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Experience Carnival on St. Thomas

Somebody is watching you...its Facebook

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong are shocked that Facebook is snooping on Snapchat users, just shocked. The cost to attend a few universities in New England is eclipsing $90,000 per year. Joe Boschulte, Commissioner - USVI Department of Tourism, joins the show to talk about the amazing travel opportunities you can find on the best islands in the Caribbean. SBF gets sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Are Baby Boomers the only ones who can fix the retirement crisis in the US?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong take a look at why the S&P 500 is off to the best start of a year since 2019. JPMorgan says stocks are so crowded they may crack at any time. When should you collect Social Security? BlackRock CEO calls on baby boomers to fix the retirement crisis. Why are gas prices rising faster than usual this year?

Ask Todd: Understanding the benefits of a life estate

This week, Todd Lutsky shares his insight into life estates and what the major benefits are for utilizing a life estate. Todd asnwers questions from the audience about their personal retirement plans.

The high stakes fight for AI talent

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the impact that the Baltimore bridge collapse will have on shipping in the US. Silicon Valley's biggest companies are shelling out huge pay packages for AI talent. Oil prices drop as US crude inventories rise less than expected. Visa and Mastercard agree to lower swipe fees. Robinhood unveils credit card in further push beyond trading. Are we in a golden age of convenience stores?

Small Cap stocks are getting beaten down by big tech

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti take a look at why treasury yields are moving in an unexpected direction. Right now is a major turning point for central banks around the world. US small-cap stocks are suffering from their worst run against larger stocks in over 20 years. Todd Lutsky joins the show to share the benefits of utilizing a life estate.

Could Tim Cook's love for China save their economy?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss why Powell keeps warning the US about how long and tough it could be to tame inflation. Boeing's next CEO will have a 'massive job' saving the company. New rule could change the way advisors handle your retirement money. Tim Cook's love for China helps Xi fight fears of economic slump. Millions of older adults with student debt are at risk of losing social security benefits.

Should the Fed resist messing with success?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti take a look at why treasury yields are rising despite rate-cut expectations. Investors are pouring money into US corporate bonds at a record pace. Should the Fed resist messing with success? Morgan Stanley's Wilson says stock rally will end if profits drop. After exposing realtors, eliminate the mortgage interest deduction. A $20B deal depends on if Walmart is a Supermarket or not.

Why is the EU continuing to target Apple, Meta, and Google?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss China blocking use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers. Apple, Google, and Meta probed by EU in test of new digital law. US homebuyers expecting $10,000 savinfs face a tough reality. California restaurants cut jobs as fast-food wages are set to rise. Shohei Ohtani spotlights sports' messy embrace of gambling.

Is it time to start worrying about a market correction?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong react to the news from Boeing that the CEO will be stepping down at the conclusion of the year and they wonder why it took so long. US stocks have soared nearly 30% in the last 5 months. Is it time to worry about a correction? US inflation gauge seen bolstering Fed patience on rates. Raising the retirement age won't help anyone. NBC's Paris Olympics opening ceremony will play on IMax screens.