The Pilot Money Guys

Financial success isn't just about how much money you make. It's about knowing which advice to trust, making decisions that fit your circumstances, and building a financial future that supports the life you want. In this episode, Eric Hubbard shares practical insights into navigating financial noise, recognizing the risks behind high-yield investments, and understanding why total return matters more than dividend income alone. You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/46sfjn8y 

Why are bond prices falling when interest rates rise, and does that mean investors should be worried? In this episode, we break down the bond market in plain English, exploring what drives bond yields, why prices move in the opposite direction to interest rates, and how inflation, economic growth and government borrowing influence the market. We also explain why recent market movements need to be viewed in historical context rather than through alarming headlines.  You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/ms9aajs8 

When headlines are shouting about AI, market highs, and economic uncertainty, how do you know what deserves your attention and what is simply noise? In this episode, we unpack listener questions that many investors are quietly asking. Listen in as we explore whether AI is creating a bubble, why all-time market highs aren't necessarily a warning sign, what history tells us about downturns, and more. You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/5dfatzax 

What can eight months in a North Vietnamese prison camp teach you about hope, courage and putting the rest of life into perspective? Former Navy pilot and Vietnam POW Mike Penn shares the extraordinary story behind his book, Hope and Courage, from the mission that led to his capture and his time in the Hanoi Hilton to the experiences that shaped his life long after he returned home.  Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/2z7cp9ur 

What if the index fund you thought was simple was actually shaped by a complex set of rules, decisions, and trade-offs? In this episode, we sit down with Rob Harvey, Co-Head of Product Specialists and Vice President at Dimensional Fund Advisors, to unpack what indexing really means. You'll learn how indexes are constructed, who actually makes the rules, how index funds are managed, and why "passive" investing may not be as passive—or straightforward—as it sounds. Take The Pilot Wealth Index to find out if you are on track for retirement! You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://tinyurl.com/2ttsnwyn