Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong push back on calls that inflation has been defeated. Ted Rossman from Bankrate joins the show to share the results of a recent survey that showed 1 in 3 Americans earn money through a side hustle. Have potato chip

AT&T wins this week's 'Hack of the Week!"

1 day ago 38m 36s

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss big bank stocks' market-beating rally now puts the onus on outlook. Thursday was a historically strange day in the stock market. That might be good news. AT&T says hacker stole data on nearly all of its wi

Should the presidential election influence how you invest?

2 days ago 36m 2s

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why presidential elections shouldn't overly influence how you invest. Why is Biden offering $1.7B to help factories build EVs? The great baby boomer debate: Give your kids money now — or let them inherit i

Inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month. When will rates get lowered?

2 days ago 38m 36s

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the release of the June CPI data that showed inflation slowing for the month. When will the Fed respond with rate cuts? Jerome Powell is not prepared to say he's confident about inflation. Delta's sagging

Ask Todd: What happens if you fail to prepare for retirement?

3 days ago 15m 56s

Todd Lutsky shares his insight on last minute medicade eligibility, how to make sure you are preparing, what single people and what married couples can do if they have delayed or failed to prepare for retirement.

What to watch for when bank earnings season kicks off

3 days ago 36m 13s

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti wonder if the housing market is being held down because too many homes are for sale. What to watch for when bank earnings season kicks off. Market strategists finally abandon S&P 500 targets. American workers have

Powell inches the Fed closer to cutting rates

3 days ago 37m 43s

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Jerome Powell's remarks about the current state of inflation and the future of rate cuts. Reliability of US economic data in in jeopardy. Todd Lutsky from Cushing & Dolan joins the show to share his experti

Is the housing crisis really about low-wage jobs?

4 days ago 36m 3s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss how Trump's increasing election odds are already impacting financial markets. Is the housing crisis really about low-wage jobs? Is housing the solution to downtown's empty office problem? Even as prices

Fed Chair Powell says holding rates high for too long could jeopardize economic growth

4 days ago 38m 37s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to Jerome Powell's comments about how long the Fed can hold rates high. What should the Federal Reserve put on its agenda for Jackson Hole? Citi says its time to book profits in high-flying AI equities. Th

'We're not dead yet!" Baby Boomers are still driving the economy

5 days ago 36m 17s

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss air travel demand is breaking records but airline profits are not. The noncompete clause is moving deeper into limbo. US consumer goods companies are losing upper hand on pricing. Record numbers of America

Are September rate cuts on the table after slowing jobs report?

5 days ago 38m 36s

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Boeing agress to plead guilty in 737 criminal case. The case for September rate cuts builds after slower jobs data. Jerome Powell is set to testify as inflation and hiring cools. People are starting to fee

Will markets start to price in Biden leaving the presidential race?

8 days ago 35m 27s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why this weekend is a make or break moment for the democrats and Joe Biden. Have markets already priced in the 2024 race? JPMorgan is warning customers that they might have to start paying for the privil

Will the Fed use June's Jobs Report to start cutting rates?

8 days ago 38m 36s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the June Jobs Report that showed the unemployment rate rise to its highest level since October 2021. How will the Fed view the latest jobs report? Does the McDonald's $5 meal tell us where prices are he

What is the most expensive state for single people?

10 days ago 35m 12s

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti wonder if property taxes are squeezing out Massachusetts homeowners. The most expensive state for single people is not California, New York, or Hawaii. Your old clothes could be worth billions. The jiggle is up: Boss

The economic impact of Biden potentially dropping out of the presidential race

10 days ago 38m 32s

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti are not surprised to see private payrolls growing by less than expected. The 10-year Treasury yield continues to fall after latest jobs data shows further weakness. Traders are flocking to a Trump-fueled bet on highe

From Great Resignation to Big Stay, what's next?

11 days ago 38m 16s

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the reasons why the Apple Watch has become a favorite tool for doctors. Corey Adams from Robert Half joins the show to chat about Robert Half's recent employment survey. When will teenagers start working aga

What does a Trump win mean for bonds?

11 days ago 38m 37s

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane breakdown the JOLTS report for May and point out some concerning signs. What does a Trump mean for bonds? Wall Street has an idea. What is 'upflation' and why is it driving up prices for US consumers? Oil prices hit

How did New York City waste $700M trying to solve their traffic problem?

12 days ago 36m 10s

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane take a look at why New York City wasted $700M trying to solve the city's traffic problem. From Food Halls to special laws, restraurants and landlords get creative to avoid paying $600,000 for a liquor license. The t

After inflation, what is the biggest economic concern?

12 days ago 38m 36s

Mike Armstrong and Paul discuss the biggest economic concerns they have outside of inflation. Even a slowly cooling labor market often ends with a recession. Rising government debt threatens financial stability. Boeing scoops up Spirit AeroSyst

Is America's frozen housing market warping the economy?

15 days ago 36m 14s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the current problem with America's housing market and wonder if it is warping the economy. Why is the US economy benefiting from the pressure effect? Shopping for a car this weekend will require and old

Why markets don't worry about presidential debates

15 days ago 38m 36s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to the PCE data that showed inflation rose 2.6% in May from a year ago. What were the economic takeaways from last night's debate? Why markets aren't dramatically impacted by presidential debates. AI frenz

Why are so many Americans 'critically underprepared' for retirement?

16 days ago 36m 2s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti take a look at why even high earners are concerned about making ends meet. Walgreens plans major US store closures. 55-year old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds. Could this b

What to look for in tonight's debate from an economic perspective

16 days ago 38m 37s

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti preview the economic elements of tonight's presidential debate. Economists are worried about both candidates ideas for extended tariffs. What is the real reason we should worry about the ever-growing budget defi

Ask Todd: Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust, Which one is better?

17 days ago 16m 2s

Todd Lutsky shares his insight into how and when you should decide on a revocable or irrevocable trust. Todd also details some scenario's that might require one trust over the other.

The economy is good. Why don't people know it?

17 days ago 36m 1s

Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down why the economy is doing well and pushback against those who think the economy is terrible right now. Housing sector slump persists, with little relief in sight. For American brands worried about China is