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Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast

Wealth vision 20/20 removes the haze surrounding financial information about the stock markets, the economy and money, helping you understand what is happening, why its happening and most importantly, what to do about it. Craig Pluta a CFP and founder of Alliance Wealth Management Milwaukee, has over 22 years experience guiding through economic bull markets and collapses while at the same time, keeping people informed, educated and sticking to strategies that help deliver them to their intended

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41:35

Shutdowns, Filibusters and all thing Dysfunctional

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Today’s episode is called “Shutdowns, Filibusters and all things Dysfunctional” where we take a deep dive into Government shutdowns and why modern day politicians have no desire to change that, a little known mistake made in 1806 that enabled all of this chaos, and what the stock market thinks of it all……… Is it just me, or does this feel more like hostage negotiations than budget battles, with the American people as the hostages?

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48:50

Up, Up and Away

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Today’s episode is called “Up, Up and Away” where we discuss breaking the standoff of high interest rate policy, what it means to have our first rate cut for 2025 and what’s likely next, the stock market's ascent to an all time high along with what that tells us, and the question on everyone’s mind, is Ai a bubble about to burst or just a boom that has legs?

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34:44

The Turning Point

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Today’s episode is called “The Turning Point” where we discuss the interest rate path being telegraphed by The Fed, the shaky link between tariffs and inflation, and the stock markets belief that the bull market is strong and vibrant. With all of the turmoil surrounding hypersensitive politics, are we missing the forest from the trees?

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44:48

The Powell Paradox

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Today’s episode is called “The Powell Paradox” where we discuss the economic numbers, where we stand on inflation as well as tariffs and the browbeating by the President for Powell to lower interest rates. Could we be witnessing the phenomenon called Reactancy Bias, where the more you are pressured the less likely you are to take a certain course of action even if it’s the right thing to do?

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48:49

Bombs Away!

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Today’s episode is called “Bombs away!” where we discuss the action taken by the US to cripple Iran’s nuclear program, a quick history of how we got there, and the internal tension between Islamic nations dating back to 632AD. With recent events coming to a boiling point we’ve just altered the course of history. But is that for the better or the worse?

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50:56

Oh Jay.....Wake up!

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Today’s episode is called “Oh Jay…..wake up!” where we discuss the fluctuations of GDP from imports reacting to tariffs, the progress on inflation and the idea that the Fed may be sacrificing the good for the perfect, and the market recovery that looks a lot like the baby brother of the Covid correction. With a policy lag of up to 9 months, is it high time that the Fed do something to prepare for 2026 or wait until it starts raining and then go find some umbrellas.

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43:54

Wired for Panic

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/05/04

Today’s episode is called “Wired for Panic” — where we unpack how your brain, emotions, and even your biology can sabotage rational decision-making… especially when it comes to money.We’ll look at how ancient fear circuits like the amygdala still run the show, how chronic stress reshapes the part of your brain that controls memory and logic, and why negative news doesn’t just inform you — it rewires you.We’ll also revisit some classic behavioral experiments that reveal just how easy it is to

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51:54

Tariffs, Tantrums and the Crocodile Brain

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Today’s episode is called “Tariffs, Tantrums and the Crocodile Brain” where we discuss the newly released tariffs on 90 countries, the markets reaction to this new order, potential interest rate outcomes as the Fed monitors the situation, and what to do and not do in these situations.

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46:48

Taxes, Real Estate, and the Pause that Refreshes

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Today’s episode is called “Taxes, Real Estate, and the Pause that Refreshes” where we discuss the upcoming income tax and deadlines for all things IRA and 401k, Powell, the Federal Reserve, and his recent testimony on Capital Hill, thoughts on housing and the stock market’s reaction to it all. After the S&P 500’s stellar return of over 25% in 2024, will we have a repeat or will the market pause or even see a bit of turbulence?

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47:33

New World, New Vision - Here we Come

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Today’s episode is called “New World, New Vision-Here we Come” where we discuss the new Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s framework for achieving economic success known as the 3-3-3 plan. We’ll tell what each of those 3’s mean, how they will work together and the ultimate result if they do. Also, we’ll discuss China’s shocking DeepSeek AI model and how we may have just reached a “Sputnik Moment”. Is the US behind in this AI race, or did DeepSeek just poke the Bear?

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43:29

9 predictions for 2025

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Today’s episode is called “9 Predictions for 2025” where we discuss the new administration, expected congressional action, oil and gas prices and the state of interest rates as well as the economic outlook for GDP, inflation and the markets. Will 2025 be a continuation of the hot market from last year, or does the Bull need to sit down of a minute and rest?

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38:02

Year End Planning

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/12/06

Today’s episode is called “Year End Planning” where we discuss the upcoming end of year deadlines for IRAs, Required Minimum Distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions and Roth Conversions, certain tax planning tips that may reduce your overall tax bill, and an increase in Social Security. With less than 30 days to go before we wrap up the year we’ll arm you with the information needed to give you a jump start on 2025.

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42:07

America Votes: Insights on the Presidential Showdown

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2024/11/07

Today’s episode is called “America Votes: Insights on the Presidential Showdown” where we discuss the recent election along with the potential red wave seizing control of both the House and the Senate, Jay Powell’s decision for cutting interest rates further, and the market’s reaction to it all. Why did this take so many people by surprise and are we in the throes of political party reinventions?

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40:34

Welcome to the Battle of AI and US Shipping Ports

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Today’s episode is called “Welcome to the Battle of AI and US Shipping Ports” where we discuss the Fed’s newest move to start cutting interest rates, the latest challenge to the economy with the potential longshoremen’s strike that could shut down US ports all along the east coast, what the union wants besides the 77% wage increase, and why the use of AI in other ports around the world has the union unnerved. Is the US at risk of falling behind and ignoring the AI train that’s coming down the track

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40:04

From the Hum Drum to Stranger than Fiction

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2024/09/04

Today’s episode is called “From the Hum Drum to Stranger than Fiction” where we discuss the Fed’s shift in focus from inflation to the other half of the dual mandate, maximum employment, the 2 week countdown to the first Fed rate cut since March 2020, and election Moneyball strategy that reveals what paths each side has to gain the White House and one very real possibility of a electoral college tie. If you think it’s been weird so far, just wait, we’ll let you know what could happen and how the

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35:11

It's Not When, But Why

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Today’s episode is called “It’s not when, but why?” where we discuss the forgone conclusion of a rate cut in the month of September and how the market may react short term vs long, the uncomfortable position of Jay Powell cutting rates just before an election, and the welcome distraction of the Summer Olympics. If you thought this election year was full of drama so far…..just wait. The temperature is about to rise.

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49:33

Financial Literacy Crisis in America

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/07/02

Today’s episode is called “Financial Literacy Crisis in America” where we discuss the Milken Institute study highlighting the disturbing fact that financial literacy in the US is alarmingly low and shows little indication of improvement. We’ll look at the facts, discuss the challenge and point out why this subject is so important..... Are Americans doomed to financial ignorance and missteps or can the proper plan of action right the ship for upcoming generations?

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38:13

Divergence of Policy

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Today’s episode is called “Divergence of Policy” where we discuss the Eurozone’s divergence from the US policy of higher for longer as the EU plans for rate cuts in June, the conundrum of how to please 20 members of the EU when one member has inflation of only 2.5% while another is still at 9.5%, and the effect that all of this may have on the US. Is Europe really ahead of us in the inflation fight, or is all this talk of rate cutting a desperate move to avert a European recession.

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45:22

Threatened Independence

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/05/03

Today’s episode is called “Threatened Independence” where we discuss the recent article in the Wall Street Journal about the Federal Reserve Board and a desired change by some that would challenge the Boards independence. Would it be better for the Federal Reserve to be more in line with the administrations it serves, or would that just reduce the most powerful government agency to a mere pawn in the messy game of politics

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36:09

New Beginnings

Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast ·

2024/04/03

Today’s episode is called “New Beginnings” where we discuss the decision for the Fed on when to cut interest rates and the danger of waiting too long, the Baltimore Bridge collapse and how even if only a minor impact to GDP means just more evidence to cut sooner than later, and why staying the course in your portfolio is usually wiser than you may know. Am I the only one to notice that this past 5 years was wickedly bazaar, but oh ...so... profitable? Andrea Carroll joins me as we discuss that and

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