This week, Catherine, Steve, and Rachel break down the latest market updates and key financial trends shaping the economy. Steve highlights growing concerns about trade, economic growth, deficits, and government spending, while the group discusses inflation, strong market earnings, and the potential impact of tariffs. They also tackle pressing questions: What happens to taxes during a government shutdown? Could Trump cut off Social Security? The conversation explores the future of Social Security, the political events influencing the economy, and what actions policymakers should—or could—take. Plus, they share insights on managing market volatility, staying strategic with your portfolio, and avoiding emotional investment decisions. Don’t miss this timely discussion!

If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Date Recorded: 3/13/25

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provided education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability.

In this episode, hosts Catherine, Steve, Vince, and Greg cover the latest trends and updates in the world of finance. Catherine kicks things off with an insightful market update, setting the stage for a deep dive into the mortgage market. Vince shares his thoughts on stock market volatility and the current climate, while Steve breaks down the latest CNN Greed and Fear Index. The group also discusses government cuts, Roth conversions, and the recent bankruptcy filing by Nikola, the electric vehicle company. And speaking of electric vehicles—are they the future, or are we rushing into something we’re not ready for?

Tune in for a lively conversation full of insights and analysis on these pressing financial topics. If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Date Recorded: 2/20/25

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provided education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability.

In this episode of Market Talks, Catherine kicks things off with a market update, followed by Steve and Greg diving into the latest stock trends. They discuss Trump’s influence on Powell, the impact of bird flu on egg prices, and Steve’s take on the future of AI. Catherine also breaks down the earnings season and shares her thoughts on “unretirement.” Plus, Rachel sheds light on the Social Security Fairness Act. Listen in to get your weekly financial updates!

If you want to understand what’s going on in the economy, get better insight into the financial markets, and separate the sound from the noise so you can make good financial decisions, tune in now!

Date Recorded: 2/13/25

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provided education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability.