With headlines dominated by tariffs, inflation fears, and wild market swings, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos. In this episode of Retirement Approved, Matt and Steve break down the ongoing tariff situation, how markets have reacted, and what it means for your financial future.

They unpack the rollercoaster of conflicting government messages, fake news headlines, and sudden reversals that have sent markets on a wild ride in recent weeks. From a record-setting 10% market rebound to panic-fueled selloffs, this episode explores why emotional reactions can lead to long-term mistakes and why staying calm and strategic is key. The Pauls also dig into rising interest in gold, its historical performance, and how it compares to the stock market and even Bitcoin.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

⚠️ Why timing the market off headlines is risky

📉 What to do (and what not to do) during volatility

🧠 The power of staying invested through uncertainty

📊 How diversification protects you from chaos

💰 Gold’s hype vs. actual historical performance

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This week on Retirement Approved, Matt and Steve break down the latest market volatility, the first quarter’s performance, and what’s driving investor sentiment in 2025. With ongoing uncertainty around tariffs and the potential for more market pullbacks, what should investors expect in the months ahead?

Tune in as we review predictions from top financial institutions and compare them to recent market trends. The guys also revisit their own forecasts from earlier this year and make a few new ones. Plus, they discuss the potential for further volatility and why a well-structured investment strategy is key to long-term success, even when fear dominates the headlines.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

2:23 – Market volatility & investor reactions

5:42 – Financial institutions’ predictions & market corrections

8:47 – Matt and Steve’s 2025 predictions

10:52 – Ignoring market noise

18:33 – NVIDIA & Bitcoin predictions

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Contact Matt & Steve: https://www.rwpaul.com/contact

Phone: 248-305-9911

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Is AI advancing faster than we can control? That’s what people are wondering as AI has dominated the conversation in tech for some time now. In this episode, Matt and Steve discuss the future of artificial intelligence, from large language models (LLMs) to agentic AI and the potential risks of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

We’re going to cover how AI is transforming industries, whether we’re headed toward a Jetsons utopia or iRobot chaos, and how deepfake scams, automation, and geopolitical risks are reshaping our financial and personal security. Plus, we dive into the AI investment boom, whether Nvidia’s stock is in a bubble, and how to position your portfolio for the AI revolution.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

1:10 – Large language models

3:59 – The scary AI model

6:06 – Short term risks

7:38 – AI tech stocks

11:40 – AI web of companies

15:42 – Massive innovation risk

17:55 – Are we still early?

21:21 – What’s next?

Learn more about us: https://www.rwpaul.com/our-firm

Contact Matt & Steve: https://www.rwpaul.com/contact

Phone: 248-305-9911

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