The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

We have a double-length special guest segment this week, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Lacker takes us through some of the history of monetary policy and gives us inside baseball on how much influence the Chair of the Fed really has in practice. But first, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari who warns us of rising complacency, and Dan Maha...

The markets, and the economy, prove to be resilient, but clouds loom ahead. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari to discuss how to avoid complacency while markets are at all time highs. Dan Mahaffee joins to discuss the BBB and the concept of "Fiscal Dominance" as the Fed faces down threats from all directions. It's a short summer edition of The FarrCast -- but one you won't want...

It's Independence Day week, but the news never stops and The FarrCast brings you analysis and insight from Michael Farr and guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee. Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Oh yes there is! Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a game of "What would you do? What SHOULD you do?" with markets at new highs. With the international and political news coming hot and fast, Michael welcomes Dan Mahaffee and special guest Lester Munson to help parse the signal from the noise, and what it means for American power moving forward. Bringing you insight into Wall Stree...

On the shortened Juneteeth week, the news keeps coming, and Michael Farr checks in with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee on the Iran conflict, the dilemma facing the Fed, and what all this means (and doesn't mean) for the investor. The FarrCast -- bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Michael Farr welcomes institutional investor Eric Brown for a discussion on dividend growth investing and why the strategy is appropriate for some investors. But first, Jim Iuorio shares his thoughts on the rest of 2025 and what he sees for 2026, and Dan Mahaffee gives a preview of the Israeli raids on Iran. (For an update post-air raids, listen to the bonus FarrCast Flash episode.)It's The FarrCa...

As Israeli strikes fall across Iran, markets react and Michael Farr checks in with Dan Mahaffee for a special edition of The FarrCast, bringing you the latest analysis on the unfolding situation.

This week's FarrCast features special guest Daryl Owen, who shares some of the knock-on effects of the negotiations with China. Where geo-politics and economics collide, every action has ripple effects that aren't always obvious. Michael Farr welcomes Dan Mahaffee who peels away the layers of the Musk/Trump spat and reveals deeper rumblings of seismic shifts in the Republican Party and Ame...

This week Michael Farr has a double-length segment with Joshua Huminski on the state of geo-politics in the new Trump era. Joshua has recently returned from an extended trip to Europe and you won't want to miss his insights! But first -- Jim Lebenthal gives us help on the dangers of certainty, and Dan Mahaffee on The Big Beautiful Bill. It's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Michael Farr welcomes Jenny Harrington to discuss her newly published book, "Dividend Investing." As always, Jenny has great insight into the markets and, importantly, the pitfalls for the long term investor. But first up, Kenny Polcari helps us dissect the latest market moves, and Dan Mahaffee joins for his DC round up. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World --...

The FarrCast is back and Michael Farr welcomes regulars Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee as well as fan favorite, Jack Bouroudjian. The markets have made up the losses for 2025 and are edging into the black. Michael and guests pose the question -- what if everything goes right from here? It's another great FarrCast giving you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Jim Lebenthal joins Michael Farr to discuss the latest in the markets, and how the short term gyrations probably have less impact on the long term investor than one might think. Dan Mahaffee parses the India-Pakistan conflict, and special guest Mark Hamrick helps us see the ongoing changes in financial journalism. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The Far...

Michael Farr welcomes back Shelby McFaddin from The Motley Fool. Shelby shares her insight into the current volatility and gives advice on how to be active, without constant activity. But first, Michael catches up with Kenny Polcari on the levels of resistance the market is breaking through, and Dan Mahaffee on the levels of resistance US policy faces across the world. It's The FarrCast -- Wal...

The FarrCast is back this week as Michael Farr welcomes former Chief of Staff of the Senate Foreign Services Committee, Lester Munson. Plus, Kenny Polcari on the turbulence in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee gives us a rundown of DC.It's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr speaks with guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee on the long view: how do the changes of the last 80 days alter the next year, next decade, next generation? There are no easy (or absolute) answers, but The FarrCast is here to help provide perspective for you to make your best decisions. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World

As the opening salvos of the trade war find their targets, markets try and adjust. Listen to The FarrCast for information to make your adjustments! Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on DC, and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker for the bigger picture. (Dr. Lacker thinks recession is likely!)Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington and the World, it's The Farr...

Michael Farr shares his thoughts on how to navigate the new tariff regime and the instability it brings. Michael discusses the political fallout with Dan Mahaffee, who says the tariffs are in flux, but are likely to stay in some form. For our special guest, Michael welcomes Austin Branson, a small business owner directly impacted by the tariffs. Austin's insight into how his company is affecte...

This week Michael Farr brings you two segments of the FarrCast with a dive into the latest from the Trump Administration with Dan Mahaffee and latest in the investing world with Jim Lebenthal. Whether the changes are to be eternally endured or eternally enjoyed -- we are here to help you sort out the signal from the noise. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo joins Michael Farr for a deep dive in an extended segment on the Fed, the economy, the new administration, and how it all comes together to impact the economy. It's a don't miss episode! But first, Michael talks with regulars Kenny Polcari on the markets, and Dan Mahaffee on DC.Bringing you insights into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it'...

The headlines are coming thick and fast, and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee and special guest Joshua Huminski from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress to help make sense of it all. Don't panic -- get informed! With The FarrCast

Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio -- who describes the lines in the market; Dan Mahaffee -- the lines in Congress, and special guest Daryl Owen who gives us some insight into the fallout of the lines that have been crossed. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Mahaffee says an extended government shutdown is likely! But first up, Michael Farr and Kenny Polcari discuss how investors shouldn't read too much into the actions of others. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Shannon Martin of Bankrate.com to discuss some of the impacts on the California fires and Florida hurricanes that have impacts across the economy. It's the FarrCast -- insi...

The markets keep chugging along even as the political volatility increases. Join Michael Farr as he talks with Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Jenny Harrington to help you parse signal from noise in today's evolving economic and investing landscape. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

On this week's FarrCast Michael Farr and Dan Mahaffee dive into the new administration's negotiation tactics and plausible ways American policy will unfold. Plus Mark Hamrick shares his views of the economy from his perch at Bankrate, and a check-in with market insider, Kenny Polcari. Insight from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Michael Farr welcomes long time Washington insider and analyst Greg Valliere for a look at how the initial salvos fired by the incoming administration are changing the political, and investing, landscape. But firs, Michael checks in with our regular guests Jim Iuorio and Dan Mahaffee to catch you up on the week. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrC...