Down the Middle cover art

Down the Middle

Down the Middle

By: Peter Mallouk & Jonathan Clements
Listen for free

About this listen

Down the Middle is a monthly podcast series where Creative Planning President, Peter Mallouk, and Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, discuss recent market events, Creative Planning's investment philosophy, give monthly tips and more.2023 Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Finance Personal Success
Episodes
  • Keys to a Happier Life
    Jun 30 2025

    In recent decades, there’s been a lot of academic research on the topic of happiness — and the resulting insights can benefit us all. Peter and Jonathan share these insights and more as they discuss the keys to a happier life. Plus, learn why you might consider consulting or working part time during retirement.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Show More Show Less
    17 mins
  • The Federal Budget Deficit
    May 30 2025

    With the recent downgrade on U.S. government debt by Moody’s and a tax bill making its way through Congress that’s projected to widen the federal deficit by a quarter trillion dollars per year over the next decade, how worried should we be about the federal government budget deficit? Peter and Jonathan discuss the deficit, its possible consequences and how we can potentially balance the budget. Plus, learn about the Jonathan Clements Getting Going on Savings Initiative.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Show More Show Less
    15 mins
  • Seizing Opportunities Amid Market Volatility
    Apr 30 2025

    Why do many feel this year’s stock market volatility rivals much worse declines of the past? And why are the market’s moments of weakness such a gift for the individual investor? Peter and Jonathan answer these questions and provide their tips for the month.

    Hosted by Creative Planning’s Director of Financial Education, Jonathan Clements, and President, Peter Mallouk, this podcast takes a closer look into topics that affect investors. Included are in-depth discussions on financial planning issues, the economy and the markets. Plus, you won’t want to miss each of their monthly tips!

    Important Legal Disclosure:
    creativeplanning.com/important-disclosure-information/

    Have questions or topic suggestions?
    Email us @ podcasts@creativeplanning.com

    Show More Show Less
    10 mins
No reviews yet