Best Credit Card Reform Podcasts (2024)

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InvestTalk 4-23-2024 – You Can Make IRA Contributions at Any Age, but Should You? 44:57

21m ago44:57

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Traditional IRA contributions after RMD age may make sense, but it depends on your tax situation. Today's Stocks & Topics: CRSP - CRISPR Therapeutics AG, Market Wrap, SBSI - Southside Bancshares Inc., FSTA - Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF, FREL - Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF, WNC - Wabash National Corp., TFII - TFI International In…

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InvestTalk 4-22-2024 – What Caused This Year’s Stock Market Rally to Stall and What Happens Next? 45:20

1h ago45:20

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Markets had a rocky week, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 enduring their longest downturn since October 2022. Today's Stocks & Topics: STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., Market Wrap, ZTS - Zoetis Inc., What Caused This Year’s Stock Market Rally to Stall and What Happens Next, Brokage Account Security, SCCO - Southern Copper Corp., Municipal Bonds, The NY Stoc…

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2146: Tax Talk: Understanding Cost Segregation and Other Key Strategies for Real Estate Investors with CPA Amanda Han 40:01

10h ago40:01

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Jason discusses saving on taxes with returning guest CPA Amanda Han. He emphasizes the significance of taxes as life's largest expense and the benefits of real estate investment for tax savings. Jason highlights the record number of mortgage-free homeowners in the US, attributing the slight decline to increased investor interest in leveraging inves…

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InvestTalk 4-19-2024 – Mortgage Rates Have Surged Past 7% 46:50

1h ago46:50

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Mortgage rates are climbing based on expectations that the Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates anytime soon. (Is there a sensible play for wannabe home buyers?) Today's Stocks & Topics: ABG - Asbury Automotive Group Inc., Market Wrap, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, 401k Contribut…

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2145 FBF: Housing Starts, Equity Stripping & The Birthplace of Capitalism with Dr. Nima Sanandaji 42:24

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1028 published last July 18, 2018. Jason Hartman starts today's episode from Naples, discussing how, despite what you may think, the demise of America is greatly overstated when you start asking the question "Compared to what?". He also brings a morsel of hope to real estate investors, as housing inventory is s…

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InvestTalk 4-18-2024 – Do You Check Your Financial Health? 45:19

24m ago45:19

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You should and there are a couple of easy ways to get started. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stock Screeners, Market Wrap, SELF - Global Self Storage Inc., Do You Check Your Financial Health, EV Stocks, ADSK - Autodesk Inc., China's Manufacturing, LVS - Las Vegas Sands Corp., CDW - CDW Corp., CVE - Cenovus Energy Inc., Private Equity. Our Sponsors: * Ch…

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InvestTalk 4-17-2024 – 15 Stocks That Have Destroyed the Most Wealth Over the Past Decade 46:23

21h ago46:23

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As a group, these stocks wiped out an estimated $281 billion in shareholder wealth over the past 10 years. (That’s a big number, but far less than the estimated $15.9 trillion in wealth created by the top 15 stocks on the positive side.) Today's Stocks & Topics: LULU - Lululemon Athletica Inc., Market Wrap, 15 Stocks That Have Destroyed the Most We…

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2144: Behind the Numbers: Insights from Institutional Players on Real Estate Trends with Lance Lambert Part 2 35:43

1d ago35:43

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Jason Hartman reflects on the three types of people in life: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. Drawing on personal experiences, he emphasizes the importance of taking action and overcoming self-doubt to achieve success. Additionally, Hartman shares an intriguing chart illustrating the c…

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InvestTalk 4-16-2024 – Why Is Inflation Still So Sticky? 44:30

2d ago44:30

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Start by blaming rising housing costs and higher gas prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, Market Wrap, SURG - SurgePays Inc., REPX - Riley Exploration Permian Inc., PRFT - Perficient Inc., Why Is Inflation Still So Sticky, NLY - Annaly Capital Management Inc., FLIN - Franklin FTSE India ETF, US Growth, AMT - American Tower REIT,…

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InvestTalk 4-15-2024 – Does a Focus on Dividend Growth Add Value in Down Markets? 47:06

3d ago47:06

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Why Dividends May Not Be a Tax-Efficient Way to Return Capital to Investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: RMBS - Rambus Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., WIRE - Encore Wire Corp., PWR - Quanta Services Inc., Does a Focus on Dividend Growth Add Value In Down Markets, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., WTS - Watts Water Technologies Inc. Cl A, The Bond M…

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2143: Navigating the Tight Resale Market: Lance Lambert's Expert Analysis on Housing Supply Dynamics Part 1 36:53

3d ago36:53

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Jason sheds light on the shifting dynamics of commercial real estate, emphasizing the diminishing demand for traditional office and retail spaces due to remote work and online shopping trends. With insights on the retail apocalypse and industrial offshoring, the discussion highlights the enduring value of residential properties as an investment. Di…

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InvestTalk 4-12-2024 – The Dangerous Myth of ‘The New Normal’ 46:19

6d ago46:19

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The odds are against those who believe this time is different. Today's Stocks & Topics: BTU - Peabody Energy Corp., Market Wrap, FRT - Federal Realty Investment Trust, ACLS - Axcelis Technologies Inc., The Dangerous Myth of ‘The New Normal’, Key Benchmark Numbers and Market Comments for: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, ADC - Agree …

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2142 FBF: Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy, Reconfiguring the Three-Player Game between Markets, Speculators & the State with Bill Janeway 37:06

6d ago37:06

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1025 published last July 11, 2018. Jason Hartman starts off the show from Croatia discussing the difference in investing when there are private companies involved versus when the government is involved. With private companies you know what you're going to get, they're going to follow supply & demand and try to …

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InvestTalk 4-11-2024 – Does the Fed Have A 'Real Problem' On Its Hands? 45:34

7d ago45:34

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The so-called "supercore" inflation gauge measures services excluding food, energy and housing and it has been roaring higher lately, up more than 8% at a 3-month annualized pace. Today's Stocks & Topics: TGLS - Tecnoglass Inc., Market Wrap, Stocks on Sale, Does the Fed Have A 'Real Problem' On Its Hands, ET - Energy Transfer LP, CUBE - CubeSmart, …

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InvestTalk 4-10-2024 – An Investing 'Road Map' for Mid-Career Accumulators 45:13

12d ago45:13

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Workers in their 40s and 50s are generally at their peak earnings level, and therefore may have more complex financial needs than their younger counterparts. Today's Stocks & Topics: ENPH - Enphase Energy Inc., Market Wrap, MCHP - Microchip Technology Inc., ET - Energy Transfer LP, An Investing 'Road Map' for Mid-Career Accumulators, LOAN - Manhatt…

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2141: The Shrinking Middle Class: Wealth Gap Strategies in a Shifting Economy 31:35

13d ago31:35

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Jason examines the shifting dynamics of the U.S. economy, focusing on the contraction of the middle class and the widening wealth gap. While some portray the housing market with negativity, a closer look reveals a segment of the population making significant cash purchases. This trend underscores the importance of identifying and capitalizing on so…

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InvestTalk 4-9-2024 – What Could Fewer Rate Cuts Mean for Stock Valuations? 44:53

9d ago44:53

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Alongside the management of interest rates, a key challenge for the Fed is unwinding the quantitative easing used to support asset prices and economic activity over the last 15 years. Today's Stocks & Topics: GOGL - Golden Ocean Group Ltd., CMI - Cummins Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., Market Wrap, RPTX - Repare Therapeutics …

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InvestTalk 4-8-2024 – Is the Labor Market Healthy and Sustainable? 44:40

10d ago44:40

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the U.S. economy added 303,000 jobs in March, the largest gain in more than a year. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEU - Centrus Energy Corp., IGR - CBRE Global Real Estate Income Fund, Market Wrap, KBWB - Invesco KBW Bank ETF, Is the Labor Market Healthy and Sustainable, CRWD - Crowdstrike Holdings Inc., Optio…

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2140: The Opposite is True: Discover Enemies & Allies by Efren Delgado 36:55

10d ago36:55

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Jason shares a video of Barbara Corcoran sharing her insights on real estate amidst the pandemic. Despite widespread beliefs, housing prices continue to surge due to low inventory and high demand. Corcoran advises potential buyers to act quickly, emphasizing the enduring appeal of homeownership. Jason also touches on the economic potential of an ec…

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InvestTalk 4-5-2024 – 5 Steps for 'Spring-Cleaning' Your Investment Portfolio 41:36

13d ago41:36

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First, articulate how you will be selecting your holdings and monitoring them on an ongoing basis. Today's Stocks & Topics: MDT - Medtronic PLC, Market Wrap, 5 Steps for 'Spring-Cleaning' Your Investment Portfolio, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., Cash Investment, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: CYTK - Cytokinetics Inc., EQH - Equitable H…

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2139 FBF: Mini Client Case Studies 28:28

13d ago28:28

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Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 1001, published last May 16, 2018. Creating Wealth's 1001st episode is a time to take a look back at the people who have made this show possible, the listeners and clients. Jason has been blessed to have such great clients who come on the podcast to tell other listeners about their real estate journey. Today…

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InvestTalk 4-4-2024 – Are 53% of Americans Behind on Retirement Planning and Savings? 46:57

14d ago46:57

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Roughly half of U.S. households have a retirement account, but many lower-income earners have financial priorities that may compete with retirement savings. Today's Stocks & Topics: NI - NiSource Inc., Market Wrap, FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Are 53% of Americans Behind on Retirement Planning and Savings, Australian Stocks, BNTX - BioNTech SE ADR,…

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InvestTalk 4-3-2024 – Why Are Health Stocks Taking a Hit? 46:29

15d ago46:29

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The Biden administration wasn't generous with its payments boost for private Medicare plans and that decision has put more pressure on insurers. Today's Stocks & Topics: BTG - B2Gold Corp., Market Wrap, FITB - Fifth Third Bancorp, Why Are Health Stocks Taking a Hit, DIS - Walt Disney Co., ODFL - Old Dominion Freight Line Inc, InvestTalk Market Madn…

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2138: Rising Above Foreclosures: Thriving in Challenging Economic Times 31:46

15d ago31:46

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Jason Hartman discusses the inflationary cycle and its impact on investments, particularly real estate. He highlights the stickiness of certain economic factors like wages and shortage-induced inflation. Despite global staff shortages, he notes benefits for real estate investors due to inflation indexing and debt devaluation. Hartman emphasizes sel…

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InvestTalk 4-2-2024 – Why Cash May Be Riskier Than You Think 46:18

16d ago46:18

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Despite the recent rise in interest rates, cash is not a good long-term home for your wealth. Today's Stocks & Topics: DFMIX - Davidson Multi-Cap Equity Fund, Market Wrap, Trade Within Your I-R-A, Why Cash May Be Riskier Than You Think, PRDO - Perdoceo Education Corp., SCHD - Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: AES - …

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InvestTalk 4-1-2024 – Could the Bull Market Unravel? 45:45

19d ago45:45

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The recent stock market rally and the surprisingly resilient U.S. economy are reliant on an uneasy balancing act between the U.S. Treasury market, the oil market and struggling regional banks. Today's Stocks & Topics: Gold Bullion Returns, Oil, CCL - Carnival Corp., Market Wrap, Could the Bull Market Unravel?, GDX - VanEck Gold Miners ETF, Fiscal D…

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2137: The Great Rent Surge: Explore the Hottest Markets Driving Income Property Success! 27:04

17d ago27:04

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Jason emphasizes the importance of the rental market and direct investment in rental properties, highlighting the potential for stable income and tax advantages. He also discusses the recent trends in rental increases across the US, indicating some markets like Phoenix as challenging due to oversupply. Lastly, he promotes the upcoming empowered inv…

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2136 FBF: SECRECY WORLD, Inside the Panama Papers Investigation of Illicit Money Networks & the Global Elite by Jake Bernstein 36:21

20d ago36:21

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Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 988, published last April 16, 2018. Jason Hartman does this episode from the US territory of Puerto Rico, where he's spent a few days seeing if he wants to live in this tax haven. The thing about Puerto Rico, however, is that while it might be a place with low tax, it's not a place with low real estate price…

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InvestTalk 3-29-2024 – Best of Caller Questions 46:48

20d ago46:48

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In this compilation program, Steve Peasley, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Relative Strength, 401k Pre-Tax Contribution, 529 Plan, Volume and Capitulation, Japanese Stock Market, KPP Portfolio Management, Fidelity…

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InvestTalk 3-28-2024 — 3 Tax Rules That Weren’t a Big Deal in Past Years Could Now Cost You Thousands 45:58

21d ago45:58

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Some forms that may not be on your radar could drastically raise or lower your bill for tax year 2023. Stocks: EQNR Equinor ASA ADR (NYS); OPRA Opera Ltd. ADR (NAS); FANG Diamondback Energy Inc. (NAS); VZ Verizon Communications Inc. (NYS); GE General Electric Co. (NYS); MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYS); PSX Phillips 66 (NYS); VLO Valero Energy Co…

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InvestTalk 3-27-2024 – History Teaches That the Fed Has Made Two Major Mistakes 46:51

22d ago46:51

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As the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the central bank is being careful not to repeat past mistakes—like prematurely loosening rates. Today's Stocks & Topics: LUMN - Lumen Technologies Inc., Market Wrap, SPHY - SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., HEES - H&E Equipment Services Inc., MRTN - Marten Tr…

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2135: Data-Driven Insights: Unveiling Opportunities in Today's Housing Market with Rick Sharga Part 2 39:34

22d ago39:34

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Jason discussed various topics related to the housing market, including current and forecasted mortgage rates, the ongoing inventory shortage, and the state of the multifamily housing market. He also addressed the issue of housing affordability, arguing that it is not a necessary condition for a healthy market, and shared his own experiences in the…

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InvestTalk 3-26-2024 – Who or What Might Benefit from the National Association of Realtors Lawsuit Settlement? 47:32

23d ago47:32

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Tech companies in the real estate space could be winners because it is more feasible for people to start the home-buying process without the aid of a real estate agent. Today's Stocks & Topics: AXP - American Express Co., Market Wrap, Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Who or What Might Benefit from the National Association of Realtors Lawsuit Settlement, …

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InvestTalk 3-25-2024 – Housing Market Predictions for 2024 to 2028 46:53

24d ago46:53

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As mortgage rates slowly fall, more buyers and sellers will enter the market, but housing prices should stabilize. Today's Stocks & Topics: JETS - U.S. Global Jets ETF, GOLD - Barrick Gold Corp., Market Wrap, Housing Market Predictions for 2024 to 2028, NGLOY - Anglo American PLC ADR, InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up: SCCO - Southern Copper Corp.…

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471: From Boom to Bust- Understanding Market Cycles and Investment Opportunities with Mark Moss 35:56

24d ago35:56

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Jason and Mark Moss delve into the media landscape’s sensationalism and fear-mongering, particularly in financial spaces. Moss criticizes analysts like Harry Dent, noting their linear thinking and failure to account for the changing dynamics post-2008 crisis. Moss predicts continued government intervention to prop up markets, leading to prolonged d…

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2134: Housing Affordability Crisis and the Impact of the NAR Lawsuit on Real Estate with Rick Sharga Part 1 39:55

29d ago39:55

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Jason discusses the surge in existing home sales by 9.5% in February, marking a two-year consecutive increase due to a slight rise in inventory. Fox Business highlights keeping mortgage rates under 7% for homebuyers. The show emphasizes the housing affordability crisis and potential impacts of the NAR lawsuit on realtor commissions, predicting mark…

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InvestTalk 3-22-2024 – Are CEOs and Shareholders Taking A Greater Slice of Profits Than One Might Think? 46:26

27d ago46:26

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Many CEOs claim economic strain to justify layoffs in the finance, tech, and media sectors— but it can seem as if corporations are doing better than ever. Today's Stocks & Topics: CCCC - C4 Therapeutics Inc., InvestTalk Market Madness Match Up Part: VRT - Vertiv Holdings LLC, RBLX - Roblox Corp., BLND - Blend Labs Inc., MSI - Motorola Solutions Inc…

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