In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on 

- Auto repossessions and the fact that used car prices are more than $10,000 above typically expected levels and are creating a bubble that is beginning to show signs of bursting.

- Websites such as Keeping Current Matters that highlight the wrong thinking surrounding real estate prices.

- Why Buy Now, Pay Later service businesses are losing value.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Auto repossessions and the fact that used car prices are more than $10,000 above typically expected levels and are creating a bubble that is beginning to show signs of bursting.
• Websites such as Keeping Current Matters that highlight the wrong thinking surrounding real estate prices.
• Why Buy Now, Pay Later service businesses are losing value.
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on comments made by Brian Moynihan, chairman and CEO of Bank of America, as well as the rise of so-called 'influencers.'

In this episode you'll discover:

- Why Brian Moynihan's comments make no sense in light of the facts.

- Why Chris believes the 'artificial' recession caused by the COVID pandemic has created a supply recession.

- The problem with social media influencers spreading false information and inflated claims.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why Brian Moynihan's comments make no sense in light of the facts.
• Why Chris believes the 'artificial' recession caused by the COVID pandemic has created a supply recession.
• The problem with social media influencers spreading false information and inflated claims.
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on why it's time to get serious about the economy and its effects on our lives and businesses.

In this episode you'll discover:

- Why Chris believes that July will be labelled by the media as 'the beginning of the recession.'

- Why a 'delayed response mechanism to the economy' has blindsided much of the media to the real issues affecting the economy.

- Why the 'affordability crisis' will have a far greater effect on the economy than anyone realizes.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why Chris believes that July will be labeled by the media as 'the beginning of the recession.'
• Why a 'delayed response mechanism to the economy' has blindsided much of the media to the real issues affecting the economy.
• Why the 'affordability crisis' will have a far greater effect on the economy than anyone realizes.
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on the rise of rent across the country and some thoughts on the purchase of his own home.

In this episode you'll discover:

- The strategy Chris used to purchase his home for three and a half percent down.

- Why the rising costs of buying a home have created an increase in rental prices across the board.

- Why he believes we're in an 'affordability crisis.'

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The strategy Chris used to purchase his home for three and a half percent down.
• Why the rising costs of buying a home have created an increase in rental prices across the board.
• Why he believes we are in an 'affordability crisis.'
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers insights on everything from surprising side effects of testosterone treatments and the Great Resignation to his continued issues with Dave Ramsey.

In this episode you'll discover:

- The side effects of testosterone treatments, and the surprising perspective it offers.

- The real reasons behind the so-called 'Great Resignation.'

- Some actual numbers surrounding buying a house and the current market. 

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The side effects of testosterone treatments, and the surprising perspective it offers.
• The real reasons behind the so-called 'Great Resignation.'
• Some actual numbers surrounding buying a house and the current market. 
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris offers up opinions and insights on various subjects, such as realtor rhetoric, why Peter Schiff was right all along and Dave Ramsey's role as a lead aggregator.

In this episode you'll discover:

- Why Chris' is incensed by the rhetoric coming out of the real estate industry claiming that house prices won't go down.

- Why Peter Schiff's warnings have been right since 2006.

- Dave Ramsey's troubling comments on housing prices.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Chris' issues with Realtor rhetoric claiming that house prices won't go down.
• Peter Schiff's correct prediction of the financial crisis... a year before it happened.
• Dave Ramsey's troubling comments on housing prices and his role as more of a lead aggregator than advisor.
• And so much more...

In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris discusses some educational, fascinating (and possibly frustrating) new events in the world of cryptocurrency.

In this episode Chris discusses:

- Why Chris believes the mortgage industry is hurting, but the players are too emotionally invested in the market.

- Testosterone injections and their effect on a man's energy levels.

- Thoughts on the real reason Elon Musk is trying to back out of the Twitter deal.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Why the mortgage industry is in turmoil, but the players are too emotionally invested in the market.
• Testosterone injections and their effect on a man's energy levels.
• Thoughts on the real reason Elon Musk is trying to back out of the Twitter deal.
• And so much more...

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In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris tackles several subjects, starting with recent remarks made by Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.

In this episode Chris discusses:

- Jamie Dimon's belief that we're headed into a recession, and the reaction those remarks have generated. 

- Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's apparent admission that she erred last year in predicting that elevated inflation wouldn't pose a continuing problem.

- The concept of anonymous LLCs as seen in the state of Delaware.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Jamie Dimon's remarks about a possible recession. 
• Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's apparent admission that she erred last year in her prediction about elevated inflation not being an ongoing problem.
• The intriguing use of anonymous LLCs in Delaware.
• And so much more...

Resources:

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In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris shares insights he gained from his recent participation in a Chief Credit Officer symposium in New York. While there he was able to mingle with other Chief Credit Officers and share thoughts and ideas about the state of the economy.

In this episode you'll discover:

- Insights and discoveries he made during the symposium, not all of which he agrees with.

- A fascinating television interview with Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America.

- Why household debt and consumer reports as of the first quarter of 2022 paint an intriguing picture.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• Chris' insights from the symposium, as well as his own thoughts on those insights.
• Why Chris was less than happy with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan's television interview.
• The fascinating picture being painted by household debt and consumer reports as of Q1 2022.
• And so much more...

Resources:

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In today's episode of The Higher Standard, Chris dives into the Fed’s interest rate hike. Will it be 50 basis points? 75? 

In this episode Chris discusses:

- The Fed's 50-point interest rate hike and its effects. 

- Why the perception that the Fed has taken a 75 basis point increase off the table may be wrong.

- Where he believes recessionary economies come from and why you should pay attention to his opinion on this subject.

This is a show you do not want to miss! Join Chris for this fascinating conversation.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

• The effect of the Fed's 50-point interest rate hike. 
• Why a 75 basis point increase may not be off the table as many believe. 
• Where recessionary economies come from, as well as reasons why you should pay attention to opinions from people like Chris.
• And so much more...

Resources:

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