Oct 27 2024 68 mins 15
Warren Buffett once said, “If a statue is ever erected to honor the person who has done the most for American investors, the hands-down choice should be Jack Bogle.” In hour 1 of today’s episode of Money Matters, Wes explains why John “Jack” Bogle’s lessons continue to light the path toward a financially secure and happy retirement.
In hour 2, Money Matters Co-host and Producer Jeff Lloyd joins Wes. They get into the economics of Halloween spending vs. holiday spending. They analyze the misery index and where it currently stands. They talk about the housing log jam, existing home sales, and how interest rates contribute to those outcomes. They discuss the unemployment rate and what it means for job-seekers and employers. They reflect on the hot stock market finally having some down days. They examine how different election outcomes have influenced the market. Finally, they delve into a Harvard Business Review article about a decade-long retiree study.
In hour 2, Money Matters Co-host and Producer Jeff Lloyd joins Wes. They get into the economics of Halloween spending vs. holiday spending. They analyze the misery index and where it currently stands. They talk about the housing log jam, existing home sales, and how interest rates contribute to those outcomes. They discuss the unemployment rate and what it means for job-seekers and employers. They reflect on the hot stock market finally having some down days. They examine how different election outcomes have influenced the market. Finally, they delve into a Harvard Business Review article about a decade-long retiree study.
