Recent market volatility followed by a spike on news of a vaccine breakthrough. Peloton is popular… and pissing people off.  Bitcoin volatility is also back and buying homes with your significant (non-spouse) other is all the rage.  Plus that job managing Whole Foods pays better than you think.

We only know that our next President will be collecting Social Security over the next 4 years.  A number of states up for grabs the day after the election and none of them are Florida.  Cruise ships back on the water, Secure 2.0 and deferring financial decisions to your better(?) half.  Plus a hard stop 7 minutes into our podcast – we really need to work on our technical skills….

New ideas for the Great Pumpkin, conservative parents turning into day traders, improving credit scores and loads of fun with the 4% rule.  Plus UPS encourages employees to save for a rainy day, and waiting on line pays well.

Record low mortgage rates along with extended time working from home are pushing people to upgrade but maybe your starter home is the way to go.  Besides, if you want to host a large gathering, just rent out an AMC movie theater for as little as $99.  Seniors starting up businesses, following up on Robinhood accounts getting hacked and more.

What is or is not happening with the stimulus talks changes on a daily basis.  Some on Wall Street think a blue wave could be good for the markets.  What should you do if offered a voluntary severance package from your company?  Maybe work from your new home in Barbados.  Plus fraud with Robinhood accounts and payment apps.

Labor market numbers, a presidential debate, a sick president and proposals from the leader in recent polls are discussed and dissected.  Almost forgot – if you filed an extension for your taxes, time is ticking.

Is Trump’s CPA in high demand?  The IRS expects payment for Crypto Currency transactions, found diamonds and earning from the million or so new businesses.  If Uncle Sam stops watching, Amazon has a drone for your house so you can rest easy knowing Big Brother is out there.  The Real Estate market is sizzling, October 1st is FAFSA Day (no parades this year), and Venmo is not playing nice in the sandbox with scam victims.

What does Ruth Bader Ginsburg have to do with money and the economy?  Not much but her passing needs to be noted and her life and legacy set an outstanding example.  We also talk about overvalued stocks, a former CEO in hot water, tax changes in NJ and potential tax changes to your 401(k).

Jay and Cheryl strongly disagree as to whether a vaccine stimulus package would work.  Robinhood traders could be taken to the cleaners come tax time.  The payroll tax suspension is not being used by most companies and, stunner of stunners, parents of suspended Northeastern students are suing for a tuition refund.

The NASDAQ is crazy?  Or is it?  Apple’s rough day cost more than 470 of the S&P 500 companies are worth.  Tesla to the sky and back.  Is inflation higher than the numbers indicate?

Plus tuition penalties for partying and Peloton’s new options.