Halloween And Housing Economics, Election Outcomes, And The Harvest Business Review’s Article About Retirement

Money Matters Co-host and Producer Jeff Lloyd joins Wes on today’s show. They jump into the economics of Halloween spending vs. holiday spending. They review the misery index and where it currently stands. They discuss the housing log jam, existing home sales, and how interest rates contribute to those outcomes. They dig into the unemployment rate and what it means for job-seekers and employers. They reflect on the hot stock market finally having some down days. They examine how different election outcomes have influenced the market. Finally, they delve into a Harvard Business Review article about a decade-long retiree study.