#295 – Retirement Planning in Volatile Markets: Inflation, Oil Prices, AI, and Portfolio Strategy
Market volatility, inflation, and rapid technological change are shaping today’s financial landscape, while long-term planning remains an important consideration for many investors. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase share general perspectives on investing, retirement planning, and workplace trends to help inform decision-making within a broader financial context. Assess […]
#294 – Retirement Planning in a Changing Market: U.S. vs. International Stocks, the Rich Ratio, and Long-Term Investing Decisions
Retirement planning questions often intersect with global markets, tax decisions, and long-term investing strategy. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase examine listener questions while exploring how portfolio diversification, retirement readiness, and disciplined investing may help shape long-term financial planning. Evaluate international vs. U.S. stocks when considering portfolio diversification […]
#293 – Behind on Retirement Savings? Roth 401(k), Rule of 55 & Investment Decisions Explained
Retirement planning is often shaped by disciplined decisions, market realities, and investor behavior. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase address timely retirement investing questions and frame them within a long-term, evidence-based approach designed to inform—not predict—financial outcomes. Compare dollar-cost averaging versus lump-sum investing and evaluate how investor psychology […]
#292 – Inflation, Record Market Highs, and Early Retirement: What Investors Should Consider
Inflation, record market highs, early retirement dreams, and complex estate questions—retirement planning doesn’t happen in isolation. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase translate timely headlines and listener scenarios into thoughtful, long-term financial planning considerations. Assess how rising grocery and beef prices reflect inflation and evaluate ways to think […]
#291 – From Roth Rules to Small Caps: Today’s Headlines and Your Retirement Strategy
Retirement decisions don’t often happen in isolation—they’re shaped by markets, policy shifts, career trends, and personal trade-offs. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase translate timely financial headlines into practical retirement planning considerations. Assess cash-flow strategies for small business owners, including how Roth IRA contribution rules may create flexibility. […]
#290 – Inflation Is Back: Markets, Portfolios, and Retirement Trade-Offs
Inflation is back in focus—and it’s reshaping how many people think about retirement decisions. In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase answer listener questions while providing clear context around markets, portfolios, and long-term planning trade-offs. Explore how inflation cycles have historically resurfaced and how price shocks may influence spending […]
289 – When Markets Get Loud: A Clear Look at Retirement Planning Choices
Concerned about retirement planning in a market full of uncertainty and noise? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase bring practical context to today’s financial headlines and common retirement questions. Analyze movements in gold prices and the U.S. dollar to clarify what currency shifts may indicate for markets and […]
288 – The Middle Class Debate And Today’s Retirement Planning Landscape
Is the American middle class actually shrinking, or evolving? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase offer educational context on widely discussed economic, investing, and retirement planning topics shaping today’s financial conversations. Listen as long-term data, market history, and household-level considerations are used to frame—not forecast—how these issues connect. […]
287 – Big Stocks, Small Caps, and Investor Behavior: What Today’s Markets Reveal
Gain clear, educational context on today’s investing and retirement planning topics with the Retire Sooner Podcast, hosted by Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase. This episode places market trends, investor behavior, and retirement account considerations into long-term perspective using historical data and widely referenced research. In this episode, you’ll hear discussions that: Define the differences between […]
#286 – Clark Howard Joins Retire Sooner to Break Down Buffett, Markets, and 2026 Themes
The Retire Sooner Podcast welcomes Clark Howard alongside Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase for a special episode focused on market history, long-term investing principles, and today’s most talked-about financial transitions. The conversation emphasizes context over commentary and highlights how investors often think through uncertainty, change, and market structure. Highlight Clark Howard’s perspective on Warren Buffett […]
