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The Finance Freaks
Ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about money? Welcome to The Finance Freaks - where former Wall Street insiders turned entrepreneurs (that’s us, Bruce J and Steve) break down real-world financial challenges with sharp analysis, unconventional wisdom, and a side of humor. From market trends to alternative funding strategies, we decode what’s really going on behind the numbers - and how it impacts you. The show kicks off with high-energy convos between us, followed by expert guest interviews packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs and small business owners. No jargon. N...
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Episodes
Ep. 55 - Gen Z Tech Exec. Superstar Chris Ciurcina our Guest Feature. The FED, Iran, Stocks, Stocks, Stocks 10.07.2026 52:26
Chris Ciurcina describes a winning career. Treasury yields are way up. What’s the FED going to do. Some new great stocks to buy NOW! Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 54 - Oil, Oil everywhere! We’re Bitcoin Bears. Great New Stocks Now! 03.07.2026 52:04
Oil goes lower. Demand is robust but supply is too abundant. Iran Is big news but a small issue. Time to find new socks to buy; we’ve got them. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 53 - Is Value Investing Dead? Micron, Alphabet, More on SpaceX, and the Fed 26.06.2026 49:59
Value trade dead? Remember, the trend is your friend. New Korean AI IPO coming soon. Here’s what to know. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 52 - SPACE X. Guest Michael Ivarone Provides Insight 12.06.2026 49:17
Private Equity specialist and market guru, Michael Ivarone give us his expert insight on the Space X IPO and much more.
Ep. 51 - What Stock Market Pessimists May be Missing. SpaceX IPO and Stocks to buy now! 04.06.2026 48:52
Why be pessimistic? Stock market Indicators remain strong. It’s not too good to be true. SpaceX IPO points to consider. Sector rotation, how we see it. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 50 - The Market Forges Higher. Here’s What to Buy Now 29.05.2026 39:54
Markets reach historic peaks. Treasury yields and political uncertainty taken in stride. So who benefits the most. Find out here. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 49 - $1.8 billion anti-weaponization Fund. Gerrymandering. Alt mortgages make a comeback. Stocks to buy now. 26.05.2026 51:59
No more Tax Audits for Trump, Gerrymandering, who’s winning? NVDA’s earning, wow! Quant stocks are running again. What to buy now. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 48 - Market remains hot despite a higher PPI. Big tuition discounts have arrived. 19.05.2026 53:54
The market is setting records. Apple cracks $300 and NVDA remains on fire. Bond yields way up too as we expect the new FED to be locked in Neutral. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 47 - Time to Look at the Quant Stocks Again. IonQ, Qbts! 12.05.2026 55:01
Semiconductors lead the Bull charge; how long can it last? Gas will be higher through summer drive season. Consumers still upbeat. Lots to unpack. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 46 - It’s the Economy Stupid! The Global Alliance Shuffle 05.05.2026 42:13
The economy is strong, earnings are crazy good, and the private sector jobs market rocks. Also, there are huge shifts in global alliances, we’ll explain. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 45 - Intel, and the Semi conductors lead the bull market higher. 28.04.2026 46:19
Semiconductor stocks lead the market higher. Yields jump. Uptick in hiring. Home purchases up too. Here’s what we’re buying now.
Ep. 44 - Economy looks good; the bulls are loose. Millennials, buy a house already. 21.04.2026 55:39
B of A CEO is very bullish on the economy, here’s why. Inflation seem to be under control despite the war in Iran. Stocks trending now. Email us with questions at financefreaks2@gmail.com.
Ep. 43 - A retirement rule of thumb and, is it time to reenter the quant and AI stocks? 14.04.2026 50:44
Here’s an easy formula to prepare for retirement. Invest smarter now; the trend is your friend. Email us at: financefreals2@gmail.com
Ep. 42 - Social Security will be under funded by 2034. The stock market still wants to go higher. So what do you buy? 07.04.2026 51:48
How will Congress solve the Social Security shortfall. Here are the possibilities. Earnings are still strong. The market awaits some Geopolitical calm before the next leg up. Email us at; Financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 41 - The SBA has lost its’ way. The market has turns ugly. 31.03.2026 49:11
The SBA is no longer an option for new entrepreneur’s seeking capital. The stock market heads lower worrying about Iran and oil prices. Recession fears loom, but we’re not there yet. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 40 - The Fed holds steady. Bitcoin & Ethereum waver. Oil prices up. 24.03.2026 42:34
Gold, Silver and AI Stocks took a breather; we tell you what's next. Mamdani is favored to be NYC's next Mayor by 94%. Here's what to expect. As always, stock ideas and more. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com.
Ep. 39 - Fund That 401K Now. Oil, Interest Rates, And Inflation, What’s Happening Now 17.03.2026 48:34
In your 20’s and new to the work force. Here’s why 401K contributions are essential.
Ep. 38 - In your 20’s, invest this way now. Here’s why we hate insurance companies. 10.03.2026 48:38
1st real job in your 20’s? Time to start investing, here’s how. The bulls are still out there waiting to pounce. We say the NASDAQ will be back up 2000 points quickly. Insurance companies business model. Collect as much as you can and pay out as little as possible. Dirty pool. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 37 - Here’s what a HOT PPI number means for markets. 03.03.2026 47:32
Here’s what a HOT PPI number means for markets. Mortgage rates below 5% so what now. We’re still Bullish: here’s what the skeptics say. We love APPL, TSLA, APLD,META, and MP. OPEN for a speculative play. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 36 - TSMC’s Strong Outlook Fires UP Hope of Sustained AI Boom 20.01.2026 42:25
Taiwan Semiconductor is earmarking $56 Billion in capital spending for 2026, WoW! Microsoft continues to be a long term favorite. Intel, get in, hang on, enjoy the ride. Much more on stock to buy now. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 35 - This Market has legs. Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Greenland, Iran & Panama. 14.01.2026 44:39
This Market goes higher after a healthy consolidation. Here's what to buy now. Also, Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Greenland, Iran, and even Panama. We've got the real story. Email us at: finance2@gmail.com w/ questions & comments.
Ep. 34 - The January Effect, Stock ideas galore. Let's get ready. 06.01.2026 53:30
Are you ready for a January effect; we'll get you there. AI bubble; we think NO, here's why. Interest rates, precious metals and more. Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 33 - The truth about Venezuela, The Bulls ride on! 23.12.2025 49:27
Here's what nobody will admit about the Venezuela issue. It's neither Oil or drugs.
Ep. 32 - ADP Jobs Report, The Fed and Interest rates, What's it mean for the markets? 09.12.2025 43:21
Jobs, The Fed, Tariffs, mortgage rates. It's December, Here's what to buy now. Our recent picks are on fire! Email us at: financefreaks2@gmail.com
Ep. 31 - Bitcoin, gold, and other market hedges 25.11.2025 48:04
Bitcoin tumbles and hurts the broader market. There's more downside for crypto. Markets still wanna go higher.
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