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Down the Middle

Down the Middle

By: Peter Mallouk and Jeff Stolper
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Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!2023 Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Finance Personal Success
Episodes
  • Rising Interest Rates, AI Volatility and the Case for Bonds
    30 Oct 2026

    Peter and Jeff break down why interest rates and oil prices are rising, what’s behind the recent shake-up in AI stocks and why bonds are looking more attractive to investors. Plus, get their tips of the month.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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    10 min
  • Private Investments in 401(k)s and the Consumer Confidence Disconnect
    30 Sep 2026

    Peter and Jeff dig into the push to bring private investments into 401(k)s and what investors should know before jumping in. They also unpack the disconnect between falling consumer confidence and continued spending — and what it could mean for the markets. Plus, get their tips of the month.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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    12 min
  • $40 Trillion and Counting
    31 Aug 2026

    This month, Peter and Jeff take on the United States’ $40 trillion national debt, discussing how we got here, what it could mean for the economy and whether AI-fueled growth could offer a way out. Plus, get their tips of the month for helping children and grandchildren get a financial head start.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Planning, Jeff Stolper, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

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    8 min
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