The Money Doctors on WHAM 1180
The Money Docs: Financial Advisors offering unbiased advice weekly.
Episodes
November 23, 2025 • 49 mins
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What happened to the markets??? Chuck recaps the last week and offers perspective for “prudent investors”
Great jobs report issued last week – another example of when good news is bad news
Then – The Fed started talking about interest rates
BUT – that’s not why Chuck thinks the markets sold off – he says the pending tariff ruling by the Supreme Court is the driver of volatility
NVIDIA had great earnings but sti...
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November 16, 2025 • 49 mins
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Big week for the markets – with the end of the government shutdown – earnings reports continuing to come in – and the Supreme Court decision on the tariff case looming
The government re-opened – but the market sold off – Chuck has analysis
Uncertainty is driving the continued volatility – with government reporting delayed – The Fed in a “wait and see” mode – and if President Trump’s tariffs are ruled illegal by t...
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November 9, 2025 • 49 mins
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A recent Barrons Magazine article suggested that market volatility is causing a shift from stocks to bonds. What does Chuck think about that?
Remember – volatility can lead to opportunity
Chuck says The SCOTUS tariff case is a big driver of the market volatility we’re seeing
Investors searching for safety --- where are you looking? Are you finding any safety?
Corporate earnings are still doing well despite the ...
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November 2, 2025 • 49 mins
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Volatile week in the markets with much going on
October wrapped with the markets setting new record highs on all 3 major indices
Trade deals are getting settled but the Supreme Court still has yet to rule on the tariff issue
Fed Chair Powell says the road ahead for the central bank is foggy
The ongoing government shutdown is having an impact on market forecasting
Stocks are strong and optimism is also strong ...
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October 26, 2025 • 49 mins
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it’s been a tale of 2 markets this week – early upside followed by late week volatility
Solid earnings from some big companies and good trade talks got the week started off well
But then, bank and credit worries came into play as well as the government shutdown continuing
Treasury yields cooled off this week – remember why Chuck likes to watch the 10 year
Next week, we have much to anticipate – including economi...
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October 19, 2025 • 49 mins
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The headlines just didn’t stop coming this past week - Chuck recaps the big stories and how the markets reacted
China – the government shutdown – earnings season – The Money Docs try and make sense of it all
China/Trade War – Chuck says this is the major factor contributing to market volatility – and yes…volatile markets can lead to opportunity for disciplined investors
Government shutdown – historically, these...
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October 12, 2025 • 49 mins
The Money Docs: Chuck is back from his vacation and ready to go – because the markets didn’t rest while The Money Doctors were away
AI – robotics – quantum computing – nuclear energy – these are all productivity multipliers – The Money Doctors explain
Technology is how the US will level the economic playing field
Investors need to understand the conditions and take advantage when possible – politics/emotions CAN NOT run the show...
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October 5, 2025 • 49 mins
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Special guest: Lisa Arrington, partner at the law firm of Barclay Damon, with expertise in elder law, Medicaid and special needs planning
The Money Doctors and their guest engage in a broad discussion of topics that include long term care, estate planning, special needs trusts and Medicare planning
Reach The Money Doctors anytime at TheMoneyDocs.com
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September 21, 2025 • 48 mins
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Special guest: Vicki James with Clear Benefits Advisors
The Money Doctors moderate a conversation about Medicare for 2026 – what’s new and what people need to know before making coverage decisions
Chuck, Tracy and Vicki talk through navigating the options, the changes coming in the new year and how those changes will impact your decision making and financial planning
Find The Money Doctors from The CFG Money Doc...
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September 14, 2025 • 49 mins
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Even with a great earnings report from Oracle – the headlines are still talking about market volatility, recession and global unrest
A pending court ruling on tariffs is weighing on the markets
This week, the Money Doctors talk about come common concerns that everyday investors are facing:
Is the economy headed for trouble?
Inflation
Am I going to run out of money in retirement? Do I have enough to reti...
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September 7, 2025 • 49 mins
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August jobs report came in well below expectations – Chuck has analysis about what the numbers could mean for interest rates
Labor market is slowing – the June and July jobs numbers were revised down this past week – and the unemployment rate ticked up while wage growth cooled
Why is this bad news possibly good news?
3 rate cuts by The Fed this year are now being predicted
Wall Street had a chopp...
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August 31, 2025 • 49 mins
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Another week with a lot to unpack
Economic growth – consumer sentiment – employment numbers – earnings reports – Chuck goes through it all and has thoughts on what The Fed might do in response to the data
What are the Money Doctors watching for next week?
The new Jobs Report and how that might shape future interest rate moves
In Tracy’s Tid Bits – where’s the best place to retire? Tracy has some thi...
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August 24, 2025 • 48 mins
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Fed Chair Powell gave us a big, fat “maybe” at Jackson Hole on Friday – saying conditions MAY warrant interest rate cuts as things proceed cautiously
As a result, markets surged Friday morning and the 10 year treasury did an about face
Chuck breaks down the Fed chair’s remarks and implications
Earnings reports out this week included WALMART – and they got punished
The Money Doctors always talk about...
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August 17, 2025 • 49 mins
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2 big reports were issued this past week – the CPI (consumer price index) and the PPI (producer price index) – and they told 2 different stories – Chuck unpacks the data
Warren Buffett is putting $$$ into housing – why?
Interest rates and The Fed – what’s the prospect for rate cuts
Mortgage rates just hit their lowest level of the year
What could the ripple effects of the Trump/Putin summit be if the 2 leaders...
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August 10, 2025 • 49 mins
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A mixed week for the markets – the S&P posted modest gains – the NASDAQ outperformed yet again – and the Dow slipped a little bit – Chuck reviews the performances and has some insights on these 3 major indices
Will the July jobs report – and the news that wage growth cooled slightly last month - cause The Fed to move on interest rates?
Consumer Sentiment Index showed a dip in the recent report – BUT – spend...
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August 3, 2025 • 49 mins
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The Trump Administration threw a curveball this week with a change on tariffs. Chuck wonders “haven’t the markets learned their lesson?”
Powell vs Trump – we’re fighting The Fed right now – and there was some dissent in the recent vote in interest rates
Weak labor report this past week – Chuck unpacks the numbers and asks if this data may prompt The Fed to take action at their next meeting
Investment do...
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July 27, 2025 • 49 mins
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So far, Q2 earnings reports have come in better than expected with 83% beating Wall Street estimates
The tech sector has, so far, performed the best – like The Money Docs have been talking about
How has the U.S. done compared to International? Chuck goes over the Q2 numbers
Some trade deals got done this past week – which country/countries might be next?
Hey General Motors, don’t blame tariffs for s...
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July 21, 2025 • 49 mins
The Money Docs: It’s been a great week for investors – Chuck explains the week’s market moves and why your account statements might be looking good today
So…who told you that investing in the USA was a good opportunity? Oh…we wonder who!! LOL
Crypto got a big win this past week
Chuck discusses how the DOT COM bubble might be an indicator of how the crypto/AI space may go
Is/has The Market priced in tariffs/trade deals?
Inflati...
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July 13, 2025 • 50 mins
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The Big Beautiful Bill – Chuck breaks down what is did and what it didn’t do – and gives some key points
How will this bill impact individuals, businesses, investors and the larger economy?
In Tracy’s Tid Bits – aging in place – when does it makes sense to stay or go
Plus, listener questions from TheMoneyDocs.com
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July 6, 2025 • 49 mins
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Even with a shortened trading week for the 4th of July – a lot happened
PROGAMMING NOTE: next week’s episode unpacks the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Good jobs report this past week – but that may prompt The Fed to hold the line on interest rates
Chuck says it looks like our economy is continuing to forge ahead
Tariffs/Trade deals – why are these important – Chuck explains and uses the recent deal with Vie...
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