2026-03-23 The Fourth Turning Is Here: Economic Crisis, Generational Cycles & Smart Investing Strategies

Are we heading toward a major economic reset? In this episode of Retirement Lifestyle Advocates Radio, Dennis Tubbergen breaks down the impact of rising taxes, billionaire migration, and shifting economic policy before interviewing bestselling author Neil Howe, co-author of The Fourth Turning. Discover how generational cycles shape the economy, why today’s political division, global conflict, and market volatility mirror past crises like the Great Depression, and what it all means for your financial future. Learn actionable investment strategies for inflation, market downturns, and wealth protection, including insights on commodities, silver investing, and portfolio positioning in uncertain times. If you’re searching for answers on recession risks, stock market outlook, inflation trends, or how to prepare for the next financial crisis, this episode delivers essential insights for investors and business owners alike. Neil Howe is a historian, economist, and demographer, and a leading authority on generational trends. He coined the term "Millennial Generation" and is the bestselling author of over a dozen books, including Generations, The Fourth Turning, Millennials Rising, and The Graying of the Great Powers. Howe is the Managing Director of Demography at Hedgeye and president of Saeculum Research, which helps managers and investors anticipate changes in markets, consumer preferences, and the public mood. Howe has served hundreds of clients—from Nike and Fidelity to Disney and the U.S. Marine Corps. To learn more about our guest, Neil Howe, visit HedgeyeAM.com. To learn more about Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, please visit our website at www.RetirementLifestyleAdvocates.com.