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June 20, 2025 37 mins
In this week’s Rise UP! Rise Up’s Terri Kallsen, Grimes and Company Principal and Wealth Manager Emily Wood, and Research Director and Portfolio Manager Ben Wallace analyze the week’s big stories and their effects on markets. From the conflict between Israel and Iran to the Fed decision on interest rates to the passing of the Genius Act and its potential effect on stablecoin investing. Plus, the truth behind the report on the threat of Social Security funding being depleted, and what you can do if it does come to pass. Get Emily and Ben’s great insights one-on-one with a free review of your portfolio. Go to https://www.wealthion.com/free and select Grimes & Company on the form. Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters 3:12 - Markets and the Fed Decision 4:47 - The Fed and Stagflation Concerns & Powell’s 19x “uncertainty” 7:04 - Lower Interest Rates Coming? But Should You Make a Big Purchase or Hold? 8:34 - Israel, Iran, US Potential Involvement and Markets 11:45 - How to Prepare For Potential Market Volatility, Depending on Your Needs 13:37 - The Genius Act, Stablecoins, and Their Potential Impact on Treasuries 17:04 - Do Stablecoins Fit in Your Portfolio? 18:23 - Social Security at Risk? Managing Your Retirement Plan 19:20 - What Percentage of Your Retirement Income Should Come From Social Security 21:30 - What You Can Do Right Now to Protect Your Future If Social Security is Cut 25:10 - Monte Carlo Scenarios For Your Retirement and What Number is Best for You 29:37 - What to Watch Next Week Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Geopolitics #Tariffs #FederalReserve #Stablecoins #RetirementPlanning #SocialSecurity #MarketVolatility #InterestRates #IsraelIran #CryptoPolicy #EconomicOutlook ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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