The Financial Exchange Show

Dec 11 2024 1000 ep. 35 mins 7
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A talk radio show that provides comprehensive analysis on the economy and the latest breaking business news, while also providing insight on the markets and its impact on your personal finances.

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Why have so many been so wrong with recession predictions?

Dec 11 2024 38 mins  
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss why predicting a recession is such a difficult task and predicting the next crash is impossible. Macy’s probe found employee acted alone in $151 million accounting scandal. Alphabet shares jump 6% after Google touts ‘breakthrough’ quantum chip. JetBlue’s turnaround plan: first-class seats and fewer routes.

Ask Todd: How to reduce estate taxes

Dec 11 2024 15 mins  
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to use a trust to reduce estate taxes. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their personal estate planning needs.

Where is inflation right now?

Dec 11 2024 37 mins  
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the November CPI report that came in as expected but is still too high. How will the Fed view the slight rise in inflation? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains why creating a trust will alleviate some of those pesky estate taxes.

Current state of the US labor market

Dec 10 2024 38 mins  
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the current state of the US labor market. Beneath the hood, stocks just suffered their worst day of the year. Some are worried. College enrollment is falling at a ‘concerning’ rate, new data reveals. At ‘Tax Prom,’ Washington prepares for more Tax Cuts. Here are some reasons Elon Musk and DOGE will fail at making government more ‘e

Could investors be in for a big surprise in 2025?

Dec 10 2024 38 mins  
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the possibility of a major inflation surprise for investors in 2025. The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone’s guess. 5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists. What is the difference between dividends and buybacks? China is seemingly retaliating with their probe into Nvi

Stock market has a chance to do something unprecedented in 2025

Dec 09 2024 38 mins  
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stock market having an opportunity in 2025 that has very rarely happened in the past. Are dividend stocks primed for a comeback in 2025? Apple tops the list of best-managed companies in 2024. Many seniors are continuing to work past retirement age, and it isn't for the money. Retails returns are becoming an $890B problem. Payments are goin

Assad in Syria, it's a wrap

Dec 09 2024 39 mins  
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Assad's rule collapsing in Syria. Will this create another power vacuum in the middle east? Why Turkey is the country to watch during the Syrian government's transition. What are some of the most well-known B2B companies? Tik Tok creators are reacting to the potential ban on the app. Nvidia hit with China probe in global tech war escalation.

Why you should ignore most stock market forecasts

Dec 06 2024 36 mins  
On the second hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the news of the day and also bring up recent articles regarding stock market forecasts and how pricey stocks are getting. Should you simply ignore these? Plus, with cars getting older, are repair bills bound to get higher? A retirement expert says...don't retire? Paul LaMonica talks Verizon.

What the November jobs report means for rate cuts

Dec 06 2024 39 mins  
On the first hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong run through the November jobs report, which came in slightly better-than-expectations. What does this latest labor data point mean for the Fed in December and beyond? Plus, more chatter on the labor market including unemployment, those looking for jobs, and a certain age group raising concerns. And, breaking news reg

Will the government force Airlines to reign in junk fees?

Dec 05 2024 38 mins  
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing battle between Senators and Airlines over the use of junk fees. Sarah Foster from Bankrate joins the show to chat about workers that got raises in 2024. What are the challenges and joys of employing Gen Z workers? How can parents help their boomerang children without derailing their own retirement?