On this episode we take a deep dive into Deep Seek, we express our disappointment on RFKJ's plans to cut healthcare costs and answer the question, "Is Elon a Nazi?"

You won't want to miss it!

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In this weeks episode, we suggest a different approach on immigration that President Trump should consider, as part of our continuing series on Trump-onomics.

We also answer the question, "What's an Index fund?" But we REALLY answer it!

Plus everything off the economic and earnings calendars and, as usual, all the closing prices.

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In this episode, we continue our examination of Trump-onomics, this time steel-manning the case for tariffs.

We also look at the economic failures surrounding the LA fires and answer the question, which party is best for your investment account? The answer will surprise you!

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Today, we're happy to tell listeners exactly what we think of Marc Zuckerberg, Facebook and the change in content moderation policies. SPOILER ALERT: We're not fans!

We also discuss how the politics surrounding the proposed US Steel merger is evidence for our claim that politicians really don't want high paying, blue collar, union jobs.

Oh! And Lentils Unlimited!

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This week, in addition to all the economic numbers and closing prices, we take a look at a a financial advisor and ubiquitous advertising, we touch on the HB1 Visa kerfuffle and look--objectively--at the economic legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who died this week.

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On the Financial Animal Show, we love to make fun of predictions! In this episode, we look at some of the predictions for 2025 for the economy and markets from some of the world's foremost financial "experts." And then we look at their predictions from this time last year.

Our new Years Resolution? Same as last year: no predictions on TFAS!

We also begin our critical look at some of President Trump's proposed economic policies--those we don't like.

As usual, all the closing market prices and the news off the earnings and economic calendars.

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This week we take a look at a strategy rational investors might use to take advantage of "outlier events" like a steep selloff in stocks.

We also look at the Trump energy policy, all the economic news as well as the closing market prices.

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This week we continue our series on Trump-onomics as well as look at Asset Allocation Rebalancing. Please all the news the rational investor needs to know.

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This week we look at what may be the most important statistic in portfolio design: The Sharpe Ratio. We also continue our series on Trump-onomics. This time diving into Operation Warp Speed.

And as usual we cover all the economic reports and market closing numbers and what it all means.

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We look at Trump's deregulatory agenda and make a couple of recommendations to our President-elect. We also look at Gold, which has soared so far this year, while inflation rates have fallen. What's up with that?

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