Talk Your Chart | Monopolies, Markets, and Missteps: What’s Really Driving Prices? | Episode 60
In Episode 60 of Talk Your Chart, Brett and Marcos dive into the economics of price gouging, the role of monopolies, and whether price caps could be the answer to rising costs. They also explore recent nonfarm job data, capex spending by the Magnificent 7, and recovering consumer sentiment. Join the conversation on what’s shaping today’s economy.
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The Balancing Act: Navigating Mid-Mom Phase and Office Priorities
Finding Balance in Career and Motherhood Work-life balance—does anyone ever truly achieve it? Probably not, but with each season of life, we find ways to make it work for the present moment. As a mother of five with a full-time career in financial advising, I’ve learned that the concept of balance is often more about…
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Financially Ever After? Exploring the Dollars and Cents of Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
Since the landmark 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, LGBTQ couples have gained equal access to the financial benefits and considerations that come with marriage. However, the decision to marry involves complex financial implications that deserve careful consideration. Let’s explore whether it makes financial sense for same-sex couples to get married by examining…
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Stuck in the Middle: Life as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver
Psst! Over here, down here in between the sliced bread, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and deli meat. Yes, that’s right, I am in the sandwich generation! This term was coined in the early ’80s to describe individuals sandwiched between raising their children and caring for aging parents. We juggle our careers, home responsibilities, and family caregiving…
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Talk Your Chart | Fed Rate Cuts, Weak Recession Signals, and a Bull Market in Slow Motion| Episode 61
In Episode 61 of Talk Your Chart, Brett and Marcos explore the latest on the Dogs of the Dow, Utilities’ surprising rise, and Constellation Energy’s nuclear power dominance. Dive into the current bull market, Fed rate cuts, inflation signals, and why recession indicators remain weak.
