The Cents of Things

By Jeff Kikel

The Cents of Things is about making Finance, Economics, and The Markets accessible and understandable to everyone. Our weekly market updates keep you informed about what is happening in the world. We ... more

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December 01, 2021Economic indicators are better, but are they, look at inflation. (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to another Weekly Market Update episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss:
Treasury yields heading down again.
New Orleans former Mayor Mitch Landreiu appointed to oversee the new infrastructure program.
Freight prices may be beginning to top and rollover. www.freightos.com
Chinese Data Law adds to Global Shipping Disruption
Economic indicators are better, but are they, look at inflation
Capacity utilization is improving but there is still some slack
Housing is back on a tear.
The US is using the strategic petroleum reserve...unfortunately sending it to asia.
Most Interesting Thing: Royal Dutch Shell is no longer so royal
Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics.

Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas.

More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

Learn more about our sponsors at:
T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com
BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com

Follow us on Social Media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/

Best ways to connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
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48min
November 30, 2021 Shipping, Inflation and Vaccine Mandates. (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to another Weekly Market Update episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: Today we Focus on a Deep Dive into Inflation and what Factors are affecting it. How shipping continues to fan the flames of inflation and no end in sight. Vaccine Mandates and how this can have a significant impact on the next 6 -12 months. Most Interesting Things: Analysis of the Bon Homme Richard accident and The Anchor Dragging of the Pipeline off the California Coast. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
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43min
November 30, 2021 Technology, Supply Chain and Workarounds (Jimmie Brown)
Welcome to the Money Trekker Podcast with Jimmie Brown of the CPA Lifeguard. In this episode Jeff and Jimmie discuss: Understanding the challenges of the Technology Supply Chain Workarounds Jimmie is using to alleviate problems. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekker... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
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31min
November 30, 2021 Inflation, Shipping and Vaccine Mandates (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to another Weekly Market Update episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss: Today we Focus on a Deep Dive into Inflation and what Factors are affecting it. How shipping continues to fan the flames of inflation and no end in sight. Vaccine Mandates and how this can have a significant impact on the next 6 -12 months. Most Interesting Things: Analysis of the Bon Homme Richard accident and The Anchor Dragging of the Pipeline off the California Coast. Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics. Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas. More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com Learn more about our sponsors at: T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com Follow us on Social Media at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekker... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/ Best ways to connect with Jeff: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
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33min
November 02, 2021FNP Ep. 1 - Introduction (Jeff Kikel)
Welcome to the Freedom Nation Podcast, the home of Freedom Day. The show is hosted by Jeff Kikel, Wealth Manager, Entrepreneur, Author and Podcaster. In this episode Jeff shares:
His background and how he came up with the concept of Freedom Day
Why we don’t use the term

Welcome the Freedom Nation Podcast, the home and start of your Freedom Day. I am Jeff Kikel, a wealth manager, entrepreneur, author and podcaster. In this episode, I will share about my background and experience on how I came up with this concept of having a “Freedom Day”.
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26min
November 02, 2021Shipping, Inflation and Vaccine Mandates (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to another Weekly Market Update episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss:
Today we Focus on a Deep Dive into Inflation and what Factors are affecting it.
How shipping continues to fan the flames of inflation and no end in sight.
Vaccine Mandates and how this can have a significant impact on the next 6 -12 months.
Most Interesting Things: Analysis of the Bon Homme Richard accident and The Anchor Dragging of the Pipeline off the California Coast.

Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics.

Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas.

More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

Learn more about our sponsors at:
T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com
BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com

Follow us on Social Media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/

Best ways to connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
...more
59min
October 23, 2021Weekly financial update (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to another Financial Friday episode of Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss:
In Memorium: Tobias Levkovich
The Chinese Electric Power issues came to a head.
More challenges with shipping.
A US Fast Attack Sub hit an Underwater “Object” in the South China Sea
Chinese putting pressure on Taiwan with a surge of Military Flights.
Most Interesting Thing: Volcano in the Canary Islands.

Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics.

Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas.

More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

Learn more about our sponsors at:
T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com
BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com

Follow us on Social Media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/

Best ways to connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
...more
46min
October 20, 2021Tom‘s Education Theory (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to the Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss:
Question from one of our Listeners asking our thoughts on the Market after the market drop during the month of September. Tom’s Education theory.
A look at the economics this week which are mixed.
Most Interesting Thing: A deep dive into the shipping situation getting even worst.

Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics.

Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas.

More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

Learn more about our sponsors at:
T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com
BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com

Follow us on Social Media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/

Best ways to connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
...more
52min
October 06, 2021Evergrande, and the Chinese Government (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to the Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss:
The situation with Evergrande. The Chinese Government has been slowly taking over. Supposedly people were paid in China, but not sure if the non Yuan based debts have been paid.
Tom’s thoughts on how the Evergrande situation would work out.
Economics this week were moderately positive.
No Most Interesting Thing this Week. We have enough containers in the Port of Los Angeles to reach all the way to the Mississippi.

Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics.

Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas.

More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

Learn more about our sponsors at:
T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com
BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com

Follow us on Social Media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/

Best ways to connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
...more
46min
October 05, 2021Quadruple Witching, Haitian Situation and Economic Information (Tom Kemler)
Welcome to the Money Trekker Podcast with Tom Kemler of BKA Wealth Consulting. In this episode Jeff and Tom discuss:
Another Quadruple Witching. Will the markets be red again?
More on Shipping. Maersk and other saying things may be much worse in the shipping world before things get better.
Economic information this week showed significant improvement.
The Haiti Situation surfaces again.
China Evergrande situation. China’s “Ponzi Scheme”.

Tom Kemler is the Chief Business Appraiser at BKA Business Consulting and BKA Wealth Consulting. Tom is a Chartered Financial Advisor (CFA), and a Certified Business Appraiser (CVA). Tom has over 30 years of experience valuing companies and studying economics.

Jeff Kikel is the host of the Money Trekker Podcast and has hosted several other Podcasts and YouTube Shows. Jeff is an entrepreneur and owns several companies in the Finance, Coworking, Media, and Publishing industries. Jeff is also the author of 6 books in the Finance, Retirement Plan, and Entrepreneurial areas.

More episodes of the podcast at: www.moneytrekker.com

Learn more about our sponsors at:
T-Werx Coworking: www.T-Werx.com
BKA Wealth Consulting: www.BKAWealth.com

Follow us on Social Media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyTrekkerPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneytrekker/

Best ways to connect with Jeff:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkikel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffKikel
...more
43min

FAQs about The Cents of Things:

How many episodes does The Cents of Things have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.