Signal or Noise?
Signal or Noise?
Charlie Bilello, Peter Mallouk, Creative Planning
Which financial headlines are signals of something bigger, and which are just noise you should tune out? Creative Planning Chief Market Strategist Charlie Bilello and President & CEO Peter Mallouk break down what's happening in the markets and economy and let you know which headlines you should actually be paying attention to. Come for the approachable analysis and entertaining conversation. Stay for the sharp insights. Become a more informed investor.
The Mark Cuban Bet (That Became an Investing Lesson)
An April 2021 Twitter exchange between Peter Mallouk and Mark Cuban resulted in two $1,000,000 bets. Peter and Charlie discuss how the bets came about, how things are going and what investors can learn from them.
Jul 23
27 min
The Madness of Crowds
With signs of frenzied speculation everywhere, Peter and Charlie discuss SpaceX’s recent IPO, abnormally high semiconductor index returns and the danger of chasing performance before explaining why heavily equity-based diversified portfolios have enjoyed outsized performance over the last decade.
Jun 18
24 min
How to Think About Investing in IPOs
From why companies are staying private longer to whether most IPOs live up to the hype, Peter and Charlie answer four key questions to help guide how you think about investing in IPOs.
May 27
20 min
What Is Gold?
You’ve likely heard that gold is an inflation hedge. Peter and Charlie unpack that narrative and the nuanced reality behind the metal's role in a portfolio.
May 6
24 min
5 Lessons From “Money, Simplified”
From why you should own the haystack to why you shouldn’t fear new market highs, Peter and Charlie discuss five key lessons from Peter’s recently re-released book, Money, Simplified.
Apr 16
21 min
10 Ways to Save on Your Taxes
10 Ways to Save on Your Taxes From maxing out your retirement accounts to working with a proactive tax planner, Peter and Charlie share 10 ways to potentially pay less in taxes.
Apr 2
26 min
The Fog of War
The Fog of War With the U.S. involved in military conflict, Peter and Charlie discuss rising uncertainty — and what it could mean for oil, consumers, stocks, inflation, interest rates and Fed policy.
Mar 19
27 min
The State of the Markets
Peter and Charlie discuss the stock market, the bond market, the Fed, inflation, the economy and more on this special episode of Signal or Noise.
Feb 26
32 min
The Ultimate Guide to Volatility and Corrections
With the markets once again experiencing volatility, Peter and Charlie walk through what’s causing fear today and discuss what investors should expect in terms of volatility, corrections and drawdowns. Plus, learn what you should do when these periods occur.
Jan 22
18 min
6 Questions for 2026
From anticipated Fed rate cuts to the staying power of international stocks, Charlie and Peter cover six topics on the minds of investors as we kick off 2026. Plus, discover where you can see Peter and Charlie live by attending a regional CONNECT26 event.
Jan 9
33 min
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