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    Your Money Momentum

    Your Money Momentum delivers information on personal financial planning, investing, and wealth management with our engaging hosts, Certified Financial Planner™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II from Global Wealth Advisors in Texas. Every other Friday, Tom and Kevin will bring you 30 minutes of discussion, strategy, and practical advice aimed at building momentum with your money. We’ll bring you market observations and interviews showcasing real-life examples to help you accumulate, preserve and protect wealth, and stay on track in meeting your retirement goals. The variety of topics covered by this show includes market news, the economy, investment strategies, retirement planning, estate planning, risk management, income tax planning, and business succession. As specialists in the financial services field, our commentary has been seen in U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Nasdaq, Investopedia, Kiplinger, CNBC, and Yahoo! Finance, among others. Our goal is to help you make smarter decisions about your complex financial life. Please subscribe for free and listen in every other Friday just in time for your morning workout or commute. Global Wealth Advisors 4400 State Hwy 121, Suite 200, Lewisville, TX 75056 (972) 930-1238 | info@gwadvisors.net | www.gwadvisors.net Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Financial Planning services offered through Global Wealth Advisors are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.
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    About Employer Stock Programs

    About Employer Stock Programs

    Handcuffing employees to companies often occurs by granting employer stock. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss the specifics around non-qualified stock-based compensation, employee stock purchase plans, and margin of safety involved with employer stock programs. They also cover the crypto rally* as well as high-yield savings accounts and why you should consider the tax implications of cash.

    Watch it on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cVjn61TDPtA

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    Employer Stock

    00:00—Intro
    01:09—Stock purchase plans
    04:51—Tax loss harvesting
    05:45—When to sell or diversify
    08:24—Employee stock purchase plans

    Central Bank Roundup
    12:51—PCE number
    15:57—Australia and New Zealand

    Mailbag

    19:53—Crypto*
    21:31—High-yield savings account losses

    *This podcast is intended strictly for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation for or against cryptocurrency.

    This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

     If you enjoyed learning about employer stock options, be sure to follow the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly where you listen to your favorite pods or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Avoiding Capital Gains

    Avoiding Capital Gains

    In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss the multiple ways for avoiding capital gains tax. They discuss tax loss harvesting, wash sales, and other strategies. They also take a look at the latest news headlines. For additional tax strategies, check out our Income Tax Strategy Guide.

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    Capital Gains
    00:00—Intro
    01:11—When are you taxed?
    04:51—Tax loss harvesting
    06:48—Wash sale strategy
    08:31—Two ways to avoid capital gains tax entirely

    Something or Nothing
    12:53—Elon Musk ditching Delaware
    16:56—Maersk suspended dividend
    19:01—KoBold startup finds massive copper deposit
    21:10—Turkey hyperinflation
    24:43—CAPE ratio 

    This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

    If you enjoyed learning about avoiding capital gains tax, listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly where you listen to your favorite pods or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Stock Market Bias

    Stock Market Bias

    Do you go into the market making investments based on what your friends and family are doing, or do you think you’re immune to influences? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover the various types of stock market bias you may not realize you have that can derail your portfolio. For additional information on bias, check out our guide on Avoiding Investment Bias.

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    Stock Market Bias
    00:00—Intro
    01:19—Psychology of investing bias 

    Central Bank Roundup
    11:37—Powell speaks 

    This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly where you listen to your favorite pods or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Backdoor Roth IRA Rollover Strategy

    Backdoor Roth IRA Rollover Strategy

    If you have the option through your employer-sponsored retirement plan to make non-deductible contributions to an IRA after you max out your 401(k) limits, you may be able to use a Backdoor Roth.  In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover the specifics. Work with your CPA or financial advisor before you make these rollovers.  We also discuss long-standing financial trends, the potential for a Eurozone downturn, and emerging markets debt.  

    Find it Fast: Backdoor Roth IRA Rollover

    Backdoor Roth Strategy
    00:00—Intro
    1:30—New contribution limits
    2:50—After-tax backdoor rollover to Roth IRA for income-restricted investors
    8:15—Step rule transaction

    Headlines
    12:50—Are long-standing financial trends like the 0% interest rates over?
    15:00—Is the Eurozone headed for another downturn?
    17:02—Emerging markets debt issuance hits a record
    19:37—DeepMind using AI to reduce drug development times

    Review and Outlook
    21:55—Review bold prediction that S&P 500 nearly hit 5,000
    22:10—How the market changes during an election year
    27:01—Are we currently in a recession?   

    This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly where you listen to your favorite pods or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Four Pillars of Recession

    Four Pillars of Recession

    People are wondering if we should still be concerned about a recession. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss inflation, the four pillars of recession, and lowering interest rates. They also discuss the Goldilocks scenario and sovereign debt crisis.

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    Monthly Review:
    00:00—Intro
    00:30—November in review
    05:50—Four pillars of recession
    15:20—Housing prices increasing 

    Bold Predictions:
    18:46—December market
    22:00—Recession delay by election season

    This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this end-of-year planning episode, check out our previous show End of Year Planning, or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    End-of-Year Planning

    End-of-Year Planning

    At this point, you’re probably wondering if the Fed is shooting darts, or if they actually know what they’re doing when it comes to interest rates. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover the Fed, Japanese equities, and dig into some end-of-year planning strategies.

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    Central Bank Roundup:
    00:00—Intro
    02:00—Will the Fed hike again? Is the Fed shooting darts?
    06:58—Bank of Japan and Japanese equities

    Role Play:
    10:44—JP Morgan Jamie Dimon
    13:05—ARK Invest Cathy Wood
    14:48—Open AI Sam Altman
    17:12—Stephen A. Schwarzman
    19:23—Venture Capital and Mark Anderson

    Five Good Minutes: Taxes and end-of-year planning
    21:17—Tax loss harvesting
    23:50—Charitable giving
    25:36—Pre-tax accounts like 401(k) and IRA
    27:27—Changes for 2024

    This material has been provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute either tax or legal advice. Although we go to great lengths to make sure our information is accurate and useful, we recommend you consult a tax preparer, professional tax advisor, or lawyer.

    This podcast is intended strictly for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation for or against cryptocurrency.

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this end-of-year planning episode, check out our previous show Open Enrollment Tips, or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    October Review

    October Review

    In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover several financial topics including the big sell-off, reinvestment risk, and bond laddering. They also offer a bold prediction on whether rates have peaked.

     

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    The Month of October Review:
    00:00—Intro
    00:41—October’s sell-off
    10:28—Five good minutes on reinvestment risk
    16:21—Bond laddering

    Bold Predictions:
    21:19—NFL
    22:27—Have rates peaked?

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous show Open Enrollment Tips, or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Watching the Wealth Markers

    Watching the Wealth Markers

    What are wealth markers and why should we care? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover several interesting topics including mortgage rates, debt to GDP, and Crypto.  They also discuss how Ireland’s rise correlates to increased wealth.

    If you’ll be signing up for Medicare soon or know someone who is, watch the Medicare Tips video Tom and Kevin mentioned at Your Money Momentum.

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    Something or Nothing:
    00:00—Intro
    02:42—Ireland’s rise in SUVs
    05:33—23-Year high in mortgage rates
    11:18—Oil merger mania
    15:10—Debt to GDP
    17:20—Microlino

    Mailbag Questions:
    19:35—Crypto*
    23:27—Bonds

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous show Open Enrollment Tips, or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    *This podcast is intended strictly for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation for or against cryptocurrency.

    Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network®, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Financial planning services offered through Global Wealth Advisors are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth. Global Wealth Advisors Headquarters is located at 4400 State Hwy 121, Ste. 200, Lewisville, TX 75056, (972) 930-1238, or at info@gwadvisors.net.

    Open Enrollment Tips

    Open Enrollment Tips

    Feeling like you relived the entirety of 2022 in September? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II dig into last month’s numbers and spend several good minutes discussing tips for employee open enrollment.

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    Month-End Financial Update:
    00:00—Intro
    01:11—Market review with charts

    A Few Good Minutes:
    14:18—Open enrollment tips

    Bold Predictions:
    19:52—Banking failures
    21:30—Sports

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous show Cash is King, or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Cash is King

    Cash is King

    If cash is king, what do you do with it? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss what to do with your cash. Listen in as they dig into money market accounts, treasury bills, CDs, and municipal bonds. They also answer your questions about the future of bank failures, how political seasons affect the market, and the best books for beginners. Here are some links to the books mentioned if you want some good reads for younger family members this holiday season:

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    Central Bank Roundup:
    00:00—Intro
    01:58—Rates, core inflation and spending
    05:15—Jobs numbers
    08:50—Strength of the dollar

    Cash is King in Five Good Minutes (OK, 11 minutes):
    09:09—Money market rates
    14:38—What is a duration risk  
    16:51—CDs and municipal bonds

    Mailbag:
    20:43—Will there be more bank failures?
    22:43—How do political seasons affect the markets?
    24:12—What are the best investing books for beginners?

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this Cash is King episode, check out our previous show Building an Efficient Income Stream or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Building an Efficient Income Stream

    Building an Efficient Income Stream

    If you’re looking to create a tax-efficient income stream, we might have one answer. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II begin digging into building a tax-efficient income stream using municipal bonds. They also discuss the current market situation and what we might expect for the rest of the year. Be sure to stay tuned for the mid-month podcast where they plan to cover the changing face of ESG and the resulting backlash.

    Find it Fast: Building an Efficient Income Stream

    Financial Update:
    00:00—Intro
    01:26—Market update and the magnificent 7
    07:18—Worldwide inflation, the economy, and consumers
    12:05—Cost of capital and yen carry trade
    15:12—Borrowing cost and downgrade
    15:40—Fixed income
    16:22—Housing and commodities
    18:24—Commodities and real assets
    22:03—U.S. dollar

    Tax-Efficient Income Strategies:
    23:12—Municipal bonds as a powerful vehicle

    Final Thoughts:
    32:50—Rapinoe’s missed goal and the state of politics

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like the tax avoidance strategies episode, check out our previous show Trump Tax Cuts May Expire or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Tax Avoidance Strategies

    Tax Avoidance Strategies

    When the Trump tax cuts go away at the end of 2025, will everyone’s taxes increase? In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss the implications for taxpayers and which increases and reductions are going to catch people off guard. They also discuss a few tax avoidance strategies that people can begin adopting now. Watch for more tax strategies in our next mid-month podcast in August. You can also get a free copy of our tax strategy guide by signing up at: http://eepurl.com/dEbIFX

    Find it Fast: Tax Avoidance Strategies 

    Tax Avoidance Strategies:
    00:00—Intro
    01:05—End of the Trump tax cuts end of 2025
    02:30—Which increases and reductions are going to catch people off guard?
    03:30—Strategies you can adopt now and later

    Roleplay:
    08:36—Bank of America discrepancies and potential bailout
    10:36—Santander windfall profit tax
    12:00—Fed interest rates continue or pause
    13:03—Lower CPA exams

    Central Bank Roundup:
    15:15—Bank of Germany bond hit
    19:11—Dollar dominance and the debt issue
    22:20—Bank of Japan currency intervention

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like the tax avoidance strategies episode, check out our previous show Midyear 2023 Update or watch our latest video session on YouTube at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Midyear 2023 Update

    Midyear 2023 Update

    We’ve hit the midyear mark and investors want to know what to expect during the next half of this year. In episode 67 of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II hold an in-depth discussion on the current conditions, stress in the market, and some positive news. They also offer up a couple of bold predictions about the equity market and just how many rate hikes the Fed has in them for 2023. Watch Tom and Kevin on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I8JqlVowQd0

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    Midyear 2023 Update:
    00:00—Intro
    01:27—Market update
    09:30—The S&P 5000 resurrected
    16:14—Role of the US dollar
    18:01—Stress in the market
    20:20—Positive market news
    22:42—Factors like quality, volatility, momentum, and high-dividend

    Bold Predictions:
    23:32— Equity market reversion
    25:18—Will there be more than two rate hikes?

    Listen in to Your Money Momentum published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous podcast Merger Mania.

    The Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Merger Mania

    Merger Mania

    Investors want to know what’s up with the merger mania in the news lately. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II question bank crisis profits, the lithium market, and Fed bank bailouts. They also discuss market stress, the doughnut effect, and Nostra-Thomas finds out what the heck Zelda soup is.

    Find it Fast: Merger Mania 

    Central Bank Roundup:
    00:00—Intro
    01:25—Interest rate skip or pause

    Headlines:
    05:14—Banks earn profit despite “crisis”
    09:45—Lithium merger mania

    Something or Nothing:
    11:54—Fed bank bailouts vs quantitative easing
    13:58—Inflation overseas

    Tossup:
    15:59VIX or volume for market stress
    18:05—The doughnut effect

    Nostra-Thomas:
    20:28—How long with the Fed keep rates high?
    22:18—Will the G7 continue to dominate?
    24:15—Zelda soup

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous podcast Value of a College Degree, or watch our latest video session at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    The Value of a College Degree

    The Value of a College Degree

    For those wondering if there is still value in holding a college degree, listen in as we review some interesting stats. In this episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II chat about the hyperbolic rise of Nvidia, the debt ceiling, and whether the economy will have a hard landing. They also share the average annual incomes for several popular college degrees.

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    Month-end Update:
    00:00—Intro
    00:57—Markets in May and Nvidia’s rise
    07:47—Debt ceiling

    Headlines:
    07:06—Federal budget and a hard landing
    18:41—G7 meeting
    20:45—Value of a college degree 

    Bold Predictions:
    25:13—Worth of arts and antiques
    27:15—Accuracy of magazine covers

    Real Estate:
    28:39—Home prices

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous podcast College Update, or watch our latest video session at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    College Update

    College Update

    Do you wear a monkey suit or not? College students in graduation mode are wondering how they will move up in their first job. In this college update episode of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II offer advice to new grads entering the workforce. They also dig into a few market headlines, and Nostra-Thomas makes a comeback with some sage opinions about the cost of college tuition, cows, and fake meat. Finally, they round out the show by hitting the mailbag and answering your questions.

    Find it Fast: College Update 

    College Update:
    00:00—Intro
    01:18—New grads and jobs

    Headlines:
    07:06—More bank failures
    12:24—Do the pros outperform the market?

    Nostra-Thomas:
    16:16—College board claims tuition is falling
    18:30—How low will the volatility index (VIX) go?
    20:11—Does fake meat have legs or is it just a fad?
    23:09—KRE, selloffs, and regional banks

    Mailbag:
    25:10—Boardgames
    27:15—Ladder CDs
    29:53—Outro

    Listen in to the Your Money Momentum podcast published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous podcast Paying Your Fair Share, or watch our latest video session at Your Money Momentum.

    Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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    Paying Your Fair Share

    Paying Your Fair Share

    We keep hearing that the wealthy don’t pay their fair share, but what exactly does that mean?  In episode 63 of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, you’ll watch CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II give their end-of-month recap for April, including discussion on equity markets, the debt ceiling, gold and the dollar, the housing market, and taxes. Be sure to listen to the end for outtakes.

    Find it Fast: Paying Your Fair Share 

    End-of-Month Recap:
    01:14—Equity markets  
    08:49—60/40 Split
    13:14—Debt ceiling and Fed meeting
    17:33—Gold and the dollar
    21:04—Housing market
    23:29—Taxes and paying your fair share

    This podcast is intended strictly for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation for or against cryptocurrency.

    Listen in to Your Money Momentum published twice monthly. If you like this episode, check out our previous podcast Central Bank and Recession. Watch the video session at: Your Money Momentum

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    Central Bank and Recession

    Central Bank and Recession

    Welcome to our first-ever video podcast! In episode 62 of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, you’ll get to watch CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II hold another Central Bank Roundup, this time covering the central bank and recession. They also talk about interest rates and inflation and dig into the latest financial headlines with their Oddsmakers and Something-or-Nothing segments. Watch for our next podcast where they’ll cover new grads and what to expect in the job market.

    Find it Fast in Central Bank and Recession 

    Central Bank Roundup:
    01:40—Interest rates, recession, and inflation  

    OddsMakers:
    06:40—Will the U.S. default on its debt?
    09:23—Apple Card and savings account
    15:09—Oracle buying shares

    Something or Nothing:
    17:46—Italian birthrate
    20:21—Life expectancy
    25:09—Single-day settlement

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    The Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

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    Quarter End Market Update

    Quarter End Market Update

    Is the move in yields for fixed income giving investors a bit of a scare? In episode 61 of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II cover quarter end details including fixed-income volatility, commodities, and real estate. They also dig into some bold predictions about the Masters.

    Find it Fast: Quarter End Market Update

    Market Update:
    00:54—Equity market and fixed income
    08:48—Dollar index
    10:49—Commodities
    11:53—Real estate

    Bold Predictions:
    16:00—March Madness victory lap
    17:46—The Masters

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    Headlines Edition Midmonth Podcast

    Headlines Edition Midmonth Podcast

    In the headlines edition of 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Professionals Tom Kennedy and Kevin M. Curley, II discuss a variety of headlines including interest rates, commercial real estate, global banks and Credit Suisse. They also revisit headlines over the last couple of weeks ago.

    Find it Fast in the Headlines Edition:

    Central Bank Roundup:
    00:25—Is the Fed done raising interest rates?
    04:13—Kenneth Rogoff and high interest rates for a decade
    06:25—Is commercial real estate the next crisis?   

    Headlines Edition:
    08:48—Global banks
    11:10—Credit Suisse

    Winners and losers:
    15:54—Predicting the weather
    17:80—Trading and hedge funds

    Headline follow-ups:
    19:35—French pension
    20:40—London metal exchange and fake nickels
    23:20—Silicon Valley Bank

    Listen in to Your Money Momentum published twice monthly. If you like the headlines edition, check out our previous podcast
    Personal Finance Edition.

    The Your Money Momentum podcast is produced by: Pamela Engstrom

    Music by: PWISBY "Ruff"

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