Retire SMART Podcast

Ep 81. California & Dollar General Feeling the Heat!

David unpacks why Allstate plans to raise home insurance premiums in California, and how Dollar General is also feeling major pains from plummeting shares and having to raise prices for already financially constrained customers.

Ep 80. In Office vs. Remote Work

David shares his take on productivity in and out of the workplace in relation to working remotely, and the reality of big-name companies, such as Google and Facebook, overusing censorship, stunting the masses from becoming critical thinkers.

Ep 79. A Tax Break for Nebraskans?

Are Nebraska property taxes finally getting a break, thanks to a legislation signed by the governor? What is “Carry Trade,” and how is it related to the volatility of the Japanese Yen? And what is happening in Libya with the halting of their oil production? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q & A episode.

Ep 78. Embracing the "Digital Dollar"

For many, digital currency, or crypto, still feels taboo due to its lack of regulation in the past, but now, even the presidential candidates are weighing in on how to embrace the future of the digital dollar. Joining in the discussion today, financial advisor, Brad Starken, gives us more detail on the potential benefits of digital currency.

Ep 77. A Few Rate Cuts Ain't Gonna "Cut" It

David unpacks the following: a CNBC headline on how a recession is coming to the US, but that ‘a few rate cuts’ won’t prevent it.  Plus, at the Democratic National Convention, the Secretary of Commerce seemed oblivious to the BLS data on the nearly million “fake” jobs created by the Biden administration.

Ep 76. The Importance of Home Improvement Stores

David talks on how the expectation for income amount for the next twelve months is lower, putting the consumer between a rock and a hard place.  And, how the outlook of weaker sales for major home improvement retailers, such as Lowes and Home Depot, will greatly impact the economy.
 

Ep 75. False Breakdowns and Home Cancellations

Should I put my money, from my 401k, into an IRA when I retire? What does the term “False Breakdown” mean in financial language? And with cancellations rising, is this a bad time to sell your home? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q & A episode.

Ep 74. SMART Las Vegas!

The Retire SMART family is branching out!  Joining in our studio today, is financial advisor, Brian McConnell, who will be leading the Retire SMART team in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Brian unpacks his journey with David on what lead him to become an advocate for the SMART process.

Ep 73. The Psychology of Retirement

David gives details on a documentary feature film he helped produce, “The Psychology of Retirement,” on how it’s a wakeup call for retirees.  But even though these are rough waters, David manages to bring a little humor with his take on the weekly market analysis.

Ep 72. Goodbye Macy's

David gives insight on Intel’s massive job cuts that came after it received $8.5 billion in taxpayer money, and how Macy’s store closures will forever change the outlook of shopping malls.