Why 2025 Is a Pivotal Year for America's Budget

The U.S. is facing mounting risks of higher inflation, rising interest rates, and a potential fiscal crisis if Congress fails to address expiring tax cuts, discretionary spending caps, and other looming fiscal deadlines in 2025.Today's Stocks & Topics: ENVX - Enovix Corp. (NAS), IQV - IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYS), SCCO - Southern Copper Corp. (NYS), VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETF (ETF), BCC - Boise Cascade Co. (NYS), CCJ - Cameco Corp. (NYS), a listener question about , a question from our YouTube channel viewers: ENVA - Enova International Inc. (NYS); plus Justin's market wrap, and Luke's talking points: 'Tariffs and Fed Rate', and 'Risky ETFs'; plus oil and metal prices and a preview of the KPP Premium Newsletter.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Many "Gen Xers" will have little inheritance, so they should prioritize their own retirement savings, debt reduction, and financial planning.Today's Stocks & Topics: NUKZ - Range Nuclear Renaissance Index ETF, INQQ - INQQ The India Internet ETF (ETF), VTTSX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Fund Investor (FUND), FNDF - Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (ETF), a listener question about CDs and T-Bills, a question from our YouTube channel viewers: BJ - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. (NYS); plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking points: 'Ponzi Finance' -- "When uncertainty rises, being able to finance yourself with your own cash flow becomes very important."; and the 50% Copper Tariffs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Nuclear energy is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering investors opportunities in uranium miners, utilities, ETFs, and next-generation small modular reactor companies.Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (FUND), SMPL - Simply Good Foods Co. (NAS), CVCO - Cavco Industries Inc. (NAS), a listener question about corporate bonds, a question from our YouTube channel viewers: NEE; plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking point: Dallas Fed GDP Growth Report with respect to immigration dynamics.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

President Trump’s new bill offers most Social Security recipients temporary tax relief, but does not eliminate Social Security taxes entirely.Today's Stocks & Topics: WMS - Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (NYS), MTPLF - Metaplanet Inc. (OTC, PPTA - Perpetua Resources Corp. (NAS), a listener question about direct indexing, a question from our YouTube channel viewers: LMNR - Limoneira Co. (NAS); plus Justin's market wrap, and Justin's talking points: Data Centers, Tariffs.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The newly enacted 50% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are raising construction costs for builders, which are likely to be passed on to homebuyers-- thereby worsening affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., Market Wrap, IQV - IQVIA Holdings Inc., REZ - iShares Residential & Multisector Real Estate ETF, Will Tariffs Raise Home Prices?, Closed-End Funds, ZROZ - PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon U.S. Treasury Index ETF, SGOV - iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF, NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, New Tariffs for Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and South Africa, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ITA - iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF, Housing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this compilation program, 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: Bonds, Portfolio Management, Credit Card Debt, Real Estate Co-Op, Investing for Kid’s Future, Current Bond Market, Investing in Morocco, Value Stock, Difference from a 403b and Regular 401k, The Young Consumer, Large, Mid or Small Caps, Roth I-R-A Withdrawals, Preferred Dividend Stocks, The Dow vs. The S&P 500, 401k Rollover, Fractional Shares, Growth to Value Trade.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Inflation fears, rising national debt, and erratic trade policy have resulted in the steepest drop in five decades for the US dollar-- down over 10% in early 2025. Today's Stocks & Topics: IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Market Wrap, AMH - American Homes 4 Rent Cl A, US Dollar Is Off to Its Worst Start in 50 Years. Here's Why That Matters for You, MUSA - Murphy USA Inc., FLO - Flowers Foods Inc., The Labor Market, Comparing Past Performance, PCT - PureCycle Technologies Inc., STLD - Steel Dynamics Inc., Central Banks & Asset Allocation.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

As passive index funds surpass active management in investor portfolios, their growing dominance is increasing stock price synchronization, weakening diversification, and amplifying systemic risks. Today's Stocks & Topics: NXST - Nexstar Media Group Inc. Cl A, Market Wrap, Sectors in 2nd Half of 2025, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., NET - Cloudflare Inc. Cl A, TFC - Truist Financial Corp., The Hidden Risks of Passive Investing’s Market Dominance, MP - MP Materials Corp., EQIX - Equinix Inc., Personal Savings & Spending.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

To make informed decisions about adding crypto ETFs to their portfolios, investors should weigh various factors including diversification and volatility. Today's Stocks & Topics: PBF - PBF Energy Inc., Market Wrap, 4 Key Questions to Consider Before Allocating Crypto in Your Portfolio, CXDO - Crexendo Inc., TGT - Target Corp., Labor Market, Reverse Split, BSRTF - BSR Real Estate Investment Trust, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trump Accounts, proposed in the "One Big Beautiful Bill", would provide every eligible newborn with a $1,000 government-funded, stock index-tracking investment account but experts note that 529 plans offer greater flexibility and more favorable tax treatment for college savings. Today's Stocks & Topics: URNM - Sprott Uranium Miners ETF, Market Wrap, Are Trump Accounts the Best College Savings Option for Families?, PINS - Pinterest Inc., YELP - Yelp Inc., The Young Consumer, BJ - BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc., Foreign Investing.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands