Market Moment Podcast

The Fed recently lowered interest rates but what does this mean for the market and our economy? Does this mean we're in for a "soft landing" as they say? Or, could things keep getting worse? Matt, John, and Lee discuss a variety of factors impacting our markets and the American consumer... such as the wars overseas, the US debt crisis, and much more. There's a lot to watch out for -- not because of fear or panic, but because it's important to be an informed investor!

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The Fed is thinking about cutting rates but Lee feels like rates don't need to come down as much as people think... Amazon is putting Walgreens and CVS out of business, telling people to come back into the office (among other businesses), and the main topic of today's episode: tax planning. Matt stresses how important it is for your financial future to think about tax planning!

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Are 5% mortgages on the horizon? Sure, it's not as fantastic as the 2%-3% we saw during the pandemic but it is MUCH BETTER than 6%, 7%, or 8%! With a 5% mortgage, more people may be willing to sell their current homes because their new home purchase won't be as steep. Plus, if more people put their homes on the market, this opens the supply which we desperately need and can help lower costs...

Eli, Matt, and John also talk about the broadening of the market. They called it a #smallcapsummer a few weeks ago and now its looking like a #smallcapfall which could mean a healthier market! Yes, the Magnificent 7 are taking a hit, but you can (and should) only be at the top for so long...

Lastly, the guys touched on how the upcoming presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may shake things in the market. The debate is happening tonight (09/10) and maybe next week we'll cover how or if it changed the market...

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Join Matt, John, and Eli as they discuss today's news that the yield curve has uninverted! They explain what that means and how it impacts the market throughout this episode.

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Things get heated in today's episode as Matt, Lee, and John discuss the Harris' tax proposal she's campaigning with... Vice President Kamala Harris proposes higher income taxes, corporate taxes, capital gains, and taxing unrealized capital gains as well... and all of this tax-talk has the guys asking "Are we being taxed into oblivion?"

As John points out, we're being taxed on the money we make, the money we spend, the money we give away, and even the money we leave behind after we die, and all other kinds of taxes in-between... And Lee points out an economic model which shows at what point a tax burden overexceeds the revenue it would bring in.

Other than taxes, they talk about the state of interest rates impacting CDs, money markets, and other cash-holding options, and they're looking forward to college football season! There was a lot to talk about!

💬 Comment below if you're looking forward to College Football Season! Go, Hogs!

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CNBC just published an Op-Ed titled, "The case for a 40-year mortgage" written by John Hope Bryant. The op-ed argues for introducing 40-year mortgages to help combat the struggle average Americans are facing with purchasing their first home. Between high interest rates, low inventory, and a struggling economy where wages are not keeping up with the cost of living, this is a proposed solution. But would it do more harm than good?

Matt, Eli, and Lee also talk about Kamala Harris' plan to raise the corporate tax rate if elected, something which Eli points out as rather pointless and primarily political. They also cover the recent stock market trends.

Link to the mentioned Op-Ed: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/20/op-ed-the-case-for-a-40-year-mortgage.html

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People are talking about The Fed and whether or not they'll cut rates this year (look at us, we're even talking about it!) but that isn't the easy solution to fixing our economy or even helping the stock market... that's just not how it works. There are tons of other factors involved and the stock market really cares about companies' profits and losses.... While interest rates do matter, it's only a piece of the story, and the Fed may be taking way too much credit for how our economy is running. But what do you think?

This week's Market Moment is hosted by Matt Walters, Lee Mackey, and John Martfeld who share their opinions as financial advisors.

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How much do I need before I retire? How should I be invested? Should I get a credit card? These are some of the common questions that finance advisors Matt, Lee, and John hear on a routine basis, and they're here to answer those questions!

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Teaching your kids financial literacy is one of the best ways to set them up for success in life as adults. In this episode of The Market Moment, Isaac asks John and Lee for advice, now that he has a five month old son. John has raised two sons now in college and Lee has kids ranging from the teen years of fourteen to young adulthood at twenty-eight. Both Lee and John offer their insight into the importance of training your kids these financial principles and what those concepts are and some creative ways to do this with kids from all ages! This is a great episode if you have kids at home; it's never too early and it's never too late!

Link that Lee references: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/relationships/how-to-teach-kids-about-money

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Does it really impact the market who's in the White House? Welcome to the Market Moment, where this week Lee and Matt are discussing the big question on how the market and elections are tried, if at all....

DISCLAIMER: This episode was filmed in preparation for vacation days, and was thus filmed prior to the recent political events (Trump's assassination attempt, Biden stepping down, and now Kamala Harris as the new nominee). All the information presented in this episode, however, is still very relevant even if Matt and Lee's references are "dated" at this point. It is still historically true that it doesn't matter if a Republican or a Democrat is in office, you should stay in the market and not time it.

💬 You can send your comments and questions to [email protected] Do you agree or disagree with Matt and Lee? Remember, the "market" and the "economy" are two different things. Our economy could be struggling, but the market is going up.

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