When markets shake and headlines scream uncertainty, many investors begin eyeing “safe haven” assets, and gold is often top of the list. But is it actually a smart place to put your money, or is it just a shiny distraction? In this episode, Ryan, Ron and Nick unpack the real story behind gold’s rising popularity and long-standing myths. Before jumping on the bandwagon, this episode helps you ask the right questions: What does gold really do for your portfolio, and is now the right time?

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

💰 Why gold is surging and what’s behind the hype

🌍 How global politics (and China) are reshaping gold demand

🤯 Why gold may feel safe but isn’t always smart

📉 What behavioral traps investors fall into with gold

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Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

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Indexed annuities are often sold as a win-win: stock market gains without the downside. But is that really true? In this episode, Ryan, Ron, and Nick will dig into this retirement income tool to explain how indexed annuities actually work, how they’re marketed, and why the numbers tell a very different story.

You’ll learn about caps, buffers, fees, and the hidden costs that limit growth -- and why many indexed annuities end up performing more like bonds, without the same liquidity.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

📊 Index annuities vs. stocks and bonds — the real return numbers

🧩 Why “no downside risk” doesn’t mean no risk

⚠️ Hidden costs that eat into your annuity growth

📉 How caps and buffers limit your potential upside

💡 When annuities can make sense — and when they likely don’t

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Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H

Markets are bouncing, headlines are loud, and many investors are wondering how much more volatility is coming. In this episode, Ryan, Ron and Nick explain what’s driving the latest market volatility, specifically the renewed wave of aggressive tariffs, and how investors can respond without falling into reaction mode.

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

📉 What triggered the latest market drop

🌐 How tariffs impact global trade and inflation

🐻 Bear market averages, recoveries, and what to expect

🔁 Why market timing often backfires

📊 How smart portfolios rebalance through volatility

Connect with us:

Web: https://wyzewealthadvisors.com/
Phone: 724-271-7019

Watch the show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Ssra3H