The Money Doctors on WHAM 1180
The Money Docs: Financial Advisors offering unbiased advice weekly.
Episodes
October 5, 2025 • 49 mins
The Money Docs:
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
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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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June 29, 2025 • 49 mins
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Chuck’s feeling good about the markets – he unpacks all the positive news from the past week
Tech had a big rally – the Money Doctors told you there could be opportunities in this sector
Chuck reminds us about the difference between diversification and asset allocation
Earnings reports are looking good – and we could expect to see more positive news on that front
Does it make sense to bet on/invest ...
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June 22, 2025 • 50 mins
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A special edition of the Money Doctors Show with guest John Owens, Senior Portfolio Manager with Morningstar Investment Services
Chuck and Tracy lead a broad discussion of investment/financial planning strategies and insights
No listener questions this week, but you can always ask yours at TheMoneyDocs.com
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June 15, 2025 • 49 mins
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To all fathers and father figures – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
The big news from the past week was the Israeli attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure
Could these attacks be one of those “black swans” that Chuck talks about – he’ll explain what he’s seeing and the possible market impacts
Geopolitical issues can cause short term market volatility – but every panic can bring opportunity
The Fed may also have...
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June 9, 2025 • 49 mins
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Jobs, Jitters and The Trump/Musk Mayhem
Jobs report issued on Friday (6/6) still looks good and hiring is still happening
We see a cooling but not stalling of the overall economy
4.2% unemployment rate
Markets liked the jobs report – which could calm wider recession fears
Looking like the US/China trade war isn’t getting worse
The dollar may be stronger than people think
On the other hand…Tesla took a big h...
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June 1, 2025 • 49 mins
The Money Docs:
The markets have been like spring weather in Rochester – unpredictable – especially given the court challenges to President Trump’s tariffs, interest rates and inflation
Although, inflation did show signs of cooling in the latest report
PCE – what is it and how is it tracked
Consumers are spending less – according to the April report – as personal income rose .8% in April
Markets have been volatile ...
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May 26, 2025 • 49 mins
The Money Docs:
A mix of volatility and opportunity in the markets this week
So…where do we go from here?
Chuck has the PROS and CONS
PROS:
Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) expanded in May – Chuck interprets the data
Positive earnings reports – including some tech giants
Rallies in a number of sectors
CONS:
Drop in markets this past week – Chuck unpacks all that happened and why
Downgrade in U.S. credit rating
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May 18, 2025 • 49 mins
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Chuck hates to say ‘he told you so’. But…..
If you had a plan and stayed the course – congratulations – you’re reaping some benefits
But, are we out of the woods as far as market volatility goes? Remember, the only thing we know for certain is that there is uncertainty
Inflation shows signs of cooling. April #s came in softer than expected
A more doveish approach from The Fed is what Chuck is seeing...
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