Retirement Optimism Podcast
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Thoughts on Alts
Alternative investments like private equity, crypto, and gold are capturing attention again — especially as access widens and prices rise. But broader availability doesn’t automatically translate…
Bubble Talk
Are we in an AI bubble? Everywhere you look, billions are being poured into artificial intelligence, and the comparisons to the dot-com era are hard to ignore. In this episode, David Hicks breaks…
Two Types of Risk
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks explores one of Morgan Housel’s “little rules about big things”: focus on risks that cause permanent damage, not temporary harm. Drawing on client…
3 Tax-Efficient Ways to Give to Charity
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks explores how generosity and smart planning can go hand in hand. Writing a check is the simplest way to give—but often not the most efficient. David…
What's Going on with Real Estate?
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks unpacks the current state of the real estate market—nationally and here in New Mexico—and how it fits into your retirement planning strategy. With…
Planning for Uncertainty
How can the market be hitting all-time highs while uncertainty feels higher than ever? In this episode, David unpacks one of the biggest misconceptions in investing today: that uncertainty equals…
What's in the One Big Beautiful Bill?
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks breaks down the newly signed legislation unofficially dubbed “The Big Beautiful Bill.” With major updates to tax brackets, deductions, estate…
Prepared, Not Perfect
This week, David shares reflections from the final days leading up to the 29029 TRAIL event in Park City—a three-day endurance challenge covering 26.2 miles each day and nearly 17,000 feet of…
Life's Next Chapter
This week’s episode is a little different—but no less important. Instead of focusing on markets or strategy, David invites listeners to step back and ask some deeper, more personal questions. Have…
Diversification Is Working
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks addresses a question many investors have been asking: “Is diversification still worth it?” After years of U.S. stock market dominance, it’s easy to…
Compounding Is Not Intuitive
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David revisits the theme of compounding—how it works, why it’s so powerful, and why it’s so often misunderstood. Drawing parallels between his training for the…
A Pattern of Crisis
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David breaks down the all-too-familiar pattern of market crises and recoveries. From Y2K to the 2020 pandemic, and now trade tensions in 2024, the headlines…
Planning for the Long Trail
In this episode of the Retirement Optimism podcast, David shares how training for his first 29029 TRAIL event — three marathon-distance mountain climbs in three days — is helping him reflect on the…
The Buffett Blueprint
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks reflects on Warren Buffett’s recent announcement to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and highlights four timeless behavioral principles that…
Can Money Really Buy Happiness?
Can money really buy happiness? In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks unpacks the surprising research behind how we spend—and how it impacts our well-being. From donating to meaningful…
Endure the Noise, Embrace the Plan
In this episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks reflects on Warren Buffett’s recent remarks at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting—reminding us that volatility is part of the…
Social Security Insecurity
In this episode of the Retirement Optimism Podcast, David Hicks tackles the rising anxiety around the future of Social Security. With headlines swirling and misinformation spreading fast, David cuts…
What Your Future Self Will Thank You For
In this episode of the Retirement Optimism Podcast, David explores one simple but powerful question: What do you think your future self would be most grateful you did today? It’s easy to get caught…
The End of the World (And Other Market Headlines)
Markets have been volatile, headlines are loud, and once again, it feels like the world is on edge. In this first episode of Retirement Optimism, David Hicks cuts through the noise and offers timely…
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Retirement Optimism Podcast has published 19 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.
Retirement Optimism Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 7m.
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