Best Brian Domingos Podcasts (2024)

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The Fed's Projections & Bond Market Implications 34:25

15d ago34:25

34:25

Over the past few years, the path of interest rates has been highly unpredictable due to factors like inflation, economic growth, and the Federal Reserve's policies. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield exemplifies this volatility, having surged from 3.8% at the end of last year to a peak of 4.7% in April, before recently settling around 4.2%. These hig…

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Unmasking Online Scams: Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age 40:00

1M ago40:00

40:00

In this eye-opening episode of the Casual Friday: Financial Insights podcast, hosts Brian and Ryan delve into the ever-evolving world of online scams, fraud, and identity theft. As the digital landscape expands, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Brian and Ryan shed light on some of the most common and insidious scams circulating today, from phis…

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Real Estate Q&A with Expert Brian Domingos 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

This week Brian is joined by our special guest Brian Domingos, owner of Premier Valley Realty, a full-service real estate brokerage firm based in Fresno, California. Brian and his brokerage assists clients with buying and selling residential properties in the Central Valley, Central Coast, and Sierra Nevada areas. In addition to real estate sales, …

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Dow 40,000 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

This week Brian and Ryan talk about how the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached 40,000 for the first time recently as markets continue to rebound from a 5% decline earlier this year. While this has felt like a difficult year for many investors due to inflation, high interest rates, and growth concerns, the reality is that the broad market has achi…

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Cash Isn't King 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

In uncertain market conditions, cash holdings can offer a sense of security for investors. The past few years have seen significant market volatility due to various factors such as the pandemic, geopolitical tensions, monetary policy changes, inflation concerns, and technological disruptions. Amidst this turmoil, the allure of cash has grown, espec…

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Burning $2 million in medical debt on Walmart pier 24:07

3M ago24:07

24:07

Anyone who has had medical debt could tell you how unexpected and crippling it can be. What's worse, that debt can even follow your family after you die. But a group of queer activists in Philadelphia found a loophole in the system. With the help of Undue Medical Debt, they bought and forgave $2 million of medical debt, and they celebrated it in a …

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Geopolitics and Pullbacks 30:36

3M ago30:36

30:36

In this episode of Casual Friday: Financial Insights, Brian and Ryan delve into the recent pullback in the markets, which have dipped at the onset of the second quarter. After kicking off the year with strong gains, the landscape has shifted due to a combination of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising inflation concerns, and uncertainti…

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Tax Time: How High are Tax Brackets? 29:20

3M ago29:20

29:20

This week Ryan and Brian come up for air from a busy tax season to examine how current tax brackets, both personal and corporate, compare to where brackets have been historically. They also touch on the possibility of brackets changing in the future, especially in light of the Federal debt to GDP ratio (spoiler: it's high). Watch on YouTube: https:…

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Time to Talk Politics: Market Performance in a Presidential Election Year 25:30

4M ago25:30

25:30

As we delve into the intensifying presidential election season, every day brings us closer to November 5, Election Day. We're witnessing what appears to be an impending rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Given the months ahead until November, it's understandable for investors to feel uneasy about the potential effects of political events o…

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Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph rep Philadelphia and Temple at the 2024 Oscars 21:58

4M ago21:58

21:58

We're about to have a golden opportunity to see Philadelphians shine on a global scale: at the 2024 Academy Awards. Colman Domingo, born in West Philly, is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in "Rustin", and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, from Mount Airy, is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Holdovers". Both are Temple University grad…

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Money Market Funds After Rates Drop 23:48

5M ago23:48

23:48

This week Eric and Brian review how much "dry powder" is in money market funds and how these cash equivalent investments have swollen to record levels as rates have risen. However, event the Federal Reserve has said rates are coming down, so what are investors options if those sweet interest rates on money market funds really start to fall? Watch o…

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Flaming chairs and hardcore heroes: the extreme story of Philly pro wrestling 34:52

5M ago34:52

34:52

The biggest event in professional wrestling is coming to Philadelphia in just a few weeks. Join super fans and KYW Newsradio staffers Andre Bennett and Tim Jimenez for this ode to the audacious; a love letter to legends of the squared circle; an appreciation for how Philly became the home of hardcore wrestling and left an indelible mark and legacy …

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Presenting "Ricochet", from Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders 27:11

5M ago27:11

27:11

Introducing a new project from another KYW Newsradio Original Podcast - "Ricochet" is a mini-series from Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders that examines the gun violence crisis in our country through stories of unsolved shootings in Philadelphia. In the first episode, we talk with Joan Ortiz, whose 2-year-old daughter Nikolette was shot and …

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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs 32:36

5M ago32:36

32:36

This week Ryan and Brian discuss how all of the jobs lost during the pandemic have been recovered (and then some), and how business are still having trouble hiring, despite the large number of unemployed workers. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://p…

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Falling Yields and Rising Markets 39:11

6M ago39:11

39:11

This week Ryan and Brian review what could be ahead this year as the Fed begins to cut interest rates, and discuss how that impacts both equities and bonds in portfolios. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Questions?…

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New Year for Markets, S&P 500 Hangover? 45:12

6M ago45:12

45:12

This week Ryan and Brian review LPL Research's 2024 outlook for stocks, bonds and the economy, and give there take on what could be ahead. LPL Research 2024 Outlook: https://bit.ly/3RKkZXG Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod…

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Ripping Into Year-End 36:11

7M ago36:11

36:11

This week Ryan and Brian talk about how both stocks and bonds have been accelerating into the end of the year, though there may be reason to temper your optimism for 2024. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Click her…

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This Black female cannabis pioneer is cultivating a budding industry 28:25

7M ago28:25

28:25

Recreational adult use of marijuana has been legal for over a year and a half in New Jersey, but small businesses still struggle to break into the industry, even if they were operating underground before. Sabrina Boyd-Surka visits the first Black, woman-owned cannabis manufacturing business in Delaware and the first independent edibles brand on she…

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Doing Well by Doing Good: Exploring the Tax Benefits of Gifting from Your IRA 15:43

8M ago15:43

15:43

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). Join us as we explore how QCDs can be a tax-savvy way to support your favorite charitable causes while benefiting your retirement savings. Brian shares valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate this powerful financial strategy. A qualified cha…

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The Torah, gender barriers, and new traditions 28:14

8M ago28:14

28:14

When Bec Richman started out in rabbinical school, she felt lost. What was she going to do with herself? Then, her vision became clear: she wanted to learn how to scribe. The only problem was, tradition stood in her way. According to Jewish law, only men could be scribes, but Rabbi Bec and other non-male aspiring scribes like her worked around the …

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Mortgage and Real Estate Update with Joe Perry, Mortgage Ninja 36:10

8M ago36:10

36:10

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Questions? Email us at info@FordFG.com Web: FordFG.com The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or r…

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Bonus: How Inflation Impacts Taxes and Retirement Benefits 12:30

8M ago12:30

12:30

Bonus episode time! This week Brian discusses how tax bracket thresholds and Social Security benefits are adjusted for inflation. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Questions? Email us at info@FordFG.com Web: For…

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The Magnificent 7 and Bear Markets 30:53

8M ago30:53

30:53

This week Ryan and Brian talk about how the positive year to date performance of the S&P 500 has been driven by just a few stocks, and how a bear & bull market chart might be able to tell us when the S&P 500 could return to all time highs is in store for the US economy. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup Subscribe on Appl…

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A hero’s story: Remembering Michael Crescenz 19:50

8M ago19:50

19:50

In honor of Veterans Day, we’re revisiting the story of Michael Crescenz, a man who gave his life to save his fellow soldiers in the Vietnam War. He was the only Philadelphian to receive a Medal of Honor for that war, and his family and friends have done everything they could to make sure he’s remembered - from putting up a statue to renaming the V…

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The House of Poe 23:05

9M ago23:05

23:05

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most classic horror and mystery writers of all time. We see countless re-creations of his stories around Halloween - like the new Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher”. Poe lived in Philadelphia for six years, which are said to be the happiest and most productive time of his life. He published 31 stories in t…

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Artificial Intelligence and Coin Flip Recession Outlook 39:16

9M ago39:16

39:16

This week Ryan and Brian talk about how AI has the potential to radically change the profitability of certain industries, and how economists polled by the Wall Street Journal are now evenly mixed on whether a recession is in store for the US economy. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts) Click here for Ryan's chart Click …

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"Mural City" - When art clashes with development 28:57

9M ago28:57

28:57

For many Philadelphians, the Painted Bride mosaic that covers an entire building on Vine St. has become a piece of the city’s identity, embedded with images and memories of the local art community. But as of October 2023, it’s being taken apart, and the building will soon be demolished to make way for a new mixed-use building. The artist, Isaiah Za…

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Spiking Yields and Falling Markets 34:56

9M ago34:56

34:56

This week Ryan and Brian talk about how bond yields have shot higher recently, and how stock and bond markets have taken a beating as a result. Click here to register for FFG's October 17th Webinar Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen to podcasts) Click here for Ryan's chart Click here for CNN's Fear and Greed Index Seasonality chart…

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Prison escapes from Eastern State 32:34

9M ago32:34

32:34

During two weeks in September, the Philadelphia area was gripped by a dramatic, unpredictable, and unnerving manhunt for a convicted killer. Residents impacted by the search wanted answers: how did Danilo Cavalcante escape from Chester County Prison, and where did he go? For nearly 150 years, one of Philadelphia’s most popular neighborhoods lived u…

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Markets During Government Shutdowns & US Tech vs Europe 39:49

10M ago39:49

39:49

This week Ryan and Brian talk about the performance of US Tech firms versus tech internationally, and also review past market performance during US Government shutdowns. Subscribe on Amazon Prime Music (or wherever you listen to podcasts) Click here for Ryan's chart Click here for Brian's 1st chart Click here for Brian's 2nd chart Questions? Email …

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The gang goes on a Graeme Park ghost hunt 24:22

10M ago24:22

24:22

Do ghosts exist? It’s a question that’s been asked over and over again throughout modern history. But as impossible as it is to pin down an answer, that doesn’t stop people like John Levy from trying. When he’s on the clock, John is a Philadelphia police officer. In his spare time, he’s a paranormal investigator. Brian Seltzer, John McDevitt, and H…

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Seasonal Market Performance and Spiking Oil Prices 26:50

10M ago26:50

26:50

This week Brian and Ryan talk about the seasonal performance of markets and how August and September can tend to be difficult months of the year. They also cover the recent news of the OPEC+ extended cuts and how the news has caused oil prices to shoot higher. Seasonality Charts: https://www.carsongroup.com/insights/blog/this-is-normal/ https://www…

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The best city for naked biking 22:59

11M ago22:59

22:59

A recent study named Philadelphia the best city in the U.S. for naked biking - and the city’s annual Naked Bike Ride makes a good case. With over 1,000 riders, it’s part of the World Naked Bike Ride, and the largest one on the east coast. But…why do people do this? There’s more to it than novelty - the Philly Naked Bike Ride makes a statement about…

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Back to School Inflation & Leading Indicators Show Recession 54:01

11M ago54:01

54:01

This week Brian and Ryan talk more about "back to school," and the impacts of inflation on school materials and spending by families. They also cover the Conference Board's Leading Economic Index, or "LEI," and how it is clearly declaring that a recession is on the way. They finish up with a discussion on streaming services and their increases in c…

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Ice Bagz - CEO, Kanpai Pandas 23:07

11M ago23:07

23:07

Our guest this week is Kanpai Pandas CEO, Ice Bagz. Kanpai Pandas is an omnichain NFT project built on layer zero tech that just launched their latest collection on Solana. With collectibles spanning across 8 different networks, a media business, clothing line, events, and high-profile ambassadors in the contact sports industry, Kanpai Pandas is mo…

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Softening Labor Market, US Credit Downgrade, and Football on the Way 27:58

11M ago27:58

27:58

This week Ryan and Brian discuss how July's non-farm payrolls grew by 187,000, slightly below consensus, with a slight increase from June's revised figure of 185,000. Unemployment rate decreased to 3.5% from the previous 3.6%, while labor force participation remained at 62.6% for the fifth consecutive month. They also covered how Fitch downgraded U…

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Saving Philadelphia’s Irish Center 14:22

11M ago14:22

14:22

The Commodore Barry Irish Center was established as a gathering place for Irish immigrants in 1958 - but by 2014, the center was both literally and figuratively starting to crumble. The waves of Irish immigration had slowed to a trickle…so why was it so important to some people to save the center? KYW Newsradio’s City Hall Bureau Chief, Pat Loeb, g…

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Special Guest Joe Perry: Real Estate Insight & Tevas with Socks? 30:31

12M ago30:31

30:31

This week Joe and Brian discuss how weird the housing market is right now, and reference data from Redfin. Click here: Redfin Downloadable Housing Market Data Find Joe Perry here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-perry-54428921/ Send in your questions!By Ford Financial Group

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Should Philadelphia change its flag? 31:06

12M ago31:06

31:06

Philly Flags Part III: Philadelphia has an official flag. You knew that, right? Well, if you didn’t, you’re probably not alone. Contrary to the city’s DNA, the Philadelphia flag is somewhat subdued, lowkey. It doesn’t really stand out. But even if the flag tends to hide in plain sight, it’s been around a while -- since 1895. Brenda Exon, for one, l…

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Alex.BSL, Co-CEO - Blocksmith Labs 27:24

12M ago27:24

27:24

Our guest this week is Alex.BSL, the co-CEO at Blocksmith Labs, the company behind the Smyths NFT collection. Alex.BSL joins Brian Friel to discuss the origin story of Blocksmith Labs and how they started with the goal of creating NFT collections that provide real value, not just hype. He talks about their different products, including Mercury, a p…

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Dow Theory Update: Bullish Signals? 13:25

12M ago13:25

13:25

This week Brian discusses how expanding market breadth and renewed hope for an economic soft landing have recently pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Dow Jones Transportation Average to new 52-week highs, and how the breakout on both indices has produced a Dow Theory buy signal also adds to the evidence that the primary trend of the broade…

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Sean Smith - Adventures in Recovery 33:03

12M ago33:03

33:03

In this episode, Sean Smith talks about AIR Southern Tier, which is a program offered by CASA Trinity. AIR stands for "Adventures In Recovery" and aims to build camaraderie and support through fun outdoor activities, adventures, and more.By Creagent Marketing

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Casual Friday: S&P 500 Weighting, Credit Cards, Saizon & Fresno Bashing(?) 28:18

1y ago28:18

28:18

@VisualCap Visual Capitalist @SoberLook (((The Daily Shot))) Tracking # 457233-1 Send in your questions!By Ford Financial Group

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All the presidents' flag-makers 26:14

1y ago26:14

26:14

Philly Flags Part II: Did you know that everywhere the president or vice president of the United States goes, they take a little piece of Northeast Philadelphia with them? True fact! The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Flag Room, located at the Naval Support Activity base in Oxford Circle, is the only place in the world authorized to make th…

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Vibhu Norby and Degen Poet - DRiP 36:49

1y ago36:49

36:49

Our guests this week are Vibhu Norby and Degen Poet. Vibhu is the founder of DRiP, a platform that allows users to receive free NFT collectibles, commissioned from artists and projects across the landscape of crypto. The project has grown exponentially since its inception, with over 300,000 wallets receiving at least one NFT a week. Degen Poet, a p…

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Q2 Triumph: Surging Markets Beat Odds with Easing Inflation & Positive Earnings 13:13

1y ago13:13

13:13

This week Brian reviews the first half of 2023 and discusses how it was a bit of a shocker for investors and analysts, as the S&P 500 powered through, giving an impressive 8.7% return in the second quarter, inclusive of dividends. This surge set up a first-half gain of a whopping 16.9%, which hasn't been seen since 2019. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq skyro…

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Casual Friday 6/30: Fed, Debts & Deficits, and Pickleball Injuries 33:55

1y ago33:55

33:55

This week Ryan is finally back, and Brian and Ryan cover a variety of topics, including how markets are ripping as we finish the first half of the year, issues with the federal deficit, the rate of Fed rate increases, pickleball injuries, and what Brian is doing to teach his kids about money. Ryan Detrick's June Chart HERE Visual Capitalist Debt Ce…

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The Betsy Ross American flag mystery 22:30

1y ago22:30

22:30

Philly Flags Part I: Even if you’re not intimately familiar with the history of Betsy Ross, you probably know the highlights of the story, right? The South Jersey native, at the request of George Washington and other leaders of the Revolution, made the first American flag, right there in her home in the Old City section of Philadelphia! But is that…

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Trevor Bacon and Kellan Grenier, Co-founders - Parcl 23:32

1y ago23:32

23:32

Our guests this week are Trevor Bacon and Kellan Grenier, co-founders of Parcl. Parcl is a blockchain-native platform that allows users to trade real estate on Solana, democratizing access to the world's largest asset class. Parcl offers a unique architecture that enables users to make perpetual predictions on the median price per square foot of re…

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Fed Recap: Connecting the Dots 10:15

1y ago10:15

10:15

As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept rates unchanged at its meeting last week but communicated a hawkish bias to future interest rate decisions. This week Brian talks about how the FOMC statement was modestly hawkish but still communicated to investors that the committee is data-dependent when “determining the extent of additi…

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