Emergency Savings: More Than Just a Cushion

We've got a deep dive into how the global scramble for rare earth and battery-metals is igniting a stock-boom, and what investors need to know. Today's Stocks & Topics: Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB), Market Wrap, eBay Inc. (EBAY), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSM), Critical Minerals, Critical Moment: Rare Earths Stocks Set to Surge, DraftKings Inc. (DKNG), Avantis All International Markets Value ETF (AVNV), Benchmark Numbers, Federal Reserve Survey, 457 Retirement Plan, Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA), Critical Minerals Policy Uncertainty.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

From the gold standard to modern bitcoin comparisons, we will explore why gold still matters in the digital age—and how it fits into today’s portfolio. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tema Electrification ETF (VOLT), Market Wrap, AirJoule Technologies Corporation (AIRJ), Honeywell International Inc. (HON), Gold’s Enduring Role: From Ancient Coins to Bitcoin Era, Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU), Global Equities, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (AVAH), Housing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will talk about an expert-driven look at where home prices, interest rates and buyer demand are headed—and what that means for investors and homeowners. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Buckle, Inc. (BKE), Tariffs, Market Wrap, The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Housing Market Forecast 2026: What’s Coming Next?, NIKE, Inc. (NKE), Stride, Inc. (LRN), Lemonade, Inc. (LMND), Supreme Court vs. Trump Tariffs, EQT Corporation (EQT), A-I Advertising, Pool Corporation (POOL), The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), FAA Orders Cuts in Flights.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Is deciding what to do with an orphan 401(k) on your to-do list? We will look at the seven steps for getting it done. Today's Stocks & Topics: LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH), Market Wrap, How to Roll Over an Old 401(k), Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS), Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (BATRK), CDOs: Collateralized Debt Obligation, Oil-Dri Corporation of America (ODC), Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), Zoetis Inc. (ZTS).Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We've got practical advice on how much to save for unexpected life events, where to keep the money, and why it matters far beyond simple budgeting. Today's Stocks & Topics: Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA), Market Wrap, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS), SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM), Emergency Savings: More Than Just a Cushion, Relative Strength, Lumen Technologies, Inc. (LUMN), Best Market Performance, Bitcoin, PureCycle Technologies, Inc. (PCT), Sentiment.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Why the so-called “guardrails approach”, that is adjusting spending up or down based on market performance, is gaining traction over the fixed “4% rule” in retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fiserv, Inc. (FI), Market Wrap, Fed Rate Cuts, the “Go Live Your Life” Rule: Rethinking Retirement Spending, QUALCOMM Incorporated (QCOM), Three-Buckets Retirement Strategy, Bonds, Leveraged ETFs, Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL), Direxion Daily S&P500 Bull 3X Shares (SPXL), Winmark Corporation (WINA), Home Sales, Rio Tinto Group (RIO).Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will discuss how falling birth-rates are becoming more than just a social issue because they are intertwined with economic systems and capitalist assumptions. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Campbell's Company (CPB), Market Wrap, Babies, Capitalism & a Demographic Crossroads, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE), Panasonic Holdings Corporation (PCRHY), A-I might replace Junior Bankers, Gold and Uranium Sectors, AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX), A-I Financial Models.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We'll take a deep dive into what investor behavior across 14 key markets reveals about building a truly global portfolio.Today's Stocks & Topics: United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), Market Wrap, Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU), Global Portfolio Insights: Lessons from Around the World, The Toro Company (TTC), Opera Limited (OPRA), Income Growth, Corpay, Inc. (CPAY), Nuclear Energy, A-I Stocks.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will look into how advances in AI are creating a rift between workers and investors, even as major tech companies continue job cuts. Today's Stocks & Topics: The Progressive Corporation (PGR), Oil, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), Market Wrap, Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU), MetLife, Inc. (MET), Lennox International Inc. AI, Jobs & Investors: Growing Divides in the Workplace, (LII), Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK), Wall Street Rally, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC), Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VXUS), The Fed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We will talk about the five key personal finance use cases for Generative AI, including how to use it for creating personalized budgets, setting financial goals, and simulating debt repayment scenarios. Today's Stocks & Topics: General Mills, Inc. (GIS), Market Wrap, The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (HIG), Generative AI in Finance: 5 Ways to Budget, Plan, and Save, Changing Taxes Status, Leveraged ETFs, STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), Civitas Resources, Inc. (CIVI).Our Sponsors:* Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands