Last week, The Bureau of Labor Statistics released some metrics that indicate we might be experiencing a higher rate of inflation than the federal reserve and other stakeholders have been expecting. We dedicated today’s episode…
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Business Succession Planning With M&A Expert Michael Vann | Ep 76
The succession of a business or exiting from a business is an important and intimate event most business owners will have to plan at some point in their journey. We dedicated today’s episode to exploring…
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The Biden Proposal to Raise Long Term Capital Gains Rates & Eliminate the Step Up In Basis | Ep 75
President Joe Biden’s new proposal for tax reforms has been getting lots of media attention in the past week. It contains provisions to substantially raise the tax rates on long-term capital gains and eliminate the…
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Animal Spirits & Consumer Confidence | Ep 74
“Animal spirits” is a term coined by the celebrated economist John Maynard Keynes, which describes the financial decision-making behaviors of people in times of uncertainty. The behavior of animal spirits has a clear relationship with…
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Here’s an Opportunity to Pay Less For Health Insurance | Ep 72
State exchange programs for health insurance are one of the provisions introduced in the Affordable Care Act back in 2010. Under this provision, the federal government may subsidize some of your insurance premiums if your…
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The Few Circumstances Where Variable Annuities Make a Lot of Sense | Ep 73
Variable annuities are a set of commonly offered insurance products that promise consumers a consistent income stream. In general, these products tend to become more beneficial to insurance companies and representatives who sell these products…
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Why Robinhood Needs More Oversight | Ep 71
In recent years, the online trading platform Robinhood has been gaining popularity among typically younger and novice investors, mainly because they have no minimums or commissions. However, there are some things about the way Robinhood…
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Real Estate Syndication With Anthony Scandariato | Ep 70
A real estate syndication is essentially a partnership between a set of limited partners who pool their money together to purchase a piece of real estate they cannot afford on their own. This week on…
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Interest Rates Are Rising….Does That Mean You Should Adjust Your Bond Allocation? | Ep 69
The Federal Reserve recently announced that they are going to maintain very low short-term interest rates for bonds over the next couple of years. On the other hand, long-term interest rates seem to be rising…
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Dissecting the New Stimulus Checks & Recovery Legislation: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | Ep 68
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11 to help the United States recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new legislation includes direct financial…
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