What the U.S. Credit Downgrade Means for Your Money

In this week’s episode of Retire in Texas, Darryl Lyons, CEO and Co-Founder of PAX Financial Group, breaks down the recent U.S. credit downgrade by Moody’s - and what it really means for the economy, the markets, and your personal finances. While headlines may spark panic, Darryl walks listeners through the facts with clarity and perspective.

From the ripple effect on mortgage rates to the role of active bond managers, Darryl explains why this downgrade, though historic, isn’t cause for alarm - and why the U.S. remains, in his words, “the cleanest shirt in a dirty load of laundry.”

Key highlights of the episode include:

• What the Moody’s downgrade means - and why it happened now.
• How it impacts stock and bond markets differently (and why the stock market already saw it coming).
• The connection between U.S. Treasury yields and rising mortgage rates.
• Why active bond management matters more in volatile conditions.
• The long-term perspective: why the U.S. is still the safest place for capital despite the headlines.

Whether you're an investor, homeowner, or business owner, this episode offers a calm, candid take on a complex topic - helping you understand what really matters behind the noise.

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