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Ammon Bundy, an infamous outlaw, was arrested for the second time in the span of days. Why are people like Ammon so upset? In Boise, there are recall initiatives to get Mayor Lauren McClean out of office after only being there for less than a year. These things happen everywhere all over the country, but why are people just now getting more interested in what's going on in government? Aren't they the ones that elected these people in the first place?

No matter who wins this upcoming presidential election, it's up to YOU to take control of your finances. No matter the outcome, YOU can win! The team's go-to CPA, Hazen Armstrong, joins the program via phone to talk about the potential tax changes for next year if Biden is to be elected. He warns us to watch out for corporate tax rates, 1031 exchanges, and other tax changes that the Biden administration would consider putting into effect after his inauguration.

Idaho is now 1 of 33 states to accept the new round of unemployment benefits proposed by the Trump administration. These federal benefits will continue to be on top of the state's benefits, adding an additional $300/week for qualified applicants. Do these lead to more saving or more spending? Your index funds may not be as diversified as you think... in the market today, 80% of the work is done by 20% of the team. Plus, ESG funds, principal investing, and more!

Tonight's CapEd Case Study focuses on a family that worked with an advisor for an extended period of time. Since that advisor had many years under their belt, these people trusted that they knew what they were doing with their money. The reality? Experience doesn't always guarantee performance.

Brian Wiley takes over the reins of the show to ask our listeners this difficult question: Would you take a pay deduction to "take one for the team" and guarantee you keep your job for a little longer? Not many would find this easy to do, especially for employees who don't necessarily make that much money in the first place. The question poses relevance due to many companies, particularly small businesses, losing cash flow during the COVID pandemic. Would you be willing?

Tonight's special guests, Sheila Moore and Kent Alton, are two real estate experts that help homebuyers get into homes here in the Treasure Valley. As you know, the market isn't a cheap thing to get into nowadays! The real estate pros meet up with the money pros to discuss what you need to have ready before you get into the house of your dreams. Be realistic and have a solid buying strategy!

Today, the market was at an all time high. That can't seem right, can it? The Real Money Pros team talks about risk mitigation and whether or not it's the time to put your money into the market or get it out. While the market is performing well now, you have to ask yourself this: Will the markets be lower or higher at this same time next year? Only your goals and investment planning will tell you whether or not it's the right time for you to put your money in.

Do we really need the USPS as often as we use them? Year by year, expenses increase for the U.S. company. It wouldn't be such a big deal if a budget was set to cover 75 years of operation without adjustments to that budget. Upcoming elections, fear of mail voting, and overall scepticism of the system. How will it affect the upcoming future?

CapEd Case Study night! An 18 year old wanting help with his investments, a couple just settling into their professional careers, and three money pros!

On this Friday, Brian Wiley returns back to the show! To start off, he tries to answer this question: Why are so many people immigrating from Mexico and other neighboring countries to the south? And the answer is simple. Our benefits outweigh those of Mexico. We've spent decades doing business with China and now their economy is a byproduct of that. What if we did the same with Mexico or even Canada? Would there be such a need for people to move here?