The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

This week we bring you a special edition of the FarrCast as Michael Farr speaks to Dan Mahaffee on the State of the Union Address and the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine.

It's a scary day in the markets, but The FarrCast is here to help make sense of it (and maybe calm your nerves!)  First up, Michael Farr welcomes fan favorite Kenny Polcari who helps us distinguish between volatility and instability. Dan Mahaffee joins for the political report and teases out the threads of the Russo-Ukraine conflict. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Liz Young, Head...

This week Michael Farr welcomes special guest Tony Fratto, the insider's insider, for an in depth look at the economy. Tony makes a case for why he thinks a recession is not on the cards. But first up, Michael talks markets with Jim Lebenthal, and we get a Russia update from political analyst Dan Mahaffee. It the FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The inflation numbers come in hot! It's time to keep a cool head. This week, Michael Farr invites Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and Gilman Hill's Jenny Harrington for a dive beyond the headlines. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

This week Michael Farr welcomes guests Jim Iuorio, Dan Mahaffee, and Mark Hamrick for a deep dive into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

This week's FarrCast is excerpted from a webinar Michael hosted this week with Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank, and Dan Mahaffee, Sr. VP from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, and our regular political analyst on the FarrCast. Michael, Jeff, and Dan have a wide ranging discussion on monetary policy, politics, Ukraine, and more: a bro...

It's a big week in Washington with what could prove to be big implications in the markets. This week on the FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Greg Valliere of AGF Investments, one of the leading figures explaining Washington to Wall Street, and Wall Street to Washington. But first up, Michael talks the markets with Jim Lebenthal. Jim discusses what he's looking for in 2022: a rough year, but ultimat...

Markets are wobbly, but the FarrCast keeps steady! This week, Michael Farr talks to fan favorite Kenny Polcari on the markets, political expert Dan Mahaffee on DC, and welcomes back special guest Lester Munson to look at what's going on beneath the headlines in geo-politics. It's the FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The Fed reviews its toolkits and the markets got a little spooked -- but we aren't spooked on the FarrCast!  For the opening show of 2022, Michael welcomes guests Jim Iuorio, Dan Mahaffee, and Chief Investment Strategist from Hightower Advisors, Stephanie Link to take a look beyond the headlines on Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

It's the end of the year -- so it's time for Michael's Top Ten!  Each year Michael Farr selects ten stocks from our watchlist that he particularly likes due to valuation or potential to benefit from economic conditions. In the Top Ten episode Michael reviews these companies so the listener can better understand his thinking.   Please be aware these are not recommendations to buy or sell,...

It's a year end wrap up FarrCast, and Michael Farr shares his best advice for investing (and it works for pretty much everything else in life too!) The future is uncertain -- it's important to know that you don't know.   Happy Holidays from all of us at The FarrCast. We are grateful for our listeners, and wish you all of the best as we move into the New Year.

As a tumultuous year winds down, the FarrCast is here to help sort through what's happened on Wall Street, in Washington, and across the World. This week, Michael welcomes special guests Sarat Sethi and Jim Lebenthal for a two- part discussion on what's happened, and what could be over the horizon next.

As the Christmas season approaches, logjams are clearing on Capitol Hill, and crises are being averted. Dan Mahaffee joins Michael Farr to explain what's going on behind the scenes, and where the next crisis may emerge.    But first, Michael welcomes the irrepressible Kenny Polcari for a deep dive into the markets. Kenny says Santa has already come -- now the trick is will the markets th...

Michael Farr's complete conversation with Greg Economos and Frank Saul on the current (and future) state of the real estate market. (Recorded December 2, 2021)

This week's FarrCast kicks off with Michael Farr and Jim Iuorio analyzing the whipsaws of the markets. Jim tells us that while the pullback is ultimately healthy, there may be a bigger airpocket ahead. Next, Dan Mahaffee joins for a discussion of the hectic week in Washington. Congress wants to leave for Christmas, but there is much still on the table.   In the special guest segment, Michael...

On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr has an extended discussion with the ever insightful Jack Bouroudjian. It's a conversation not to be missed as Jack peels back the layers of the new normal, discusses what it's like to be an immigrant to technology, parses the structural changes happening around us -- and gives us insight into how it all impacts the investing landscape.   But first, Michae...

Infrastructure week has come and gone, but all eyes are on inflation numbers. Michael Farr welcomes trader Jim Iuorio to talk about the effects of inflation on the commodities complex; political analyst Dan Mahaffee discusses the political conundrums facing the Biden administration; and Michael's special guest Jenny Harrington talks about longer run investment strategy, plus Jenny shares her insig...

Welcome to another episode of The FarrCast! This week host Michael Farr starts the show by welcoming Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners. Jim is bullish in the short term and Jim is bullish in the long term -- but he says the path from from short to long could be rough, and patience is a virtue. Next up, Michael is joined by political analyst Dan Mahaffee for a look at the Virginia governor's race, a...

This week sees nearly a third of the S&P500 companies deliver their earnings, and we've had some strange days in the equity markets. Have no fear -- Jim Iuorio joins the FarrCast this week to make some sense of the odd moves! As the Democrats come to the wire on the social spending bill, Dan Mahaffee goes through what taxes are likely to make the final bill -- and which aren't. And for this we...

Listen in this week as Michael Farr brings you another panel of experts and insiders to talk Wall Street, Washington, and The World. First up is Jim Lebenthal who says the equity markets are easing into another leg up -- but while he's optimistic, he reminds us that normal markets always face risk. Political analyst Dan Mahaffee discusses developments in China that have passed under the radar, and...

Earnings season starts, and The FarrCast is here helping you see through the headlines! This week's show begins with a discussion with Kenny Polcari on the numbers, housing issues, and Don Ho. (It will all make sense when you hear it!) Michael then welcomes political analyst Dan Mahaffee and he finds a silver lining in the latest political turmoil -- Congress may actually have to begin to discuss...

The noise from Washington has been deafening on Wall Street and across the World -- and the FarrCast is here to help you sort through it all. Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio and he tells why he thinks the correction, shallow though it is, might not be done. He shares his targets, and great advice on keeping discipline whether you are a short-term trader, or long-term investor. Dan Mahaffee joins...

The fights on Capitol Hill are widening, and effecting more and more of the economy. On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Greg Valliere of AGF Investments, and the consumate inside analyst to explain what headlines are just noise -- and what is going on behind the scenes that can hurt investors (and the broader economy.) While an agreement appears to be in place to keep government open,...

Season Five! Can you believe it? The FarrCast kicks off its fifth season with Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Stephanie Link. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- this week Michael and guests talk about the market pullback: is it a harbinger of future trouble, or a buying opportunity? The latest on China: is the world financial system in trouble? And...

On the final summer FarrCast episode, Michael Farr and Dan Mahaffee take a look beyond the headlines at China. The CCP has made a calculation that money is more important to western democracies than principles, but the tables have turned and many of the same questions are now being asked of China. But first, Michael welcomes Kenny Polcari for a discussion on the softness of the markets this week,...