Podcasts · The Clark Howard Podcast

10.06.26 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss

6 Oct 2026 · 27 min

Interest Rate Spike: Panic or Opportunity? & 7 Most Important Ages In Retirement Planning

Why are bond yields climbing so rapidly, and what does it mean for your money? Wes Moss breaks down the massive shift in the $51 trillion U.S. bond market and why higher interest rates might actually be good news for your portfolio. Plus, Wes walks through the seven most important retirement planning ages every investor needs to mark on their calendar.

Mentioned on the show:

• KFF is a nonpartisan health policy organization • The Overlooked 'Rule of 55' Could Unlock an Earlier Retirement • A Simple Rule for When To Take Social Security - Clark Howard • What Is Umbrella Insurance and Do You Need It? - Clark Howard • Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference? - Clark Howard

All this and more on the October 6, 2026, Ask an Advisor episode of the Clark Howard podcast. Submit your questions: WesMoss.com/ask

Discover the research-backed path to a happier retirement – order The Retire Sooner Method by Wes Moss today at retiresoonermethod.com We hope you enjoy our weekly Ask An Advisor episodes. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Learn more about Wes:

• BOOKS BY WES MOSS • Wes Moss, CFP® • Wes Moss - Clark.com

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Links in the notes 10

• https://www.kff.org/
• https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/the-overlooked-rule-of-55-could-unlock-an-earlier-retirement/
• https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/a-simple-rule-for-when-to-take-social-security/
• https://clark.com/insurance/umbrella-insurance/
• https://clark.com/personal-finance-credit/investing-retirement/roth-vs-traditional-401k/
• https://www.wesmoss.com/ask
• https://wesmossbooks.com/
• https://www.yourwealth.com/team/wes-moss/
• https://clark.com/voices/wes-moss/
• https://megaphone.fm/adchoices