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The Financial Exchange Show — 1023 episodes
Why the AI Boom Is Starting to Look Like 1999 Again
Why Bad News Isn’t Stopping Stocks From Climbing
Why the Oil Crisis Could Get Much Worse by Fall
Wall Street Is Starting to Fear Permanent Inflation
Why the Fed May Be Losing Control of Inflation
Why Inflation Is Starting to Spiral Again
Why the Job Market Feels Broken Right Now
Why $6 Gas May Only Be the Beginning
Why the Economy Still Isn’t Slowing Down
Why the Labor Market Still Isn’t Breaking
Why the AI Job Apocalypse Still Isn’t Happening
Why $100 Oil May Be the New Normal
Why Higher Gas Prices Are Starting to Change Behavior
The AI Boom Is Starting to Look Dangerous
The Real Risk No One Is Pricing In Right Now
Why Markets Keep Rising Despite an Energy Crisis
Housing Is Cracking as Rates Surge and Costs Climb
Gas Prices Could Surge as Oil Supply Hits a Breaking Point
A Major Airline Is About to Collapse
Stocks Are Ignoring the Oil Problem
Oil Inventories Are Falling Faster Than Expected
The Economy Looks Fine Until Energy Hits
Oil Markets Are Running Out of Time
The Entire AI Trade Comes Down to One Number
The Economy Is Running Out of Easy Fixes
AI Hype Is Outpacing Real Growth
Semiconductor Surge Is Starting to Look Unsustainable
AI Investment Is Surging but the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Semiconductor Stocks Surge as Housing Stalls and AI Demand Grows
Airlines Raise Prices as Fuel Costs Surge and Shortages Spread
Semiconductor Stocks Lead the Rally While Big Questions Surround Apple
Markets Are Betting the Oil Crisis Ends Soon
Big Bank Forecasts Miss Again as AI and Fed Risks Build
Apple’s CEO Exit, Fed Confusion, and the Real Impact of AI
Fuel Shortages Are Spreading and the Timeline Is Getting Worse
Markets Are Underestimating a Prolonged Oil Disruption
Stocks Hit New Highs, Private Credit Risks Grow, and the IPO Boom Returns
Semiconductor Surge Drives Stocks as Housing Slows Again
Energy Shortages Spread, AI Spending Surges, and Layoff Fears Rise
AI Momentum Builds, Earnings Kick Off, and Why Markets Keep Climbing
AI Stock Frenzy, Market Narrowing, and Signs of Speculation
Stocks Keep Climbing as Oil Risks Linger and the Fed Stays Cautious
Ask Todd: Estate Planning Mistakes That Can Disinherit Your Family
Bank Warnings Grow, AI Risks Escalate, and Buying a Car on Amazon
Boomers vs. Millennials, Bank Warnings, and a Housing Slowdown
Boomers vs. Millennials, Bank Warnings, and a Slowing Job Market
Rising Oil, Fragile Supply Chains, and Growing Economic Risk
AI Fears Slam Software Stocks as Banking Risks Emerge
Inflation Jumps, Oil Drives Prices Higher, and What the Fed Does Next
Labor Market Shifts, Housing Shortages, and What It Means for Growth
Markets Defy Chaos, Oil Risks Grow, and AI Raises Bigger Questions
AI Is Getting Dangerous, What Anthropic Just Discovered
Markets Surge on Ceasefire, Oil Plunges, and What Comes Next
Ask Todd: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
Markets Sell Off, Oil Jumps to $115, and Why Earnings Won’t Matter
Markets Slide on Iran Deadline, Oil Surges, and Uncertainty Builds
Markets Drift Higher, Diesel Nears Records, and Why Everything Feels Expensive
Oil Disruptions Deepen, Supply Chains at Risk, and What Comes Next
Jobs Stay Strong, But Oil and AI Raise New Questions
Strong Jobs Report, Rising Oil Risks, and the Fed’s Next Move
Markets Rebound, Oil Volatility, and What Could Drive the Next Rally
Oil Spikes, Markets Slide, and the Global Ripple Effect
Market Momentum Builds, But Oil and Recession Risks Loom
Markets Surge on War Hopes, Oil Shock Reshapes Outlook
Ask Todd: Estate Planning Mistakes
Market Rally, AI Job Fears, and the Truth About “Safe Haven” Assets
Markets Rally on War Optimism, $4 Gas Returns, and a Cooling Job Market
Markets Bounce, Oil Surges, and the Real Social Security Fix No One Wants
Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Five Straight Down Weeks
Stock Market Selloff, Rising Oil Prices, and the Future of Big Tech Regulation
Oil, Markets & the Strait of Hormuz: How Long Can This Last?
AI, Stagflation & Social Media on Trial
The Most Powerful Force Moving Markets Right Now
Gas Prices Climb. Housing Stalls. Can Air Travel Get Worse?
Oil Shock, Recession Odds & Life Estate Pitfalls
Ask Todd: Life Estates vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What Are You Really Giving Up?
Only 5% Off the Highs — Are Markets Ignoring the Risk?
Markets on Edge: Iran Headlines, Oil Shocks & the Recession Question
Markets Surge on Iran Pause — But Will the Ships Move?
Markets Whipsaw as Iran Headlines Trigger Massive Swing
Oil Surges, Bonds Sell Off, and the Fed’s No-Win Dilemma
Oil at $180? The Strait of Hormuz Enters a Dangerous Phase
Oil Shock, AI Hiring Chaos & The Gen X Moment
Energy Shock: Is This the Breaking Point for the Global Economy?
What Is the Most Powerful Force Moving Markets Right Now?
Oil Shock, Escalation in the Middle East & The Hidden Risks of Life Estates
Ask Todd: Life Estates vs. Trusts; What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
Is This the Setup for a Recession? Markets Stay Calm Amid Rising Risks
Are Higher Gas Prices About to Push the U.S. Into Recession?
AI Arms Race, $50K Cars & The Retirement Tax Trap
Oil Shock Deepens as Fed Faces War-Driven Inflation Risks
Private Credit Stress Builds as Markets Ignore Rising Global Risks
Oil Shock Escalates as Strait of Hormuz Closure Fuels Global Energy Crisis
Oil Near $97, Mortgage Rates Jump & Are Americans Ready for Retirement?
Oil at $95, Strait Still Blocked & 4.4 Million Hours of Tariff Refunds
Inflation About to Spike? Oil, CPI & Private Credit Warning Signs
Oil Chaos: Strategic Reserve Release, Strait of Hormuz Fears & Wild Market Swings
Life Estates Explained: What Most People Get Wrong
Gas Prices Surge — And Detroit May Pay the Price
Markets Whiplash as Oil Surges and War Headlines Shift
Are Oil Shock and Stagflation Back?
What Happens if Oil Stays Above $100?
Why Is the New England Economy Falling Behind the Rest of the U.S.?
Oil Prices Surge and Jobs Disappoint: Is the Economy Starting to Crack?
$130 Billion Tariff Refunds? Court Orders Massive Payback from Trump Administration
Oil Price Shock: Why Markets Are Staying Calm Despite Rising Energy Prices
Oil Shock, Shipping Halted — Are Energy Prices About to Surge Again?
Markets Whipsaw as Investors Ask the Only Question That Matters: Temporary or Permanent?
Price Shocks: How One Surge Can Rattle the Entire Economy
Oil Surges, Stocks Slide — Is This Conflict About to Hit the U.S. Economy?
Oil Jumps, Mortgage Rates Rebound — Is the Inflation Fight Back On?
Oil Surges After U.S. Strikes Iran — How Big Is the Economic Risk?
Mortgage Rates Hit 6% — Is the Housing Market About to Explode?
Inflation Surprise: Is the Fed’s Easing Path in Trouble?
What Happens If Taiwan’s Chip Factories Go Dark?
Nvidia Crushes Earnings — So Why Is the Stock Falling?
AI Panic, Tariff Confusion & a Housing Market That Won’t Thaw
AI Jitters Return: Is the Magnificent Seven Losing Its Grip?
Ask Todd: When Do You Really Need a Trust?
AI Panic, Tariff Whiplash, and the Housing Market Stall
Tariff Chaos: Who Pays the Price Now?
Are Markets Underestimating the Tariff Fallout?
Is Policy Uncertainty the Biggest Risk to Markets Right Now?
Tariffs Overturned: A Turning Point for Markets and Fed Policy?
Tariffs Overturned: What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Markets
A Market Full of Noise — But No Direction?
Is the Labor Market Stronger Than the Fed Thinks?
Is Economic Growth Outpacing the Labor Market?
Is the Market Rotating — or Quietly Unraveling?
Ask Todd: Does the Type of Assets You Own Change Your Estate Plan?
Are Markets Pricing in the Wrong Economic Story?
Are Markets Calm — or Just Waiting for the Next Shock?
Strong Indexes, Shaky Foundations: What’s Really Going On?
Has the Market Shifted from Inflation Fear to AI Fear?
The Fed’s Next Move: Inflation, AI, and Housing Costs
The Hidden Inflation Story Inside the Jobs Report
Ask Todd: Starting Your Estate Plan and Understanding Trust Income
Hot Jobs Report Raises Rate Hike Questions as AI Disruption Fears Grow
Strong Jobs Report Shifts Fed Expectations as Rate Cut Hopes Fade
Markets Face a Reality Check as Valuations Rise and Labor Dynamics Shift
Retail Sales Miss, Big Data Week Ahead, and What 15% “Growth” Really Means
Is Inflation About to Reheat? Markets Rally, AI vs Financial Planning & The Dow Debate
Jobs Data, Market Rotation, AI Threats & China’s Treasury Warning Explained
Markets Rebound, AI CapEx Reality Sets In & The Real Reason Cars Are So Expensive
Amazon’s $200B AI Bet, Software Selloff & The Hidden Risk in Private Credit
Tech Meltdown, AI Speculation Fallout & What This Volatility Means for Investors
AI Is Eating Software Margins — And Markets Are Finally Noticing
Why the Housing Market Still Isn’t Fixing Itself
AI Is Breaking Software Stocks—And Why That Matters for the Entire Market
Ask Todd: Estate Planning Basics, Trusts & What Really Counts Toward Your Estate
Consumers Feel Worse Than the Data Says & USVI’s Economic Bet
Silver Mania, S&P 500 at 7,000 & What Investors Are Missing
Why the U.S. Virgin Islands Are Betting Big on Growth, Tourism & Clean Energy
Markets are set to test Kevin Warsh
Gold and Silver's dramatic reversal
Wealth inequality is getting worse in the US
Trump picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. Is he the right pick?
A weaker dollar has always been part of Trump's plan
Will Powell remain at the Fed after his term as chair?
Does this bull market have room to run?
What is a dime without a penny?
Ask Todd: Long Term Care Insurance Explained
How will Trump respond to the deal between India and the EU?
Why did UnitedHealth's stock nosedive this morning?
Is the middle-class lifestyle drifting out of reach?
What are the real reasons gold has surged pass $5,000 per ounce?
Can the grid handle the upcoming winter storm?
Intel shares slide as costs pile up
Garbage stocks are on fire again
If the US falters as the economic leader, who will fill the void?
Is Netflix spending its way into big trouble?
Is America's place in the World Economic Order in jeopardy?
Ask Todd: What is the five year look back period?
Would any of Trump's ideas to lower housing costs actually work?
What a break with Europe means for the American economy
Is Canada getting a little too cozy with China?
Why markets keep failing to broaden out beyond big tech
Why the stock market doesn't care about the world being a dumpster fire
Did TSMC's results show the AI boom still has room to run?
Bigger tax refunds are coming in 2026. What does that mean for the economy?
Why you should be more concerned about the labor market than inflation
Cutting government spending is the only real solution to the affordability crisis
Trump allies fear blowback from Powell investigation
Why a 10% credit card interest rate cap a bad idea
Is Central Bank independence a good or bad thing?
Why does Trump want Fannie and Freddie to buy $200B of mortgage debt?
Productivity is booming. AI may not be the reason.
Why does the US want Venezuela's oil?
What recent jobs data is telling us about the economy
Will stocks crash in 2026?
AI fatigue sets in for S&P 500 investors
Ask Todd: Long term care planning for procrastinators
How will the Fed handle the six big challenges ahead in 2026?
Two simple ways to fix America's housing problem
Markets need to answer these big questions in 2026
Wall Street expects the market to keep rallying despite high valuations
What does the future look like for Berkshire Hathaway without Warren Buffett?
What are market expectations for 2026?
The unexpected winner of rising US tariffs...
Does the Fed need to reevaluate its 2 percent inflation target?
Reasons for economic optimism in 2026
Why companies are not prioritizing hiring in 2026
What can explain the explosion of GDP?
Will AI kill entry-level jobs?
What can reverse the job market slowdown in 2026?
Is the Santa Clause rally coming to town?
Want to know where the market is going? Don't trust any forecaster.
What really is the Santa Clause rally?
Warner is making demands for Paramount to saying in the bidding
Micron's guidance jolts slumping tech market
Ask Todd: Best ways to protect your assets for your specific situation
2026 Housing Market Outlook and Forecast
White-collar workers are getting spooked by AI and layoffs
Is Ford throwing in the towel on EVs?
Do you feel better or worse now that the jobs data is back?
Will 2026 bring affordable home back to the housing market?
The stock market is rotating out of Big Tech. Is this a good thing?
Why Disney went from AI skeptic to OpenAI investor
Why is Broadcom slumping despite record revenue?
Can AI companies monetize fast enough to save the US economy?
Did Disney just doom itself?
Why the AI boom is not like the dot com boom
Ask Todd: When it's time to update your estate plan
How does a Fed rate cut impact average Americans?
Americans’ dream of homeownership has become a luxury
Why Oracle's earnings are a key moment for AI stocks
Is AI making us dumb?
The year of America's cranky consumer
Is Meta targeting Apple with its latest moves?
What will Netflix do with Warner Brothers?
Is Friday really a make or break day for the stock market?
Why do markets view weak jobs data as good news?
How to fix the home affordability crisis
Ask Todd: Using trusts to avoid estate taxes
Will the Fed act fast enough as potential trouble brews?
OpenAI declares ‘Code Red’ as Google threatens AI lead
Why is talking about a ‘K-shaped’ economy?
Are Americans finally fed up with high car prices?
What happened to all the great Black Friday deals?
Google was a sleepy AI giant. Now it is awake.
Stop listening to silly market predictions
Don't trust Americans when they say they'll reign in spending
Are markets forming an 'everything bubble'?
What happens to the economy if AI falters?
Do comparisons to the dot com crash have any merit?
From one wild trading day to another
American Middle Class is Shrinking. Is that a good thing?
Nvidia saves the day! At least for a little while.
Is Target becoming the next Macy’s?
Three factors you need to watch closely
Ask Todd: Your personal bank account should never be in your trust
Private credit has some ugly cracks in the foundation
Is sentiment the only reason markets are falling?
Will we get a Santa Claus rally this year?
Those wishing for a drawn out bear market are fools
What Is the K-Shaped Economy, And Why Is It a Problem?
Are we headed for a repeat of the dot com era?
When will consumers get the streaming cord?
Is another shutdown on the horizon?
Who will be the winners and losers of the AI boom?
The Middle Class Is Unraveling
A better way of thinking about the AI bubble
Why did SoftBank sell its entire stake in Nvidia?
How 3% inflation became the new normal
Stocks to face major test when government data returns
It's time to honor our disabled veterans
Empowering our disabled veterans
Helping Our Great American Heroes
Turning a life altering change into a worthy mission, helping disabled veterans
Our disabled veterans need your help
What One Bleak Data Point Tells Us About the Labor Market
AI valuations spark fear of AI bubble popping
Is the US economy just a teetering Jenga Tower?
Did Jensen Huang just pop the AI bubble?
How much money is the government shutdown costing the economy?
AI stock sell off could be a bust or a blip. What will decide the outcome?
Ask Todd: The beauty of revocable trusts
How common are 10% market pullbacks?
Wall Street CEOs warn of pullback risks
USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr on how tariffs have impacted the islands
Is OpenAI becoming too big to fail?
Has the S&P 500 become to reliant on the Magnificent 7?
Private Credit Cockroaches Are On The Loose
AI-led investments are driving economic growth. How long can it last?
Job market may be at a tipping point
Big Tech tests investors' patience
Watch these five AI signals this week
Nvidia becomes the first $5T company thanks to the AI rally
Ask Todd: Funding a trust is very important
Is a private-credit winter coming?
Are the good vibes back on Wall Street?
AI spending is boosting the economy, but many companies are in survival mode
US-China trade truce leaves fundamental issues unresolved
Inflation expectations need to come down
Long awaited CPI report brings good news
How will the Fed handle the lack of data ahead of next week's rate cut decision?
Why are oil prices jumping up today?
Ask Todd: Navigating Estate Tax Thresholds
Why is the US trying to get between Argentina and China?
Is the gold rally over?
Andrew Ross Sorkin
The day Amazon broke the internet
How to navigate around tariffs for your holiday shopping
What are the warning signs this record market is showing?
Breaking News: The market always defies expectations
Three categories of stories that are concerning investors
People don't trust traditional currency anymore
Something stinks in the financial sector
Are the impacts from AI on the economy exaggerated?
China believes they can win a trade war with the US. Can they?
Ask Todd: Is gifting real estate always a bad idea?
The Great Debasement Debate
Markets don't like China's trade war escalation
Is AI actually making American workers more productive?
Why did markets react so harshly to Trump's tweet about China last week?
President Trump tweets about China being 'hostile', markets tumble
Concerns about AI are not showing up in markets right now
AI Can Transform the Economy and Still Be a Bubble
Are financial conditions actually too tight right now?
Why has gold been on a stunning rise this year?
Ask Todd: When does gifting assets make sense for your estate plan?
Businesses are already feeling shutdown pain
Always remember that gold is not a risk-free asset
Costs related to AI are getting out of control
The Housing Markets Great Migration
Did OpenAI Just Betray Nvidia for AMD?
Jeff Bezos warns of an AI industrial bubble
What does AI think about the unreleased jobs report?
The Collapse of First Brands need far more attention
Is Baby Boomer spending the only thing keeping up the economy?
Is the US dollar losing safehaven status?
How markets typically react to government shutdowns
Ask Todd: Making the most of gifting assets
Why your electric bill keeps rising
How government shutdowns affect the US economy
Is Walmart's CEO right that AI will change literally every job?
Why a MidWest auto parts maker going bankrupt has massive ramifications
Where do interest rates need to be to get housing market moving again?
Will the massive spending on AI ever pay off?
Why are giant tech firms all investing in each other?
Something stinks in the auto market
Does more trouble lie ahead for US jobs?
Is Powell leaving the door open for more rate cuts this year?
Is the era of value investing over?
Is the stock market overvalued?
Why inflation is the lesser evil
Will the $100,000 visa help American workers?
Which states are getting hit hardest by unemployment?
If the Fed loses its independence, what happens to inflation?
How long until Nvidia buys Intel outright?
The Fed has no clue how the economy will look next year
Chuck's prediction for Nvidia in China is coming true
Why interest rates aren't the most important thing
Ask Todd: Beneficiary designations on IRAs
Hidden Job Strength, Earnings Overhaul, and the Road to Affordability
Retail sales say the economy isn't really slowing down
Elon Musk's $1B Tesla Bet Shocks Wall Street
Will the stock rally stall out after the Fed's rate cut?
Why employers deserve more blame for higher heath insurance costs
Recent economic data is pulling the Fed in opposing directions
Why do so many Americans feel financially trapped?
Where are consumer prices rising the most?
Apple's new iPhone highlights the latest Apple Event
Fed easing too much is a big gamble
Ask Todd: Limiting estate tax exposure for beneficiaries
What would a half percent rate cut mean for markets?
Is the economy on shakier ground than most believe?
America's 'buy now, pay later' economy is nothing new
Why the Fed should not cut rates now
What does a national housing emergency mean?
What does recent jobs data tell us about a September rate cut?
McDonald's is getting into the war on tipping
Is it time to get concerned about the labor market?
How did Google lose but win their antitrust case?
There are fewer and fewer jobs available for US workers
How Can an Economy This Good Feel This Bad?
Why is September the worst month of the year for markets?
Does Nvidia finally have real competition from China?
Economists see slow growth and stubborn inflation well into 2026
Biggest issues plaguing the housing market?
Is China getting close to finding its own Nvidia?
Nvidia investors grapple with China risks ahead of earnings
Why is Trump removing Fed Bank Presidents?
Ask Todd: Common problems in basic estate planning
Home insurance costs continue to go through the roof
Why Fed independence is necessary to control inflation
Is the tech rally losing steam?
What could make the Fed wrong?
The timeline of tariffs impacts on the economy with Ernie Tedeschi
What does Powell's speech mean for September rate cuts?
What matters more to the stock market? The Fed or Nvidia?
Walmart posts rare profit miss. Time to worry?
Ask Todd: How do irrevocable life insurance trusts work?
How the Fed should deal with US stagflation risks
Is the big pullback in stocks many expected finally here?
Is the job market hiding a major red flag?
Home builders are getting crushed by slow new home sales
Why America can't shake off inflation
Strong earnings ease investors minds after shaky economic data releases
What is ahead for the 10-year treasury rate?
Can anything save Target from becoming the next Macy's?
Is Amazon gunning to be America's top grocer?
Is the data starting to show the impacts from tariffs?
Companies are pouring billions in AI. It has yet to pay off.
Is the Fed cool with inflation at 3%?
Ask Todd: Taking advantage of exemptions
The era of big raises for low-paid workers is over
Will the Fed cut interest rates in September?
Is now a good time to buy a house?
What does the Nvidia and AMD deal in China mean for other US businesses?
Is Las Vegas done being America's playground?
What is Trump's biggest economic threat?
Mega Cap companies continue to hold up markets
Tariffs keep defying expectations on the right and left
Credit Card debt sets a new record at $1.21T
Trump ramps up tariff blitz
Why does it matter that Trump fired the BLS chief?
More companies are showing impacts from tariffs
Are American consumers finally starting to get thrifty?
Economic data is pointing to US economy slowing
Is Amazon falling behind rivals in its cloud business?
More signs of trouble under the hood?
A "prickly" Powell and Fed dissents
AI continues to propel markets and the economy
What does the Federal Reserve do?
GDP gets a tariff surprise
Ask Todd: First steps when planning for nursing home care
Infaltion or Unemployment. Which do Americans fear more?
Will a divided Fed start cutting rates soon?
Big companies are getting smaller—and their CEOs want everyone to know it
Markets face a moment of truth this week
Can Airbnb redefine travel again?
Trump vs Powell gets strange during Fed tour
What most Americans get wrong about Social Security
Tesla braces for 'rough' quarters ahead
Magnificent 7 needs to answer these questions
What should the tariffs rates be?
Ask Todd: Trust planning vs long-term care insurance
Why are stocks up? Does anybody know?
Are tariff impacts finally showing up in earnings reports?
Is the US riskier than emerging markets?
Is the US economy regaining its swagger?
Where is Walmart raising prices?
Consumer sentiment doesn't seem to care about tariffs
Will AI data cause your energy prices to skyrocket?
Bank CEOs are pushing back on Trump's plan for the Fed
How long can Nvidia keep growing?
Ask Todd: Protecting property while applying for medicaid
How long can the US economy keep holding strong?
Why has Florida flipped from sellers to buyers market?
Inflation data is still not showing an impact from tariffs
Why does Trump vs Powell matter?
Want to know where the economy is headed? Look at these banks.
The Nasdaq is mirroring the 90's. Does that mean its in a bubble?
Markets still don't believe Trump's tariffs
Inflation is eating the labor market
Are Trump's tariffs on Brazil really about China?
Americans are eating cheaper. What does that mean for the economy?
Will Trump hold firm on his no tariff extension?
Ask Todd: Determining medicaid eligibility
Which workers will AI hurt the most?
What if this time really is different for investors?
Stop trying to predict the unpredictable
How Trump's megabill will and won't change your taxes
Why the dollar's value has declined 10% this year
Why is the labor force shrinking?
Car prices are pushing Americans to the limit
What the Senate Republican tax-and-spending bill means for your money.
Debt is now influencing job seekers decisions
Economic concerns for the second half of the year
Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids?
How the tax bill gets passed is more important than the bill itself
Americans still don't have enough emergency savings
Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip strategies.
Vibes are becoming a go-to economic indicator
Trump considers naming next Fed chair months ahead of schedule
S&P 500 nears record highs but is something lurking underneath?
Is wait-and-see the right approach for the Fed?
Ask Todd: Selling a house in an irrevocable medicaid trust
Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will consumers get hit next?
An unsteady economy hasn’t shaken retail investors’ optimism about the stock market
Are ordinary investors souring on Big Tech?
Why is it not surprising that markets aren't dropping as Middle East conflict continues
Social Security is running out of funds and time
What are stablecoins and how do they work?
Forget AI, it's robots who are coming for your job
Is the oil market in jeopardy if Israel-Iran conflict intensifies?
Ask Todd: How often should a trust be reviewed?
How are tariffs impacting your personal finances
Why the Fed isn't cutting rates despite cooling inflation
Who should we blame for price increases?
Are major supply chains under threat again?
Where is the inflation from tariffs?
Markets don't like Israel's and Iran's conflict
Has the Fed ever really been independent of congress?
Can the Fed claim victory over inflation now? Yes, but...
Who will replace Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve?
Is a trade deal done between the US and China?
Ask Todd: How irrevocable trusts protect your assets from nursing homes
Is Google killing itself with how it uses AI?
Insider trading in Washington DC is out of control
What does the NCAA settlement mean for college sports?
Is the US economy headed toward an uncomfortable summer?
Millennials need to stop complaining about recessions
Strong jobs report has some hidden signs of weakness
Why are big investors shifting away from US markets?
Is the labor market showing signs of weakness?
Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore this.
How the US can resolve its trade deficits
Ask Todd: How much control does an irrevocable trust take from you?
What does it say about the economy when consumers are financing groceries?
Economists predict more pain for the US from Trump's tariffs
Why Nvidia can't quit China
Major problem could be on the horizon for the labor market
Lower income Americans are stuck in neutral
Will a trade deal between the US and China ever get done?
Elon Musk steps down the Trump administration
Nvidia is booming without help from China
Tim Cook is having terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Is the worst of the trade war behind us? Wall Street thinks so.
Baby Boomers are keeping the economy afloat
Why is Trump delaying the EU tariffs?
Should the President be able to fire the head of the Federal Reserve?
Will Trump force Apple to make iPhones in the US?
Is OpenAI trying to kill the iPhone?
Why concerns about the deficit is leading to higher treasury yields
Google won't back down to those challenging its search dominance
Bond investors are very worried about Trump's tax bill
Ask Todd: Can an estate be too small to create a plan?
Is AI coming to take your job?
Will Trump's tariff rollback save the US from a recession?
Americans are passing on Europe in favor of road trips
Moody's downgrades US debt and Wall Street isn't thrilled
How the Federal Reserve is approaching inflation
Consumer sentiment falls again in May. Tariffs the top concern.
Is it too late to save the US economy?
Walmart warns that price increases are coming
Does buying the dip still work?
Don't invest when you are hungry!
Ask Todd: Another reason to avoid probate
President Trump doesn't want you paying too much for that 'fat shot'
Inflation rate hits lowest level since 2021
Fixing inflation needs new thinkning
Surprise US-China trade deal sends markets surging
Transforming the housing market isn't so easy
Will tariff deals come quickly now that the seal is broken?
Recession warnings are everywhere except in the data
What to know about the trade deal between the US and UK
Why oil prices are falling, and what it means for the economy
The most important thing the Fed can do this month
Ask Todd: It's best to avoid probate if possible
Is the Fed in a lose-lose scenario?
Big Tech keeps avoiding trade war impacts
Are small US businesses under serious threat?
Can Berkshire Hathaway thrive without Warren Buffett?
Economic hazards are piling up. Are they one-offs or something worse?
Economic data continues to defy expectations
We've never seen markets do this before
Price increases are here. Are you ready?
Should Amazon list the cost of tariffs as part of the price?
What does the data tell us about GDP shrinking in Q1?
Ask Todd: How long do you have to wait for your inheritance?
Will markets 'settle down' after the recent chaos?
Why is the White Housing picking a fight with Amazon?
Can markets survive if the magnificent seven doesn't correct course?
Most important earnings report this week is...
Apple has lofty goals for iPhone production in India
Trump vs China: He said, Xi said
Are huge stock swings the new normal?
Why are so many companies pulling their guidance?
Musk to refocus on Tesla after its worst quarter in years
Is a trade war with China not sustainable?
Ask Todd: Different ways to leave assets to beneficiaries
Tesla earnings could offer hope for the stock market
Trump is laying the groundwork to blame Powell for any downturn
How the housing market is changing
Big Tech faces a major earnings test this week
Google and Meta had a very bad week
Is a tidal wave about to hit the US economy?
How has portfolio protection changed?
Why is Trump fed up with Jerome Powell?
Why independence for the Federal Reserve is essential
Why is inflation still so misunderstood?
Is the dollar in danger of losing its 'safe haven' status?
Trump tariffs won’t lead supply chains back to U.S.
Why earnings results don't matter as much this time around
Apple was on the brink of a crisis until Trump's tariff concessions
What are some of the lesser known recession indicators showing?
What is happening in the bond market is stunning
Why does Trump want a weaker dollar?
How to approach markets moving forward
Trump's tariffs put the Federal Reserve in a no-win situation
Who will blink first, US or China?
Ask Todd: Can I name a trust as a beneficiary?
Trying to time this market could lead to pain
Where do markets go from here?
Could tariffs have been implemented without the massive disruption?
Is it time to rethink your portfolio?
How will the Fed respond to the market downturn?
This selloff has no mystery behind it
Do you know how to prepare for a market sell off?
Will manufacturing actually come back because of tariffs?
Will ChatGPT upend the labor market?
What if Trump brings no clarity to the tariff issue?
Ask Todd: How to leave assets to beneficiaries
What does the future hold for American automakers?
Are investors doubting that tariffs will be here long term?
How to prepare your portfolio for the next market mess
US stocks face stiff test from tariffs this week
Inflation is hotter than expected and that should be concerning
Chuck sees a red flag that can't be ignored
The housing market has finally flipped from 2021
Has Trump's tariffs doomed US automakers?
Private equity is coming for your retirement. Should you be worried?
Ask Todd: Different options to protect your house
Consumer sentiment decline fuels evidence of gloom
Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme?
Are stocks truly expensive right now?
The richest Americans kept the economy booming. What happens if they stop spending?
The hard data isn't showing signs of a slowing economy
What spooked the S&P 500?
Nike has a long way to run to achieve the comeback
Can Nvidia save GM?
The Fed isn't sure what to do. That's not a bad thing.
Have retail investors ditched buying-the-dip?
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Does the Fed share the stock market's worry about the economy?
Will cheap Chinese cars kill the American auto industry?
Trump says a recession might be worth the cost. Is he right?
Are the days of set it and forget it investing over?
Stocks haven't traded at these levels since September. Why?
Is the Magnificent Seven no longer magnificent?
Is the Russell 2000 flashing clear warning signs for the economy?
Could Fed rate cuts really ward off a serious recession?
Consumer angst is striking all income levels
If you fear recession, follow the S&P 500's historical data.
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With inflation decelerating does that bring confidence back to consumers?
What do Delta, Kohl's, and Dick's Sporting Goods have in common?
What lies behind the dramatic shift in markets?
The myth behind daylight-savings time
Not ready to cry recession
Has Trump changed the American Dream?
It is getting very difficult to keep up with Trump's tariff plans
Has the 401(k) become Americans rainy-day fund?
Is the case against tariffs is getting stronger?
Ask Todd: Calculating the consequences of a life estate
Why is nobody talking about the tariffs on China?
What happens to gas prices if tariffs continue?
Target sends a warning to every American consumer
What are the real goals for Trump's tariffs?
Is the Treasury Department trying to slow the economy down?
Can the US economy continue to stay resilient?
Why are we seeing an increase in "doom spending"?
Is stagflation a possibliity?
The Fed's favorite recession indicator is flashing danger signs again
Why would US automakers take the brunt of tariffs?
Ask Todd: What happens if you plan your estate poorly?
What is the rule of 72 and why do you need to know it?
The economy is still fine, but Americans are still gloomy
Why is your gas bill so high right now?
Don't fall in love with your investments
Did Elon Musk go too far with his latest email to federal workers?
Stocks have a big, expensive problem
Why is Warren Buffett hoarding so much cash?
Are global markets starting to catch up to the US?
Is it too late to chase the bull market?
Is stagflation poised to make a comeback?
Are investors getting nervous about how expensive stocks are?
Ask Todd: Estate planning beyond the grave
Will Trump's tariffs help American automakers?
The world's most important market is sending a warning signal
Are investors getting worried the bull run is coming to an end?
Are millennials the reason for exploding rental prices?
Hot inflation raises the stakes on tariffs
Is being single bad for the economy?
The Fed has a lot of work to do to conquer inflation
Ask Todd: Understanding the basic estate planning documents
Has the Dow Jones become useless?
Stubborn inflation heats up more than expected
Will Trump stand by while RFK Jr goes after fast food?
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: Round 2
Would you pay higher taxes to save Social Security?
Trump no longer has a penny for your thoughts
Could tariffs lead to higher insurance prices?
Is the job market weaker than it appears?
How to trade the trade war...don't
Is Tesla running out of juice across the globe?
Why is Nissan rejecting Honda again?
How are markets weathering the storm of DeepSeek and China tariffs?
Ask Todd: How to start estate planning
Are credit card interest rates bringing left and right together?
How are markets absorbing the tariff suspension?
Six takeaways from a wild week in AI
Tariffs on Mexico get delayed by a month. How will businesses pivot?
Should you fear the 'silver tsunami'?
Is Apple's weakness in China being understated?
Could we fix Social Security today with these proposals?
The Fed stands firm, but what comes next?
Will Big Tech earnings ease impact from DeepSeek?
Ask Todd: How to protect assets if you are running out of time
Why the Fed being independent is a good thing
Will Jerome Powell push back on Trump at the upcoming Fed meeting?
What can investors learn from DeepSeek day?
Why is Apple avoiding the massive tech sell off?
What is DeepSeek and why is it crushing US tech stocks?
Can Trump actually fix the housing affordability crisis?
Will world leaders buckle under Trump's tariff threats?
Are US taxes too high or too low?
Are we in a stock market bubble?
Ask Todd: How old is too old to plan for long term care?
Netflix continues on its path to streaming domination
Is President Trump just using tariffs as a threat?
Should investors be hoping for a market slump?
Will Trump actually impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada?
Can China ever escape its population spiral?
TikTok ban upheld by the Supreme Court. What's next for the app?
Can Trump really bring the US to a new economic golden age?
What is the biggest risk to financial institutions?
Home Insurance Nightmare is Getting Worse
What if the Fed reverses course and raises rates this year?
No one is talking about recession. They probably should be.
Is inflation making a comeback?
Can earnings season reverse the current market dip?
Is the market wildly overreacting?
California has created an insurance nightmare
Why are markets falling on good jobs data?
Are Americans getting better with their credit cards?
Why is the stock market afraid of the same high yields it embraced last year?
How much money do you need to retire in every US state?
Ask Todd: Long term planning for procrastinators
Are US stocks in bubble territory?
What is the warning signal that credit markets are flashing?
Is the labor market starting to stabilize?
Generative AI is not ready for prime time
What are the market narratives for 2025?
Is America still number one?
Why are we getting the same over reactive stories to start the year again?
What does the housing market look like starting 2025?
How did markets pull off back-to-back 20% annual gains?
Is the financial health of the consumer waning?
Boeing's stock drops after fatal South Korea crash
Airlines had a wild ride in 2024. Will 2025 be better for travelers?
Is Trump getting a better economy than the last time he was elected?
Could AI reshape the economic geography of the United States?
Why are major banks suing the Federal Reserve?
Massive test on tap for Netflix
Government shutdown averted. What did we learn from spending bill?
Financial Festivus 2024!
Why did Trump kill the GOP spending bill? Was he right to kill it?
Why is Trump and Musk shutting down the spending bill?
Is the Fed losing control?
Ask Todd: How does moving to a new state impact your estate taxes
Why is China the reason for the Honda-Nissan merger?
What does another Fed rate cut mean for your wallet?
Why this frothy market is scaring many investors
How are we supposed to feel now that the vibecession is over?
Why do smart companies do dumb things?
How will the Fed handle Trump's second term?
Holiday tipping doesn't need to stress you out.
Could the stock market gain another 20% in 2025?
Is Gen Z going to ensure malls across America don't die?
The Nasdaq just hit 20,000 for the first time. Why are some predicting a rough 2025?
Why have so many been so wrong with recession predictions?
Ask Todd: How to reduce estate taxes
Where is inflation right now?
Current state of the US labor market
Could investors be in for a big surprise in 2025?
Stock market has a chance to do something unprecedented in 2025
Assad in Syria, it's a wrap
Why you should ignore most stock market forecasts
What the November jobs report means for rate cuts
Will the government force Airlines to reign in junk fees?
What you need to know about Bitcoin passing $100,000
Will home prices crash in 2025?
Ask Todd: Current state of estate tax exemptions
Is the economy still inflated?
Can the construction industry survive with tariffs and deportations?
Why are workers feeling so stuck in their jobs?
Will the US jobs market rebound?
Why was November the best month of the year for stocks?
It's time for banks to issue meaningless S&P predictions for 2025
Is the Fed worried that inflation is ramping up again?
Ask Todd: Pros and Cons of gifting stocks
How would you define economic success under President Trump?
Will Trump's proposed tariffs cripple trade between the US and Mexico?
TSA predicts this Thanksgiving to be the busiest ever
Why is Wall Street a fan of Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary
Has Cyber Monday overtaken Black Friday?
Is Warren Buffett sending a message that nobody is listening to?
Is the S&P 500 inflated because investors forgot fundamentals?
Why are markets unsure of how to react to Nvidia's earnings?
Why are American companies stocking up ahead of Trump's second term?
Ask Todd: Issues that arise when gifting property
Waiting on Nvidia is the hardest part
How will Trump's plans affect the economy?
Are markets worried about Russia's latest threat?
How Biden and Democrats blew it on inflation
Traders are making big bets ahead of Nvidia earnings
Why is nobody cashing in on soaring home values?
Is Powell and the Fed losing credibility?
Are markets fundamentally broken?
What is the danger of a 3% inflation rate?
Can Elon Musk actually make the government more efficient?
Ask Todd: Estate planning when you don't have kids
Did the CPI report almost guarantee a rate cut in December?
Why is Europe afraid of Trump's second term?
Why are small caps rallying after Trump won the election?
Does Warren Buffett know something that we don't?
Why is the bull market revving back up?
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What does a second Trump term mean for retirement?
Who are the winners and losers of the Trump Trade?
What Trump's win means for the economy
Ask Todd: Making the most of gifted assets
How are markets reacting to the return of President Trump?
How will the next President manage a cooling labor sector?
What is the most important economic need the next President has to address?
What are voters biggest economic concerns?
Which is more important, Fed Meeting or Presidential Election?
You need to understand this fact about interest rates
Which Big Tech company is best positioned to win the AI arms race?
What will the next President do with this remarkable economy?
Is big tech done carrying markets on their backs?
Ask Todd: The current state of federal estate taxes
What powered Google's revenue jump?
Why is the US economy growing less than expected?
Will companies win the return-to-office fight?
Job openings fall to lowest level in three years
Why are economists warning of new inflation hazards?
Are big tech stocks losing their mojo?
Why did Boeing workers reject a new contract?
Consumers are choosing their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays
Why are investors so afraid of the upcoming election?
Why did Tesla's earnings surprise Wall Street?
Why are we saying goodbye to cheaper rent and airfares?
Ask Todd: Why are IRAs so complicated?
Why are home sales falling to 2010 levels?
Why is Wall Street worrying about renters and younger borrowers?
Why are bonds slumping around the globe?
Election anxiety is causing many to make financial mistakes
Why is Goldman Sachs predicting a huge S&P downturn?
Should you be worried about the market's ‘invincibility syndrome’?
Mortgage rates were supposed to come down. Why are they rising?
Why is it getting harder to break into the Middle Class?
New data shows the American consumer won't be slowed down
Can Nvidia continue to dominate Big Tech's earnings season?
Ask Todd: Reducing estate taxes
Is the stock market too expensive right now?
What should you know about your salary heading into 2025?
Why do market watchers think the stock market will keep going up?
Where are interest rates heading?
Why young Americans need to start worrying about Social Security
Are you better off than you were four years ago?
What does historical data say about how long a bull run can go?
What is happening to the housing market in Texas?
Is inflation actually heading in the right direction?
What you need to know as bank earnings begin this week
Ask Todd: Naming your estate as an IRA beneficiary
What happens to Google if the DOJ is successful breaking them up?
What will it take to get you in that EV today?
The bull market reaches its second year, how much longer can it last?
Which state will replace Florida as the snowbird destination?
How long can the US economy's 'goldilocks' moment last?
Why retailers have no room for error this holiday season?
Much better than expected jobs report sends markets flying
Why is OpenAI's valuation soaring?
Why did everyone predicting a hard landing get it so wrong?
Ask Todd: Naming beneficiaries in an IRA
The economy's landing isn't as soft as we think
Has Nike run out of time?
Buy or Rent? Falling mortgage rates are changing the math
Latest economic data points further away from a recession
A dockworkers walkout could cripple the US economy
What could kill the current market rally?
Is it time to embrace nuclear power?
Wall Street wants more big rate cuts. Fed officials don't agree.
Why is finding a job harder than ever?
How long can the 'everything' bull market last?
The Return-To-Office battle is heating up
Ask Todd: What are pooled trusts?
Low taxes and high tariffs, why won't this strategy work?
Could a pair of strikes threaten to unwind the economy before the holidays?
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has another dire warning
Why do voters love policies that economists hate?
How did Intel fall from global chip champion to takeover target?
What role does politics play into the Fed's rate cut decision?
What to look out for now that rates are falling
How are markets reacting to the Fed's rate cut?
What are the biggest risks post Fed rate cut?
Ask Todd: How many different kinds of irrevocable trusts are there?
Does this interest rate cut even matter for the longer term?
Is this the biggest Fed meeting in years?
Amazon: Get back to the office!
Fed's ongoing balancing act between inflation and jobs
Boring consumer staples stocks getting pricey?
How big of a rate cut will we see this week?
Will Trump's latest proposal win over blue collar workers?
Boeing union goes on strike. Could this be the end for the aerospace giant?
What will candidates do about the worst housing crisis in decades?
Why are investors getting defensive ahead of Fed rate cuts?
Trump vs Harris, breaking down their economic proposals
Ask Todd: When is a revocable trust right for you?
Inflation hits new three-year low, how will the Fed respond?
Apple and Google lose E.U. appeals and it could cost them billions
What does history tell us about the stock market and presidential elections?
Deep dive into American's wallets
Can markets reverse the typical September drop?
What is wrong with Trumps latest tax cut proposal?
Jobs report comes in lower than expected. How will this impact Fed's rate cut?
Don't get too excited about some recent economic data
Why this jobs report could be the most important one in years
Can Democrats stop the 'tax doom loop'?
Ask Todd: What is a nominee realty trust?
Why did the market sell-off yesterday?
Why do stocks typically drop in September?
Why should you continue to trust US jobs data?
Is the price of parenthood what is keeping birth rates low?
Why won't interest rate cuts solve the housing crisis?
Are American workers becoming more productive?
Nvidia reports strong earnings but investors flee anyway
Why does the American Dream feel out of reach for most people?
Ask Todd: You need flexibility in your trust
Nvidia's earnings present the S&P 500's biggest test of 2024
Never trust a presidential candidates economic proposals
When did the Great Stagnation actually begin?
Can the new Boeing CEO save the company from falling out of the sky?
Now that we know the Fed will cut rates soon, what's next?
Some retailers think the economy is hot, others not so much. Who is right?
Jerome Powell indicates rate cuts are coming, but when?
How to plan for retirement if you are behind on savings
The Feds make-or-break moment will determine the economy's fate
Ask Todd: What is the lookback period?
What caused the surge in inflation?
Are most signs pointing to no recession on the horizon?
Families are going into to debt for a very silly reason
Are there warning signs the Fed can't ignore?
Why is the simple solution to the housing crisis not being utilized?
Previewing the Fed's Jackson Hole Summit
Veterans helping fellow veterans adjusting to work after their service ends
AI searches won't replace traditional Google searches any time soon
Why is the trade that blew up markets popular again with hedge funds?
Why falling mortgage rates won't help frustrated homebuyers
American consumers show no sign of slowing down
Ask Todd: Is it ever too late to plan?
How did millennials dramatically turnaround their finances?
How will this week's data releases influence the Fed's rate cut decision?
Do voters not care about the federal deficit anymore?
Starbucks taps Chipotle CEO to lead the coffee chain into the future
Plan for retirement early or risk being left behind
Investors borrowed like crazy during the rally. Why are they paying the price now?
Emergency rate cut? Uh, never mind.
Has the U.S. economy reached a tipping point?
What sector is getting hit hard by slowing consumer spending?
Why you shouldn’t make decisions based on single data points
Ask Todd: How do irrevocable trusts work?
Why is consumer spending the key to avoiding a recession?
Volatility is a feature, not a bug
What does Google's loss in court mean for the tech giant?
What is the Sahm rule and why does it matter?
Trying to trade like Warren Buffett is foolish
Is a recession on the horizon?
Why is today's market stumble good for the long term?
Bad jobs report sends shockwaves through markets
Customers are telling food companies to lower prices or else
Surprising data points to a possible recession
Will things turn around for Boeing under the new CEO?
Ask Todd: How to know if you need an estate plan
What are we expecting from the Fed at this week's meeting
Renters are feeling left out, if they get their way they might truly be left out
Is the labor market about to crack?
Why is right now the best time to book a vacation to the USVI?
Last week's sudden drop on markets was long overdue
McDonald's misses on earnings but the stock rises anyway, why?
Are customers fed up with Chipotle's lack of consistency?
Is the wait for rate cuts almost over?
What caused Ford to drop to its lowest level in four years?
What caused the worst day on markets in two years?
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Why do so many Americans believe the country is in a recession?
Markets are not impressed with Google and Tesla
Why the CrowdStrike outage is a major warning for banks
How have markets been reacting to recent political events?
Why aren't Americans having babies?
Now that Joe Biden has left the Presidential race how will markets respond?
How long can Netflix hold onto its streaming crown?
Why is half the world at a standstill over an IT outage?
Is Fed independence crucial for the health of the US?
Tech takes its worst single day beating of 2024
Today is a great example of why you diversify your portfolio
Ask Todd: When should you start Medicaid planning?
S&P 500 falls as global chipmakers get hit
Why is the oil industry booming?
A rate cut is coming soon, but when?
America's best and worst states for quality of life
Is the stock market near its top?
Why are so many Americans relying on side hustles?
AT&T wins this week's 'Hack of the Week!"
Should the presidential election influence how you invest?
Inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month. When will rates get lowered?
Ask Todd: What happens if you fail to prepare for retirement?
What to watch for when bank earnings season kicks off
Powell inches the Fed closer to cutting rates
Is the housing crisis really about low-wage jobs?
Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth
'We're not dead yet!" Baby Boomers are still driving the economy
Are September rate cuts on the table after slowing jobs report?
Will markets start to price in Biden leaving the presidential race?
Will the Fed use June's Jobs Report to start cutting rates?
What is the most expensive state for single people?
The economic impact of Biden potentially dropping out of the presidential race
From Great Resignation to Big Stay, what's next?
What does a Trump win mean for bonds?
How did New York City waste $700M trying to solve their traffic problem?
After inflation, what is the biggest economic concern?
Is America's frozen housing market warping the economy?
Why markets don't worry about presidential debates
Why are so many Americans 'critically underprepared' for retirement?
What to look for in tonight's debate from an economic perspective
Ask Todd: Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust, Which one is better?
The economy is good. Why don't people know it?
Do Presidential debates have any impact on the stock market?