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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 rich 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. 
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What Made 2025 So Unique?

Dec 20, 2025

In this final episode of 2025, Karl Eggerss takes a look back at what made this year so extraordinary for investors and markets. This includes some commentary on what were the outstanding areas of the market and what suffered. He also shares key considerations to keep in mind before making any trades in 2026. Plus, Karl...

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They Did It—Now What?

Dec 13, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower its key interest rate this week wasn’t shocking—but it was a relief. What does this move actually accomplish, and how might it impact you? We’ll break it down.

Interestingly, the FOMC showed plenty of internal disagreement, but investors were united in their...

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Your Questions Answered

Dec 6, 2025

The Creating Richer Lives Podcast always encourages listener feedback. On this week's special episode, Karl Eggerss answer listener questions that he's accumulated the past few weeks. Plus, bond allocation by investors is at an 18-year low. Karl explains why this might be the case. He also discusses home ownership...

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Some Cracks in the Market

Nov 22, 2025

Stock market volatility has surged in recent days, and everyone seems to have a theory. Is the Federal Reserve to blame? AI stocks? Cryptocurrencies? Tariffs? Or maybe it’s just end-of-year selling pressure? In this episode, Karl Eggerss breaks down what’s really driving the turbulence and provides a roadmap for...

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Structured Notes: Opportunity or Trap?

Nov 15, 2025

Structured notes are one of Wall Street’s most complex—and often misunderstood—investment products. In this episode, we break down how they work, why big banks issue them, and what investors need to watch out for before investing.

Are they a smart way to enhance returns and manage risk, or a trap hiding in plain...

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