Retire SMART Podcast

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.

Ep 107. Is Google Too Big?

Should the Department of Justice break up the alleged monopoly, that is Google? Are we seeing today a repeat of the S&P Index, as it was in 2007? And now that we’re halfway through the season, is David Brooks sticking with his prediction for the Huskers? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q & A episode.

Ep 106. Big B.O.I. Uncle Sam

Are you an entrepreneur or own a small business? Today, David invites Attorney Colin Kastrick, with Kastrick Law, to talk about a potentially missed regulation from Uncle Sam called a “B.O.I. Report,” as well as other tips to help you get into the proactive planning mindset for your estate.

Ep 105. The Perfect Storm (FED Edition)

It’s a perfect storm for the FED! Inflation came in hotter than expected, as did jobless claims, and stagflation is here. David Brooks continues down this rabbit hole by revealing how the Bond market is the true barometer for inflation levels.

Ep 104. Low Reserves for the Fed Reserve

David unpacks how even with the recent Fed rate cuts, mortgage rates are continuing to go up, and why the Federal Reserve is incredibly low on its reserves.

Ep 103. Retiring as a Single 60 Year Old

Can someone retire with $400,000 in a 401(k) if they’re single and over 60? Should we be concerned with the current number of American households in which at least 25% of the income comes from the government? And what is going on with the multitude of over 1,400 CEOs announcing their departures? David Brooks has answers to these questions in today’s Q & A episode.

Ep 102. David's Seven Baby Steps

Are you on team David, or team David? Is it possible to be a fan and follower of both Davids? Today, financial advisor, Alex Murray, joins David Brooks in the studio to talk through Dave Ramsey’s 7 baby steps to financial peace. 

Ep 101. Why Government Jobs Aren't Helping

David “looks under the hood” of another jobs report, claiming that U.S. job creation roared higher in September as payrolls surged by 254,000.  And why the increase of Government jobs, as opposed to non-government jobs, does more harm to the American economy than good.