In the newest episode of the podcast “What’s Bugging Me,” episode #139, listeners get a powerful message: It’s time to invest in the stock market — even though prices are at all-time highs. The host explains why this could be just the beginning of a long and profitable bull market.

This episode is especially helpful for all types of investors — whether you’re just starting out, saving for retirement, or trying to catch up in your 50s. The advice is clear: Don’t let fear hold you back. Be bold. Get in the game.

The host breaks down the panic that came with former President Trump’s tariffs. Many experts predicted disaster — from inflation and recession to trade wars. But those predictions didn’t come true. Instead, tariffs have already brought in $130 billion in revenue and could reach over $300 billion a year. Plus, they’ve helped attract big investments from countries like Japan and the EU, and from companies like Nvidia.

Since the latest round of tariffs was announced in April 2025, stocks first dropped 11% — but then surged nearly 30%. The panic turned out to be overblown.

The episode also highlights important insights from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He says foreign companies are actually paying most of the tariff costs, and that’s bringing more money into the U.S. economy.

The host also backs up predictions from Tom Lee, a top strategist at Fundstrat. Lee correctly saw this rally coming and believes stocks will keep rising. He calls it “climbing a wall of worry” — meaning the market is pushing forward even with challenges.

Lee also thinks Ethereum is a great investment opportunity right now. And the host suggests putting at least 1% of your investment portfolio into Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as a hedge for the future.

On the short-term front, new inflation data is encouraging: Inflation rose just 2.7% over the past year, with core goods inflation only at 1.1%. This could lead to interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve — possibly a half-percent cut in September.

Looking further ahead, historical data supports long-term investing. Since 1800, the stock market has gone up in 98% of all 10-year periods. Over the past decade alone, the S&P 500 has returned an average of 14.65% per year. With AI technology booming and tariff revenues growing, the next 10 years could be even stronger.

The episode also covers the MMTLP scandal, where tens of thousands of retail investors claim they were hurt by naked short-selling. The host calls out FINRA for not acting fast enough and praises activists who are fighting for justice.

“What’s Bugging Me” continues to offer honest opinions about money, politics, and culture. The host reminds listeners that he’s sharing personal views as a fellow investor — not financial advice.

You can listen to episode #139 on Ricochet, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. And remember: “Hope is a decision — capitalize on it.”