#250 | Why “Stay the Course” Might Be Dangerous for Investing in 2026 During Major Macroeconomic Shifts - 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 building your portfolio as if the world hasn’t fundamentally changed?Investing in 2026 isn’t just another market cycle. Inflation pressures, demographic decline, climate risk, infrastructure spending, and global fragmentation are creating macroeconomic shifts we haven’t seen in generations. While diversification and low-cost investing still matter, your portfolio strategy may need a second look to account for a very different economic reality.In this episode, you’ll discover:How demographic decline and slower growth could quietly drag on long-term returns.Why climate, infrastructure, and geopolitical fragmentation are no longer optional considerations in portfolio strategy.How to rethink diversification so your investing in 2026 reflects real macroeconomic shifts—not outdated assumptions.If you want to make sure your portfolio strategy is aligned with the realities of investing in 2026, this episode will help you rethink what “stay the course” really means.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