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Signal or Noise?

Signal or Noise?

Hosted by Charlie Bilello, Peter Mallouk, Creative Planning

Episodes

79

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what's happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.

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October 8, 20261 hr 9 min

When Concentrated Stock Creates Concentrated Risk

With the SpaceX IPO putting concentrated wealth in the spotlight, Charlie and Creative Planning Chief Investment Strategist Ramesh Poola discuss how concentrated stock positions develop, why they can create significant risk and strategies investors can consider to diversify while managing tax implications.

September 9, 202620 min

Rate Hikes, Recessions and the Biggest Risk

Peter and Charlie discuss what’s driving expectations for higher interest rates, what rate hikes could mean for investors, and how markets performed over the past decade before sharing what each sees as the biggest risk facing investors today.

August 27, 202624 min

The $40 Trillion Question

With the United States’ national debt now topping $40 trillion, Peter and Charlie discuss how we got here, whether we can grow our way out of it, what an actual debt crisis would look like and more. Plus, get their take on whether a U.S. debt crisis is a signal or just noise.

August 13, 202620 min

How to Make Your First Million

From saving early to investing in your health, Peter and Charlie share 10 practical tips for building wealth and working toward long-term financial success. Plus, discover where you can see Peter and Charlie live at a regional CONNECT26 event.

July 23, 202627 min

The Mark Cuban Bet (That Became an Investing Lesson)

An April 2021 Twitter exchange between Peter Mallouk and Mark Cuban resulted in two $1,000,000 bets. Peter and Charlie discuss how the bets came about, how things are going and what investors can learn from them.

June 18, 202624 min

The Madness of Crowds

With signs of frenzied speculation everywhere, Peter and Charlie discuss SpaceX’s recent IPO, abnormally high semiconductor index returns and the danger of chasing performance before explaining why heavily equity-based diversified portfolios have enjoyed outsized performance over the last decade.

May 27, 202620 min

How to Think About Investing in IPOs

From why companies are staying private longer to whether most IPOs live up to the hype, Peter and Charlie answer four key questions to help guide how you think about investing in IPOs.

May 6, 202624 min

What Is Gold?

You’ve likely heard that gold is an inflation hedge. Peter and Charlie unpack that narrative and the nuanced reality behind the metal's role in a portfolio.

April 16, 202621 min

5 Lessons From “Money, Simplified”

From why you should own the haystack to why you shouldn’t fear new market highs, Peter and Charlie discuss five key lessons from Peter’s recently re-released book, Money, Simplified.

April 2, 202626 min

10 Ways to Save on Your Taxes

10 Ways to Save on Your Taxes From maxing out your retirement accounts to working with a proactive tax planner, Peter and Charlie share 10 ways to potentially pay less in taxes.

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