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Every long episode from Creative Planning, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. At Creative Planning, we offer full-service, comprehensive wealth management. Our in-house team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners, CPAs, attorneys, investment specialists and insurance professionals work together to integrate all aspects of your financial life into a …

What Happens When Volatility Spikes? | The Week in Charts (4/2/26) | Charlie Bilello

High volatility presents opportunity for long-term investors, as elevated VIX levels historically precede better forward returns, despite current market corrections and geopolitical risks.

April 3, 2026

10 Ways to Save on Your Taxes | Signal or Noise Ep 70 | Charlie Bilello | Peter Mallouk

Maximize tax savings with strategic planning by leveraging retirement accounts, HSAs, optimal asset placement, and proactive tax strategies.

April 2, 2026

Oil Spikes and Recessions | The Week in Charts (3/23/26) | Charlie Bilello | Creative Planning

The return of risk due to geopolitical events and oil spikes is impacting markets, with investors weighing potential recessionary impacts against historical data and Fed policy shifts.

March 23, 2026

The Fog of War | Signal or Noise Ep 69 | Charlie Bilello | Peter Mallouk | Creative Planning

The Fog of War introduces significant uncertainty, impacting markets, consumers, and Fed policy, with earnings as the ultimate market driver.

March 18, 2026

An Inflationary Correction | The Week in Charts (3/13/26) | Charlie Bilello | Creative Planning

Markets face an inflationary correction driven by rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. The Fed is unlikely to cut rates soon, but housing affordability is improving.

March 15, 2026

Schwab CEO Rick Wurster: Crypto, AI and the Shifts Impacting How We Invest

Schwab CEO Rick Wurster discusses key themes like convenience, the young investor, AI, and digital assets, emphasizing a client-first approach and disruptive innovation.

March 10, 2026