Capital Investment Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Connor Miller joins Wes in the studio for today’s episode. They delve into the latest information on the Tesla rental car situation. They contrast the state of the economy with public sentiment. They also share a strategy that often helps combat inflation. They cite the Copenhagen City Heart Study’s findings about the sport of tennis and how it’s been shown to increase human lifespan. Finally, Wes breaks down the wisdom of tennis champion Roger Federer’s recent words and compares his winning rate to that of the stock market.

CIA’s Wealth Management Analyst, Jeff Lloyd, joins Wes for today’s installment. They discuss Atlanta’s hot temperatures, Father’s Day, and Taylor Swift’s economic impact. Then, they confer about the most recent consumer prices and analyze what’s gone up or down. They talk about tipping protocol, then Chick-fil-A, and transition into examining Waffle House’s hourly wages. Finally, Wes talks about using dividends as cash for retirement.

On today’s episode of Money Matters, Connor Miller, CIA’s Chief Investment Officer, joins Wes in the studio. They start by exploring the fire sale on Teslas. Next, they explain “The Misery Index” and how it can sometimes influence economic vibes more than the actual economic reality does. Then, they focus on a possible change in NBA salaries and highlight the discrepancy between today's numbers vs. what Michael Jordan earned as a player. Finally, they examine the all-time highs the market has hit this year and give the history of how the market fares depending on which party is elected. The answer might surprise you!

On today’s show, Jeff Lloyd, Wealth Management Analyst for Capital Investment Advisors, joins Wes. They briefly discuss the kids being out of school for the summer and Jeff’s celebrity-filled golf outing before shifting to the new T+1 settlement, which says stock trades will settle in one business day rather than two. Then, they analyze core pursuits and the health benefits of tennis. They review retirement tips and look toward completing the Q1 earning season. They consider the danger of scams and the potential loneliness of people working from home. Finally, they examine how much happiness a salary might be able to buy.

Capital Investment Advisor’s Wealth Management Analyst Jeff Lloyd joins Wes to discuss Nvidia, examine Fed inflation minutes, analyze a worrisome decline in birth rates, and marvel at the annual salaries of some Florida housekeepers.

CIA’s Wealth Management Analyst Jeff Lloyd joins Wes to dissect the latest financial news and demystify retirement finances. They open with inflation numbers from the recent CPI report, then celebrate the Atlanta Metro area’s rise to #1 on Wallet Hub’s 2024 Best Summer Travel Destination list. They quickly mention the Northern Lights before probing the market’s all-time highs and inspecting a new Schroders retirement study. Next, Wes forecasts an upcoming Retire Sooner Podcast interview with Dr. Dawn Carr about actionable social prescriptions for a happier and healthier retirement. Then, he outlines his recent Forbes article about how one small shift could make a $2 million difference. Finally, Wes and Jeff evaluate a study about the financial impact of buying expensive lattes.

Jeff Lloyd, CIA’s Wealth Manager Analyst, is back in the studio with Wes to keep everyone financially informed and empowered on this special Mother’s Day episode. After a market update, they discuss Q1 earnings and the notion of a Fed pause. Then, they cover some great Warren Buffett quotes and examine Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting before shifting to the always-fun topic of Chick-fil-A. After a look at online shopping’s surprising relationship with brick-and-mortar stores, they dig into the cost of college tuition vs. productive family principles for parents with college graduates.

Wes is joined by Capital Investment Advisors Chief Investment Officer Connor Miller on today’s show. They digest the week's news before jumping into Jerome Powell’s recent economic comments regarding interest rates, inflation, and stagflation. Next, Wes recalls a recent Dave and Busters adventure with his son to explore betting on “anything” and who might be capitalizing on the trend. Then, they compare two different retirement withdrawal rates, highlighting the practical implications of each and what it might mean for the duration of a happy retirement.

Jeff Lloyd, Capital Investment Advisors Wealth Management Analyst, joins Wes to assess last week’s concept of the “Parental Federal Reserve” and why PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) is a fly in the soup. Next, they focus on financial discipline, zoom in on American productivity, and explain why scary headlines sometimes overshadow positive trends. Wes summarizes a recent Retire Sooner podcast interview with Jaspreet Singh that carries over to a RedFin study about housing and the Americans who can no longer afford to be their own neighbors. Finally, they wrap up with the disconnect between the state of the economy and the public’s sentiment about it.

Wes welcomes Capital Investment Advisors’ Wealth Management Analyst, Jeff Lloyd, to the studio. They talk about cotton candy inflation and the market’s obsession with the Fed, comparing it to kids preferring candy when their parents insist on vegetables. They evaluate when the Fed might end up cutting interest rates, marvel at Johnson & Johnson raising their dividend for the 62nd year in a row, and delve into the reality that many future retirees don’t have enough money saved. They discuss the Sag Harbor couple who built a $15 million home only to sell it because their dog wasn’t a fan and analyze Caitlin Clark’s surprising WNBA salary. Finally, they examine some well-performing Dividend Paying Stock ETFs.