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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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…