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The W.I.P.

The W.I.P. cracks into the week’s must know investment news. Hosted by Walter, new episodes are available every Friday.

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00:05:55

A Force For Good

The W.I.P. ·

2025/01/24

AI investment in the US could be ramping up. What is Stargate? Canada is in the tariff crosshairs. Why is our northern neighbor being targeted? Finally, TikTok’s US ban goes into effect on Sunday. How can the platform resist being blocked for good? Finally, this month’s question is about short sellers. How does Hindenburg Research closing down impact the investment world?

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00:04:52

Time Up for TikTok?

The W.I.P. ·

2025/01/17

The biggest banks are reporting year end results. Why was last year a great moment for the giant’s of banking?The stocks prices of mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack have been on a tear. What is going on with the nations biggest lenders? Finally, TikTok’s US ban goes into effect on Sunday. How can the platform resist being blocked for good?

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00:04:58

Mortgage Markup

The W.I.P. ·

2025/01/10

The Social Security Fairness Act will impact millions of people on Social Security. Who benefits from this new law? Fed officials are cooling on future rate cuts. Why are rates likely to hold steady for now? Finally, mortgage rates jumped this week. What is leading to higher financing costs to buy a home?

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00:01:10

Season Four Preview

The W.I.P. ·

2025/01/03

This week we preview what is NEW on the pod in 2025.

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00:04:45

2024 In Review

The W.I.P. ·

2024/12/27

This week we review the major investment stories of 2024. What moved the market this year? We also look ahead to 2025. Where is investment opportunity in the new year? Finally, the W.I.P. hit some major milestones this year!

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00:05:08

Fed Uncertainty

The W.I.P. ·

2024/12/20

TikTok’s day of reckoning is approaching fast. What survival options does the popular App have? The US dollar is gaining strength. Who are the winner and losers from a surgingGreenback? Finally, the Fed released its economic projections for 2025. Where does the Fed see the economy headed next year?

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00:05:42

Price Pressure

The W.I.P. ·

2024/12/13

Inflation is on a bump path. What were the highs and lows from this week’s CPI data? SpaceX is staying private for now. Why are some companies following this trend? Finally, we answer one of your questions.

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00:04:57

Time To Pause?

The W.I.P. ·

2024/12/06

Sports gambling is booming right now. Who really wins from this phenomenon? Eli Lilly is continuing to invest big into weight loss. Why is the drugmaker ramping up production? Finally, the Federal Reserve’s final rate adjustment of 2024 takes place later this month. How will rates move when they meet?

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00:05:42

Finding Balance

The W.I.P. ·

2024/11/29

Tariffs are a hot topic right now. How would tariffs affect your money? This week starts the busiest shopping period of the year. What are the latest Black Friday trends? The market has had great returns this year. Why is it time to rebalance?

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00:05:13

Earning One’s Keep

The W.I.P. ·

2024/11/15

Inflation remains sticky. How will the Fed’s interest rate policy react? Bitcoin’s price is surging. Why is the crypto currency making headlines? Corporate earnings season is coming to a close. What do the results tell us?

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00:05:56

Big Tech AIms High

The W.I.P. ·

2024/11/08

The Fed continues to cut interest rates. What was the big takeaway from their latest meeting? The IRS set new contribution limits for some retirement plans. How are limits changing in 2025? Big Tech is making big investments into artificial intelligence. When will these investments pay off?

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00:30:14

Jarrett Clem Interview

The W.I.P. ·

2024/11/01

Jarrett Clem is a Trustee and chairman of the investment committee for both the IBEW NECA Pension Trust Fund and Welfare Trust Fund. Those funds combined manage almost $2B in assets. Jarrett discuss the institutional investment process, assest allocation, and much much more.

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00:05:05

Bracket Tip Off

The W.I.P. ·

2024/10/25

Arkansas potentially has an enormous amount of lithium. How could this be a game changer for the EV revolution? Boeing’s machinists are on strike and rejected the most recent contract offer. When will the strike end? The IRS announced changes to 2025’s tax brackets. Why are 2025’s brackets different from 2024’s?

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00:04:16

A Strong September

The W.I.P. ·

2024/10/12

The DOJ has threatened to break up Google. What are the implications for the tech giant? Third quarter bank earnings are rolling in. How did some of the biggest banks perform? September’s economic data has dropped. Why do last month’s numbers impact the Fed’s rate policy?

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00:05:23

Bonded Strategy

The W.I.P. ·

2024/10/04

ChatGPT’s parent company OpenAI raised funds that value the company at over $150B. What does this say about the future of AI investing? Oil prices increased this week due to heightened tensions in the Middle East. How do higher oil prices effect your money? This month’s questions is regarding investing for a short-term goal. Why makes planning for a short-term goal so unique?

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00:04:45

Super Size It

The W.I.P. ·

2024/09/27

Second quarter GDP growth was revised up. Where were the bright spots for the US economy? China enacted its biggest stimulus package since the pandemic. How will the financial support impact the short and long term? The Fed made a super sized reduction in rates. What does this mean for your money?

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00:19:57

Matt Kelly Interview

The W.I.P. ·

2024/09/20

Business manager of UA Local 149 Matt Kelly discusses Pension vs. 401(k) and much much more.

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00:05:45

Is Normal Good?

The W.I.P. ·

2024/09/13

The Fed is going to lower rates next week. How does the Fed determine the path ahead? Social Security benefits get an annual cost of living adjustment. Why will 2025’s increase be lower than in recent years? The yield curve is normalizing. What does this mean for your money?

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00:06:13

Annuities Explained

The W.I.P. ·

2024/09/06

August’s jobs report was little like the story of Goldilocks. Is employment too hot, too cold, or just right? The two-month countdown to the election has begun. What does history tell us about the stock market’s performance just prior to an election? Annuities are one way to create income for retirement. Why should you be skeptical of them?

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00:06:05

Unrealistic Expectation

The W.I.P. ·

2024/08/30

Consumer confidence ticked up this month, but consumers have one concern. What is the state of the US consumer? Ultra Beauty released disappointing earnings. Why is the cosmetics maker making headlines? Nvidia is dominating the AI chip race, but investor sentiment is down. How hard is it to please Nvidia’s investors?

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