Interest Rates, Investing, and the Real Cost of Debt | AWM Insights #218

In this episode of AWM Insights, Chief Investment Officer, Justin Dyer, and Portfolio Manager, Mena Hanna, break down the impact of interest rates on financial markets. They unravel how changes from the Federal Reserve shape everything from your investment portfolio to everyday borrowing decisions, offering relatable analogies that make complex topics easy to understand. With practical advice on refinancing and thoughtful discussion around the nuances of rate cuts, this episode gives listeners clear, actionable guidance in a shifting economic environment. If you want to understand what today’s interest rate moves really mean for your wealth, this conversation is worth a listen.Connect with usCall or text:  626-862-0355Website: https://www.athletefamilyoffice.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awmcapital/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/awmcapital/X: https://twitter.com/awmcapitalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/awmcapital/Chapters(00:00) The role of interest rates in financial markets(01:44) Recent trends and impacts of interest rate changes(03:41) The Federal Reserve’s priorities and mandates(05:54) Refinancing and personal debt decisions