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Home buying is about to change in a dramatic way

Has the Fed done enough to warrant lowering rates?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed's upcoming meeting and if the organization feels like it has been restrictive enough to start lowering rates. America's office fire sale has barely begun. Boeing's pain spreads to travelers as airlines cut back on plans. American manufacturers seek perfection as quality issues mount. FedEx and Amazon discussed partnership as competition for returning packages intensifies.

American debt is hurting like never before

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss why American debt stings like never before in new era for households. Dollar Stores get devalued as low-income consumers struggle. More middle manager are being laid off. Biden's 'billionaire tax' takes aim at the super rich, but can a wealth tax work in reality? The new retirement dream is phased in gradually and includes 'work for pleasure'. China signals opposition to forced sale of TikTok in the US. Paul LaMonica joins the show to chat about Microsoft and what could be on the horizon for the tech giant.

The fight against inflation is a long way from being over

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how this week's data releases highlighted how far the economy is away from defeating inflation. Those bullish on the stock market believe a wall of cash is going to be directed towards the stock market, they could be very wrong. Private equity wants your credit debt. And car loan. And mortgage. China urges EV makers to buy local chips as the clash with the US deepens. China's real-estate market just set a record, but not a good one. Cities face cutbacks as commercial real esate prices drop.

Chasing credit card rewards isn't going to help get out of debt

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane wonder if a new sports streaming service can help American leagues fix the mess that has been created. Ted Rossman, Bankrate.com, joins the show to discuss how 2 of 3 Americans are turning to rewards cards to combat credit debt. McDonald's prices are up, so lower-income customers are staying away. Nippon Steel takeover bid for US Steel has put Biden on edge. EV startup Fisker prepares for possible bankruptcy filing. Towns poured money into pickleball courts but are now dealing with angry neighbors.

TikTok is running out of time

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane react to the release of the PPI data that came in far worse than expected. Why could it be hard to beat the 7% mortgage in the near future? Big profits and high prices doesn't mean companies are more greedy today than they ever have been. TikTok is turning to creators to fight back against congress. 

Ask Todd: Pros and Cons of a life estate

Todd Lutsky details what a life estate provides and shares what he believes are the pros and cons of creating a life estate. Todd takes calls from listeners to help them with their estate planning needs and questions.

What is the future of TikTok in the US?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss congress raising a bill that would ban TikTok in the states unless the company is sold. China condemns US proposal to force the sale of TikTok. Airlines are cutting flight schedules as Boeing delivers fewer jets. One in four young people plans to leave Greater Boston in the next five years. We still don't believe how much things cost.

It is only a bubble if it pops!

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti take a look at how the market might feel like a bubble, but point out the ways that we are not in a bubble. The Feds data dependence fails when the data isn't dependable. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share his insight into creating a robust life estate. Todd also takes calls from listeners who have questions about their estate plans.

How can we know if we are in a bubble?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti take a look at some of the 'experts' saying we are in a bubble and detail how to know if we are in a bubble. The F.A.A.'s audit of Boeing finds dozens of issues. Surging gasoline prices add inflation risk in an election year. Biden proposes $10,000 tax breaks for first time homebuyers. A side hustle is not passive income, its work. What is the latest on a possible ban of TikTok?