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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
Ask Todd: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes
Small estate planning mistakes can create big problems for your heirs. Todd Lutsky explains how beneficiary designations, trusts, and retirement accounts need…
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Markets Sell Off, Oil Jumps to $115, and Why Earnings Won’t Matter
Markets are dropping sharply—and oil is back in control. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down rising oil prices, market selloffs, and why earnings season…
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Markets Slide on Iran Deadline, Oil Surges, and Uncertainty Builds
Markets are pulling back as a key deadline in the Iran conflict approaches. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down rising oil prices, market volatility, and…
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Markets Drift Higher, Diesel Nears Records, and Why Everything Feels Expensive
Markets are steady—but rising costs are telling a different story. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down diesel prices nearing record highs, housing…
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Oil Disruptions Deepen, Supply Chains at Risk, and What Comes Next
Oil disruptions are worsening—and the global impact is starting to build. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down escalating risks from the Iran conflict…
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Jobs Stay Strong, But Oil and AI Raise New Questions
The labor market looks strong—but new risks are emerging. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down a solid jobs report, rising oil prices tied to the Iran…
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Strong Jobs Report, Rising Oil Risks, and the Fed’s Next Move
The labor market looks solid—but bigger risks are building. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down a stronger-than-expected jobs report, rising oil prices…
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Markets Rebound, Oil Volatility, and What Could Drive the Next Rally
Markets reversed early losses—but oil remains the key driver. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down market volatility tied to the Iran conflict, and what…
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Oil Spikes, Markets Slide, and the Global Ripple Effect
Markets are pulling back as oil prices surge following new developments in the Iran conflict. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down how rising energy prices…
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Market Momentum Builds, But Oil and Recession Risks Loom
Stocks are rallying—but the economy is still on edge. Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down the forces driving markets higher, and the growing risks tied to…
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Markets Surge on War Hopes, Oil Shock Reshapes Outlook
Stocks are rallying—but markets are being driven by one key factor: oil. Paul Lane and Marc Fandetti break down a volatile first quarter, rising energy prices…
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Ask Todd: Estate Planning Mistakes
What’s the best way to leave assets to your children—and what mistakes should you avoid? In this episode of Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky explains how to protect…
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Market Rally, AI Job Fears, and the Truth About “Safe Haven” Assets
Markets are rallying—but risks are still building beneath the surface. Mike and Marc break down a cooling job market, rising concerns about AI replacing jobs…
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Markets Rally on War Optimism, $4 Gas Returns, and a Cooling Job Market
Stocks are rising despite ongoing conflict in Iran—but the real story is oil. With gas back above $4, inflation risks are climbing while demand slows, raising…
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Markets Bounce, Oil Surges, and the Real Social Security Fix No One Wants
Stocks are trying to recover after a rough stretch—but rising oil prices, surging diesel costs, and global tensions are keeping pressure on markets. Chuck…
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Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Five Straight Down Weeks
Markets head into a shortened trading week facing mounting pressure from Middle East tensions and energy disruptions. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down…
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Stock Market Selloff, Rising Oil Prices, and the Future of Big Tech Regulation
Stocks pulled back as oil prices surged and interest rates remained stubbornly high—raising fresh questions about where markets go next. Chuck Zodda and Mike…
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Oil, Markets & the Strait of Hormuz: How Long Can This Last?
Markets remain on edge as the Strait of Hormuz stays largely closed, oil prices climb, and global supply chains face growing strain. Chuck Zodda and Mike…
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AI, Stagflation & Social Media on Trial
Markets turned volatile after renewed geopolitical tensions pushed oil higher and stocks lower. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down what’s driving…
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The Most Powerful Force Moving Markets Right Now
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the biggest driver behind today’s market moves — and why recent investor psychology may be preventing markets from…
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Gas Prices Climb. Housing Stalls. Can Air Travel Get Worse?
Markets rebound as optimism grows around Middle East negotiations—but energy markets remain under pressure and gas prices are creeping higher. In this hour…
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Oil Shock, Recession Odds & Life Estate Pitfalls
Markets are rallying—but energy markets remain under serious strain as conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global oil supply. Chuck and Paul break…
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Ask Todd: Life Estates vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What Are You Really Giving Up?
On this week’s Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky breaks down the real differences between life estates and irrevocable trusts — and why the “quick fix” solution isn’t…
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Only 5% Off the Highs — Are Markets Ignoring the Risk?
Markets swing again as oil pushes toward $91 and the 10-year yield climbs, yet stocks remain just 5% below their pre-war highs. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane…
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Markets on Edge: Iran Headlines, Oil Shocks & the Recession Question
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down another volatile morning in markets as conflicting headlines out of Iran whipsaw stocks and oil. With the Strait of…
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Markets Surge on Iran Pause — But Will the Ships Move?
Markets rallied sharply after President Trump announced a five-day pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure. But as conflicting…
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Markets Whipsaw as Iran Headlines Trigger Massive Swing
Futures were down sharply overnight—until a single Truth Social post sent markets soaring. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the stunning swing for the…
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Oil Surges, Bonds Sell Off, and the Fed’s No-Win Dilemma
Markets are under pressure as oil climbs toward $100, bond yields spike globally, and gas prices near $4 a gallon. Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down…
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Oil at $180? The Strait of Hormuz Enters a Dangerous Phase
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down day 21 of the Strait of Hormuz shutdown and why the real economic damage may just be beginning. With oil trading near…
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Oil Shock, AI Hiring Chaos & The Gen X Moment
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down another volatile day on Wall Street as oil prices surge, gas climbs toward $4 nationally, and markets wrestle with…
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Energy Shock: Is This the Breaking Point for the Global Economy?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong focus on the escalating Middle East conflict and why the economic fallout could last far longer than the fighting itself. With…
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What Is the Most Powerful Force Moving Markets Right Now?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East after reports that Israel targeted facilities tied to the world’s…
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Oil Shock, Escalation in the Middle East & The Hidden Risks of Life Estates
Markets were hit with fresh volatility after reports of an attack on the world’s largest natural gas field, sending oil prices sharply higher and raising new…
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Ask Todd: Life Estates vs. Trusts; What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
On this week’s Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky explains why life estates can create serious tax, creditor, and control problems—and why an irrevocable trust is often the…
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Is This the Setup for a Recession? Markets Stay Calm Amid Rising Risks
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti examine whether markets are underestimating growing recession risks. With oil prices climbing amid escalating tensions…
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Are Higher Gas Prices About to Push the U.S. Into Recession?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the growing economic fallout from the war in Iran as oil prices surge and recession risks climb. With gas prices…
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AI Arms Race, $50K Cars & The Retirement Tax Trap
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong kick off the week with markets rebounding ahead of a critical Fed meeting — even as oil prices remain volatile and gas prices…
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Oil Shock Deepens as Fed Faces War-Driven Inflation Risks
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the mounting economic fallout from the Iran conflict, now entering its third week, as energy markets tighten and…
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Private Credit Stress Builds as Markets Ignore Rising Global Risks
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong examine growing cracks in the private credit market — and why investors may be underestimating the broader risks. With major…
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Oil Shock Escalates as Strait of Hormuz Closure Fuels Global Energy Crisis
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down what may already be the largest energy shock in modern history, as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively blocked…
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Oil Near $97, Mortgage Rates Jump & Are Americans Ready for Retirement?
Markets remain under pressure as oil pushes toward $97 per barrel, Treasury yields climb, and mortgage rates move back above 6.25%. Chuck Zodda and Mike…
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Oil at $95, Strait Still Blocked & 4.4 Million Hours of Tariff Refunds
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down day 13 of the Iran conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz still largely shut and oil climbing back toward $95 per…
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Inflation About to Spike? Oil, CPI & Private Credit Warning Signs
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down why February’s CPI report may already be outdated — and why March inflation could jump sharply as higher oil prices feed…
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Oil Chaos: Strategic Reserve Release, Strait of Hormuz Fears & Wild Market Swings
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane break down the IEA’s historic 400 million barrel strategic reserve release — the largest ever — and explain why it may only buy time…
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Life Estates Explained: What Most People Get Wrong
In this week’s Ask Todd, Todd Lutsky of Cushing & Dolan breaks down the pros and cons of life estates — one of the most commonly used, and commonly…
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Gas Prices Surge — And Detroit May Pay the Price
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the market rebound as oil prices swing sharply on shifting headlines out of Iran. They explain why even a short-lived…
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Markets Whiplash as Oil Surges and War Headlines Shift
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down the wild market swings triggered by the escalating conflict with Iran, including oil prices briefly spiking above $115…
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Are Oil Shock and Stagflation Back?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong break down the market reaction to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with oil briefly surging past $115 per barrel and…
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What Happens if Oil Stays Above $100?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong examine the rapidly escalating situation in the Middle East and what it could mean for the global economy. With the Strait of…
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Why Is the New England Economy Falling Behind the Rest of the U.S.?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss a turbulent week in markets as oil prices surge more than 30% in just days, raising fears of a new energy-driven price…
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Oil Prices Surge and Jobs Disappoint: Is the Economy Starting to Crack?
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down a troubling new jobs report showing 92,000 jobs lost in February, raising fresh concerns about the strength of the U.S…
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$130 Billion Tariff Refunds? Court Orders Massive Payback from Trump Administration
Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane explain why thousands of companies are seeking refunds, the legal fight still ahead, and why the process could become a logistical…
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Oil Price Shock: Why Markets Are Staying Calm Despite Rising Energy Prices
Markets are swinging sharply following the latest escalation in the Middle East, but investors seem surprisingly calm. Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane break down…
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Oil Shock, Shipping Halted — Are Energy Prices About to Surge Again?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down the latest developments in the Middle East conflict as major shipping company Maersk suspends bookings across several…
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Markets Whipsaw as Investors Ask the Only Question That Matters: Temporary or Permanent?
Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti break down a volatile market session as investors try to determine whether disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict are a…
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Price Shocks: How One Surge Can Rattle the Entire Economy
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the sharp market selloff following renewed conflict with Iran, as oil prices surge, diesel jumps at a record pace…
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Oil Surges, Stocks Slide — Is This Conflict About to Hit the U.S. Economy?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti break down the market reaction as oil jumps toward $80 a barrel following escalating tensions with Iran. With the Strait of…
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Oil Jumps, Mortgage Rates Rebound — Is the Inflation Fight Back On?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the escalating Middle East conflict and its ripple effects across global markets. With oil surging, shipping through…
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Oil Surges After U.S. Strikes Iran — How Big Is the Economic Risk?
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong assess the economic fallout after U.S. strikes on Iran intensified Middle East tensions. With oil jumping nearly 7%, LNG…
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Mortgage Rates Hit 6% — Is the Housing Market About to Explode?
Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti react to a hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index report that extended the market selloff and pushed investors to reassess…