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The Financial Exchange Show
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.
Episodes
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Why interest rates aren't the most important thing
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane explain why interest rates aren't the most important aspect of the economy. The two-speed economy is back as low-income Americans…
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Ask Todd: Beneficiary designations on IRAs
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the process and benefits of naming beneficiaries on IRAs and how income taxes are paid when the estate is the beneficiary.
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Hidden Job Strength, Earnings Overhaul, and the Road to Affordability
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss how the breakeven threshold reveals a more robust labor landscape than stats show. Why shifting away from rigid quarterly…
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Retail sales say the economy isn't really slowing down
In this episode, Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane unpack the latest economic headlines shaping markets. From robust retail sales defying slowdown fears to pivotal…
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Elon Musk's $1B Tesla Bet Shocks Wall Street
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Elon Musk purchasing $1B worth of Tesla stock. Tesla's chair says only Musk can lead Tesla's next phase. 'Underwater'…
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Will the stock rally stall out after the Fed's rate cut?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed meeting this week to set interest rates. Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan see stock rally stalling after Fed rate…
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Why employers deserve more blame for higher heath insurance costs
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane are joined by CNBC's Michael Santoli to recap what we saw in terms of inflation data this week and why we are likely to see a 25…
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Recent economic data is pulling the Fed in opposing directions
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss firm inflation and soft jobs data pull the Fed in opposing directions. Economists see Fed rate cut next week and at least…
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Why do so many Americans feel financially trapped?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss incomes rose and poverty fell last year. So why do so many Americans feel trapped? Homeowners dash to refinance as…
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Where are consumer prices rising the most?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss consumer prices rose at annual rate of 2.9% in August and jobless claims that are nearing a four-year high. What are the…
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Apple's new iPhone highlights the latest Apple Event
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Christopher Waller emerging as one of three serious contenders for Fed Chair. Tripp Mickle (NYTimes -Tech Reporter) joins…
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Fed easing too much is a big gamble
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the PPI data unexpectedly dropping 0.1% instead of the predicted rise of 0.3%. The Fed easing too much is a massive…
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Ask Todd: Limiting estate tax exposure for beneficiaries
This week, Todd Lutsky breaks down how to limit your beneficiaries exposure to estate taxes, where assets go after a spouse dies with a irrevocable trust, and…
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What would a half percent rate cut mean for markets?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the Fed likely cutting rates next week, but what if inflation data points to no cut? What would a half percent rate cut…
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Is the economy on shakier ground than most believe?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss job growth revised down by 911,000 through March, signaling economy on shakier footing than realized. American workers are…
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America's 'buy now, pay later' economy is nothing new
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss America's 'buy now, pay later' economy is nothing new. Ted Rossman (Bankrate) joins the show to chat about holiday…
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Why the Fed should not cut rates now
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss another big week in markets and another jobs markdown sets the stage for Fed cuts. Why the Fed should not cut rates now…
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What does a national housing emergency mean?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the current state of the housing market and what it means if the government declares a national housing emergency. Luke…
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What does recent jobs data tell us about a September rate cut?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into the August payroll data that came in below expectations. What does the jobs data tell us about a September rate cut?…
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McDonald's is getting into the war on tipping
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss McDonald's excalting the restaurant industry's tipping fight. What jobs will be included under Trump's 'no tax on tips?'…
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Is it time to get concerned about the labor market?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dive into this morning's data releases that focus in on the labor market. Is the data raising any alarms? Why is Massachusetts's…
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How did Google lose but win their antitrust case?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how Google lost its antitrust case but came away with no penalties and likely stronger. Gen Z is expected to slow down…
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There are fewer and fewer jobs available for US workers
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest jobs data pointing to fewer and fewer available jobs for US workers. US treasury yields brush with 5% as global…
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Ask Todd: Naming your estate as an IRA beneficiary
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why you should name your estate an IRA beneficiary, how that impacts planning for long-term care, and spending requirements for…
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How Can an Economy This Good Feel This Bad?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss why a good economy can feel so bad. US stocks are now pricier than they were in the lead-up to the Dot-Com bubble pop. How…
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Why is September the worst month of the year for markets?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the historic trends that show September being a horrible month for investors. What should we expect from this Friday's…
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Does Nvidia finally have real competition from China?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how the future of the Fed came to rest on Lisa Cook. Alibaba creates AI chip to help China fill Nvidia void. Why the S&P…
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Economists see slow growth and stubborn inflation well into 2026
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, highest since February. Does this change the Fed's September rate cut decision?…
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Biggest issues plaguing the housing market?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the biggest problems the housing market is facing right now. After years of pain, are the riskiest stocks finally seeing…
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Is China getting close to finding its own Nvidia?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia predicting cooler growth after sales record. Is China getting closer to finding its own Nvidia? US weekly jobless…
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Nvidia investors grapple with China risks ahead of earnings
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Nvidia's earnings coming up and how China risks are making investors nervous. S&P 500 index investors have been rewarded…
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Why is Trump removing Fed Bank Presidents?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed bank presidents face risk of removal on Trump's maneuvers. Will the Fed lose its independence? India braces for the…
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Ask Todd: Common problems in basic estate planning
This week, Todd Lutsky explains why naming beneficiaries in a trust is a better path than direct naming on accounts. Todd also explains some of the biggest…
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Home insurance costs continue to go through the roof
Mike and Marc offer follow-up thoughts to the potential fring of Lisa Cook and the importance of Fed independence. Plus, does the cost of home insurance…
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Why Fed independence is necessary to control inflation
Mike and Marc react to the news of President Trump ordering the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and what could possibly follow in the days ahead. Given the…
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Is the tech rally losing steam?
Chuck and Mike discuss recent commentary surrounding the technology sector and if its recent rally is fizzling out. But, are we even seeing evidence in the…
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What could make the Fed wrong?
Chuck and Mike preview market mover events for the week ahead, including Nvidia and another inflation reading. Are overall AI revenue expectations overblown…
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The timeline of tariffs impacts on the economy with Ernie Tedeschi
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane believe Millennials are now at the consumer culture epicenter. Ernie Tedeschi, Director of Economics - Yale Budget Lab, joins the…
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What does Powell's speech mean for September rate cuts?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole and highlight key sections that point towards a possible September rate cut. Markets…
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What matters more to the stock market? The Fed or Nvidia?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss which entity is more important to the stock market, the Fed of Nvidia. America's housing crisis is a job for congress. Some…
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Walmart posts rare profit miss. Time to worry?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane chat Walmart slumping after rare profit miss, cites higher claims as culprit. the EU and US lay out next steps on tariffs to…
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Ask Todd: How do irrevocable life insurance trusts work?
This week, Todd Lutsky discusses the multiple options you have when deciding on an irrevocable trust and how irrevocable life insurance trusts work.
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How the Fed should deal with US stagflation risks
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss how the Fed should deal with US stagflation risks. Lowe's beats on quarterly earnings and buys home pros business for $8.8B…
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Is the big pullback in stocks many expected finally here?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss a big pullback in stocks that many expected has yet to arrive. Target shares tumble after retailer names new CEO to steer…
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Is the job market hiding a major red flag?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the under-the-radar number that's a huge red flag for America's job market. Sarah Foster, Bankrate.com, joins the show to…
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Home builders are getting crushed by slow new home sales
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane dive into Home Depot's earnings that missed revenue but showed improvement in a key area. Home builders boost sales incentives to…
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Why America can't shake off inflation
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss why America can't shake off inflation. Walmart and rivals report earnings this week and we might see more tariff impacts…
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Strong earnings ease investors minds after shaky economic data releases
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti preview Jerome Powell's upcoming speech at Jackson Hole. Strong crop of earnings ease 'investors' economic concerns. Data zigzags…
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What is ahead for the 10-year treasury rate?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss potential Fed chair David Zervos backs aggressive interest rate cuts. What is ahead for the 10-year treasury rate after…
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Can anything save Target from becoming the next Macy's?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the July retail sales data that rose despite tariff uncertainty. Consumer sentiment falls as inflation expectations…
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Is Amazon gunning to be America's top grocer?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the feelings of FOMO many are having during the recent stock market surge. Amazon launches same-day delivery of meat…
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Is the data starting to show the impacts from tariffs?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss jobless claims edging lower last week and wholesale prices surged. Is the data starting to show the impacts from…
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Companies are pouring billions in AI. It has yet to pay off.
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss companies spending billions on AI without results to back up the spend yet. Social Security's COLA may be 2.7% in 2026…
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Is the Fed cool with inflation at 3%?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bets on outsized Fed cut gains steam as CPI data backs doves. Is the Fed ok with inflation being at 3%? Todd Lutsky joins…
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Ask Todd: Taking advantage of exemptions
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the best way to take advantage of tax exemptions, crypto in your estate plan, protect money in IRAs, and credit sherlter trusts.
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The era of big raises for low-paid workers is over
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti explain why the Fed could cut rates in September and it comes down to employment data. Trump to nominate BLS critic to lead…
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Will the Fed cut interest rates in September?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the release of July's CPI data that came in less than expected and what that means for the Fed when they have to…
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss timing a new home purchase and why now might be a good time. Dot-com parallel leads to fear of what's next for this…
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What does the Nvidia and AMD deal in China mean for other US businesses?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia and AMD agreeing to pay 15% to the US on every chip they sell in China. What if China opts out of Nvidia chips?…
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Is Las Vegas done being America's playground?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the BLS not being able to be replaced by the private sector. Las Veags sees drop in tourism, hinting at broader economic…