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Creating Richer Lives

Creating Richer Lives

By: Karl Eggerss
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Welcome to "Creating Richer Lives", where living a richer life goes beyond the balance in your bank account. In fact, being richer is about what you do with your dollars and how the choices you make with your money not only define your lifestyle now, but impact your legacy for years to come. Whether you're working towards retirement or seeking ways to make philanthropy your goal, there is a road to get you there. It's time to redefine what it means to have a richer life.Copyright CAPTRUST Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Selloff and the War Continue

    The Selloff and the War Continue
    Mar 28 2026

    Markets took another hit this week as war headlines, rising oil prices, and a jump in volatility kept investors on edge. Karl walks through what's actually been working — energy, commodities, and a few defensive pockets — while most of the market, including tech, bonds, and international stocks, has struggled. He closes with a reminder that this kind of selloff is often driven by headlines first and fundamentals later, which is why patience and diversification still matter.

    Show Topics

    • Rising oil
    • Volatility spike
    • Rate pressures
    • Diversification lessons
    • Navigating Market Volatility Wisely
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    22 mins
  • Making Sense of the Markets: What's Really Driving Prices

    Making Sense of the Markets: What's Really Driving Prices
    Mar 21 2026

    In this episode of Creating Richer Lives, host Karl Eggerss breaks down today's turbulent markets, noting the heightened "whipsaw" risk as investors react to conflicting signals. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between following the news and following the actual price action, reminding listeners that headlines often lag behind what the market is already signaling. Eggerss also discusses the economic crosscurrents created by rising oil prices, the effects of artificial intelligence, and the widening divide between high earners benefiting from the wealth effect and lower-income households struggling with inflation.

    Show Topics

    • Reading Markets Beyond Headlines
    • Oil Prices and Inflation Pressures
    • AI's Impact on Investing
    • Understanding the Wealth Divide
    • Navigating Market Volatility Wisely
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    28 mins
  • Markets Under Fire: What Two Weeks of War Have (and Haven't) Changed

    Markets Under Fire: What Two Weeks of War Have (and Haven't) Changed
    Mar 14 2026
    In this episode of Creating Richer Lives, Karl Eggerss steps back to assess how markets are reacting two weeks into the Iran war—and what investors should (and shouldn't) do next. He breaks down the surge in oil prices, rising interest rates, volatility, and why this market pullback has been far more measured than headlines suggest. Karl also explains the importance of diversification, position sizing, and rebalancing during periods of uncertainty, while highlighting where opportunities may be quietly emerging. A timely, level‑headed look at navigating volatility without overreacting. Show Topics:
    • War‑Driven Market Volatility
    • Oil Prices Surge
    • Rates Fail Diversify
    • Diversification Still Matters
    • Avoid Panic Decisions
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    22 mins
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