Retire SMART Podcast

Ep13. Insurance crisis in California and famous restaurant and grocery store closings

David talks about the insurance company crisis in California, a big hit to an iconic restaurant chain, and the abrupt closings of beloved-high end grocery stores in Chicago.

Ep12. Scooters Coffee and the student debt cancellation "fairy tail"

David talks about the rapid growth of a local coffee retail establishment, and why there’s no such thing as Student Debt cancellation.

Ep11. Old magazine ad foretells the state of our current economy

From a 30 year old magazine ad that foretold the state of our present economy, to why Tesla laid off 10% of its workforce, David Brooks has answers to your questions in today's Q&A segment.

Ep10. SMART Protection with Michael Luna

President of SMART Protection and Senior Asset Solutions, Michael Luna, talks with David on the state of the insurance market and how he helps to protect the “nest egg” of clients.

Ep9. Taxes and A.I.

In today's segment David talks about how tax planning is an on-going process, even after the passing of tax season, and how tax officials use A.I. to go wealthy payers.

Ep8. Universal Capitulation & the SEC pushback

In today's segment David talks about “Universal Capitulation,” and how the Securities and Exchange Commission is dealing with pushback on its climate rule.

Ep7. An investment program for the future children of America

From housing markets that haven’t “cooled off” yet, to an investment program for every child in America, David Brooks has answers to your questions in today's Q&A segment.

Ep6. All things Medicare, with Dustin Galvan

In today's segment, financial advisor, Dustin Galvan, talks with David on how the rate of inflation affects Medicare spending, and how to plan for it.

Ep5. What the fed isn't telling us about these 300,000 jobs...

In today's segment David talks about how the fed’s statement of adding over 300,000 jobs isn’t quite what it seems, and how additional rate hikes could be needed if inflation stays high.

Ep4. Regional banks, BEWARE!

In today's segment David talks about the false data issued from Global consulting firm, McKinsey’s, and the ripple effect from the collapse of "Megabanks" on regional banks.