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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
- The Financial Exchange Show
Can a baby bonus really make Americans have more kids?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss a shrinking housing could mean upheavel for buyers. Are summer jobs for teens fading away? Why are those in the 10% of…
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How the tax bill gets passed is more important than the bill itself
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Republicans fight it out on Trump’s tax megabill. Economists still don’t like Trump’s tax bill. How the tax bill gets…
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Americans still don't have enough emergency savings
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Fed driven bond rally stalling. Greg McBride, Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst, joins the show to chat about American…
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Why investors should be cautious of buy-the-dip strategies.
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss May PCE inflation data coming in higher than expected. The US and China reach a trade deal but questions still remain…
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Vibes are becoming a go-to economic indicator
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why presidents shouldn't interfere with the Fed and push for lower rates. How vibes became a nearly undefeated…
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Trump considers naming next Fed chair months ahead of schedule
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the recent revision to GDP data coming in lower as consumer spending wanes. Jobless claims coming in lower than…
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S&P 500 nears record highs but is something lurking underneath?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss the S&P 500 nearing a new record high but trouble could be brewing under the surface. More Americans tap 401(k)s for…
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Is wait-and-see the right approach for the Fed?
Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti discuss Powell remaining steadfast in his wait-and-see approach to cutting rates. Is this time different for the economy? Bond…
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Ask Todd: Selling a house in an irrevocable medicaid trust
This week, Todd Lutsky explains the process and benefits of putting your assets, including your property, into an irrevocable medicaid trust. Todd also…
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Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will consumers get hit next?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump putting Jerome Powell in a lose-lose scenario. Businesses face rising inflation due to tariffs. Will consumers get…
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An unsteady economy hasn’t shaken retail investors’ optimism about the stock market
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the latest truce agreement between Israel and Iran after Trump lashes out at both sides. Powell remains steadfast in fight…
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Are ordinary investors souring on Big Tech?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane wonder if ordinary investors are starting to sour on Big Tech. Mark Zuckerberg leads AI recruitment blitz armed with $100M pay…
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Why is it not surprising that markets aren't dropping as Middle East conflict continues
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane explain why it isn't too surprising that markets are not dropping and infact are rising after a weekend of conflict in the Middle…
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Social Security is running out of funds and time
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US preparing action to target allies chip plants in China. Social Security's finances erode further, risking…
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What are stablecoins and how do they work?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the Fed seeing higher inflation and slower growth ahead. While the Fed holds rates steady, Credit Card ARPs are still…
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Forget AI, it's robots who are coming for your job
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the S&P 500 nearing a record. The biggest companies across America are cutting workforces. What are 'stupid' earnings…
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Is the oil market in jeopardy if Israel-Iran conflict intensifies?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the possible next phase of the Israel-Iran conflict and how the oil market is in a difficult position. The Fed is in a…
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Ask Todd: How often should a trust be reviewed?
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how an irrevocable trust protects your money from nursing homes, are there any changes coming in the new tax bill, how often a…
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How are tariffs impacting your personal finances
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss young college graduates are facing an employment crisis. Mark Hamrick, Bankate, joins the show to share the results…
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Why the Fed isn't cutting rates despite cooling inflation
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss May retail sales dropping more than expected. Trump plays down Iran-Israel truce as he leaves G-7 early. Why the Fed…
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Who should we blame for price increases?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the confusion surround price increases and where the blame really lies. Joanna Stavins, Economist and Policy Advisor for…
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Are major supply chains under threat again?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and how the energy sector is under focus. Are supply chains in danger of…
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Where is the inflation from tariffs?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss where the inflation is from tariffs and why ecnomists are saying to just wait. The South is beating inflation, but not…
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Markets don't like Israel's and Iran's conflict
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss stocks retreating as havens rally after Iran strike. US crude oil jumps more than 8% on the heelds of Israeli strikes…
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Has the Fed ever really been independent of congress?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss a ‘shadow’ Fed chair could be coming. Who it could be and how markets might react? Mark Spindel, author of The Myth of…
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Can the Fed claim victory over inflation now? Yes, but...
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the PPI report that showed an increase less than forecasted. Why has inflation come down over the past two years? Luck?…
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Who will replace Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the idea that Scott Bessent could be next in line to replace Jerome Powell as the head of the Federal Reserve. Entry-level…
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Ask Todd: How irrevocable trusts protect your assets from nursing homes
This week, Todd Lutsky explains how an irrevocable trust protects your assets from nursing homes and why it might be the best estate planning path for you.
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Is a trade deal done between the US and China?
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the latest CPI report that showed inflation rises less than expected. Is the threat of run away inflation over? US and China…
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Is Google killing itself with how it uses AI?
Mike Armstrong and Paul LAne discuss Apple’s AI takes a back seat to design, iPad revamp at WWDC event. Zuckerberg is personally recruiting new…
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Insider trading in Washington DC is out of control
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss U.S. and China try to undo devastating trade curbs. Inflation expectations declined across all horizons, NY Fed says…
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What does the NCAA settlement mean for college sports?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the landmark House vs NCAA settlement approved by a judge, allowing college to pay athletes. How will this impact…
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Is the US economy headed toward an uncomfortable summer?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the US and China resuming trade talks with the focus on rare earth materials. Is the US economy headed toward an…
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Millennials need to stop complaining about recessions
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss college grads having an extremely difficult time finding work in this job market. Michael Santoli joins the show to chat…
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Strong jobs report has some hidden signs of weakness
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the strong monthly jobs report and the hidden signs of weakness. Trump presses Powell for a full-point interest rate cut…
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Why are big investors shifting away from US markets?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss big investors shifting away from US markets. Americans are finally saving almost what they're supposed to for…
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Is the labor market showing signs of weakness?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recent labor market data releases and if they are showing signs of weakness. Tomorrow's jobs report might put the…
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Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore this.
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss global investors have a new reason to pull back from US debt. Stocks keep ignoring all the bad news. They can't ignore…
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How the US can resolve its trade deficits
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump saying China's Xi is 'extremely hard to make a deal with' and why that matters. How can the US resolve its trade…
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Ask Todd: How much control does an irrevocable trust take from you?
This week, Todd Lutsky shares his insight into the power of irrevocable medicaid trusts, how much control you give up, how to qualify, and if states can…
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What does it say about the economy when consumers are financing groceries?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss consumers financing groceries and what that says about the economy. Private credit could 'amplify' the next financial…
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Economists predict more pain for the US from Trump's tariffs
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss economists believe Trump tariffs are hurting the US and global economy. US job openings rose to 7.4M in April. China's…
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Why Nvidia can't quit China
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss why the stock market continues to hold up in the face of uncertain trade policy. Why Nvidia can't just quit China. Why…
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Major problem could be on the horizon for the labor market
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the recently released ISM data that dipped further for the month. Is there a major problem on the horizon in the labor…
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Lower income Americans are stuck in neutral
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong want people to stop making up words to replace already commonly used ones. Are side hustles taking up too much time for workers?…
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Will a trade deal between the US and China ever get done?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss economists cautiously cheering the court ruling striking down tariffs but then an appeals court says not so fast. Trade…
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Elon Musk steps down the Trump administration
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss jobless claims jump to 5-week high — but not because layoffs in the U.S. are rising. Elon Musk steps down from Trump…
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Nvidia is booming without help from China
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss a trade court shutting down Trump's tariffs. Trump still has some tariff cards to play. Who really benefits from the…
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Tim Cook is having terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Tim Cook and Apple's difficult first half of the year. What is the real benefit of being first in AI? US-yields continue to…
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Is the worst of the trade war behind us? Wall Street thinks so.
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Wall Street betting that the worst of the trade war is already behind us. Are tariffs already creeping into the economy?…
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Baby Boomers are keeping the economy afloat
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the upcoming Fed rate decision that is likely to remain the same. Consumer confidence for May was much stronger than…
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Why is Trump delaying the EU tariffs?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the decision by President Trump to delay the deadline for tariffs on the EU. Why is negotiating with the EU so difficult?…
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Should the President be able to fire the head of the Federal Reserve?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the markets reaction to the latest threat of tariffs from Trump. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank Regional President…
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Will Trump force Apple to make iPhones in the US?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss Trump threatening Apple with tariffs if the company fails to bring production back to the US. Is the stock market…
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Is OpenAI trying to kill the iPhone?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong give their thoughts on news of OpenAI's Sam Altman linking up with former Apple diesigner Jony Ive to develop a new, secretive…
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Why concerns about the deficit is leading to higher treasury yields
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong dissect yesterday's market sell-off, driven by climbing treasury yields over concerns of the deficit. Why are bond investors…
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Google won't back down to those challenging its search dominance
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss Google taking aim at AI firms challenging its AI dominance. Home sellers are dropping prices, but buyers aren't budging…
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Bond investors are very worried about Trump's tax bill
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss bond investors raising concerns over Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill. Is Target in danger of becoming the latest big…
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Ask Todd: Can an estate be too small to create a plan?
Todd Lutsky explains why an estate doesn't need to be extensive in order to plan to leave assets to beneficiaries. Todd also takes calls from the audience…
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Is AI coming to take your job?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the next great job churn is already underway. Fed officials signal rates likely to stay on hold until at least…