Retire SMART Podcast

Ep 117. Time For Trump to Go to Work

The hype of the 2024 election is finally behind us, and for the majority, it was a win for America, but David Brooks elaborates on how there is much work to be done, especially with an inevitable recession on the horizon. David also unpacks a Tweet put out by economist, Brian Wesbury, on how he no longer trusts the data put out by statistical agencies.

Ep 116. "The Thievery of Politics is Over!"...in Argentina

David reacts to the recent government department cutting tactics of the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, and says America should be taking notes. Also, why Suze Orman swears by using one retirement account, no matter the tax bracket you’re in.

Ep 115. Amazon's "Non-Remote" Policy

What is the consensus for Amazon telling workers they must return to the office? At what age does the 401(k)-withdrawal rule take effect? And why does David like working with people in retirement? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q & A episode.

Ep 114. Proactive Planning for Assisted Living

Derrick Flores, Medicaid Planner with Senior Asset Solutions, talks with David on the importance of being proactive in planning ahead for assisted living and how Senior Asset Solutions can offer advantages and advice through the application process.

Ep 113. Election Day 2024

It’s election day! In today’s episode, David shares his outlook on the current race with the aid of prediction markets. More and more retailers are closing their doors because the consumers are running dry. And how the current state of crude oil in our economy is a possible sign for an early recession.

Ep 112. Phillips 66 Backing Out of California

Today, David talks on how with more regulations being signed in California, Phillips 66 oil refinery is set to close in LA by end of 2025. And with the misery index being higher than the FED funds rate, consumers aren’t getting any happier.

Ep 111. A Sequel to the 1930s Depression

Will a Harris victory and proposed tax increases to follow send us into a 1930s style depression? What is Stanley Druckenmiller doing with treasury bonds? And is there a change coming that will allow people to put more into their 401(k)s? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q & A episode.

Ep 110. Over One-Trillion Dollars Just in Interest!?

The U.S. has reached a new low by accruing so much debt that the annual interest on it has surpassed the trillion-dollar mark, and there seems to be no sign of slowing down. In the last 3 weeks, the U.S. contributed ANOTHER half-trillion to our national debt. David elaborates on this staggering pace of new debt.

Ep 109. Unrealized Bank Losses (x7)

It’s a major crisis for U.S. banks. According to Cryptopolitan, U.S. banks’ unrealized losses soar to 7 times their crisis levels back in 2008! David Brooks shares what this means for the economy and markets.

Ep 108. EGGflation

David expands on recent federal reserve data showing that commodities are on the rise, yet again, and how eggs have taken a massive hit. Plus, a fun breakdown of the top ten rudest, and least rude, cities in the US.