Money Hour Radio

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:📊 Why the latest corporate earnings reports are especially important for the stock market, and how results from major technology companies could help determine whether the AI-driven rally has room to continue🤖 What investors should be watching in AI earnings, including infrastructure spending, growing order b...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:📉 Why October has historically earned a reputation for stock market volatility, and how concerns surrounding Treasury yields, inflation, oil prices, and AI profitability are contributing to market uncertainty📊 Why the S&P 500’s dividend yield recently fell to approximately 1.04%—below its previous record...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:📈 Why Treasury yields continue to climb to levels not seen in decades, and how a higher-for-longer interest rate environment could create challenges for stocks, bonds, and the broader financial markets🌍 How rising global bond yields, government debt, higher oil prices, and AI-driven economic growth are contri...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:📉 Why the timing of market returns can matter just as much as the average return in retirement—and how experiencing a major downturn while taking withdrawals can permanently impact a portfolio’s ability to recover🚨 Why the five years before and after retirement can be a critical “retirement red zone,” and how...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:🤖 The rise of agentic AI, how it differs from traditional AI tools, and why its ability to independently complete tasks could represent another major step forward in artificial intelligence📈 Why the growing computing demands of agentic AI could drive even greater demand for semiconductors, memory, networking,...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:🏦 The Fed’s latest rate hike, why markets were looking for clarity on what comes next, and how a more hawkish tone from the Fed created even more uncertainty for stocks and bonds📉 Why market risk may be increasing even as stocks remain near all-time highs, and how inflation, Treasury yields, geopolitical tens...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:📈 Rising Treasury yields, renewed inflation pressures, and why the 10-year yield approaching 5% could create challenges for both stocks and bonds🇺🇸 The $40 trillion national debt, soaring federal interest costs, and why refinancing trillions of dollars of maturing Treasury debt at higher rates could put additi...

In this Encore episode of Money Hour Radio, originally airing on April 4, 2026, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:⚔️ Active vs. static investing—why “set it and forget it” portfolios may leave investors exposed during major downturns, and how tactical strategies aim to adapt in real time📉 The real risk of buy-and-hold—how past market crashes (dot-com, 2008, COVID) led to signific...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:📈 NVIDIA’s latest earnings, massive growth projections, and what rising chip prices could mean for the AI spending boom🏦 New signals from the U.S. Treasury about potential bond buybacks and what they could mean for interest rates and the markets🤖 Growing concerns around AI capital expenditures, infrastructur...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC® and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:• Why Treasury yields have climbed to multi-decade highs• What the Treasury’s surprise bond-buyback announcement could signal• How inflation, government debt and AI spending are affecting interest rates• Why falling yields could matter for stocks, bonds and gold• What Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) is• How...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:• NVIDIA’s massive $500 billion financing partnership and why it matters for the AI boom• How financing NVIDIA customers could fuel even more AI infrastructure spending• The potential warning signs that bring back memories of the 2008 financial crisis• Why using AI chips and servers as loan collateral could...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:• Gold's technical setup and why it may be ready to surge again• SpaceX's first earnings report and what it means for investors• Elon Musk's major endorsement of NVIDIA• Why cloud companies could be the next phase of the AI boom• What the "debasement trade" means• How a 72(t) distributi...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:• Why the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady• What the latest inflation and GDP reports mean for investors• Why Treasury yields continue to pressure the stock market• The growing divide among the Magnificent Seven as AI spending comes under scrutiny• What's driving volatility in semiconductor sto...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:• Why technology stocks have been under pressure• The AI infrastructure spending race and its impact on major tech companies• Rising Treasury yields and changing Fed expectations• How BN Wealth approaches market volatility with its Advance & Protect philosophy• Understanding the SECURE Act's inherite...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• Why some investors believe SpaceX could be "Tesla on steroids"—and what that means for its valuation.• Why comparing SpaceX to traditional aerospace companies may miss the bigger picture.• Whether value stocks could continue outperforming growth after this year's market rotation.• The critical d...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:• Why the renewed U.S.-Iran conflict may have a smaller market impact than many expect• The critical oil price and Treasury yield levels investors should monitor• How markets typically react to geopolitical events over time• Why higher oil prices could affect inflation, interest rates, and stocks• When a Rot...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• Why recent inflation data may suggest the worst inflation fears are already priced into the market• How the bond market is signaling that additional interest rate hikes may be less likely than many investors expect• Why new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may take a different approach to measuring inflation...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• Why AI and technology stocks sold off this week—and whether investors should be concerned• The soaring costs of the AI arms race, including data centers, semiconductors, and talent wars• Why Micron's latest earnings may signal that AI spending is far from slowing down• The growing demand for capital acros...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• Whether artificial intelligence is creating jobs, eliminating jobs, or doing both at the same time• New data showing AI-related layoffs are accelerating, particularly among younger and entry-level workers• The explosive debut of SpaceX and why investors are pouring billions into the stock despite current loss...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• The latest inflation report and why cooling core inflation may support the "transitory" thesis and reduce the likelihood of additional Federal Reserve rate hikes• How oil prices, geopolitical events, and global supply concerns can impact inflation, markets, and the overall economic outlook• The wave...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• Why direct indexing may be more marketing gimmick than investment breakthrough• The hidden risks of tax-loss harvesting strategies and concentrated portfolios• How direct indexing can create future tax headaches and unintended consequences• Whether the added complexity and fees of direct indexing are worth th...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• The historic surge in AI-related tech stocks• Why semiconductors, memory, and cloud infrastructure are leading the rally• How major companies are investing in AI data centers and infrastructure• The importance of risk management during fast-moving markets• How Qualified Charitable Distributions work for retir...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:• The truth behind “gimmicky” annuity products and why so many retirees get trapped in them• How fixed index annuities really work — including caps, surrender charges, and hidden tradeoffs• Why large upfront commissions can create conflicts of interest in annuity sales• The difference between fixed, variable, a...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, discuss:🔥 What a “run-hot” economy actually means—and why it matters for your portfolio📊 Where opportunities may lie—commodities, real estate, small & mid caps, and cyclicals⚠️ Hidden risks—how inflation impacts bonds and why positioning matters🏦 Credit shelter trusts—how they can reduce estate taxes and preserv...

In this episode of Money Hour Radio, Ben Barzideh, ChFC®, and Matt Nadeau, CFA, break down:📊 Big Tech earnings—why results from the Magnificent 7 were mixed and what AI spending means for markets🤖 AI boom vs. profits—how rising capital expenditures are shaping investor expectations🔥 “Run hot” economy—what strong growth and rising inflation signals for investors💡 HSA deep dive—how to unlock the...