Episodes

  • Peloton's dramatic decline from pandemic highs

    Peloton's dramatic decline from pandemic highs
    May 2 2024
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why Peloton went from being a pandemic darling to nearly irrelevent four years later. Why megacorporations shouldn't overestimate their monopoly power. Why your financial advisor may not be giving you the best advice on when to claim social security. Tesla is pulling back from EV charging, and people are freaking out. Portland, Maine retains its top position as a luxury US hot spot.
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    36 mins
  • Why are some financial media members rooting for recession?

    Why are some financial media members rooting for recession?
    May 2 2024
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the optimistic comments made by Jerome Powell about inflation and the future of interest rates. What does the Fed's moves mean for mortgages and credit cards? Labor market data says everything is great, for many looking for a job that isn't the case. Google's antitrust suit is set to conclude this week. Will Big Tech get another victory?
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    39 mins
  • Ask Todd: Problems when inheriting a home

    Ask Todd: Problems when inheriting a home
    May 1 2024
    Todd Lutsky shares some common mistakes when creating an estate plan. How often you should review your plan. Which accounts should be used for paying bills. Avoiding unnecessary taxes when inheriting a house. When to shift from revocable to irrevocable trusts.
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    16 mins
  • How much more money can Americans spend at Amazon?

    How much more money can Americans spend at Amazon?
    May 1 2024
    Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane take a look at Amazon's earnings and find some surprising details. The guys wonder how big can Amazon get. Why China is worried about a potential second term for Trump. CVS's latest big miss comes from their bet on Medicare. Why is Starbucks losing ground? The latest trend in vacationing is not for everyone.
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    36 mins
  • Is the Fed going to make another mistake today?

    Is the Fed going to make another mistake today?
    May 1 2024
    Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane preview the upcoming Fed meeting and Jerome Powell's speech and wonder if the Fed is going to make a repeated mistake. Why are companies suddenly finding ways to cut debt? Todd Lutsky joins the show to discuss common mistakes people make when starting their estate planning process.
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    38 mins
  • How have mortgage rates impacted the spring housing market?

    How have mortgage rates impacted the spring housing market?
    Apr 30 2024
    Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane open the second hour of today's show diving into the latest data from the spring housing market in terms of the impact of mortgage rates. Are home price cuts on the way? Will inventory improve? Also, more new graduates are becoming victims of new job scams. Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan checks in. And of course, stack roulette.
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    38 mins
  • Has there been a signal shift at the Fed?

    Has there been a signal shift at the Fed?
    Apr 30 2024
    Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane open the show to discuss what they anticipate from the Federal Reserve at the conclusion of their monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon. Will they cut rates at all this year? Is a rate hike possibly in the cards? Also, do only the final 10 minutes matter for markets? Mike and Paul address this, citing a recent Bloomberg article. Plus, McDonald's first quarter results and consumer spending evidence, and more.
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    41 mins
  • Are younger people struggling more in this economy compared to previous generations?

    Are younger people struggling more in this economy compared to previous generations?
    Apr 29 2024
    Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane jump into a recent WSJ article detailing the economic struggles of younger Americans. Are they seeing more challenges than previous generations? Also, a chat about some steps that could be taken to help improve housing affordability and inventory issues. Plus, how relying on online sources to help retirement anxiety could be a major error for most.
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    38 mins