Financial Issues

Shana explores the implications of last week's Fed decision to go easy on interest rate cuts, while also discussing Fed Chair Jerome Powell's weekend comments on the dismal fiscal health of the United States. She answers several calls and questions, and she explores the answer to a foundational question: Why do we look at the major indices (the DOW Jones, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ Composite) every day?

Guest host Seth Udinski opens the show with some economic data and then shares multiple clips from our Founder Dan Celia and Host Shana Burt on the topic of "The Dangers of Day Trading". Seth then shares clips of Shana answering never before seen partner questions.

Shana highlights the important economic news from the week, including several big tech earnings reports, some influential jobs numbers, and the Fed's Wednesday decision to not start cutting interest rates yet. Shana also answers numerous partner and listener questions, on various topics including 401k options, market rebellions, and managing Timothy Plan mutual funds.

Shana recaps Wednesday's decision by the Federal Reserve to neither raise nor lower interest rates in its first meeting of 2024. She also recaps Wednesday's wild day in the stock markets following the Fed announcement and several dicey tech earnings reports. She answers several questions from listeners, and she also gives wisdom on the practice of managing the inevitable volatility of the market.

Shana highlights the latest job numbers and previews the Fed's January meeting. She also answers multiple questions and calls, and she explores the answer to a common question in investing: "What should I look for when choosing a brokerage platform?" Finally, Shana and Seth honor the memory of FISM founder Dan Celia on the 2-year anniversary of his last live show before his death in 2022.

Shana recaps the latest news in controversial government spending. She also explores the answer to a common question: "How do I pick the right investment model?" She gives guidance to several callers and listeners, discussing topics ranging from planned giving to investing in different stocks to helping young investors get started.

Guest host Seth Udinski opens the show with some economic data and then shares multiple clips from our Founder Dan Celia and Host Shana Burt on the topic of "How to choose a Financial Advisor". Seth then shares clips of Shana answering never before seen partner questions.

Shana highlights the main economic news headlines of the week. She answers several partner calls and questions for Rapid Fire Friday, and she also gives insight on a foundational question regarding wise investing: What are the main differences between the sectors on Wall Street?

Shana gives economic updates and provides insight on "When, if ever, is it wise to take profits?". Shana also gives commentary on recent drop in Tesla shares. She also takes questions from partners and listeners.

Shana gives economic updates and provides insight on "Managing Investment Expectations. She also takes questions from partners and listeners.