I’ve been listening to Ric for 8 years and wish I’d found him sooner. Much of his info I’ve used to improve my own finances and those of family, and all of it has improved my financial education. He inspired me to study finance formally and now I coach financially stressed people through a local nonprofit. I’m grateful to him for his advice over the years and will miss him when he wraps up his podcasts.

Dear Ric, I started listening to you 25 years ago, as a single woman, raising two children. I read your books, followed your advice, and I worked a second job so I could maximize contributions. Because of your advice and my hard work, I am very proud of what I have accomplished. Despite never meeting you, I want you to know you are one of the most important people in my life. Best of luck to you. And BTW, AI doesn’t hold a candle to your personal touch.

Wow, you’re really trying to play catch-up for Kamala in this last podcast on ethics. She had lost in most of your criteria up to this point. It’s funny how you have only been playing just a couple of comments on all of them to up to this point. I guess since you’ve seen that Trump has won most of your criteria you had to really push hard and play lots of extra listener comments today all in her favor of course. Of everyone that has worked close to her they all hate her. She is horrible to people and has risen with no merit. But I guess none of that matters in terms of honesty, ethics, and doing the right thing, right? Bad form sir, bad form!

Sorry, bias is only reporting one side, and your most recent show decided to report on the inadequacies of a single candidate, and let haters run rampant with opinion. You let your colors fly by doing this, and you lost me as a fan and subscriber. You get a zero for providing balance.

Ric excoriated Harris for her program to help Black men in today’s show. Like a Fox News host, he wondered why these benefits should just go to one group. He said to “read it.” Well I did. Turns out that virtually every program expense was for needy people, NOT just Black men. She did not say she would prevent losses in crypto (by Black men), but that everyone would benefit from a clear regulatory framework. The $20K to help poor people start a business was just a little help to make it easier in general, NOT that the $20K would be enough to fully fund a van, an office, or other expenses. The aid is for those who have the least, likely not your clients. Let’s contrast that with billions in tax give aways to corporations and the very rich under Trump. Oh, and the $10,000 raise he just promised to border agents, which was a pure example of buying votes. So Ric, in your fury of arrogance and fake righteousness, you may have a future with Steve Bannon, but not with this previously appreciative listener.

Since shifting to this new podcast forum, I have felt that sometimes the topics are not directed to me, but to those in the financial world. The 10/7/24 topic on identifying the key topics to consider for each candidate definitely spoke to my indecisions on this election. Brilliant idea. Ric shared a way to determine who to vote for in the upcoming Presidential election. While every election is important, this one seems more important and more confusing to voters. He offered up a logical way to view the issues and also then assigning a value point to each issue. I have my homework cut out for me. Thank you for your wise words.

I consider Ric to be my “North Star” when it comes to crypto investing. His knowledge and ability to explain a complex topic in simple terms is unmatched.

I rarely unsubscribe a podcast, but I unsubscribed The Truth About Your Future with Rick Edelman. I had been a fan of the Rick Edelman show since I started listening to it about 25 years ago on WMAL in Washington, DC. Before podcasts in the early '00s, I put software on my computer to record it when I couldn't listen to it. After podcasts became popular, I used streaming software to listen to the program in different radio markets before the podcast was published on Monday mornings. I was disappointed when Rick Edelman announced the termination of the show about 5 years ago. The two spin-off shows were ok for a while. Everyday Wealth with Jean Chatzky had a good run for a couple years. I used to like the broad range of topics on the Rick Edelman Show. It turned into mostly an advocacy for crypto. I thought this was a little odd and sometimes boring and repetitive, but I continued to listen, at least in the background. I understand crypto is a new and exciting asset class, but the emphasis on it became tedious, and I started to fast-forwarded through several episodes, which I rarely do. The tipping point for me was when it became political. Rick used to be apolitical, or balanced in his criticisms. His substantial focus on crypto and the SEC and administration's treatment of crypto has resulted in him taking sides forcefully. I listened to several programs where the introduction pointed out that Joe Biden is still in the presidential race without pointing out the dangers on the other side. If I wanted political advocacy or opposition, there are plenty of political podcasts to listen to. I unsubscribed, but I have plenty of financial podcasts to keep me occupied and informed. I currently listen to The White Coat Investor, Jill On Money, Your Money Your Wealth, Planet Money, Freakonomics Radio, The Indicator from Planet Money, and the various Marketplace podcasts.

I am a long time listener of Ric’s and appreciate his wisdom and knowledge. But I have found it very troubling that several of his recent shows have shown a strong bias for Donald Trump (which is interesting because other commenters have called Ric a liberal because of his stance on social issues like basic universal income). Although I understand the need to talk about how electing Trump to another term may positively influence markets, I think it is also important to give context to the idea that his negative actions, especially his attempted overthrow of our government, bring chaos and uncertainty to those same markets. Stop it with the fan-boy mentality and get back to giving balanced insight!

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Definitely not the Ric Edelman I use to listen to. Not sure what happened to him but I can no longer listen to him pushing crypto. Goodbye.

Ric has shown his liberal bias with his comments on universal basic income, and separately, the majority of his shows talk about crypto, which support his latest book from last year. I have unsubscribed and will no longer listen to him …. was so nice for many years, but not any longer. Sad to see him turn leftward

I have listened to Ric for years and have always respected his old show. As many other reviewers have mentioned this version sounds too much like an advertisement. Miss the old show and find myself listening much less.

What was once a good show is now an obsession with crypto! I could take it no more and unfollowed the show today! I now stinks! Rating now below a one.

Ric has been a wise investment counselor with a subtle conservative outlook for decades. Listening now I hear an apologist for DEI. Which is liberal dogma, IMO for the Left’s success in helping remove Christianity from our culture. Mrs. Edelman’s self help segments are but one small example of how others may lose sight of the role religion should have in our lives. So this review is not focused on investing but something much more important.

New show is all about selling mutual funds. I used to respect Ric Edelman but now I don’t trust a word he says. Every shows seems to lead into a pitch for buying his sponsors mutual funds.

Historically, I had great respect for what you’ve said and promoted. That is no longer the case. I’m so fed up with your obsession over crypto that I UNFOLLOWED YOU

Ric, many thanks for your recent interview with Cal Thomas. Your show is always deeply relevant, as digital assets and exponential technologies are vital topics for our time and we need to be educated on them. But nothing could be more relevant than Cal's reminder of our core values, and his exhortation to Americans to reclaim our national unity. Also, the clarity of thought and expression you and Mr Thomas modeled are great examples to us all. I appreciate you including this on your show; keep up the great work!

My wife and I were huge fans of the old show tuned in every week and found it very informative and helpful. I am in agreement with the majority of reviews I have read stating the program has become a show devoted to crypto to satisfy your sponsors. Ric, there are quite a few of us that have no interest in crypto and would prefer the old format in which there was genuine retirement planning and financial advice.

I’ve listen to Eric for decades. I stopped listening because I felt that his show was out of touch with what’s really happening with local and global finances. It’s unfortunate that many refuse to have an open mind. So many are not interested in change. People, the world is changing before your very eyes. Cryptocurrency and blockchain are here to stay. If you don’t believe it do your own research on google and Chatgpt. Research the beloved Warren Buffet and Nubank (South America), the beloved biggest bank in the US, Jaime Dimon’s JP Morgan Bank, and cryptocurrency, Fidelity, Bank of NY Mellon and Nasdaq, just to name a few. Wake up!! Ric, I’m so glad that you are relying on the baby boomers to keep you relevant. The old school of thought will be left behind. Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are in your corner. Thank you for your open and honest views.

I’ve been listening to Ric for over 20 years. To be honest, I really didn’t care for the 100% crypto show. However, since the beginning of 2023, Ric has had a diverse selection of finance related topics. Presented with his immutable style (e.g. snarky when appropriate,) he’s resurrected the style of the old show and thus made it a more enjoyable listen. Keep it up Ric!

I loved the old Ric Edelman show and was really excited for his new show and hearing all about the future and innovations to come etc, but I am shocked that these shows have turned out to be not much more than an long infomercial for investing in crypto and Invesco QQQ. After years of enjoying and trusting Ric’s advice I am so disappointed that he would provide such a poor podcast after so many years of providing such a great one. Feels like a friend has died. UPDATE : after giving the show a few more weeks I am sad to say it’s worse than ever. Ric you actually had a guest on to promote Invesco QQQ…SERIOUSLY?? Maybe I’ll check back later this year to see if you read all your reviews and improved. The TRUTH is that there is more about your future than Bitcoin and QQQ. 🙄 READ ALL REVIEWS. There’s often a few phony reviews. Maybe the producer of the show or someone from Invesco, BITW etc on 1/25 decided to post three - 5 star reviews. Update: Ric’s show is greatly improved in 2023. Not as much infomercial. Still too much bitcoin chatter for me, but much more of the “truth about your future” topics NICE IMPROVEMENT RIC. THANK YOU!

Rick’s podcasts use to be 90% value 10% sales pitch (and even then the pitch was for financial planning which does have value). Now it seems 90+% thinly masked sales pitches for sponsor products. Very disappointing.

Why Ric Why?? Read the disclosure… TAYF has received $268,962 from Bitwise Asset Management for industry and investor awareness services provided by TAYF and affiliated companies and brands. TAYF has received $399,413 from Edelman Financial Engines for industry and investor awareness services provided by TAYF and affiliated companies and brands. TAYF has received $430,011 from Global X ETFs for industry and investor awareness services provided by TAYF and affiliated companies and brands. TAYF has received $271,203 from Invesco for industry and investor awareness services provided by TAYF and affiliated companies and brands. It’s not like you need the money Ric! How morally bankrupt are you? The show on 1/17/2023 prompted me to write this review. If bonds are so horrible, why were you using them in the investment models for your clients?? Absolutely irresponsible!

I wish the sales pitch wasn’t there but since he is no longer fiduciary I guess you gotta do what you gotta to pay the bills. We just have to remember that it’s no longer The Truth About Money podcast so his information has evolved just like his podcast. Thank you Jean and Rick for everything but can Jean no longer be on the podcast?

Ric, I enjoy the podcasts but as far as I am concerned, you can eliminate the cutsie sound bites to emphasize a point. They detract from the professionalism of the program.

Rick’s investment philosophy seems to have started to change. It appears that he is not as optimistic as he used to be. It’s just not as much fun to listen to his show as it was before. He really is pushing crypto hard. He used to say don’t invest in anything you don’t understand. That seems to be out the window now.

More marketing than unbiased information. Just a glorified infomercial.

I have listened to Ric for years. His book the truth about your money is fantastic. This iteration of his podcast is a little disturbing. I want to give him the benefit of the doubt but I wonder why he is pushing crypto so heavily. I’m not sure that I trust Ric anymore.

I listened to to Ric’s radio show since the 1980s. He’s gone off the deep end now. He’s been getting increasingly political. He is no longer a fiduciary and he is now asking like he is not. This new podcast is not good. I can’t believe anything he says anymore. No wonder why he was pushed out of the company that he started. To quote a segment from his old show. Ric is giving “Really Bad Advice.”

This is nothing like the old show that I listened to for years. The old show was full of great common sense financial advice that Could Benefit everyone’s investments. This show is mostly about crypto and his exponential technology etf. The most recent podcast started with him actually reading a Hoover institute report on digital dollars. He literally read parts of the report for the first 20 minutes of the show. There was no analysis of the report or any critical thinking. Ric has gotten extremely lazy. I could have read the report myself. I’m finding a new podcast for financial advice.

An absolutely horrendous show - the pits..

Ric had it made with his long time running show but got greedy and decided crypto was how he was going to bookend his legacy. Over half the show is about crypto and (maybe he's right about crypto for the record) yet he's only advising that a small portion of your portfolio should be invented in that sector. I don't get it! Please reconsider your new show and admit you got away from your roots and be the great advisor you were for decades.

His old show were a lot better than the new ones

Not only does this guy give me more anxiety, his podcast is like listening to a giant crypto advertisement

The beauty of podcasts is you can Fast Forward through all the Bogus (info)commercials & Jeans segment. Usually takes me 10-15 min these days to get through each show(No more promo’s on his NEW book. OMG)

Each episode which runs 50 min is 40 min of the same stuff advertising Bitcoin. By episode 3 I already knew what was coming next.

I have listen to Rick for years and prefer his older Shell. The new show is not as informative and seems like a long infomercial

Ric’s old podcast was my favorite but this is more like an informercial. Awful. My 2 star rating was very kind.

Huge Ric fan. That being said, this podcast is unbearable. If you want to subscribe to a crypto informercial week after week then this is for you. Hoping this podcast diversifies the content it provides. Until then, I won’t be listening. #BITW

I have been a Ric Edelman fan for decades have listened to most of his shows when he lead Edelman Financial and read most of his books. I credit him for teaching me much of what I have learned about personal finance. WHAT ON EARTH HAS HAPPENED TO HIM. He has become nothing but a sellout. He clearly no longer functions as a fiduciary, actually the farthest thing from it. His new podcast is just a shameless commercial for cryptocurrency and his sponsors. He clearly is no longer concerned about the welfare of individual investors. It appears that he only wants to continue to line his pockets, as if his presumed buyout from EFE wasn't enough. I sincerely hope that people aren't harmed by his self serving advice.

Breathless, shameless pumping of his sponsors. Anything that isn’t a promotion is pumping cryptocurrencies and ‘digital assets’. Is that really all that is in our ‘future’? I never agreed with 100% of what he said, but topics were usually interesting and made me think. Now, crypto, crypto, crypto. Whether I agree or not, never any other topic is discussed. Stopped listening after about 2 shows.

I started listening to Ric’s old podcast during the 2007-2008 credit crisis, looking for a voice of reason to keep me from doing anything rash with my investments. He was calm, sensible, logical and informative. As others have said, the new show sounds like an infomercial for crypto and exponential technology ETFs. He occasionally mentions that investors should limit their exposure to these assets but that message is lost since that’s all he talks about. Very disappointing.

Loved Ric’s original show but as many have stated new show sounds like an infomercial.

While I like 40% of the content, I would stop listening if it was not for my years of respect from Ric’s time as a Fiduciary. Given the prolific and prolific focus on products and sponsorship, I am going to give Ric the benefit of the doubt that this is just a temporary Manic stage to vent 20+ years of not citing favorite things and personal opinions regarding specific products. These are like infomercials, but I am trying to believe these are for things Ric loves and believes in. He could also be trying to cash in an his knowledge with little awareness of the optics. Between this program and the replacement Edelman Financial Engines created, there is about 20 tot 30 minutes of decent content between the two. I’m just struggling to judge if it’s with my valuable time to invest 2 hours to dig for pearls because of waning respect for Ric and the company he helped to build. I’d almost say he’s been listening to too many MBA’s and influencers for format guidance, and he’s straying from his roots of integrity and transparency. (Unless my temporarily mania theory holds true)

I used to listen to Rick show rover 20 years. This new show is nothing more than just an info commercial. Unfortunately the rick we all came to love is gone.

I will still listen but you’re starting to sound like a infomercial. Definitely have callers with real life situations to give advice to. I think that’s what’s missing. Like I said will continue to listen.

How do you go from buy-and-hold to market timing? How do you goFrom diversification to recommending certain asset classes?Answer. Sell yourself out to commercials! Sounds like something from Wells Fargo.

I've listened to Ric for years and he continues to share his wealth of knowledge and his ability to communicate advice, caution, and new/exciting future technologies in both technical and layman's terms. If you tuned in to his radio show, there is little difference in content despite what reviews are telling you below. He adds some life extending technologies but he did some of that on the radio. Sure he recommends looking into certain funds if interested in crypto and exponential technologies, but at least this type of "advertising " lines up with his beliefs and passions. He started discussing these subjects (both positives and negatives) years ago. Would you rather listen to 15 minutes of random advertisements on a radio show, or potential tools for your financial toolbox?

What happened to real life situational questions by people and your great advice??? 😔