The Van Wie Financial Hour (Presented by Strivus Wealth Partners)

Adam and Steve open the show talking about how the S&P failed to cross it's 200 day moving average and breakout of its long term downtrend. Callers want to know about CDs, I-Bonds, and who would be affected by the Secure Act 2.0.

We start this week's show with Steve giving us the answer to last week's trivia question and a caller wants to know if small or large caps are better. Hot topics this week include the upcoming elections and the inflation reduction bill's not-so-true name.

Adam and Steve discuss the market, jobs, and credit card debt. Callers have questions about raising their credit score and buying defense stocks.

Rent is going down while unemployment and inflation are going up. Adam and Steve discuss the impact these trends and more are having on the market, and in turn, your finances!

Questions about Apple and semiconductors are hot topics with the callers this week. The jobs Report finally hits the magic number, 250,000 and Adam has another installment of "Who Am I?". 

This week, the phones ring almost non-stop as callers have lots of questions! Topics include how to invest without losing to inflation, preparing for retirement, and the upcoming mid-term elections.

Adam and Steve bring hope this week with the first up week in a while.  Steve tries (and fails) to discuss  money without politics. A caller wants to know if or how the stimulus money will affect the length of the bear market and another wants to know why the FED is always off on their projections.

Adam and Steve continue their discussion on the potential recession, a caller asks about some investment options now that he has been forced to retire, and Adam does another installment of "Who am I?".

Adam and Steve discuss market trends, the housing market, and the trend of retail investors exiting the stock market.  

Adam and Steve cover the Bear market and possible current recession. Steve brings us the latest on Secure 2.0 and guest host Megan talks about the changes in the at-home gardening industry.

Adam and Steve have the latest and not-so-greatest news about the market, and their callers seem to agree. To quote Adam, "I am done with the market literally and figuratively."

This week, Adam and Steve discuss the likelihood of a recession and bring to light how stimulus money has affected the job market.

After the revised economic numbers were released, Adam and Steve discuss how we could be in a technical recession or even coming out of one. Adam shares that the real estate market has slowed down with higher mortgage rates and a caller asks about social security.

As the market narrowly avoided a bear market this week, Adam  & Steve discuss what they think will happen next. A caller who is not drawing from his portfolio wants to know what he should do in this terrible market. 

Adam and Steve bring us the latest and not-so-greatest information about the market from the past week. The baby formula shortage is a hot topic for two of this week's callers and the contrarian indications from the market are still at the front of our minds.

Adam and Steve talk about the market and its contradictory indications. Housing is still a hot topic and makes an appearance in this week's trivia question.  A caller wants to know what the thinking is in DC about passing SECURE 2.0.

Adam and Steve talk about the stock market forecasting a recession while economic indicators say otherwise. A caller wants to know about the bond market and what Amazon is going to do with the upcoming split.

Steve and Adam received several calls about what moves to make in the current market. Steve brings up Elon Musk's Twitter takeover tactics, and Adam eliminates the state of bonds.

Adam & Steve discuss the collapse in bullish sentiment to lows not even seen during the Great Recession. The trivia question delves into the origins of Shrinkflation, and there are some small signs that inflation may have peaked.

A caller talks about how he believes Disney stock will act after they publish their earnings report. Adam and Steve discuss the impact this will have on Florida's tourism. Another caller points out the increase in insurance premiums for oceanfront properties to help get rid of the more hazardous homes that would be subject to more damage.

This week, Adam explains what the yield curve is and why inversions can be a warning about what is to come. Steve discusses why the passage of the Secure Act 2.0 is important to those of you of a certain age.

Following up on last week's episode, Adam gives us additional information on the housing market and a caller wants to know about corporations purchasing homes. With interest and inflation rates on the rise, Adam and Steve give us some ideas on how to continue making money in this volatile market.

With Adam away, Steve invites Kristine Kennedy and Megan Todd in to talk about their perspective on the housing market. From Baby Boomers to Millennials, thoughts on new home buyers' motivation, or lack thereof, are discussed.

Steve and Adam talk about what is currently driving the market despite what the news says. Steve gives some stats on the odds of making money in the market over different spans of time and what that would look like today. Adam's prediction on market volatility for 2022 was spot on, without considering the war in Ukraine.

Adam and Steve discuss the pros and cons of trading on geopolitical news. Steve highlights some old scams that are making a comeback in some new ways.