2025-12-21  Economic Forecast: Dollar Devaluation, Rising Rates, and the Reality Behind Inflation

2025-12-21 Economic Forecast: Dollar Devaluation, Rising Rates, and the Reality Behind Inflation

Author: Dennis Tubbergen December 20, 2025 Duration: 24:41
As 2025 comes to a close, host Dennis Tubbergen delivers a clear-eyed and provocative economic forecast for 2026. In this episode of RLA Radio, Dennis explains why ongoing U.S. dollar devaluation is inevitable, how massive government debt refinancing will pressure the Federal Reserve to resume easy-money policies, and why interest rates may continue rising despite Fed rate cuts. He explores the growing divide between two U.S. economies, challenges official inflation metrics using real-world cost comparisons, and outlines why inflation in nominal terms may mask deflation in real terms when assets are priced in gold. Dennis also warns of an increasingly stagflationary environment ahead and shares what investors should consider as the economy moves into a critical turning point in 2026. Dennis Tubbergen has been working in the financial services industry for over thirty years. He is the CEO of PLP Advisors, a registered investment advisory company, and the host of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio. Dennis has authored numerous books for financial advisors and consumers, five of which have been #1 best-sellers on Amazon. You can get a free copy of this month’s Special Report titled “2026 Investing and Economic Outlook” at www.RequestYourReport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates and more free resources, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

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Hosted by best-selling author and syndicated radio host Dennis Tubbergen, Retirement Lifestyle Advocates provides a steady, analytical voice for anyone thinking about their financial future. This isn't about hype or fear; it's a grounded look at the economic currents, market cycles, and monetary policies that directly impact long-term security and planning. Dennis breaks down complex financial news into understandable segments, focusing on what these shifts mean for your personal strategy rather than just the day's headlines. You'll hear detailed commentary and conversations with economists, investment professionals, and policy experts, all aimed at building a practical understanding of how to protect and grow wealth through uncertain times. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting a direct briefing from a seasoned guide who cuts through the noise. The discussions are built on a foundation of decades of experience, offering a perspective that values prudence and evidence over speculation. Whether you're actively managing your portfolio or simply want to comprehend the larger forces at play, the analysis here is designed to provide clarity and actionable context. It’s for those who believe a secure retirement is built on knowledge, not chance, and who appreciate a deep dive into the mechanics of money, markets, and the economy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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2021-12-05 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dennis Tubbergen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
When it comes to managing the federal budget, government officials only have three choices. These are the same three choices that governments through the world and through the centuries have always had; raise taxes, cut…
2021-11-28 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Jeffrey Tucker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:01
Are we headed for a “crack-up-boom” as originally described by Austrian economist Mises in the 1920s, or can we avoid it? You’ll not want to miss this week’s Retirement Lifestyle Advocates radio show when your host, Denn…
2021-11-14 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ John Rubino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:27
Companies are so desperate for workers that they're doing things they never thought they would do. Like doing away with drug tests, checking the educational credentials, and calling references. This week on Retirement Li…
2021-11-07 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Karl Denninger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:58
The reality is, that Congress has spent the last two years violating every legitimate rule of reason to monetary and fiscal policy. They have pumped 8 trillion dollars of unbacked credit into the system in the last 18 mo…
2021-10-31 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Lawrence Reed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
Woodrow Wilson is regarded by many as being the worst President in US history, although some would say that the current occupant of the White House is giving him a run for his money. Just over 100 years ago, under Wilson…
2021-10-24 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Simon Popple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
Investing in gold and silver are great hedges against rising inflation, but according to our guest, Mr. Simon Popple, you may also want to consider adding exposure the broader commodities market. Your host on Retirement…
2021-10-17 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dr. Robert McHugh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:08
Every stock market crash has always had one Hindenburg Omen or more on the clock at the same time. It's basically an indicator that says if you have a high number of new highs and new lows on a particular day at the same…
2021-10-10 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Peter Schiff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:43
The vast majority of Americans continue to suffer as a result of Fed policy, and they will suffer even more in the future. James Bullard, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, admits that it doesn't look li…
2021-09-26 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ David McAlvany [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:01
Since the financial crisis in 2008, the Fed and central banks around the world have been pumping money into markets. Nearly all of it has gone into speculative derivatives. According to our guest this week, Mr. David McA…