Ric Edelman is the nation’s most acclaimed financial advisor, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on personal finance with more than one million copies in print in seven languages, and founder of the nation’s largest financial planning firm, ranked #1 for quality by Consumer Reports

Every weekend, Ric gives you the information you need about the five personal finance topics that matter most today: longevity, retirement security, exponential technologies, digital assets, and health & wellness. Using his trademark humor and unique delivery, Ric makes complex topics easy to understand – as only he can! 

Ric was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s, and he’s in both Research Magazine’s and Barron’s Financial Advisor Halls of Fame. He’s also recipient of IARFC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Investment Advisor, RIABiz and InvestmentNews all named him one of the most influential people in the investment management profession – and he’s been named six times by TALKERS as one of the HEAVY HUNDRED – the 100 most important radio talk show hosts in the country!

Tune in to Ric’s show every weekend for the knowledge you need to achieve financial success!                                                                                                                                                                                             

For more information on the five personal finance topics that matter most today, visit THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUTURE website at thetayf.com.

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9/10/24: Are Children Hazardous to Your Health?

Countries around the world are addressing low birth rates through innovative measures, such as recruiting immigrant housekeepers and importing students to fill school seats, while in the U.S., increasing parenting stress and financial burdens are contributing to historically low fertility rates and fewer grandparents. Plus, a listener's question about the SEC's monitoring and enforcement of fiduciary standards for financial advisors. And two important webinars you can attend for free today and tomorrow. #GlobalFertilityCrisis #SouthKoreaImmigration #FinlandChildImport #LowBirthRates #ParentingStress #FertilitySolutions #DemographicChallenges #PopulationDecline #FamilyPolicy #AgingPopulations #FutureOfParenting #EconomicBurdenOfKids #GovernmentIncentives #FiduciaryAdvice #SECRegulations #InvestmentAdvisors #RIACompliance #ADVEnforcement#FinancialAdvisors #BestInterestStandard #FiduciaryDuty #SECExaminations #RegulatoryCompliance #InvestmentFraud #FinancialTransparency #ClientProtection #FiduciaryStandards #InvestmentEthics #FinancialRegulation #InvestmentSuitability #RegulationEnforcement -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  9/10 Webinar – Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Both? How to Make an Informed Crypto Allocation Decision: https://dacfp.com/events/bitcoin-ethereum-or-both-how-to-make-an-informed-crypto-allocation-decision/ 9/11 Webinar – Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What?: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-poised-to-drop-now-what Become Certified in Blockchain & Digital Assets: https://dacfp.com/certification/ -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

9/9/24: Ric Answers Your Questions About the Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs

Ric addresses a variety of listener questions about the world of cryptocurrency, focusing on the differences between ETPs, ETFs, and trusts, as well as the tax implications of these investment vehicles. He offers advice on whether to invest in Ethereum futures ETFs or switch to spot ETFs. Ric also discusses the impact of the SEC vs. Ripple court ruling and its muted reaction in the crypto community. Other topics covered include law enforcement's ability to recover stolen digital assets, the pros and cons of buying crypto directly versus via ETFs, and the correlation between crypto and stock market movements. #PersonalFinance #Crypto #Blockchain #ETFs #Investing #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DigitalAssets #Podcast #AskRic -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  9/10 Webinar – Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Both? How to Make an Informed Crypto Allocation Decision: https://dacfp.com/events/bitcoin-ethereum-or-both-how-to-make-an-informed-crypto-allocation-decision/ 9/11 Webinar – Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What?: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-poised-to-drop-now-what Advisor Pulse Survey, Q2, by DACFP and Franklin Templeton: https://dacfp.com/further-reading/ -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

9/6/24: These Two ETFs Give You Unique Exposure to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100

Ric discusses two important ETFs to consider for both large and small-cap stocks through options in the S&P 500 or NASDAQ 100. This includes a detailed explanation of how to evaluate a company's performance and ROI...before you invest. Plus, Ric answers a listener's question about the relationship of blockchain technology to AI and its role in data verification. #InvestingTips #StockMarket #LongTermGrowth #Diversification #FinancialPlanning #ETFInvesting #SmartInvesting #NASDAQ #SP500 #MarketStrategy #BlockchainTechnology #AIIntegration #DeepFakes #DataVerification #EnergyEfficiency #BitcoinMining #AIandBlockchain #TechInnovation #DigitalAuthentication #BlockchainVerification #FutureOfTech -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Link from today’s show:  Invesco QQQ ETF: https://www.invesco.com/qproduct-detailqq-etf/en/home.html Invesco SPHQ ETF: https://www.invesco.com/us/financial-products/etfs/product-detail?&ticker=SPHQ Invesco QQQM ETF: https://www.invesco.com/us/en/etf/nasdaq-100-qqqm.html Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

9/5/24: Crisis in Academia: 500+ Colleges Close, Stranding Million+ Students

Over 500 colleges in the U.S. have closed in the past decade--many abruptly--stranding many students now struggling to continue their education. Financial transparency in higher education remains limited, and smaller, rural liberal arts colleges are particularly vulnerable to closure. Ric's tips on avoiding this dilemma for your college student. #CollegeClosures #HigherEducation #UniversityShutdowns #DecliningEnrollment #COVID19Impact #RisingTuition #StudentDebt #MBA #FinancialSolvency #SmallColleges #LiberalArts #EducationCrisis #StudentLoans #SupremeCourtRuling #CollegeSelection #StudentSuccess -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Link from today’s show:  Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

9/4/24: Did Gensler Just Reveal Kamala’s Crypto View?

While Donald Trump has stated his views on crypto, Kamala Harris remains silent. Ric explains recent legal action by the SEC and how it may reveal her likely position. #CryptoPolitics #Election2024 #CryptoRegulation #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump #Economy #Bitcoin #Blockchain #VoterIssues #OpenSea #SEC #DigitalAssets #CryptoCommunity #NFTs #SingleIssueVoter #PolicyDebate -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  Yesterday’s Show: A Roadmap for Voting in the 2024 Election: https://www.thetayf.com/blogs/this-weeks-stories/a-roadmap-for-voting-in-the-2024-election OpenSea NFT Trading Platform: https://opensea.io/ BoredApeYachtlCub Collection of 10,000 Unique Bored Ape NFTs https://boredapeyachtclub.com/ CryptoPunks Crypto Art Trading Site: https://cryptopunks.app/ Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

9/3/24: A Roadmap for Voting in the 2024 Election

Choosing between Trump and Harris...do you prioritize personality or policy? Ric looks at the impact on your financial future and the economy as a whole. Hashtags: #Election2024 #PresidentialElection #Politics #VoterDecision #PolicyOverPersonality #USPolitics #Trump2024 #Harris2024 #EconomicPolicy #VotingMatters ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  Ric's Library of Best-selling Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ric-Edelman/author/B000APYJPM Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

8/29/24: Why Do You Still Own Mutual Funds?

Mutual funds may have been great in the past, but it's time to move on—ETFs offer lower costs, better tax efficiency, and real-time pricing. If you're still holding mutual funds, ask yourself why. Plus, age shouldn't dictate your investment strategy—at 69, staying in the market could be crucial for your financial future. If you're told otherwise, it's time to rethink your advice source. #ETFs #MutualFunds #Investing #FinancialAdvice #PortfolioManagement #TaxEfficiency #RetirementPlanning #Investing #StockMarket #WealthManagement #LongTermInvesting #PersonalFinance #RetirementSavings ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  Citibank Report on ETFs: https://www.citigroup.com/global/insights/e5-how-etfs-will-earn-more-of-your-assets Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

8/28/24: New Evidence that Crypto is Going Mainstream 

Despite political division on crypto, developments like BRICS' digital payment system, U.S. government adoption, and rising institutional interest underscore the growing significance of blockchain and digital assets in global finance. And why you need to talk to your financial advisor about it. #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #DigitalAssets #BitcoinETF #CryptoRegulation #FinancialPlanning #BRICS #BlockchainTechnology #USGovernment #CryptoInvesting ----- Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric -----  Links from today’s show:  Ernst & Young Crypto Survey: https://www.ey.com/en_us/insights/financial-services/how-investors-make-digital-assets-part-of-their-lives Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee ----- 

8/27/24: New Research Answers the Question: Is College Worth It?

A new study reveals that nearly a quarter of bachelor’s degrees and half of master’s degrees have a negative ROI, challenging the assumption that college always pays off. Plus, Ric answers a question from a financial advisor about the lack of regulations governing stablecoins like Tether and USDC, which heightens the risk of a financial crisis without proper oversight and transparency. #HigherEducation #CollegeROI #StudentDebt #EducationPolicy #CareerAdvice #TradeSkills #FinancialLiteracy #STEMCareers #VocationalTraining #CollegeCosts #Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation #FinancialSecurity #CryptoLaws #Blockchain #Tether #USDC #DigitalAssets #Congress #CryptoRisks -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----  Links from today’s show:  Does College Pay Off? A Comprehensive Return On Investment Analysis https://freopp.org/whitepapers/does-college-pay-off-a-comprehensive-return-on-investment-analysis/ Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee -----