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Down the Middle

Down the Middle

By: Peter Mallouk & Jonathan Clements
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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
  • How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the Markets?

    How Does the Government Shutdown Impact the Markets?
    Oct 31 2025

    This month, Peter and Jeff discuss two trending topics — the government shutdown and the likelihood of a recession — and the impact they're having on the markets. Plus, hear smart money moves to consider implementing before year-end.

    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:
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    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com
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    13 mins
  • What Does the Fed’s Recent Move Mean for Markets?

    What Does the Fed’s Recent Move Mean for Markets?
    Sep 30 2025

    The Federal Reserve recently lowered interest rates despite the market remaining near all-time highs — something that’s occurred only 20 times previously. Peter and Jeff discuss the potential reasoning for this move as well as the outcome seen 100% of the time historically. Plus, Peter shares the news of Jonathan Clements’ recent passing.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, 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
  • Looking Back on Jonathan Clements’ Best Moments

    Looking Back on Jonathan Clements’ Best Moments
    Aug 29 2025

    Peter Mallouk recalls when he first learned of Jonathan Clements and how the two became close friends before introducing a clip show of Jonathan’s finest Down the Middle wisdom. He also shares the plan for Down the Middle moving forward amid Jonathan’s continued health struggles.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, 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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    15 mins
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