Are we headed towards stormy seas when it comes to inflation and the economy?
In this episode, Greg DuPont talks about why he believes there are some big changes that are going to happen to our lives in the next 10 – 20 years. With new technology, we can expect a longer life span, and with that comes many more possibilities we did not think possible.
Greg discusses:
The economic, demographic, and sociological changes on the horizon
Have you had to cut back on your daily spending recently? With inflation increasing rapidly and interest rates rising, our purchasing power is quickly decreasing.
In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined by Kirk Chisholm to talk about why a recession is happening. You may want to put your money into stocks or cryptos to avoid losing to inflation, but is that a good idea during a time like this?
Greg and Kirk discuss:
Predictions for economy growth in the foreseeable future
How your monthly payments could double with inflation
Is a recession happening?
Stocks vs Bonds vs Cash vs Gold during a recession
Kirk Chisholm is a Wealth Manager and Principal at Innovative Advisory Group, an independent Registered Investment Advisor located in Lexington, MA. He has been providing wealth management services to individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and their families since 1999. He is an outside the box thinker, risk manager, inflation expert, blogger, podcaster, and all-around interesting guy. Kirk is dedicated to developing lasting relationships with all of his clients and their families. One of the benefits of working with Kirk is his patience, empathy, and his ability to provide clear and easy-to-understand explanations to complex financial topics.
With new biotechnology being released daily, what we once knew in the medical field is being replaced by new discoveries. Harvard medical school reported that the half-life of medical knowledge was 18 to 24 months and is predicted to be decreasing rapidly.
In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined again by John McConnel to talk about what the future holds for the rapid advancements in biotech. With the possibility of an extended life span, what does it mean for the stock market and your retirement planning?
Greg and John discuss:
Where biotech is headed
What the advancement in medicine has done for patients already
Changing your priorities when planning for the future
The effect baby boomers can have on the stock market
John is passionate about sharing the truth around retirement planning. He started his career at Morgan Stanley and progressed into a long-term care and disability brokerage firm. He was later recruited by MetLife as one of six product specialists throughout the country. John was then sought out by one of the country’s largest distributors of retirement solutions before returning to his true calling of helping retirees navigate this unusual time that we now live in.
When it comes to Bitcoin and Blockchain, its main purpose has changed slightly, but does that mean it isn’t a good investment anymore?
In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined by John McConnell to answer all the questions you may have about Bitcoin and the Blockchain. It may be hard to understand where its value comes from but once you understand, you can start making better decisions with your NFT and Crypto purchases.
John is passionate about sharing the truth around retirement planning. He started his career at Morgan Stanley and progressed into a long-term care and disability brokerage firm. He was later recruited by MetLife as one of six product specialists throughout the country. John was then sought out by one of the country’s largest distributors of retirement solutions before returning to his true calling of helping retirees navigate this unusual time that we now live in.
Throughout the pandemic, you probably heard it countless times: “The days of living off of one job are over.” You must invest your money into either stock, bonds or mutual funds, so your money can make money.
The next thought that takes over your mind may be, “why would I invest my money into something that I know nothing about? What if I invest $1000 in a mutual fund and the company goes bankrupt?”
In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined again by guest John McConnell, founder of McConnell Financial. This time around, they’re taking a break from discussing bonds and have now pivoted to discussing mutual funds and investments.
Greg & John discusses:
What a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) is
How Floating Rate Funds work
Why insurance companies are the safest place to invest money
John is passionate about sharing the truth around retirement planning. He started his career at Morgan Stanley and progressed into a long-term care and disability brokerage firm. He was later recruited by MetLife as one of six product specialists throughout the country. John was then sought out by one of the country’s largest distributors of retirement solutions before returning to his true calling of helping retirees navigate this unusual time that we now live in.
Owning a gun comes with an entirely new set of serious laws that you must follow. Not following these rules can result in extremely serious consequences.
In part two of this two-part series, Greg DuPont is joined again by Derek DeBrosse, principal attorney at Munitions Law Group. Derek teaches you your rights as a gun owner and the legal way to go about your daily life while owning a gun.
Greg and Derek discuss:
Your rights as a gun owner
Gun laws that you may not have been aware of
How to properly transport your firearm, and how the laws vary from state to state
What happens when you have a drink while carrying your gun
For over a decade, Derek DeBrosse has advised individual, corporate, and grass-roots organizational firearm clients in regulatory, trial and appellate matters throughout the United States. Derek’s love of firearms and desire to represent the firearms industry as a lawyer stems from a childhood of being outside almost every day. His upbringing is what led him to join the United States Army National Guard where he served a combat tour of duty with the 1487th Transportation Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Derek is licensed to practice in all Ohio State and Federal Courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Many Americans have collections—cars, coins, antiques or weapons. Do you know how to keep your collection safe from taxes and how to safely pass it down to the next generations?
In this episode, Greg DuPont speaks with Derek DeBrosse, principal attorney at Munitions Law Group, a firm dedicated exclusively to the needs of the firearms industry and gun owners. Derek speaks about gun laws and what you should do to keep your collection and investment safe with the power of trusts.
Derek and Greg discuss:
The limited supply of attorneys who specialize in guns
For over a decade, Derek DeBrosse has advised individual, corporate, and grass-roots organizational firearm clients in regulatory, trial and appellate matters throughout the United States. Derek’s love of firearms and desire to represent the firearms industry as a lawyer stems from a childhood of being outside almost every day. His upbringing is what led him to join the United States Army National Guard where he served a combat tour of duty with the 1487th Transportation Company in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Derek is licensed to practice in all Ohio State and Federal Courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Annuities can be very beneficial for you depending on what stage of life you are in.
Some financial advisors take advantage of those who lack knowledge about annuities, which can end up costing their clients a lot of money.
In this episode, Greg DuPont discusses what you need to know about annuities before you purchase them. Even if you have a financial advisor, it is important for you to know what you are getting into—if you feel like you have been tricked into purchasing annuities by your financial advisor, tune into this episode to find out how Greg can help you!
Greg discusses:
Abusive practices by financial advisors that you should watch out for
What you need to know about annuities before purchasing them
Throughout different stages of our life, we have to be leaders and followers. Leadership is a skill that you can learn if you have the right mindset.
In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined by Mary Rauchsenstein, chief encouragement officer at Leadership Edge Solutions. Mary shares how she became a leadership coach after being diagnosed with melanoma, stating that she knew she needed to make an impact by coaching those with the right mindset to become leaders.
Greg and Mary discuss:
What it takes to be a good leader
The difference between leading and managing
The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset
With years of experience in Operations, Marketing, Training & Human Resources, Mary Rauchenstein launched Leadership Edge Solutions, LLC after obtaining her leadership certification with John C. Maxwell brand. She also obtained Health and Life coaching certifications as well as Transformational and Mastery coaching certifications through Health Coach Institute.
Trying to predict the future is counterproductive. Instead of worrying about what is going to happen, ask yourself how you would handle a situation if it does happen.
In this episode, Greg DuPont is joined by Kirk Chisholm, wealth manager and principal at Innovative Advisory Group. Greg and Kirk dive into how to be financially resilient and think differently in order to be ready for those unexpected curveballs that life throws at us.
Greg and Kirk discuss:
The in-depth meaning of financial resilience
How to deal with unexpected financial curveballs in life
Why trying to predict a financial outcome is counterproductive
Why flexible thinking is so important for your future
Kirk Chisholm is a Wealth Manager and Principal at Innovative Advisory Group. His background and areas of focus are portfolio management and investment analysis in both the traditional and alternative investment markets. He has been providing wealth management services to individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and their families, as well as businesses and organizations since 1999. Prior to integrating with Innovative Advisory Group in 2008, Kirk founded Stirling Global Advisors, LLC in 2005, a full-service private wealth management firm.
