Wade Into Wealth

A story about baseball, compound interest, and Bernie Madoff. It's July 1st, Happy Bobby Bonilla Day!

Target, BestBuy, Walmart, and other retailers have record high inventories...but why? People are choosing experiences over things.

Brighton Securities Chairman George Conboy joins us to discuss the current state of the stock market along with some negative news regarding the Rochester City School District's municipal bond issue.

Cryptocurrency platform Celsius recently froze withdrawals for customers that had deposited Bitcoin with the company in exchange for attractive interest rates - buyer beware!

What's behind the nationwide baby formula shortage and when we are we likely to see some relief?

Amidst turbulent market conditions, dividends matter. We discuss how and why, in this week's podcast.

I Bonds can be acquired by visiting www.treasurydirect.gov.  There is no other site or way to purchase them.

Fidelity recently announced it will allow 401(k) participants the option to invest in Bitcoin in 401(k) plans the company offers. So, should you do it?

What's causing the turbulence in the stock market and what should you consider doing right now?

A few minutes to recognize the Mother's in our lives and the wonderful jobs they do. Happy Mother's Day!

What is behind the recent struggles of Netflix and other streaming services such as CNN+? Are we likely to start seeing more ads (commercials) while watching on our iPhones and other devices?

Rising interest rates have increased borrower's costs across the board. But there's been a positive changing of the tide for investors seeking income and stability from the portfolios.

With inflation continuing to rise, we discuss the most efficient ways to inflation-proof your investments.

The real cost of investing? It's not dollars and cents...

Amazon and Google recently announced stock splits - why now? Who benefits from stock splits, and do they really matter?

By now, you know - gas prices have gone through the roof, but why? And what needs to happen to provide some relief at the pump?

Seems like it's always happening - a phone call or e-mail that may sound too good to be true, or causes immediate panic. Identity Theft is quite common these days, and we discuss ways to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

There's a chance you might own stock in Russian companies without even knowing it - it's more common than you think!

One of the main sanctions placed on Russia recently has been the removal of some Russian banks from something called "SWIFT." What is SWIFT and why is it so important?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty around the world and has created even more volatility in the stock market. What actions, if any should you be considering with your investments?

Many of own, or have owned mutual funds at one time or another. Have you? Our conversation this week goes into how mutual funds work, the pros, cons, and costs of ownership.

It's one of the more common questions we're asked - how are you paid? It can be tough to figure out how or what you're paying your financial advisor, and we pull the curtain back on that very important question.

Heading into the final NFL game of the season, we're discussing LA Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and his decision to take his salary in Bitcoin. Was it smart? How can you consider different ways to ask for compensation?

Recently some Vanguard investors received a "bad surprise" in the form of significant capital gains taxes. How can you avoid some of these "bad surprises" with your own investments?

A heartbreaking loss by the Buffalo Bills to the Kansas City Chiefs has left a pit in our stomachs. It's often true that losses hurt more than wins - in both sports and with our investments. We can't change the outcome of the Bills game, but we do have more control when it comes to our investments.