Épisodes

  • Wealth inequality is getting worse in the US

    Wealth inequality is getting worse in the US
    Jan 30 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss wealth inequality and the k-shaped economy are more striking than ever. How to protect assets if you failed to prepare. Why do things feel worse economically than 30 years ago? Florida is giving housing optimists reason to buzz again. Cape Cod potato chips is leaving Massachusetts. Paul LaMonica (Barron's) joins the show to chat about UnitedHealth's difficult week.
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    39 min
  • Trump picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. Is he the right pick?

    Trump picks Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. Is he the right pick?
    Jan 30 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump picking Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair. What do we know about Warsh's past with the Fed? Is he the right pick? Senator Tillis will oppose Trump Fed Chair pick Warsh until Powell probe resolved. Why does this matter? Apple posts blowout iPhone sales, but investors focus on higher costs. OpenAI plans fourth-quarter IPO in race to beat Anthropic to market.
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    39 min
  • A weaker dollar has always been part of Trump's plan

    A weaker dollar has always been part of Trump's plan
    Jan 29 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss brent crude hitting $71 a barrel as Trump ramps up Iran threats. A weaker dollar has always been part of Trump's plan. US companies are still slashing jobs to reverse pandemic hiring boom. Healthcare inflation can be a runaway train in retirement. What does 'responsible investing' even mean anymore?
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    39 min
  • Will Powell remain at the Fed after his term as chair?

    Will Powell remain at the Fed after his term as chair?
    Jan 29 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed holding rates steady for the first time since July. Will Jerome Powell remain at the Fed after his term as chair concludes? Microsoft shares dive as data-center spending overshadows earnings surge. Meta reports record sales and massive spending hike on AI buildout. Tesla to invest $2B in Elon Musk's xAI and cancels two EV models.
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    39 min
  • Does this bull market have room to run?

    Does this bull market have room to run?
    Jan 28 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and rate cut decision and why what is happening at the Fed is crucial for the economy. Does this bull market have room to run? Is the AI bubble close to popping? Homebuyers are backing out of deals at the fastest pace in nearly a decade. The dollars sudden drop raises alarms.
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    39 min
  • What is a dime without a penny?

    What is a dime without a penny?
    Jan 28 2026
    Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Amazon and UPS announcing massive layoffs and what this might point to in the broader economy. ASML soars to record high after blowout bookings and job cuts. China approves purchases of Nvidia's H200 chips. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains long term care insurance.
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    38 min
  • Ask Todd: Long Term Care Insurance Explained

    Ask Todd: Long Term Care Insurance Explained
    Jan 28 2026
    This week, Todd Lutsky explains why so many people try to get on medicaid, what to do if you waited till the last minute, why long term care insurance makes the process easier, and what seperates the good insurers.
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    16 min
  • How will Trump respond to the deal between India and the EU?

    How will Trump respond to the deal between India and the EU?
    Jan 27 2026
    Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Big Tech's borrowing spree raising fears of AI risks in US bond market. All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of all deals' between India and the EU. The dollar sinks to a 4-month low and gold soars past $5,000. Healthy 401(k)s need strong public markets. Zillow's best markets for home buyers in 2026. Is Elon Musk wrong about AI and retirement?
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    39 min