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2026 Financial Planning: What Families Should Know About the Market, Fed & Housing

EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 1H 3M

2026 Financial Planning: What Families Should Know About the Market, Fed & Housing

from The Money Alchemist Podcast · host Ben Jones & Brent Gargano

In this episode, we break down the "pretext" behind the legal pressure on Jerome Powell and analyze a surprise GDP beat. Then, we shift gears to our Topic de Jour: Goal Setting. If you want 2026 to be your best financial year yet, you need a framework that goes beyond simple resolutions. In this episode, we cover: The Holiday Recap: Catching up with Ben and Brent after the break. Geopolitical Shockwaves: The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro and its immediate impact on global oil prices. The Fed Under Siege: Why Jerome Powell is facing a Grand Jury over headquarters renovations and the "political pretext" involved. GDP & Tariffs: Analyzing the 4.3% Q3 GDP beat and how the shrinking trade deficit is driving growth. The Mortgage Market: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac’s potential $200B purchase plan and what it means for the housing market. Topic De Jour: 2026 Goal Setting: How to use the SMART framework and end-result visualization to hit your targets. Listener Q&A: The guys take on your most pressing financial questions in the "Stump the Planner" challenge. Tip of the Week: A simple hack for Costco DoorDash gift cards. __ About Your Hosts Ben Jones, CFP® Managing Director, National Wealth Management Group Web: www.nwmgadvisors.com Newsletter: www.karatstick.com X: @thekaratstick LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ben-nwmg/ Brent Gargano, CFP® Founder & Advisor, Infinite Wealth Planning Web: www.infinitewealthplanning.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brent-gargano-cfp®-2067b573 Newsletter: Join Brent's Monthly Newsletter Comments or questions? Email us at [email protected] Team Members Trevor Gargano (The Digital QB) Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trevor-gargano-72727b67/ Web: TheDigitalQuarterback.com Follow Our Socials Support the podcast and see extra clips and announcements! Instagram: @moneyalchemistpod X: @moneyalchpod Facebook: The Money Alchemist Podcast     Disclosure Investment advice offered through National Wealth Management Group, LLC. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. The information presented is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a recommendation or specific advice.

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