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  • Q&A Replay 12.11.2024: Why Do People Blame Politics Even If They Are Doing Well?

    At the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET.


    Questions Answered...

    🐷 Why do people blame politics for their financial situation when they make enough to afford a good life?

    🐷 What do you think we can expect financially on a Federal stage in the nexy 4-years? Taxes? Tarriffs?


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    36 min
  • Q&A Replay 12-4-2024: Inflation's not Over Yet

    At the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET.


    Questions Answered...

    🐷 Are we doomed the next 4 years? What do you think will happen to the economy?
    🐷 Is real estate a better/safer/less volatile investment than the stock market?
    🐷 Inflation update


    Key Takeaways

    00:00 Introduction

    12:55 Understanding Inflation and Its Impact

    18:01 Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Investment Insights

    26:36 Inflation Update and Economic Connections

    35:36 Conclusion and Upcoming Discussions

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    39 min
  • Q&A Replay 10-30-2024: Election Impact on Market & Economy

    At the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET.


    Key Takeaways

      00:00 Introduction to Family Finance Q&A

      03:13 Market Reactions to Elections

      06:56 Understanding Gold Prices and Economic Cycles

      10:07 Goldman Sachs Predictions on S&P 500 Returns

      13:53 Correlation Between Gold and Bonds

      17:01 Economic Concerns Leading Up to the Election

      23:02 Consumer Credit and Economic Perception

      30:08 Housing Market Dynamics and Local Governance

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      34 min
    • Q&A Replay 10-9-2024: Labor Data & Economic Impact of Hurricanes

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      Key Takeaways

        00:00 Introduction to Family Finance Q&A

        01:39 Understanding Labor Data and Its Sources

        10:31 Analyzing Employment Trends and Seasonality

        20:43 Impact of Natural Disasters on the Economy

        30:49 Looking Ahead: Earnings Reports and Economic Insights

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        37 min
      • Q&A Replay 10-2-2024: Strikes, Middle East Conflicts & Inflation

        At the request of Family Finance Mom followers, I am now posting LIVE Q&A replays as podcast episodes! To submit your question, be sure to follow me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@FamilyFinanceMom on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Look for the question box in my stories ahead of LIVE Q&A every Wednesday at 9AM ET.


        Key Takeaways

          00:00 Introduction to Family Finance Q&A

          02:24 Impact of Port Strikes on Grocery Prices

          14:47 Geopolitical Conflicts and Inflation

          16:37 Election Uncertainty Adds to Volatility

          22:23 Labor Market Trends and Economic Indicators

          29:39 Book Club Announcement: Why Nations Fail

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          36 min
        • Q&A Replay 9-25-2024: Why the Economy Feels Tough for Families

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          Key Takeaways

            00:00 Introduction

            01:08 Inflation's Economic Disparities

            13:20 Navigating Mini Retirements

            17:46 The Impact of Inflation on Prices

            20:40 Exploring High-Yield Savings Accounts

            24:57 Housing Market Trends and Predictions

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            32 min
          • Q&A Replay 9-18-2024: A Closer Look at Economic Policies for 2024 Election

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            Key Takeaways

            • The economy is the top concern for voters in the upcoming election.
            • Both candidates' proposals are likely to increase the national debt.
            • Harris's policies focus on wealth redistribution through tax increases.
            • Trump's platform aims to reduce taxes and regulations to stimulate growth.
            • Tariffs can lead to higher consumer prices and inflation.
            • Government spending has been a significant factor in rising inflation rates.
            • Housing affordability remains a critical issue for many families.
            • Cutting government spending is politically unpopular but necessary for fiscal health.
            • Inflation creates a vicious cycle that impacts household budgets.
            • Understanding the economic implications of policies is crucial for voters.

            • Chapters

              00:00 Introduction to Economic Proposals for 2024 Election

              05:12 Analysis of Kamala Harris's Economic Policies

              18:09 Overview of Donald Trump's Economic Strategies

              31:53 Discussion on Taxation and Economic Impact

              44:54 Final Thoughts and Future Economic Outlook


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              54 min
            • Q&A Replay 9-4-2024: Failed Recession Indicators & Taming Inflation

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              For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/failed-recession-indicators/

              Today’s topics included:
              🐷 3 failed recession indicators - why they failed this time and what it means for you
              🐷 Revised annual jobs numbers - would it have mattered if they came out sooner?
              🐷 Spending faster than we are saving, groceries are still so high. Why & how to combat it?
              🐷 Pay off student loans or pay minimum and save?
              🐷 19yo just opened a Roth IRA - Target Date fund or S&P 500?
              🐷 Do you think there will be a government shutdown?


              Timestamps:

              00:00 Recession Indicators and Economic Cycles

              08:04 Managing Inflation and Its Impact

              12:38 Strategies for Student Loan Repayment

              21:34 The Dysfunction of Congress and Government Shutdown Threats

              29:47 Taking Control of Your Financial Future

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              44 min
            • Q&A Replay 3.13.2024: Inflation Updates, ESPPs & Resources for Evaluating Policies

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              Today’s topics included:
              🐷 Pros/cons of employee stock purchase plans?
              🐷 Is it better to have separate 529s for each child or only one?
              🐷 How to plan for large expected expenses during retirement?
              🐷 Latest inflation data points
              🐷 Impact of insurance on inflation
              🐷 Best non-partisan data sources for evaluating political policies or proposals

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              38 min
            • Q&A Replay 2.21.2024: Recession Concerns, Discover Merger & Bidenomics Impact

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              For full show notes, visit https://familyfinancemom.com/bidenomics-impact-on-election-2024/

              Today’s topics included:
              🐷 Worried about getting out of the current negative cycle: spending less, businesses lay off people, who spend less… how does it stop?
              🐷 Discover/CapitalOne merger. Will this be stopped like the JetBlue/Spirit deal?
              🐷 Is the economy likely to rise under a second Biden term? Lots of factors, but what’s your take?

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              40 min

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