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Inflation is heating up again, with rising gas prices pushing the latest inflation readings above expectations while signs of a slower economy begin to surface. CEO Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down what the latest data, market reaction, and global economic risks mean for investors, including concerns about mounting fiscal pressures overseas. Plus, practical insights on contribution strategies and how direct indexing can help investors personalize their portfolios.

As markets flirted with record highs before stumbling on renewed inflation and oil price concerns, Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down the week's biggest economic and market-moving developments. They discuss the AI trade's sudden wobble, crude oil's march toward $100 a barrel, rising consumer inflation expectations, and what the latest Fed minutes signal about the path of interest rates. Plus, they examine Treasury market trends, surging bond yields, and what it all means for investors navigating an increasingly uncertain landscape.  We also discuss life insurance planning and how to decide who gets listed as the taxpayer in a marriage.

Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down a third quarter that looked strong on paper but told a very different story underneath. From the narrowing market rally and shifting AI narrative to rising Treasury yields, renewed Fed tightening, and persistent geopolitical uncertainty, they separate the headlines from the fundamentals. They also explore why corporate profits and the labor market remain remarkably resilient even as consumer confidence continues to lag. Plus, Marti Wronski, Chief Operating Officer of the Milwaukee Brewers, joins the show to share her leadership journey and what it takes to help run a Major League Baseball organization.  Also, when a co-worker retires, what are they planning and how did they get there financially?

Stocks surged on AI enthusiasm, Treasury yields climbed to levels not seen since before the financial crisis, and oil volatility reignited fears that inflation could stick around longer than expected. Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen discuss the current state of tariffs, the Fed, energy markets, and the economic forces shaping the weeks ahead.  Plus, using the new Trump accounts and how the high-net worth look at spending money later in life.

CEO Dave Spano and Dr. Brian Jacobsen unpack the Fed’s latest rate hike, explain why inflation still isn’t passing the sniff test, and discuss what rising long-term interest rates mean for investors. They break down surprisingly strong U.S. economic data, from hot retail sales to business spending, while contrasting it with China’s ongoing economic struggles. The conversation also explores how oil market disruptions, global geopolitics, and policy uncertainty could shape markets in the months ahead.  Plus, segments on entering the 'Retirement Red Zone' and how the younger generation is looking at investing.

Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are escalating, with new tariffs and trade restrictions beginning to ripple through supply chains and businesses on both sides of the border. At the same time, rising conflict in the Middle East has pushed oil prices higher, adding new pressure to inflation and market expectations. We'll explore what it all means for consumers, investors, the Federal Reserve, and how to prepare for key retirement milestones as the "Silver Tsunami" gains momentum.

Mark Beck and Dr. Brian Jacobsen break down a week that shook up Wall Street as investors dramatically shifted their expectations for the Federal Reserve following Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole comments, pushing Treasury yields to their highest levels in more than a year and sparking fresh debate about the path of interest rates. They also examine a labor market stuck in a "no-hire, no-fire" mode, rising oil prices tied to growing Middle East tensions, and what the Fed's latest Beige Book reveals about the AI boom's impact on the real economy. Plus, practical planning topics including how to make the most of your Health Savings Account and smart strategies for tackling student loan debt.