Mike Armstrong and Paul Lane discuss the upcoming Fed meeting and how Powell will contend with economic chaos and political hostility. Trump says a recession might be worth the cost. Economists disagree. How tariffs are creating stock market volatility. How are Social Security beneficiaries supposed to seek help from the agency now? Amazon plans to reshape its Alexa business devision.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss how Gen Z is navigating a difficult job market. The challenge of selling high-end homes in disaster areas. Are the days of set-it-and-forget-it investing over? Is it really a bad time to be a saver or a borrower? Gen Z is taking 'micro-retirements'.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss retail sales data for February giving us an insight into the American consumer. Stocks haven't traded at these levels since September. An uncertain economic moment poses a big test for the Fed. Why are so many people falling for the EXPass text scam? Parking spot on Beacon Hill listed for an eye-popping $750,000.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the enormous amount of money that has been lost by the magnificent seven year-to-date. As Social Security faces an uncertain future, some question whether the program should be privatized. Carmakers are reinventing the gear shift and drivers are lost. Is 3D printing the solution to the housing mess? Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about the future of Trump Media.

Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss the Russell 2000 possibly indicating trouble ahead for the economy. What did the latest University of Michigan sentiment poll tell us? The end of the threat of a government shutdown clears the way for stocks to start the day well. How many rate cuts are economists expecting the Fed to make this year? Is income inequality driving inflation?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti look at the S&P 500 and wonder if the recent sell-off is actually a positive sign for markets. Jim Cramer believes that Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession. Trump's FTC moves ahead with broad Microsoft antitrust probe. Tesla's latest decline could be one for the ages. Egg prices are still surging.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss consumers dissatisfaction is hitting all income levels. Trump threatens the EU with counter-counter-tariffs. This time taking aim at European alcohol. Elon Musk's cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record. What are the only three spaces that cuts will actually make a difference. Would $50 oil really be good for the US?

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the current skepticism deepening as Goldman cuts S&P 500 target. Chuck looks at recent S&P 500 data to highlight why the current dip might not lead to a recession. Multiple jobholder rates are the highest they've been since the Great Depression. Is it really harder for Gen X to save for retirement than it was for Baby Boomers? Airlines cut forecast, raising an early alarm about consumer spending.

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the differences between a life estate and an irrevocable trust. How to decide what to do with property in your portfolio. How an irrevocable trust impacts income taxes.