Money Talk

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen unpack distorted economic data and what shifting payroll trends could mean for the labor market in our Week in Review. Inflation may be taking a breather, but consumer spending is holding strong as we head into the holidays. Plus, we preview earnings season, explore what to expect in your first meeting with a wealth manager, and dive into creating a lasting ‘living legacy.’

The Fed cut rates but signaled it’s ready to hit pause for a while. In our Week in Review, Tom Parks and Brian Jacobsen break down why their upbeat tone on productivity could make their job easier, what the board’s mindset might be, and why market expectations for 2026 cuts are already taking shape. Also, segments on solo aging, the rules of gifting money and creating a "living legacy".

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen walk you through a week where strong shopping meets mixed economic news in our Week in Review. They also cover tariff updates, election stories, challenges facing retailers and small businesses, a big moment in charitable giving. Later, trending discussions about equity compensation and planning for solo aging.

This week’s Week in Review covers major political moves, from President Trump’s planned trip to Beijing to the launch of the Genesis Mission and the latest readings on growth, confidence, inflation, and business sentiment. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen also unpack notable corporate stories, evolving consumer behavior, the data to watch in the week ahead, plus segments on smart ways to gift money and how to think about “Alignment” versus “Accumulation” in retirement.

Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen break down everything from tariff-driven grocery relief to mixed economic signals heading into the holidays for the Week in Review. They’ll help make sense of what matters now, and what might matter next. We also talk about how parents can build a real plan to help their kids tackle student loans. And later, smart end-of-year decisions for high-net-worth families looking to get organized before 2026.

Mark Beck and Brian Jacobsen tackle a busy week of headlines in our Week in Review. Everything from the shutdown delay and shifting tariffs to new housing ideas like portable mortgages. We’ll also dig into what small businesses and big-name earnings are signaling as we head into the holidays. And later, we break down “equity compensation” and whether it’s something you’d actually want as part of your pay.

This week, we’re digging into the “K-shaped” economy—who’s rising, who’s struggling, and what the latest numbers reveal. In our Week in Review, Wealth Advisor Austin Grandinetti and Chief Economic Strategist Dr. Brian Jacobsen sort through layoffs, earnings, tech turbulence, and political headlines shaping the markets. Plus, smart tax moves later in life, including lessons from a couple in their 80s, and whether it ever makes sense to hit pause on your 401(k) contributions, and how to get back on track if you do.

Saturday, November 1st

Central banks were in the spotlight this week — with rate cuts, policy holds, and new signals about the path ahead for quantitative tightening. The Fed made another move, and investors are already asking what could come next in 2025. Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen break down what it all means in this week’s Week In Review. Plus, a look at the surprising “Labubu Trend” sweeping the collectibles world — and what lessons it offers for investors. Later in the show, we’ll explore six key benefits of incorporating trusts into a comprehensive financial plan.