attractive investments, if weak cryptocurrency performance is a warning sign for broader markets, how Kevin Warsh could impact interest rates and financial markets, and what size correction would warrant deploying additional cash. We also discuss investor psychology, risk versus reward for re-entering markets, whether investors need to put money to work immediately, building income-generating portfolios with municipal bonds, reserve currency concerns, opportunities in micro-modular nuclear reactors, SimpleVisor portfolio positioning, the semiconductor gamma squeeze, saving and investing excess income, the true cost of homeownership, and using options strategies to manage portfolio risk. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 6:27 - Market Acceleration is Slowing 11:57 - Looking at Defense/Drone Companies 13:07 - Is the Poor Performance of Cyber Currencies a Harbinger of Things to Come? 18:24 - Will Kevin Warsh Raise Rates (and how will markets react)? 21:22 - How Large a Correction Would Trigger Cash Deploy,ent? 23:38 - The Problem for Most Investors: Psychology 25:59 - The Risk/Reward Proposition for Re-Entry to Markets 28:53 - Do You NEED to Deploy Capital now? 29:40 - The Start Here Page 33:37 - Building Income Generation Portfolio w Muni's 38:44 - Abuse of Role as Primary Holder of World's Reserve Currency 39:34 - Micro-modular Nuclear Reactor Investments 41:14 - SimpleVisor Portfolios 43:40 - How Can Semi's Be a Gamma Squeeze? 46:59 - Saving 50% of Income - Where to send the rest? 49:51 - The Cost of Home Ownership 52:15 - Selling Calls to Buy Puts? Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisor, Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/ppkqABinsxs ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "15 Investing Rules To Win The Long-Game" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/15-investing-rules-to-win-the-long-game/ "Risk Management For Retirees: When To Reduce Exposure:" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/risk-management-for-retirees-when-to-reduce-exposure/ ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Markets Need a Breather," here: https://youtu.be/0_dOuwmQFeY ------- Watch our previous show, "Risk Management for Retirees: When to Reduce Exposure," https://youtu.be/MSj51cpXXg8 ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series presentation, "A SimpleVisor Tutorial," Thursday, June 4, 2025 at Noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/MwairsimgmnS --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #MarketCorrection #TechnicalAnalysis #Investing #BeforeTheBell

    55 min
  6. 6d ago

    6-3-26 Markets Need a Breather | Before the Bell

    Stocks are now approaching 10 consecutive weeks of gains since the April lows, but the pace of the rally is beginning to slow. While momentum remains positive and markets continue to grind higher, signs of buyer exhaustion are becoming more apparent. In today's Before the Bell, we examine weakening daily advances, narrowing trading ranges, softer volume trends, and the growing gap between prices and key moving averages. We'll discuss why a short-term pullback may be healthy, why the 20-DMA remains important support, and why the 50-DMA could become the next logical downside target if markets take a pause. A correction does not necessarily mean the end of the bull trend. Understanding the difference between a normal pullback and a trend change is critical for investors managing risk in an overbought market. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0_dOuwmQFeY --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series presentation, "A SimpleVisor Tutorial," Thursday, June 4, 2025 at Noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/MwairsimgmnS --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #StockMarket #MarketCorrection #TechnicalAnalysis #Investing #BeforeTheBell

    3 min
  7. Jun 2

    6-2-26 Needs vs. Wants - What Investors Get Wrong

    Investors continue to focus on familiar concerns such as the U.S. dollar, bond yields, oil prices, and geopolitical tensions. But are the biggest risks and opportunities actually hiding in plain sight? Lance Roberts & Jon Penn discuss several important questions facing investors, like what market risks and opportunities may be receiving too little attention right now, and why predicting portfolio returns over the next 12 months is an impossible task, and what investors should focus on instead. Here's a topical rundown of today's show: 0:00 - INTRO 1:05 - Software & Maga Cap Tech Carry the market 5:08 - Previous Predictions Come to Pass 11:24 - Making Bad Financial Decisions - The Mini Retirement Trend 17:24 - Frugal Living Habits 22:36 - Business-building & Solo-preneurs 24:24 - Time is Your Greatest Asset 27:12 - Faulty Analyses vs the way it was 29:30 - Wants vs Needs - How Peer Pressure Drives Bad Financial Decisions 30:26 - Youth Sports Expenses & Private Equity 32:00 - The Financial Folly of 'Keeping Up w/the Jones' 35:40 - Scholarship Realities 39:18 - What's It All For? 43:07 - Putting Skin in the Game 45:07 - Kids, Credit Cards & Financial Responsibilities Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/MSj51cpXXg8 ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "15 Investing Rules To Win The Long-Game" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/15-investing-rules-to-win-the-long-game/ "Risk Management For Retirees: When To Reduce Exposure:" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/risk-management-for-retirees-when-to-reduce-exposure/ ------- Watch today's "Before the Bell" feature, "Software Squeeze Meets Reality," here: https://youtu.be/N5vR32ESAeY ------- Watch our previous show, "Risk Management for Retirees: When to Reduce Exposure," https://youtube.com/live/2d6jS369BWM ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series presentation, "A SimpleVisor Tutorial," Thursday, June 4, 2025 at Noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/MwairsimgmnS --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #Investing #StockMarket #FinancialPlanning #MarketValuations #WealthManagement #SoftwareStocks #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #MarketAnalysis

    49 min
  8. Jun 2

    6-2-26 Software Squeeze Meets Reality | Before the Bell

    Just a few months ago, software stocks were being written off as AI winners emerged elsewhere. Now, software is leading the market higher as investors scramble back into the sector and mechanical buying fuels a powerful rally. In today's Before the Bell, we examine the recent surge in software and semiconductor stocks, the role of gamma squeezes and momentum-driven buying, and why investors should be cautious about chasing popular narratives. We also review long-term charts that provide critical perspective on market trends, moving averages, and the inevitable process of mean reversion. Key topics include: Why software stocks suddenly became market leaders The impact of mechanical buying and gamma squeezes Lessons from the Semiconductor Index (SMH) How market narratives can quickly change The importance of long-term moving averages Understanding mean reversion and market corrections What investors should watch as momentum accelerates Markets can remain bullish longer than many expect, but history shows that prices eventually reconnect with long-term averages. The challenge is recognizing risk before the crowd does. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer --- Watch the Video version of this report on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/MSj51cpXXg8 --- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ --- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo --- * REGISTER for our next Dynamic Learning Series presentation, "A SimpleVisor Tutorial," Thursday, June 4, 2025 at Noon: https://streamyard.com/watch/MwairsimgmnS --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SoftwareStocks #Semiconductors #StockMarket #Investing #MarketAnalysis

    5 min
4.7
out of 5
56 Ratings

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