Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines flight and a Blackhawk Helicopter. The Fed stands pat on rates, entering new wait-and-see phase. Most Americans say they haven't felt the impact of the Central Bank's policies, especially millennials. Microsoft and Meta reported earnings with drastically different results. Both companies plan to continue massive spending on AI.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the White House offering buyouts to federal workers to reduce headcount. Big Tech's earnings now in the spotlight after the DeepSeek news. Microsoft is seeking answers if DeepSeek improperly used OpenAI data. When will Americans realize there are cheaper car options? Eggs prices aren't coming down. It's not Trump's fault.

This week, Todd explains how to protect your assets even if you think you might not make it all the way through the five year waiting period. Todd also takes questions from lisnteners about irrevocable trusts, property in trusts, and gifting assets.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and speech from Jerome Powell. Why is the Fed being independent a necessity? High interest rates are hammering investors. Could what's coming be worse? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains the five year waiting period.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and what they believe Fed Chair Powell will say about Trump's recent comments about interest rates. Dan Griggs, OceanFirst Bank President, joins the show to chat about Fed meeting expectations and the current state of inflation. Trump's immigration crackdown could play havoc with the economy. Boeing CEO sees company reaching key 737 milestone this year. Restaurants are rebounding, but Starbucks still has a long way to go. Americans are pledging to buy less, yeah right.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the day DeepSeek turned tech and Wall Street upside down. Mike explains what investors can learn from the market reaction to DeepSeek. Trump renews universal tariff threat to 'protect our country.' GM posts quarterly loss, makes plans for potential tariffs. Home price gains sped up for 3.8% annual increase in November.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder if the release of DeepSeek will help bring efficiency back to the tech sector. Why is Apple avoiding the broad tech sell off? How will Jerome Powell handle questions about President Trump at this week's Fed meeting? Is the American Dream too expensive? The extra reward for owning stocks over bonds has disappeared. What are the changes coming to retirement in 2025? Financial advice on social media is growing. And risky.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the buzz DeepSeek is generating and why US tech stocks are falling today because of it. How does the release of DeepSeek impact other sectors outside of tech? Earnings season gets real as the Magnificent Seven begin reporting this week. Americans are carrying bigger credit card balances. Airlines are charging higher fares and are confident you will pay up.

Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss Trump's desire to fix the housing affordability crisis. The IRA expands its free tax filling option. Egg prices are high. They will likely go higher. Return-to-office policies are 'creeping up.' Many workers would rather quit. Why you should be wary of the unlimited vacation perk. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about Thermo Fisher Scientific and well they are positioned in case RFK Jr shakes up the medical industry.