#242 | How Markets Reacted to Tariffs—and Why Clear-Eyed Investing Matters More Than Ever - Financial Literacy, Financial Advisors & Wealth

Weekly Wealth Update: A Make Better Wealth Decisions podcast dedicated to explaining how current events impact your portfolio and the wealth decisions you make. Tune in every Monday for commentary on how the news of the week affects your portfolio and your thinking.Are you making investment decisions based on reality—or on how you wish the world still worked?Recent tariff announcements are once again rattling markets, driving uncertainty, and reminding investors that disruption is no longer the exception—it’s the norm. This episode breaks down why these moves shouldn’t surprise anyone, how markets are already responding, and why pretending this is temporary can be a costly mistake.By listening, you’ll learn:How tariffs signal deeper, ongoing shifts in the global order—not one-off eventsWhy reacting emotionally to market swings undermines clear-eyed investingHow to make realistic decisions that align with the world as it actually is todayIf you want to protect your decision-making from denial, surprise, and false hope, listen to this episode and reset your mindset for clear-eyed investing in a changed world.John De Goey's Books. Grab your copy from Amazon:Bullshift: How Optimism Bias Threatens Your FinancesSTANDUP to the Financial Services IndustryThe Professional Financial Advisor IV