With the U.S. debt at an all-time high and tax rate increases seemingly being the only solution, how can you proactively design your portfolio? Hunter and Judson discuss making financial plans with tax rate changes in mind, distribution planning and where to put your savings. Plus, they give their college football predictions for their alma maters and which teams will end up in the playoffs this season.

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Rates are being closely monitored as markets await a cut from the Fed, the FTC non-compete rule is on hold and banking rates seem to be changing. With all that’s going on in the economic news right now, where does it leave the economy for the rest of the year? Hunter and Judson catch up on the latest market news.

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In an environment where interest rates are higher than they’ve been, the private debt asset class has grown as an investment prepared to capitalize on growing yield. A guest from Apollo Global Management joins the guys to explain private debt funds, the loans that back them, and the flexibility and opportunity they can bring to investors. 

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It’s widely advised to start saving at the beginning of your career, but where exactly do you invest and budget your money? The guys are back in this two-part series to answer some of the CWA interns’ questions, from credit to mortgage payment planning to AI’s role in market strategy.

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When it comes to the game of life, we all got started somewhere, but it came with many questions around money, debt, and success. The CWA interns are asking some hard-hitting questions for Hunter and Judson in this game show-inspired episode. Tune in and you might just be refreshed with some tips!

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Market chaos has been the theme over the last few weeks, driven by a dip in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and a likely rate cut coming in September. Also notable is the new focus on small-cap investments. But with the high levels of debt associated with these stocks, is the diversification and increased profitability of small-cap companies worth rearranging your portfolio? Hunter and Judson discuss the latest CPI numbers, a possible broader rotation in the market and the outlook on interest rates.  

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Running a successful business involves more than offering services or producing results. Customer service plays a crucial role in fostering a welcoming, positive experience for your clients or patients. Hunter and Judson are joined by a seasoned customer experience connoisseur to discuss the importance of a people-centered workplace culture.  

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The housing market is stuck, the Fed hasn’t released a rate cut and stocks may not continue their current rally. On the upside, construction employment growth is up, and the Fed seems to be on the right track against inflation. Hunter and Judson dive into recent economic data, what it means for the rest of the year, and question if being in the middle of it really is as bad as it seems.  

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What makes a good mentor or mentee? Is it more important to show the mentee the ropes or sit back and let them take the reins? Two guests join this episode to share their mentor-mentee relationship, what they learned through the process and the importance of having someone walk by your side as you step into a new role for the first time.

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Happy Fourth of July! A special guest steps in to host this episode, while Hunter and Judson face off in some America-themed Jeopardy. Who will come out on top, what patriotic hats are they donning and who will win in a hot dog eating contest?

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