2026-03-09 Debt, Bubbles, and Bullion: Is the Next Financial Shock Closer Than We Think?

2026-03-09 Debt, Bubbles, and Bullion: Is the Next Financial Shock Closer Than We Think?

Author: Dennis Tubbergen March 9, 2026 Duration: 32:20
Is the U.S. economy heading toward a major market correction? In this episode of the Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio podcast, host Dennis Tubbergen sits down with economist and Midweek Reality Check host Michael Pento to discuss the growing risks in today’s financial system. They break down the massive U.S. national debt, potential bubbles in the stock market, bonds, and real estate, and the role the Federal Reserve plays in driving inflation and monetary policy. The conversation also explores why central banks are buying gold, the outlook for precious metals like gold and silver, and how investors can protect their portfolios during economic uncertainty. Plus, Dennis explains the latest warning from the Congressional Budget Office about Social Security’s projected shortfall and what it could mean for future retirees. This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in economic outlook, investing strategies, inflation, and retirement planning. Michael Pento is the President and Founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies, with more than 27 years of investment experience. He was the portfolio creator and consultant to Delta/Claymore's commodity portfolios that raised more than $3 billion, distributed through Claymore/Guggenheim's sales network. He produces the weekly podcast “The Mid-Week Reality Check” and is the author of the book “The Coming Bond Market Collapse.” For more information about our guest, Mr. Michael Pento, please visit http://pentoport.com. For more information about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.

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2025-03-16 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Harry Dent [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:56
Economist and best-selling author Harry Dent joins Dennis Tubbergen on RLA Radio to discuss his economic predictions and analysis. Dent, known for his accurate forecasts, explains his methodology, which includes demograp…
2025-03-09 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dr. Charles Nenner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:56
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Dr. Charles Nenner on RLA Radio, discussing Dr. Nenner's work in financial market cycles. Dr. Nenner, originally trained as a medical doctor, transitioned to financial forecasting using cycles iden…
2025-02-23 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Karl Denninger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:24
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Karl Denninger on RLA Radio to discuss government inefficiency and fraud, particularly within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Denninger highlights long-standing issues with social s…
2025-02-16 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Dr. Robert McHugh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Dr. Robert McHugh on RLA Radio to discuss the current state of the US economy, inflation, and market trends. Dr. McHugh, a technical analyst from technicalindicatorindex.com, offers insights into t…
2025-02-02 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Michael Pento [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:59
Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio with guest Michael Pento, a financial expert and host of the Mid-Week Reality Check podcast. They discuss the inefficacy of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency and skepticism…
2025-01-26 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Lawrence Reed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:45
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Lawrence Reed, chairman emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE), on this week’s RLA Radio show. They discuss the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential imp…
2025-01-12 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Michael Oliver [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:57
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Michael Oliver, founder and CEO of Momentum Structural Analysis, on this week’s RLA Radio. Oliver explains their unique methodology of measuring price in relation to long-term moving averages to pr…
2024-12-22 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Kerry Lutz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:29
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Kerry Lutz, founder of the Financial Survival Network, on RLA Radio this week. They discuss recent market volatility, Federal Reserve policies, and the potential impacts of political changes on the…
2024-12-15 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Murray Gunn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
Dennis Tubbergen hosts RLA Radio with guest Murray Gunn, head of global research at Elliott Wave International. They discuss the current state of the U.S. stock market, highlighting extreme complacency and potential risk…
2024-12-08 Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio w/ Karl Denninger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:17
Dennis Tubbergen hosts Karl Denninger on RLA Radio to discuss the implications of recent political and economic developments. They delve into the formation of a council of advisors by Trump, Vivek, and Elon, and the impa…