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.
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2024-09-08 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Peter Schiff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:24
This week on RLA radio, host Dennis Tubbergen talks with Peter Schiff, founder of Euro Pacific Asset Management. Schiff discusses the current economic situation, highlighting the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interes…
2024-09-01 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ John Rubino [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:30
In this episode of RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews returning guest, John Rubino, co-author of the book, The Money Bubble: What to Do Before It Pops. Rubino discusses his recent Substack newsletter piece title…
2024-08-18 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Kerry Lutz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:31
On this RLA radio program, host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Kerry Lutz, founder of the Financial Survival Network. They discuss the current state of the economy, with Lutz arguing that the U.S. has been in a recession fo…
2024-08-11 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Michael Pento [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:14
In this week’s RLA radio interview, host Dennis Tubbergen speaks with Michael Pento. They discuss the current state of the stock market, with Pento predicting a recession and expressing concern about the middle class bei…
2024-07-28 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Mark Jeftovic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:41
Your RLA Radio program host Dennis Tubbergen interviews Mark Jeftovic, a writer and commentator who runs the websites bombthrower.com and dollarcollapse.com. They discuss the health of the North American economy, with Je…
2024-07-14 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Michael Oliver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:06
On RLA Radio this week’s interview features Michael Oliver, founder of Momentum Structural Analysis. He discussed his views on the US economy and various markets with your host Dennis Tubbergen. Oliver believes the Feder…
2024-07-07 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Murray Gunn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:34
In this week’s interview on RLA Radio, host Dennis Tubbergen spoke with Murray Gunn, a lead researcher for Elliott Wave International. Gunn discussed the Elliott Wave theory, which uses market patterns to predict future…
2024-06-30 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dr. Robert McHugh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:17
This week’s guest on RLA radio is technical analyst Dr. Robert McHugh. Your host, Dennis Tubbergen, discussed his predictions for the economy, based on his analysis of market patterns. McHugh believes that the economy is…
2024-06-23 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Karl Denninger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:59
This week’s interview on RLA Radio features Karl Denninger. RLA host Dennis Tubbergen gets Denninger’s comments on the economy, medical system, and politics. They also discussed the current state of the economy and the s…