Retire SMART Podcast

Ep36. Warnings for "Buy Now, Pay Later" Strategy

Why David is troubled about the “buy now, pay later” loan strategy that’s becoming more popular and how Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” shops’ security technology isn’t what it seems.

Ep25. IS Corporate America to Blame for all the Inflation?

Why is the California public employee retirement system melting down and is corporate America to blame for all the inflation?!  David Brooks has answers to your questions in today's Q&A segment.

Ep34. Holistic Retirement Planning with Colin Kastrick

David talks with Estate Planning Attorney, Colin Kastrick, about Retire SMARTs’ wholistic approach to retirement and how estate planning is something most retirees think is a good idea but have poor follow-through with.

Ep33. Global Trade Alarm Bells & Inflation Takes it's toll on Struggling Americans

The soaring rates of ocean freight containers that’s setting off global trade alarm bells and how American’s struggle to make ends meet as inflation takes its toll.

Ep32. Omaha County Rises to the Top and Warren Buffet "Kills the Dow"

How for one year, Omaha’s own, Douglas County, rose to the top as the fastest growing economy in the US, and what Warren Buffett meant when he said “I killed the Dow.”

Ep31. "Can David Brooks Be My Personal Financial Advisor?"

“How can I get David Brooks to be my personal financial advisor? And what are we to do with managing the earnings of High paid CEOs? 

Ep30. GameStop and Start SMART with Alex Murray

Financial Advisor, Alex Murray, gives deeper insights into the latest GameStop phenomenon in the marketplace, what the “Start SMART” program is all about, and how young investors can get involved.

Ep29. Leadership Changes in Iran and Doctor Copper

How the change in leadership in Iran will affect inflation rates around the globe, and why copper, or “Doctor Copper,” is a bellwether for today’s markets and the economy.

Ep28. Another stimulus around the corner? And how many retirees are actually enjoying retirement?

David talks about the so-called mortgage reform that could unleash the next big US stimulus inflation bomb and on what little percentage of retirees are actually “living the dream.”

Ep27. GameStop hype is back in the market and ROI risks with student loans

A dramatic surge in the market value of GameStop, again? And when taking out student loans, is the return on investment for higher education worth the risk? David Brooks has answers to your questions in today's Q&A segment.