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Is Jerome Powell Doing a Good Job?

This week, Matt, John, and Eli discuss the Fed, its role in the United States economy and government, Trump’s recent comments about Jerome Powell the Chair of the Federal Reserve, Trump’s 100 days in office, recessions across history, and our recent stock market volatility. The three debate on the Fed’s performance, if they’ve gotten better over time, or if they overstep in course correcting. They also discuss recessions and the gold standard - whether being off the standard is helping us not enter long recession periods.  

A few of the highlights include:  

• Recession frequency and length across U.S. history 
• Trump’s comments on Jerome Powell and his 100 days in office  
• Whether the Fed is doing a good job  

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Tariff Talk Triggers the Markets

In this episode of The Market Moment, financial advisors Matt, Lee, and John dive into the latest tariff announcements and the surge in stock market volatility. What do these developments mean for your investments? The team unpacks the key headlines, market reactions, and what savvy investors should be doing right now.

📉 Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How the latest tariffs could impact the U.S. economy
• What’s driving recent volatility in the markets
• How to keep your portfolio steady in shaky times
• Tactical vs. long-term investing in a shifting landscape

Whether you're looking to protect your assets or capitalize on market movement, this episode of The Market Moment delivers timely insights to help you navigate the noise.

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The Tariff War’s Impact on the Market

This week  Lee, John, and Isaac dive deep into the recent market downturns, the ongoing recession rumors, and the evolving tariff war that’s shaking up global economies.

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Stay Calm Through Market Volatility

In this episode Matt, John, and Lee dive deep into the recent economic downturns and ongoing concerns about tariffs.They explore how these fluctuations are actually a natural part of the investment landscape and why market ups and downs shouldn't cause panic. While it’s easy to get overwhelmed during times of volatility, they break down the importance of perspective and staying grounded during market shifts. Understanding these cycles is crucial to making informed decisions, especially when it comes to retirement planning and long-term financial health.

Key topics covered in this episode:
- The impact of recent economic downturns on markets
- Understanding tariff concerns and their role in market fluctuations
- Why market ups and downs are actually healthy and essential for growth
- Tips for staying calm and focused on long-term goals

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to plan for your future, this episode will help you stay informed and keep your cool, no matter what the market throws your way.

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Will Tariffs Help Our Economy?

This week, John and Isaac dive into the latest tariff updates and explore how these changes are impacting global market movements. They break down the market shifts and explain why the US economy is so critical to the global financial landscape. While the political and economic landscapes are shifting, they both agree the important thing is to have a proper investment plan to avoid chaos in your investments. 

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Tesla Stock Drop and Fed's Next Move

This week on The Market Moment, Matt, John, and Eli break down the latest stock market trends such as Tesla’s massive drop and an increased interest in international investing. The guys also ponder the electric car company’s future and why investing internationally is so appealing right now. As always, they encourage portfolio diversification because the stock market shifts constantly. Lastly, they discuss what the Fed might do. Are we headed towards a recession, are rate cuts ahead, or are we still in the “good times” just looking for bad things to complain about?

 

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Market Volatility Returns - Should We Be Worried?

The stock market has increased in volatility due to political uncertainty among other factors, and it can have some investors worried and potentially making risky decisions in an attempt to feel “in control.” Matt, Lee, and John break down the recent market trends, looking across various metrics and discussing whether or not investors should be worried.

 

All three agree, however, that now is not the time to make rash decisions. In fact, it is never a good time to make rash decisions when it comes to your portfolio! The market naturally ebbs and flows, up and down, positive and negative. Listen to their conversation to be informed on what you need to know during this market volatility.

 

Comment whether you think we’ll head into a recession and whether or not this could be a good thing in the end for our economy!

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Does the U.S. Economy Depend on the Rich?

On this week's episode of the Market Moment, Eli, Matt, and Lee discuss which economic class drives the U.S. economy most. The guys also discuss taxes on the top percent of earners in America and review Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders.

 

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No Cents is Common Sense

On this week's episode of the Market Moment podcast, John, Matt, and Lee discuss President Trump's proposition to remove the copper penny from circulating in the U.S. Plus, the guys discuss the best places to live in retirement.

 

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The Trump Tariffs

In this week's episode of The Market Moment, Eli, Matt, and John discuss President Trump's latest announcement surrounding tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and China. They also discuss some of the latest tax code change propositions, and their takes on who will win Super Bowl LIX. 

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DeepSeek is Making Waves: This Week's Tech Selloff Explained

This week on the Market Moment podcast, Eli, Matt, and John are sitting down to recap this week's biggest story in the markets. DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company made waves in the tech stock sector on Monday and AI companies are feeling the ramifications. Tune in to hear the guys' thoughts on how this could affect the market in the short and long term. 

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New President: What's Next for Investors?

On this week's episode of the Market Moment podcast, Lee, John, and special guest Isaac, identify a frequently asked question by their clients... "What impact will the new administration have on investors?". The guys give their takes on what impact a new president really has on the market. Plus, they give their predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games.

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Are Bonds Back?

This week on the Market Moment, Eli returns and joins Matt and Lee for a conversation on bonds - are they returning as an important piece of a diversified portfolio? Listen to this week's episode to hear their takes!

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Strategically Giving More to Charity and Less in Taxes

This week, Matt and John dive into charity giving statistics to uncover that a surprisingly small percentage of people's income goes to charity... They also explore various tax planning strategies to both help your retirement and help give more generously! We strongly believe in the power of giving and investing in the next generation. Thanks for joining the conversation!

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End of Year Planning

This week, Matt, John, and Lee are talking about end of year planning! Set yourself up for success in the New Year by taking some of the steps they list in this episode. Don't wait!

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Inflation is Down & the Russell 2000 is Up

Inflation has been a topic of discussion on the show for a long time but in this episode Matt, Lee, and John examine how drastic the difference between the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people across the years... Luckily, this year is a tiny bit less than it was at the height of inflation, which was 2022.

Matt, Lee, and John also discuss the market's performance post-election and ask the question, "Did the Santa Claus rally come early?" Plus they look at years prior for how the market performed between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and Matt points out that in the end we shouldn't make decisions based purely on what happened because you can't predict the future!

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Social Security Concerns & IRS Contribution Limits

Are you concerned about social security going away? Looking for the best ways to plan for retirement? On this week's episode of The Market Moment, Matt, John, and Lee break down the future of social security (their predictions) and the updated 2025 contribution limits for various retirement plans like Roths and 401ks.

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The Election is Over & Fed is Rate-Cutting! What Does This Mean?

The election is finally over! Matt, Lee, and John are relieved the election is over and they can talk about something else... but first, they do need to go over how these results could change the market and economy, and the Fed's recent news to cut interest rates once again.

A few key take-aways from the hosts are that the stock market cares about corporate profits, and since Trump has been a very pro-business President there may be assumptions and hopes for things that benefit businesses: lower taxes and deregulation for example.

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Answering YOUR Comments & Questions About the Market!

This is a special episode of the Market Moment! Matt, Lee, and John are answering YOUR questions, comments, and analyzing the responses from a recent Market Moment survey. We like to hear from you which is why we sent out a survey (hopefully you had a chance to fill it out!) asking how you felt about the economy, politics with the stock market, and asked for your questions. The results were interesting so let's break them down...

 

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