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Dollars & Sense | Hosted by Joshua Dobi, CFP ® WSIC
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Welcome to Dollars & Sense with Joshua Dobi, CFP®
About the Show:
Prepare to gain valuable financial insights and smart investment strategies as Joshua Dobi, a seasoned Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), takes the airwaves by storm every Thursday from 4 pm to 5 pm on WSIC. Join us for an hour of comprehensive financial advice and expert guidance that will empower you to make informed decisions for your financial future.
Meet Joshua Dobi, CFP®:
With nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry, Joshua Dobi, CFP®, has been a trusted advisor to countless clients, helping them navigate the complexities of the financial world. His credentials and registrations allow him to work with a diverse range of financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and more. Joshua's commitment to providing personalized financial solutions has earned him a reputation for excellence in his field.
Unlocking Financial Opportunities:
During Dollars & Sense with Joshua Dobi, we strive to unlock the potential financial opportunities that lie ahead for you. Whether you're planning for retirement, building your investment portfolio, or seeking guidance on wealth preservation, Joshua Dobi's expert analysis will guide you towards making informed and confident financial decisions.
Topics We Cover:
Our show delves into a wide array of financial topics, ranging from investment strategies, retirement planning, tax-efficient solutions, risk management, and estate planning. Joshua Dobi will explore the latest market trends, economic insights, and financial news, providing you with practical advice tailored to your unique financial goals.
Empowering Your Financial Journey:
At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Joshua Dobi's engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.
Stay Connected with Joshua Dobi:
For further financial guidance and to learn more about Joshua Dobi's services, visit Joshua Dobi's page. Here, you can access resources, book consultations, and explore how Joshua and his team at North Main Financial Group can help you reach your financial aspirations.
Tune In:
Don't miss Dollars & Sense with Joshua Dobi, CFP® every Thursday from 4 pm to 5 pm on WSIC. Mark your calendars for a weekly dose of invaluable financial wisdom and strategies that will put you on the path to financial security and prosperity.
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Stewart-Haas Racing | The Magnificent Seven | Cava and the Future of Fast Food
Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.
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Dead Lobster? | NVIDIA | Consumer Has Yet to Stop Spending
Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.
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WALMART | Credit Card Debt | Oreo's and Goldfish
Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.
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Apple Earnings | Cocoa Price Surge | Arby's Sauce
Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.
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FTC's Ban on Non-Compete Clauses | Meta Earnings | ByteDance
Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.
Show OverviewOn this episode your host, Joshua Dobi, CFP® provides updates on various topics, including the economic and financial landscape, sports events, mergers and acquisitions, and market performance. He discussed the recent GDP figures for the first quarter in the US, emphasizing the need to monitor subsequent quarters for a more accurate assessment of the economy. Joshua also highlights the financial aspect of attending sports events, emphasizing the high costs and the impact on consumer spending and the economy.
He delves into the intricacies of the proposed $38-40 billion acquisition of Anglo-American by BHP in the copper markets, emphasizing the potential implications for market dominance, pricing, and supply. Additionally, he discusses the recent market performance, particularly focusing on Meta and Google.
Joshua Dobi, CFP® also provides insights into the FTC's announcement to ban non-compete clauses in employer-employee contracts, highlighting the potential ramifications for both parties involved. He emphasizes the contentious nature of this move and anticipated significant pushback from the business community. Dobi highlights into the widespread utilization of TikTok in the U.S. and the congressional apprehensions about national security implications stemming from its ownership by ByteDance, a Chinese company. He outlines the legislative action that requires ByteDance to sell or divest the company within a year to reduce Chinese government influence and data collection concerns.
Furthermore, Joshua engages in a spirited discussion about the upcoming NFL draft, sharing his excitement and anticipation for the event. He also discusses the significance of the declining birth rates in the U.S., stressing the importance of analyzing this data point within the broader context of demographic trends. Finally, he sheds light on the relationship between costs and life expectancy in life insurance premiums, emphasizing the importance of making informed choices about insurance and the varying needs at different stages of life.
Overall, the meeting covered a wide range of topics, including economic updates, sports events, mergers and acquisitions, market performance, legislative actions, and demographic trends. Joshua Dobi, CFP®, provides insights and analysis on each topic, highlighting their significance and potential implications.
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FED Interest Rates | Caitlyn Clark Sets A New Standard | Gold | Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Paradox
Your host, Joshua Dobi, CFP®, discusses the far-reaching impact of the Federal Reserve's decisions on various financial aspects of people's lives, including loan rates, savings, and consumer spending. He also provides insights into the recent discussions about potential interest rate cuts, expressing skepticism about the advisability of such cuts at the present time and urging long-term investment strategies.
Joshua then delves into the intersection of sports and finance, highlighting the financial dynamics of professional athletes and the impact of endorsements on their overall compensation. He drew parallels to Tiger Woods' impact on golf and speculated on the potential for increased viewership and higher purses in women's basketball and athletics overall. Joshua also led a discussion on the practical aspects of gold, emphasizing that it is not a currency and is primarily used as an alternative asset in the investing universe. He questions the practicality of using gold for commerce or exchange in the modern world, given that the dollar is no longer backed by gold and its limited use in interbank exchange among nations.
Joshua engages a thought-provoking analysis of the recent surge in market trends and asset classes, exploring possible reasons such as inflation concerns and the performance of other asset classes. He also points out the substantial appreciation in gold prices, citing a 15% increase year to date and comparing it to the recent pullback in the equities markets, particularly in the technology sector. Additionally, he discusses the exceptional growth in bourbon consumption, focusing on the double-digit and close to 20% annualized growth in China and India, respectively, and the implications of this trend in the food universe.
Joshua ventures into the dynamic landscape of the Bitcoin market, emphasizing the recent surge in valuation and the evolving securitization through ETFs. He highlighted the significance of Grayscale as a pioneer in this space and drew attention to the paradoxical trend of increasing Bitcoin prices alongside substantial net withdrawals from the Grayscale ETF.
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