Biggest jump in social security payments in 40 years, possible tax assistance for property and casualty losses and questionable trading in judges’ portfolios.  Plus ETFs trading crypto futures are here and banks are pushing back against IRS requests.

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Medicare Advantage vs Supplemental (Episode 129)

William Shatner is heading to space at age 90, supply issues are causing issues in the economy (and delaying Jay’s car repair).  Plus Varsity Blues trials, low appraisals causing problems with home sales and refinancing.  Plus plus expansion of loan forgiveness, Allstate/Big Brother is watching you drive and yes, more talk about Bitcoin.

Captain Kirk in Space (Episode 128)

Turmoil at Facebook, the Fed and among Judges.  The latter two are dealing with conflicts of interest and, at least according to one article, the stock market ended the quarter in turmoil as well.  Plus Dollar Tree increasing prices to, well, more than a dollar.

Turmoil, Turmoil, Turmoil (Episode 127)

But might let a major firm default on hundreds of billion in debt.  Will this and debt ceiling battles in Congress bring market volatility?  Plus more on flood insurance, social security statements and the proliferation of Buy Now Pay Later programs.  Plus plus very little interest in top college rankings.

China Takes Aim at Crypto (Episode 126)

Facebook has a different set of rules for those on its white list.  Did Cheryl jinx the markets?  A new tax proposal working its way thru Congress, Robinhood recruits college kids and how stable is Stablecoin?  Plus FAFSA and Medicare open enrollment are right around the corner.

Facebook Fumbles (Episode 125)

Are YouTube and TikTok influencers the new market movers?  Absurd housing prices, a SPAC rout and El Salvador adopts Bitcoin as their currency.  Plus flood insurance, potential changes to social security and it may be time to kiss your wallet goodbye.

Do NOT Meet Kevin (Episode 124)

GameStop could be added to the index.  That’s one way to slow down the index.  The SEC could be targeting Robinhood’s business, Paulson claims crypto is worthless and where should you put your down payment for a house?  Plus gaming addicts in China are now being restricted and keep an eye out for a bill when you skip that wedding.

Great Start for the S&P But... (Episode 123)

There’s a company that can help you with that – but the devil is in the fine print so beware.  Also, working two full time jobs at the same time??  We admire the hustle but how can that end well?  Be sure to carefully read your employment agreement for confidentiality and non compete provisions.  The average age of a 401k millionaire is 58 and the number of 7 figure accounts has grown markedly over the past year.  Finally, the new way to buy a car?  Skip the dealers lot and place your order online – just be flexible with the delivery date.

Leaving Matching Dollars on the Table? (Episode 122)

SPACs are becoming SPARCs to stay one step ahead of regulators?  Pfizer gets full FDA approval and companies immediately start requiring the vaccine.  Delta is even charging its unvaccinated employees an extra $200 per month for supplemental health care costs. Robinhood causing proxy headaches.  A semester abroad could land you at your dream school or room and board breaks to live off campus.  Plus Visa purchases a cyber punk NFT for only $150K and the government provides loan debt waivers for the disabled.  More on the way?

SPACs to SPARCs (Episode 121)

A $100 million settlement and criminal charges pending.  Seems regulation might come in handy.  AMC plans to accept Bitcoin and may do business with GameStop.  Their new stock holder base is pleased.  Plus investing those lump sum payments immediately or over time.

Crypto Crime (Episode 120)

A little background drilling didn’t keep our beloved podcasters from delving into the Wild West for Venture Capital and Crypto, the SEC’s desire to police crypto, a roaring job market and an extended moratorium on student loan payments.  Plus Robinhood spikes the week after its IPO but still faces legal troubles and law school debt – is it really worthwhile?

Drilling Down (Episode 119)

The IPO did not live up to the hype.  What’s next?  Charities accepting Bitcoin, toy prices skyrocketing and be sure to keep your will up to date.  Plus China encourages population growth, turns for profit companies into nonprofits and might be trying to crash their stock market.  Plus plus how the potential cap gains tax might impact regular folks having one great year.

Robinhood IPO Flop (Episode 118)

Sellers are taking everything and the kitchen sink.  Renting out your pool swimply can bring in serious bucks.  Will the Robinhood IPO crash their systems?  Plus your FICO score could be losing its luster and congrats on your new startup – let’s throw a shower.

Seller’s Refusing to Part with the Throne (Episode 117)

Cheryl wants to join but better make sure her passport is up to date.  Worried about inflation?  Don’t believe those forecasts – they’re pretty much always wrong.  The child tax credit (Surprise!) is coming to your bank and beware of added health costs in your tuition bill.

Bezos in Space (Episode 116)

A Q2 recap, Branson in space and not all Masters degrees are created equal.  Covid funeral reimbursement, Fed Loan Servicer is changing and everyone should call Cheryl from July 22nd to August 19th.  She will pick up and her number is…

WD-40 - Who Knew? (Episode 115)

Tune in and find out what is on the minds of two long-practicing, fee-only financial planners – Jay Furst and Certified Financial Planner ™ Cheryl Costa. Cheryl and Jay chat weekly about the markets and a wide range of personal finance topics.

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