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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
  • Breakthrough or Bubble?

    Breakthrough or Bubble?
    Jul 31 2026

    This month, Peter and Jeff dig into the AI question everyone’s arguing about: Is this the internet in 1996 or the internet in 1999? They get into how the winners and losers may shake out, what AI could actually do to the broader economy and why oil prices are swinging. Plus, get their tip of the month. Twelve minutes, straight down the middle.

    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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    14 mins
  • Trump Accounts, Social Security and Market Correlation

    Trump Accounts, Social Security and Market Correlation
    Jun 30 2026

    This month, Peter and Jeff unpack the new Trump Accounts, dig into what the latest Social Security report means for future retirees, and explain why so many asset classes have suddenly been moving in lockstep. Plus, you won’t want to miss 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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    14 mins
  • Hot Money: Private Credit and the IPO Frenzy

    Hot Money: Private Credit and the IPO Frenzy
    May 29 2026

    Summer is heating up, and so are the markets. This month, Peter and Jeff break down two of Wall Street’s hottest topics: the boom in private credit and the return of the IPO. What’s fueling the frenzy, where’s the risk and what should investors watch? Get the answers to these questions plus 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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    14 mins
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