Casual Friday: Financial Insights

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Casual Friday: Financial Insights

Welcome to Ford Financial Group's Casual Friday Podcast, where we review subjects relevant to investing, and topics that impact our clients and their plans for retirement.Investment advice is offered through Ford Financial Group, a Registered Investment Advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial. The Financial Advisors of Ford Financial Group are also Registered Representatives with and securities are offered through LPL Financial, Member SIPC, www.sipc.org.For a list of states in which we are registered to do business, please visit www.FordFG.com.1-856451

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The $36 Trillion Question: National Debt and Its Impact on Investors

    In this episode, Ryan and Brian explore the U.S. national debt as it approaches a staggering $36 trillion—a figure that has nearly quadrupled since before the 2008 global financial crisis. With the federal debt growing every year since 2001, it’s a topic that continues to spark heated debates over budget deficits, the debt ceiling, government shutdowns, and stimulus spending.Now that the election is behind us, the focus shifts to the incoming administration’s policy proposals and cabinet nomi...

    34 min

  2. NOV 1

    Facing Retirement Income Challenges in a High-Cost World

    In this episode, we delve into the latest insights on retirement planning amidst rising living costs and inflation. Here’s what we cover:1. Current Inflation and Social Security Adjustments: - 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): A 2.5% increase for Social Security reflects slowing inflation, down from higher increases in recent years. - Impact on Retirees: While the COLA helps, it's still challenging to keep up with the high costs of essentials, particularly healthc...

    43 min

  3. OCT 18

    Navigating Interest Rate Shifts: Bonds, Money Market Funds, & Portfolio Strategies

    In this episode, we explore the effects of rising and falling interest rates on bonds and money market funds. We discuss:Bonds as a Hedge: Are government bonds have become a less reliable hedge in volatile marketsMoney Market Funds: The behavior of money market fund assets following the first Fed rate cut and historical trends.Equities Outlook: Are U.S. equities and sectors poised for growth as inflation cools?**Connect with Us:**- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialg...

    28 min

  4. SEP 18

    Quick Reaction to Today's Interest Rate Cut by the Federal Reserve

    Today Ryan, Brian, and Eric all jumped on the podcast to discuss today's news that the Federal Reserve is cutting the Fed Fund rates by 0.50%, the first cut by the Fed in 4 years and the first of what is likely many to come.**Connect with Us:**- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fordfinancialgroup- Subscribe to the Casual Friday - Financial Insights podcast: Apple and Spotify- Share your stories or questions: info@FordFG.com- Find us on the Web: FordFG.comThe opinions voice...

    22 min

  5. SEP 13

    Navigating 401(k) Plans and Department of Labor Audits - Featuring Expert Marc Fowler

    In this episode, we dive into the complexities of 401(k) plans and the audits conducted by the Department of Labor (DOL). The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is the group responsible for investigating and auditing 401(k) plans, which can be a significant challenge for plan sponsors.Key insights discussed:EBSA’s investigations recovered an average of $573.5 million annually from FY2019-FY2023, with more than 65% of cases resulting in corrective action.This marks a significant ...

    46 min

  6. AUG 23

    Perspective on the Fed and Market Sell-Off

    To paraphrase Ernest Hemingway, changes in the stock market often happen "gradually, then suddenly." This week Brian and Ryan discuss how, over the past month, there has been a rotation from large-cap technology stocks to small caps and other sectors. However, following the latest jobs report, global stocks experienced a sharp pullback due to concerns about the timing of Fed rate cuts, a weakening labor market, and disappointing tech earnings. Financial markets are on edge as investors adjust...

    39 min

  7. JUL 19

    Mid-Year Outlook: A Different Second Half

    This week Brian and Ryan took to the second half of 2024 by reviewing some of the key highlights from LPL Research's recently unveiled Midyear Outlook 2024: Still Waiting for the Turn, the semi-annual report that recaps where markets and the economy have been over the first half of 2024. As we reach the halfway point of 2024, a sense of persistence defines the economic and market landscape. Trends from late 2023 have continued, with surprisingly resilient economic growth mixed with stubb...

    50 min

  8. JUN 28

    The Fed's Projections & Bond Market Implications

    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 higher rates have confounded the expectations of investors and economists, creating a challenging environment for the bond market, as rising rates lea...

    34 min
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Welcome to Ford Financial Group's Casual Friday Podcast, where we review subjects relevant to investing, and topics that impact our clients and their plans for retirement.Investment advice is offered through Ford Financial Group, a Registered Investment Advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial. The Financial Advisors of Ford Financial Group are also Registered Representatives with and securities are offered through LPL Financial, Member SIPC, www.sipc.org.For a list of states in which we are registered to do business, please visit www.FordFG.com.1-856451

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  • Creator
    Ford Financial Group
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Casual Friday: Financial Insights
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