Money Talk

Saturday, May 24th. Growth: Race against the clock. On April 9th, the pause on high reciprocal tariffs, followed by a reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, sparked a surge in shipping activity. This creates a prime opportunity for businesses and households to acquire goods at lower costs. In our Week-in-Review, Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss key insights. Also on the show,...

Saturday, May 17th. About that one, big, beautiful bill. This week, a 90-day U.S.-China trade deal truce boosted stock markets and eased recession fears, but small businesses remained pessimistic as shown by the NFIB index, while retail sales and industrial production data were mixed. Despite stable CPI and declining PPI, Walmart’s warning about potential price increases due to tariffs highlighted...

Saturday, May 3rd. What's a McRecession? GDP declined due to surging imports. Consumer Confidence hit COVID-era lows. ISM Manufacturing and new export orders dropped sharply. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen discuss these trends in the Week-in-Review. Our Spring-Cleaning theme focuses on pruning your investment portfolio, while Ask Annex addresses a bond-related question.

Saturday, April 19th. A sprint before the stumble Is Q2 GDP growth masking a Q3 slowdown? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen break it down in our Week-in-Review, exploring how early boosts could fade without trade policy changes. Curious about true financial planning? Mike Kirk reveals what it is—and what it isn’t. Plus, Ask Annex returns with practical tips on planning for a longer retirement.

Saturday, April 12th. So much for Wednesday. Market sensitivity to geopolitical developments and trade policies led to a wild week. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Business owners know all too well that being asset rich, yet cash poor leads to challenges. Learn more how Annex Private Client is equipped to assist.

Saturday, April 5th. Policy: Bite the Bullet. Post Liberation Day, President Trump said, "The operation is over, the patient lived." For investors looking at their portfolios, it could have felt like an operation performed without anesthesia. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present the Week-in-Review. Learn more about our series of Financial Literacy Month webinars and Ask Annex returns with a quest...

Saturday, March 29th. Policy: This may hurt a bit. With "Liberation Day" coming up quickly, the market has been moving in anticipation of the pain. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Deanne Phillips offers some behavioral finance tips and Ask Annex has suggestions for someone with various accounts spread across multiple advisors.

Saturday, March 22nd. The faint aroma of stagflation. The Fed is tapering QT. What's that signal to the markets? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also, what are Cash Balance Plans and why are they so powerful for the right company situation? Tom Parks from our Retirement Plan Services team outlines why auto enrollment in 401ks are leading to the slippery slope of employees...

Saturday, March 15th. Growth: From Bump to Slump? Consumer and business sentiment jumped higher after the election, but lately....not so much. Brian Jacobsen presents our Week-in-Review. We focus on volatility this week: historically, psychologically, and via the lens of our recent Navigating the Market presentations.

Saturday, March 8th. March. In like a lion. Week #7 for the Trump administration. Bumpy jobs data, shifting tariff policy, and volatile markets created a see-saw week. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll also cover investing diversification and Ask Annex has a question about short selling.

Saturday, March 1st. Consumer confidence drops. Consumer confidence in February fell 7 points, the biggest drop since August 2021.  Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also, learn more about Passion Assets and how to handle them with a well-constructed estate plan.

Saturday, February 22nd. Hitting the pause button. Fed Minutes: The official line is that policy risks are balanced, but the subtext is inflation is more of a concern than labor market weakness. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. If you've got a family cabin/cottage/camp/hideaway, what is the best way to pass it to the next generation? High five for 401ks; participation has...

Saturday, February 15th. Lots of tariff talk, but little action 25% steel and aluminum tariffs scheduled to begin March 12. Reciprocal tariffs in the mix, probably after April 1. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Leaving a legacy? Amy Kiiskila from Annex Private Client covers inheritance planning.

Saturday, February 8th. Not a trade war. Yet. Mexico and Canada tariffs on ice. 10% tariffs on China in effect. China retaliated, kind of. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about the 'How to NOT ruin your kids with money ' event on the 20th.

Saturday, February 1st. DeepSeek week. More questions than answers. The week was action-packed, starting with the DeepSeek freakout. Is the technology that much more efficient? Did China cheat? Regardless, the way forward is likely less about the chips and more about the apps and uses. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We also cover the Great Baby Boom Wealth Transfer---and...

Saturday, January 18th. Here come the earnings. S&P 500 earnings are expected to increase 11.7% y/y in Q4, which would represent strongest growth in three years. Brian Jacobsen presents our Week-in-Review. Also, what is 'Key Person Insurance' and why do even small companies need to consider it? Ask Annex looks at chasing returns and the viability of cryptocurrency.

Saturday, January 11th. How 'bout that job number? The latest jobs number blew past the estimates. Mirage or for real? Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Learn more about the power of Roth conversions and get a preview of Thursday's Women & Wealth presentation at our headquarters.

Saturday, January 4th. Out with the old, in with the new. A year of convergence or divergence? US earnings growth is likely end around 9% higher in 2024 than they were in 2023. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Arabella Parins joins the show to discuss distribution planning, a key component of any financial plan.

Saturday, December 28th. Year-in-Review Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen review 2024 and look ahead to 2025 planning and investing.

Saturday, December 21st. The Grinch Returns. When optimism is rising and market multiples are expanding, it just takes a little fear to take the veneer off a market rally. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. Also this week, what's a Finfluencer and should you listen to them?

Saturday, December 14th. Bracing for a trade war. Tit-for-tat: China is now probing Nvidia for anti-monopoly practices. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. We'll share a preview of Thursday’s 'Saving the Family Cottage' presentation. And with Yellowstone's season finale this weekend, we'll share some ideas that might have saved the Dutton family ranch.

Saturday, December 7th. An economic wrestling match? E-commerce booms with record sales; brick-and-mortar lags but reflects resilient consumer spending. And we keep seeing record market closes. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen present our Week-in-Review. What's Warren Buffett's philosophy on sharing details of estate plans? Amy Kiiskila, wealth strategist with Annex Private client, breaks it down.