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Tom Corley, author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals and Rich Kids, talks about the habits that self-made millionaires learned from their parents. How can you teach rich habits to your children, even if you are not wealthy yourself? What are the most important financial lessons that your children can learn from you? Why are wealthy people less likely to gossip? Follow Tom Corley and his work here: www.richhabits.net

In the second part of the show, Doug introduces a new podcast about chess and investing that is connected to his upcoming new book Rich as a King, which he is co-authoring with Grandmaster Susan Polgar. Find out how the tactics used in chess can help you become a better investor – even if you’ve never played chess in your life.

ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are a popular investment tool. Today's show is devoted to ETFs and gives you an idea what these investments are and how they work. Instead of a guest interview, get a taste of a financial podcast with a twist. The Rich As A King financial podcast is based on Doug's bestselling book, co-authored with Susan Polgar, Rich As A King: How the Wisdom of Chess Can Make You a Chess Grandmaster. Doug also discusses how he manages his own money, providing a link to a 4-minute "How Do You Manage Your Own Money," which you will find at www.profile-financial.com/faq-video, a selection of videos dealing with frequently asked personal finance questions. Find out why money managers often suggest ETFs and how they can help you make more effective financial decisions.

Harry S. Dent, Jr. is the founder of Dent Research, an economic forecasting firm specializing in demographic trends and author of The Demographic Cliff: How to Survive and Prosper During the Great Deflation Ahead. Discover why the study of demographics so important for predicting the economic future. What's the connection between demographics and economic forecasts? What is the geopolitical cycle and how does it affect markets? What are inflation and deflation, and what lies ahead in the near future? Follow Harry Dent and his work at: http://www.dentresearch.com/

In today's show, Doug talks about investing in technology. Despite the risks involved in technology investments, there may be subdomains within technology that can be good returns. A few of the big picture domains include: Semiconductors or chips: basically, anything that has a chip inside. This industry is worth millions, if not billions, of dollars. Software: from Facebook to Twitter to your operation system, everything runs on a code that someone wrote. When investing in technology watch out for: Tech stocks are often traded at a premium compared to other market categories because of expected above average growth rates. Tech companies often do not have profits - sometimes they don't even have cash flow! There are many investment instruments you can use if you decide investing in technology is in congruence with your risk tolerance level. Technology stocks want to make the world better. Can they also improve your investment returns? Dr. Peter Diamandis, Chairman and CEO of XPRIZE, and Best-selling autho

The U.S. Social Security Administration redefined WEP and bituach leumi, so that people in Israel may receive more Social Security. Doug explains the changes in WEP, and warns about being complacent. Social Security is one of the tools in the fight against poverty, but why are there so many poor people? 2015 Nobel Prize Winner in Economics, Professor Angus Deaton, author of The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality, provides some interesting answers. Professor Deaton describes his research about poverty, helping the poor, and the reason that the current systems are destined to fail. He also answers the question: Is it smart to help the poor by just giving them cash? Follow Professor Deaton and his work at: http://scholar.princeton.edu/deaton/home

Should you invest in emerging markets like China and Brazil? The rapid economic growth and rising stock prices in emerging markets may look enticing, but don’t ignore the high risks involved. Consider diversifying investments into mutual funds, ETFs, and ADRs, or even a separately managed account (SMA). For an in-depth discussion of investing in the Russian emerging market, Doug speaks with former world chess champion Garry Kasparov. After he retired from professional chess in 2005, Garry became a pro-Democracy proponent for Russia and is the author of the new book Winter Is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies of the Free World Must Be Stopped. Is Russia a good prospect for investment? What is life really like in Russia today? Is the current regime as popular at home as it appears to be in the press? Have the Russian people simply swapped one authoritarian regime for another? Listen to Garry Kasparov’s answers to these questions on this episode of The Goldstein on Gelt Show. Follow Garry Kasparov and h

How can you invest for retirement in a low-interest rate environment? One answer is to invest in bonds. Learn why many retirees choose to invest in bonds, what the risks are, and how to buy them. Investing in a bond fund can help diversify your portfolio. This week’s Goldstein on Gelt podcast gives a link for a video about bond laddering and an article that explains how bond funds can increase your portfolio’s diversification. Professor Burton G. Malkiel of Princeton University, bestselling author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, takes the idea of investing at low risk further. He recommends three tools that may help you to invest for retirement in today’s low-interest environment and shares his predictions for inflation and interest rates.

This week, it’s Doug’s birthday, and to celebrate, he goes back to basics. He shares the wisdom that his mother, a 17-year veteran of Wall Street, taught him, and the stock-picking trick his grandmother, one of the first women to be licensed as a stock broker in America, used.   In today’s guest interview, Peter Schiff, economist, financial analyst, and president of the Euro Pacific Bank, discusses the U.S. government’s debt and its effects on the economy. How can the American government debt be repaid? Peter Schiff goes head-to-head with Obama’s policies. He believes America is heading for a rude awakening when the world realizes that the U.S. can’t pay back her debt. Learn about Schiff’s solution to the debt crisis.   Follow Peter Schiff’s work at: http://www.europac.com/ Listen to his podcasts at www.schiffradio.com Find out more about his books at: www.schiffbooks.com

Financial expert Peter Schiff returns to The Goldstein on Gelt Show with some advice for the 2016 president-elect on the American economy. Whether Clinton or Trump is elected, the American president must take America out of the current recession and restore America’s greatness. In his message to the next U.S. president, Schiff explains the effects of a weak dollar on stock prices and much more. The next U.S. president will inherit an economy in shambles. But what happens when you inherit a stock position from your parents? How will that inheritance affect your finances? Find out what you need to know when you inherit assets. What questions do you need to ask yourself when deciding whether to sell inherited stocks or keep the original positions? Learn more about Peter Schiff at: www.schiffradio.com (podcast), www.europac.com (financial advice), and www.schiffgold.com (gold company.) Follow on Twitter @PeterSchiff and watch his videos on YouTube at: The Schiff Report Channel.

Did you ever wonder why people make such a big deal about interest rates? Doug explains why interest rates affect you, what you should do if you think rates will keep rising, and how the risks of rising interest may impact your financial health.   In today’s interview, Doug meets Anne-Marie Slaughter, president and CEO of New America and author of Unfinished Business: Women, Men, Work, Family, who left her prestigious position as the first woman director of Policy Planning for the U.S. State Department to take care of her family. Shunned by many other feminists, she explains to the Goldstein On Gelt audience why she is still a feminist, but why the feminist movement hasn’t finished its job. What is the true meaning of equality, and why do attitudes need to change towards both men’s and women’s roles in order to achieve it? Follow Anne-Marie Slaughter on Twitter: @slaughterAM You can also find out more about her work at: http://www.randomhousebooks.com/authors/anne-marie-slaughter/ and https://www.newamerica.o

You don’t need to be an American to trade in U.S. securities. Find out how to invest in one of the most popular investment tools, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), even when you don’t live in America. Learn why  ETFs are such popular investments, and how they may improve your portfolio’s return. Listen for the link to a video that will tell you if you need a money manager to handle your ETFs. If you want to improve the way you handle your financial life, listen to the discussion with Marshall Goldsmith, author of Triggers: Creating Behavior that Lasts.He gives actionable tips that are easy to implement in order to improve your finances, and life in general. He even shares the details of the single most important phone call he has… every day! Follow Marshall Goldsmith at www.marshallgoldsmith.com. You can also email him for more information about his work at marshall@marshallgoldsmith.com

Do you know the implications of moving your money from one country to another? The San Bernardino terror attack had serious repercussions on the world banking system. Learn which measures to take to keep your money out of the hands of terrorists. Does having a U.S. brokerage account protect against money laundering and keep your personal information safe?  Steve Lohr, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, editor, and author of Data-ism, weighs in on preventing money and personal data from falling into the wrong hands. He discusses information technology and data around the world. Data-gathering has many positive purposes, but it also has a dark side. How does data-gathering violate your personal privacy? Are banks doing enough to prevent money laundering? Follow Steve Lohr and his work on the technology blog at The New York Times and on Twitter at @SteveLohr.

Retirement planning isn’t only about accumulating enough assets. One of the secrets of financial success is developing good money habits. You can improve your financial habits by following the three T’s. Tune in to find out what these are. Preparing for retirement isn’t only about money. Doug speaks with  Stan Hinden, retired Washington Post financial writer and author of How to Retire Happy: The 12 Most Important Decisions You Must Make Before You Retire, talks about how the most important things to do to prepare for an enjoyable retirement. What are the two lists you should make when you retire? What happens if you don’t save enough money during your working years? Listen now to find out the answers to these questions.

“Save for Retirement” is a common mantra among financial professionals, but what are the specific strategies you should use? What is the secret of successful long-term saving and how can you make sure to stick to your goals? Don’t miss Doug’s top tips, as he explains the best way to save for retirement. Why is it so important to automate your savings? How do you know what you will need when you retire? Should you follow the movements of the markets? The beginning of the new fiscal year is a great time to review your financial plan, and update as necessary. If you have any financial questions that you would like discussed on the show, send them to: doug@profile-financial.com.

Did you give (or get) a gift recently?   If you give a sizeable financial gift, who pays the tax? The donor or the recipient? What are gift exclusions and how do they relate to couples?   In today’s Goldstein On Gelt interview, Doug speaks with futurist Martin Ford, New York Times best-selling author of Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future. Martin questions whether the rise of automation and increase use of robots means we need to fear for job security as well as economic security. He speaks about the limitation of computers, and the best way of investing in the financial markets in an automated world.   Follow Martin Ford on Twitter: @MFordFuture

What are the most common questions that investors ask? Doug created a series of 12 short videos with the answers to the questions he is most frequently asked.. Watch the videos at www.profile-financial.com/faq-video. Today, Doug  helps you with your financial paperwork, and lets you know what papers you really need to keep.   In today’s interview Roger Lowenstein, author of America’s Bank: The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve, explains why the Federal Reserve was created and suggests why the large debt may NOT be a harbinger of doom. With a more optimistic attitude than many experts, Roger explains how the Fed controls and stabilizes currency.   Follow Roger Loewenstein and his work at: www.rogerlowenstein.com

Is the bank really the best place for your money? And what are the best financial habits that you should try to adopt? Doug shares tips to implement financial habits such: When is taking money out of the bank an important financial move? What's the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF?   Today’s guest, Aviad Goz, representative of Franklin Covey in Israel, specializes in the Seven Habits of Highly Successful People, written by the late Steven Covey. Aviad talks about taking personal responsibility for yourself and your wealth. He explains the best way to become proactive instead of reactive, and how to properly set goals.   Follow Aviad Goz and his work at: www.momentum.org.il Read Aviad’s book: Self-Navigation: A Compass for Guiding Your Life and Career

The most common retirement planning mistakes are made by pre-retirees. These include: Overspending Underspending Social security mistakes Doug explains common mishaps people make and offers suggestions on how to avoid them.   Today’s interview with Professor Laurence Kotlikoff of the Economics Department at Boston University, author of Get What's Yours: The Secrets to Maxing Out Your Social Security, discusses the changes in Social Security rules, including  changes in claiming spousal benefits. Professor Kotlikoff explains how people’s retirement plans are getting knocked off course by new legislation, and advises when you should first claim your Social Security benefits.   Follow Professor Kotlikoff and his work at: http://www.kotlikoff.net/ For more information about making the most of your Social Security entitlements, visit: http://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/ For useful software, developed by Professor Kotlikoff, to help you plan your finances, visit http://esplanner.com/