Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast

Today’s episode is called “It’s not when, but why?” where we discuss the forgone conclusion of a rate cut in the month of September and how the market may react short term vs long, the uncomfortable position of Jay Powell cutting rates just before an election, and the welcome distraction of the Summer Olympics. If you thought this election year was full of drama so far…..just wait. The temperature...

Today’s episode is called “Financial Literacy Crisis in America” where we discuss the Milken Institute study highlighting the disturbing fact that financial literacy in the US is alarmingly low and shows little indication of improvement. We’ll look at the facts, discuss the challenge and point out why this subject is so important..... Are Americans doomed to financial ignorance and missteps or can...

Today’s episode is called “Divergence of Policy” where we discuss the Eurozone’s divergence from the US policy of higher for longer as the EU plans for rate cuts in June, the conundrum of how to please 20 members of the EU when one member has inflation of only 2.5% while another is still at 9.5%, and the effect that all of this may have on the US. Is Europe really ahead of us in the inflation figh...

Today’s episode is called “Threatened Independence” where we discuss the recent article in the Wall Street Journal about the Federal Reserve Board and a desired change by some that would challenge the Boards independence. Would it be better for the Federal Reserve to be more in line with the administrations it serves, or would that just reduce the most powerful government agency to a mere pawn in...

Today’s episode is called “New Beginnings” where we discuss the decision for the Fed on when to cut interest rates and the danger of waiting too long, the Baltimore Bridge collapse and how even if only a minor impact to GDP means just more evidence to cut sooner than later, and why staying the course in your portfolio is usually wiser than you may know. Am I the only one to notice that this past 5...

Today’s episode is called “When Doves Cry” where we discuss the surprising stubbornness in the inflation number, the Fed’s backing off of early rate cuts along with what their “Dot Plot” reveals, and the markets nervousness that maybe it went a little too high a bit too quickly. Is the market looking to pause a bit or is the bull market still intact? 

Today’s episode is called “Running with the Bulls” where we discuss the latest economic data that has the Fed eyeing victory over inflation, the hot debate over when the Fed’s first rate cut will be and the stock market blasting past it’s all time highs. It’s 2024 and we’re running with the Bulls. Could it be, that the  S&P500 breakout on January 19th is the beginning of the new Bull Market? 

Todays episode is called “Santa, the Grinch and all Things China” where we discuss the Santa Clause rally which sent at least one of the market averages back to it’s all time high, the Fed’s new concern as inflation seems under control but the EU flirts with recessionary GDP numbers, and a January election in Taiwan that could have serious implications on US, China and Taiwan relations Andrea Carr...

Today’s episode is called “Year End Planning” where we discuss the upcoming end of year deadlines for IRAs, Required Minimum Distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions and Roth Conversions, certain tax planning tips that may reduce your over all tax bill, and an increase in Social Security. With less than 30 days to go before we wrap of the year we’ll arm you with the information to give yo...

Today’s episode is called “Pivot Point” where we discuss the Fed’s double pause and what that means, 3rd quarter earnings and how the market is interpreting them, and a new Speaker of the House and what that means for the legislative priorities in congress for the remainder of the year.

Today’s episode is called “Turmoil on Capitol Hill and in Detroit” where we discuss the Fed’s rate hike pause, the pressures that the economy may be exposed to with one Debt Ceiling crisis after another, the UAW strike and what that means both economically and for the fed’s calculations and the market’s reaction to it all as it sets its sights on 2024.  Could we see the all time high touched by th...

Today’s episode is called “Drugs and Money” where we discuss the stock market’s rise as earning come out better than expected, the Fed’s hint that we may have done enough to squash inflation and the upcoming battle between the Federal Government who is entering into negotiations with the drug companies to lower the cost of 10 major prescription drugs for Medicare recipients……….. Tune in as we layo...

Today’s episode is called “You Are Cleared For Landing” where we discuss the Fed’s interest rate cycle hikes that appear to be ending, Inflation that has cleared a hurdle and now stands at 3%, GDP that surprisingly increased over the last quarter and 2nd Quarter earnings that are coming in a bit better than expected. Is it possible that Jay Powell has engineered the elusive “soft landing”?  

Today’s episode is called “And Then There Were None” where we discuss the Fed’s pause and whether that means the rate hikes are over or the pace has simply been slowed down, the stock markets narrow leadership and what that means for a diversified portfolio, and the challenging environment for Real Estate as the Fed signals that rates will remain higher for longer.  Andrea Carroll joins me as we d...

Today’s episode is called “The Sausage Factory” where we discuss the final version of the Debt Ceiling Bill and look at what is all included in it, the Fed’s upcoming pivot or pause decision as more members of the board express dissenting opinions on raising rates further, and the stock markets’ reaction to it all. Could it be that all of the drama and hype was a bit overdone?  …..again?

Today’s episode is called “The Pause that refreshes” where we discuss the latest Fed signaling that the end of rate hikes is either near or already here, the stress on the mid-sized banking system from those rate hikes and the delicate balance to not go too far and create a new problem, and the effort to increase the debt ceiling for a whopping 79th time. Is all this drama and rhetoric unnecessary...

Today’s episode is called “It’s darkest before the dawn” where we discuss the workings of the bond market and why it just produced its worse return in 188 years, the collapse of Silicon Valley bank and how that related directly to the ailing bond market, the latest inflation numbers that point to the Federal Reserve soon wrapping up their rate hikes and the stellar first quarter results of both th...

Today’s episode is called “When Good News is Bad News” where we discuss the strong jobs numbers, strong retail spending, greater than expected GDP growth, and the smallest rate hike from the fed in 11 months. Could it be that all this good economic news is actually bad news? Welcome to the upside-down world.    We’ll also update you on the Ukraine war now that it has stretched past a year   Andrea...

Today’s episode is called “Preparation, Preparation, Preparation ” where we discuss tax time, which is right around the corner and how you should prepare for it, the 8th Fed rate hike which has ramped down and may be one the last hikes before their long awaited pause, and the Market's great start for 2023 which no one has noticed. Could it be that the light at the end of the tunnel is somethi...

Today’s episode is called “A Break for the Taxpayer” where we discuss the 2023 changes in the tax tables, increased standard deduction amounts, a new required minimum distribution age, new IRA and 401(k) contribution limits, and a new solution to overfunded 529 plans. Could it be that the IRS became just a little bit friendlier?   Andrea Carroll joins me as we discuss that and more. 

Today’s episode is called “Economic jigsaw puzzle” where we discuss the intricacies in US and EU sanctions which are about to institute a cap on the price of Russian oil, China’s failed zero Covid policy and how they are likely to maneuver out of it amid the riots and discontent spreading among their populace, and the first sign that the Federal Reserve is looking to moderate their rate hikes givi...

Today’s episode is called “Year End Planning” where we discuss the upcoming end of year deadlines for IRA Required Minimum Distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions and Roth Conversions, certain tax planning tips that may reduce your over all tax bill, and the most sizeable increase in Social Security since the 1980’s. and wait for it….no increase in Medicare premiums. With less than 60 da...

Today’s episode is called “New Ways Forward” where we discuss the new guidance by the Fed for when they will wrap up the interest rate hikes, the stock markets negative reaction to that new guidance, the upcoming mid term elections where we make predictions on the House and Senate outcome and a new venture by Elon Musk that just might make it more difficult for totalitarian regimes to censor infor...

Today’s episode is called “Chess Match” where we discuss the Fed’s final chess moves to secure a checkmate on inflation, the difference between headline inflation and the Fed’s core inflation and why it’s different, and the complicated moving target called semiconductor chips and why the end of the shortage is far more elusive than you might think.  .........Tune in, as we discuss that and more. 

Today’s episode is called “Recession or No Recession, that is the Question” where we discuss the implications of 2 quarters of negative GDP and the real definition of a recession, the delusion on capital hill that we can kill inflation without sacrificing jobs, the consumer spending spree, and a stock market that just posted its best month all year.   ......Tune in as we discuss that and more.