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The Educating Investors Podcast

by Scott Pederson, Financial Advisor, Harmony Wealth Management LLC

The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. Educated Investors = Successful Investors

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Episodes

  1. The Federal Reserve June 2023 FOMC Meeting and Economic Projections

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The Fed now sees slightly higher economic growth, unemployment rising a little slower, and inflation running slightly higher through the remainder of 2023 based…

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  2. The Feds March Economic Projections and What It Means for their May Meeting and the Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The Fed now sees growth slower, unemployment rising a little slower, and inflation running slightly…

    more
  3. Banking Crisis of 2023

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. When the Fed and other Central Banks tend to overtighten monetary policy, things tend to break. In this...

  4. Bear Market Rally, New Bull Market, or Both

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The question that investors are starting to ask is the rally off the low in October for the S&P 500 just...

  5. The February 2023 Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. Let’s take a look at the meeting from February to see where the Fed stands.

  6. Economic And Market Outlook 2023

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I will take a quick look back at 2022 for the markets followed by an update on the...

  7. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections for December 2022 and What It Means for Markets

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The Fed now sees growth slower, unemployment rising faster, and inflation running slightly higher through the remainder of 2023 than their projections in…

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  8. The Fed and The Midterm Election

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. Will look at the latest information from Fed’s November meeting and what midterm elections mean for the...

  9. Market Downturn- Retesting the June Low.

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. Will look at the characteristics of bear markets to see if they are still present along with current investor sentiment and midterm year seasonality and what it...

  10. The Feds Economic Projections for September 2022 and What It Means for Markets.

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The Fed now sees growth slower, unemployment rising faster, and inflation running slightly higher…

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  11. Preview of the Federal Reserve July 2022 FOMC Meeting

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, we will take a look at what to expect from the FOMC meeting for July.

  12. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections for June 2022 and What It Means for Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on…

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  13. Where Are We in This Market Downturn

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. We will look at the current market downturn and what investors need to pay attention to looking forward into the end of this year.

  14. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections for March 2022 and What It Means for Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on…

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  15. Characteristics of Bear Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this week's topic I will discuss what is a Bear Market and Characteristics associated with Bear...

  16. The Correction in The New Year

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The Nasdaq and The Russell 2000 Indexes went into a correction to start the New Year. Will discuss the...

  17. Tapering, Rate Hikes, and Quantitative Tightening

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The Fed in the release of their minutes discussed not only the idea of the raising rates sooner after…

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  18. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections for December 2021 and What It Means for Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on…

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  19. Omicron, The Fed, And Recent Volatility

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. The volatility in the market has picked up over the last week due to several reasons. The most important causes of the recent volatility is the new variant of the...

  20. Economic and Market Update

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. This is a good time heading into the end of the year to take a look at the economy and market.

  21. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections For September 2021 And What It Means For Markets

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on GDP, Unemployment, PCE, and the Fed Funds rate and what it...

  22. Investing In China

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the recent volatility along with the current pros and cons of investing in Chinese stocks.

  23. Topics Of Interest: Potential Tax on Stock Buybacks, Nomination of Fed Chairperson, Tapering of Asset Purchases, and Debt Ceiling

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss some topics of interest for investors to keep an eye on.

  24. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections For June 2021 And What It Means For Markets

    In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on GDP, Unemployment, PCE, and the Fed Funds rate and what it could mean for markets. I would highly recommend having a copy of the Federal Reserve Projections in front of you to be able to follow...

  25. Update on Inflation

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to provide an update on inflation since my last podcast covering inflation...

  26. Thinking About, Thinking About Tapering

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the potential tapering by the Federal Reserve and what it may…

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  27. Potential Tax Changes And What It Means For The Markets

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Biden proposal for tax changes and what impact it could have on the markets and the economy.

  28. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections For March And What It Means For Markets

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on GDP, Unemployment, PCE, and the Fed Funds rate and what it...

  29. Rising Interest Rates and the Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to take a look at the recent rise in interest rates and what they mean for…

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  30. Is Inflation Coming? And If So, How much and For How Long?

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss factors for and against higher inflation and what it means for the markets. For Central Banks and investors, this may be...

  31. Long and Short of the Current Market

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss short term headwinds and intermediate term tailwinds for the...

  32. Democrats Sweep And What It Means For The US Economy And Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss what the outcome of the election could mean for the US economy…

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  33. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections For December And What It Means For Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on…

    more
  34. Brexit or No-Deal Brexit, That is the Question

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. As we are headed into the end of the year and the official exit of the UK from the EU, it is a good time to see where we are in terms of a potential of a no-deal...

  35. Economic and Market Update

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. This is a good time heading into the end of the year to take a look at the economy and market.

  36. Update on Market Volatility

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to give an update on a recent podcast episode I did in September on the...

  37. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections And What It Means For Markets

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve’s recently updated economic projections on GDP, Unemployment, PCE, and the Fed Funds rate and what it...

  38. Possible Reasons And Signs Of Increasing Volatility

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss some of the reasons for and possible signs of increasing…

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  39. Historical Change in Monetary Policy Framework And Potential Implications

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the historical changes in monetary policy framework by the…

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  40. The Weaker U.S. Dollar And What It Means For Investors

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the weakness in the U.S. dollar and the impact it can have for...

  41. The Election And The Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the upcoming election in November and what it means for the…

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  42. The Federal Reserve Economic Projections And The Risk They See To The Economy

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. In this episode, I am going to discuss the Federal Reserve recently updated economic projections on GDP,...

  43. Is This A Turning Point For Europe

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. A lot of interesting developments have happened with the European Union over the last few weeks. What…

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  44. Economic And Market Update

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. A lot has happened since the last Economic and Market Update podcast episode that I did in January. I believe this is a good time to take a look where we are from…

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  45. The Roadmap to Reopening The Economy

    The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. For this episode, I want to discuss the process and steps necessary to reopen the economy based on reading through details of a report put out American Enterprise...

  46. Steps In the Bottoming Process For Markets and the Economy

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. For this episode, I want to discuss what it will take to see a bottoming in the markets and economy. The...

  47. From Bull to Bear Market So Fast. What’s Next? What can Investors do?

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. For this episode, I want to discuss the reasons for the stock market falling from bull to bear market so...

  48. Coronavirus, Corrections, Recessions, Bear Markets

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. For this episode, I want to to discuss the spread of the Coronavirus, the correction in the stock market...

  49. Update on BBB Bond Market

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. For this episode I thought it would be a good time to provide an update on my previous episode The Risk…

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  50. The Secure Act

    I believe that educated investors = successful investors. The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. For this week’s episode I want to discuss the Secure Act which was signed into law on December 20, 2019....

About this show

The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. Educated Investors = Successful Investors

Hosted by

Scott Pederson, Financial Advisor, Harmony Wealth Management LLC

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Educating Investors Podcast have?

The Educating Investors Podcast has 63 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 26, 2023.

What is The Educating Investors Podcast about?

The goal of this podcast is to help to educate as many individuals as possible on markets, the economy, and financial planning topics. Educated Investors = Successful Investors

How often does The Educating Investors Podcast release new episodes?

The Educating Investors Podcast publishes monthly, based on its 63 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts The Educating Investors Podcast?

The Educating Investors Podcast is created and hosted by Scott Pederson, Financial Advisor, Harmony Wealth Management LLC.
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