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The Financial Exchange Show

  • Will Gen X get left behind on Social Security?

    8 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti disucss why Gen X is going to get screwed the most by the current mess that is Social Security. The US 30-year rate mortgage dropped for the first time since March. Uber drops on the market despite rising revenue. Will the alliance between Uber and Instacart be able to challenge Doordash? Corey Adams, Regional Manager for Robert Half, joins the show to share some ideas about education vs skills based hiring.
    35m 55s
  • What is phantom debt and why are Americans falling for it?

    8 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti take a look at how booming corporate profits are shielding the economy. Walmart is the next test for traders worried about consumer spending. Wall Street can't track Americans 'phantom debt'. Pandemic-era winners have lost $1.5 trillion in market value. Mnuchin is changing his tune about the strength of the US dollar. Massachusetts is seeking ways to retain young workers that are fleeing the state. 
    38m 38s
  • Disney may not have a fairy tale ending

    7 MAY 2024 · Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to Disney's less than impressive earnings report that sent the stock tumbling. Apple unveils its latest edition of the iPad. Apple is developing AI chips for data centers in hopes of gaining an edge in the arms race. At $2M per minute, Treasuries mint cash like never before. There are signs that the US consumer is still spending, but it appears to be on experiences. New York is set to charge drivers $15 to enter Lower Manhattan.
    35m 55s
  • Social Security gets extended but could still run out of money in 2035

    7 MAY 2024 · Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how the Fed is shifting expectations on interest rate cuts for the second half of the year. Social Security gets some good news as expectations are the administration has enough funds to cover till 2035. Massachusetts eyes a mansion tax to fund affordable housing. The Fed's reluctance to cut rates is making it harder for emerging markets.
    38m 37s
  • The simple solution to reduce the cost of housing

    6 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why weak currency and deflation are the rocket fuel behind China's shock 2.0. Reclassifying marijuana could unlock billions in tax savings for cannabis companies. Want to reduce the cost of housing? Build more of it. Capital-gains tax hits more home sellers. Consumers fed up with food costs are ditching big brands.
    35m 50s
  • Should we embrace the recent economic slowdown?

    6 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to Warren Buffett's comments about AI from the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting. Are we finally experiencing the long awaited economic slowdown? Is the Fed right to bide its time on rate moves? Could the Fed do a better job explaining the moves they make? The 401(k) match change could have 'unintended consequences' at tax time. Equinox launches a $40,000 per year membership to help you live longer.
    38m 36s
  • Gen Z is frustrated and this time they have a point

    3 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why Gen Z is frustrated and why they might actually have a point this time. The treasurys market is getting squeezed from all sides. Bill Gross says 'total return' strategy he pioneered is 'dead'. The new math of driving your car till the wheels fall off. Paul LaMonica joins the show to preview Berkshire Hathaway's first annual meeting without Charlie Munger.
    35m 30s
  • How are markets reacting to April's jobs data?

    3 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss April's jobs data that came in well below expectations and how the markets are responding to the data. Apple rallies most in 18 months on upbeat forecast and the announcement of the largest buyback in US history. Backdoor Roth IRAs are promising and perilous. Dave & Busters to allow betting on arcade games.
    38m 39s
  • Peloton's dramatic decline from pandemic highs

    2 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why Peloton went from being a pandemic darling to nearly irrelevent four years later. Why megacorporations shouldn't overestimate their monopoly power. Why your financial advisor may not be giving you the best advice on when to claim social security. Tesla is pulling back from EV charging, and people are freaking out. Portland, Maine retains its top position as a luxury US hot spot.
    36m 13s
  • Why are some financial media members rooting for recession?

    2 MAY 2024 · Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the optimistic comments made by Jerome Powell about inflation and the future of interest rates. What does the Fed's moves mean for mortgages and credit cards? Labor market data says everything is great, for many looking for a job that isn't the case. Google's antitrust suit is set to conclude this week. Will Big Tech get another victory? 
    38m 36s

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A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.
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