The Financial Exchange Show

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why trying to time the market could lead to bigger problems. Republicans want to make the Trump cuts last forever. The importance of US debt as a safe haven. The Fed must resist repeating past mistakes. Buying the dip isn't as easy as it seems, but continuous investing is.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the current state of the stock market and wonder where it will go from here. China vows to 'fight to the end' on tariffs as it props up markets. What happens to the price of American goods if tariffs are removed? Many US companies plan to keep China ties. How companies could adjust under tariffs. Should I keep checking my portfolio during economic uncertainty?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at some of the ways tariffs could have been implemented without completely upending markets. Charlie Gasparino, Fox Business, joins the show to discuss the markets wild reaction to the ever-changing tariff news. Is the market turmoil going to delay many retirements? Is the current selloff similar to previous market events?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the wild swings markets are experiencing during this time of tariff uncertainty. Should you change your portfolio until there is resolution on tariffs? How does tariff enforcement work? What are some of the short term issues for the economy? Powell quietly made a hawkish pivot. TikTok deal back on the table? 

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss expensive stocks being very fragile right now. How will the Fed respond to the market drop? Will these tariffs actually help the trade deficit? How will income taxes change now that the tariffs are live? Is Jerome Powell in danger of being fired by Trump? Where will consumers go now? Paul LaMonica from Barron's joins the show to chat about the Newsmax IPO a...

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss China's retaliatory tariffs on the US. Unemployment rate increases to 4.2%. There is no mystery behind this market selloff. Why are we going away from the economic policies that made this country rich? How can you navigate the market downturn as a retiree?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent taking a shot at the magnificent seven companies? How will tariffs impact corporate margins? Are you prepared for a market selloff? What is the status of the tariffs directed at Canada and Mexico? Matt Gagnon, WGAN Morning Host and CEO of Maine Policy Institute, joins the show to explain why the response to the tariffs isn't s...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the markets reaction to the sweeping tariffs imposed by Trump. Will manufacturing actually come back because of the tariffs? What is getting hit the hardest today by the tariffs? Which tariffs will likely go away in the near-future? Why does the administration want a weaker dollar? What are some of the goals for these tariffs?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss investors hoping Trump brings clarity on tariffs to stabilize markets. Republicans eye $25,000 SALT cap as Trump's tax cuts take shape. US families are packing generations under one roof to save money. Will ChatGPT upend the labor market? Corporate America hoards cash for tariffs over buying back stock. Amazon has thrown its hat in the right for TikTok.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump's tariff plan still being in limbo ahead of his rose garden event. What is Trump offers no clarity on tariff plans? Auto sales surged in anticipation of Trump's tariffs. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explores the various methods to leave assets to beneficiaries.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the various methods of leaving assets to your beneficiaries. Todd takes questions for the audience about borrowing against your trust, leaving a home to a beneficiaries, and naming a beneficiary to your 401(k).

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the current state and outlook for American automakers. What are municipal bonds and what is their tax status? What CoreWeave stock’s trading means for the IPO market. How eliminating property taxes in Florida could affect the state's real estate market. If the US falls into a recession is it the government's fault?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss US stocks posting the worst quarter since 2022 on threat of a trade war. Are investors doubting that tariffs will be here long term? Why are deficits becoming a bigger boogeyman? Fewer US job openings, layoffs unchanged in slowing labor market. Social  Security is in trouble. Before making cuts, look at what Sweden has done. Your credit report now knows whe...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the great European disentanglement from US stocks has only just started. How to prepare your portfolio for the next market mess. Could the housing market have some bargains this spring? Everyone is a gold bug these days. Uber and DoorDash want 'no tax on tips' to include their drivers. Apple readies its biggest push into health yet with new AI doctor.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the trade war that is about to heat up. US stocks face test with tariffs this week. Goldman Sachs lifts US recession porbability to 35%. Nvidia turned CoreWeave into a major player in AI years before helping its IPO. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about the benefits of a life estate. 80,000 pounds of beef stolen from a Tennessee slaughterhouse.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the latest inflation reading coming in hotter than expected and why it is starting to raise serious concerns. On the plus side, egg prices are down. Why hasn't AI taken your job yet? Everybody is gaming the job market using AI. Mayor Wu expands office-to-residential conversion program to build dorms. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to explain who the...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the inflation report that came in hotter than expected. Does the Federal Reserve owe Americans an apology? CoreWeave IPO action is showing a major red flag for the economy. Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows. Lululemon outlook misses as consumer confidence drops. 

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the hot housing markets from 2021 have turned cold and the formerly cold markets are heating up. Michael Santoli, CNBC, joins the show to share his general market thoughts. There are drawbacks to getting a monthly check in retirement without a pension. The 2025 box office is off to a terrible start. Trump floats Chinese tariff cuts in exchange for a TikTo...

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. How will the tariffs impact car prices and employment at automakers? CoreWeave is planning to cut IPO size to $1.5B. Nvidia will anchor CoreWeave IPO. The Fed has been urged to explore hedge fund bailout tool for basis trade. Should hedge funds ever be bailed out? Robinhood customers are growing up, and...

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump taking a tough approach to choking off China's access to US tech. Private equity is coming for America's $12T in retirement. What are the pros and cons? GameStop shares soar 16% after retailer says it will invest corporate cash in Bitcoin like MicroStrategy.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the different options you have when planning your estate on how to protect your residence from nursing homes. Todd also takes calls from the audience about gift limits and moving a property into a trust.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss consumer sentiment declining and adding to the gloomy view of the economy. Low and Middle-Income Americans say they are sacrificing happiness in the face of tariffs and stubborn inflation. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about protecting assets from nursing homes.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti wonder if the decline of knowledge work as begun. Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme? Collin Hodge, Event Director for the Taste of St. Croix, joins the show to talk about the best food festival in the Caribbean. Tesla extends dismal run in Europe with 40% drop in February. Why is Forever 21's bankruptcy good for mall owners?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti take a look at if stocks are truly as expensive as some in the media claim to be. US consumer confidence tumbles again to lowest since early 2021. Massachusetts regulators probe Robinhood over March Madness betting. Forget trade wars and tariffs. This is the real threat to your money. 23andMe's bankruptcy puts 15 million users DNA info on the auction block.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's announcement that any country buying oil from Venezuela would face a 25% tariff. The richest Americans kept the economy booming. What happens if they stop spending? For CEOs, the $100M pay package is disappearing. Risky bonds aren't so risky in the long run. Roth IRAs are all the rage with the young crowd. The dumbest investment in the world was bette...