#88 – Fed Rate Cuts, Inflation & Your Retirement Planning

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Looking for a clear perspective on retirement, investing, and the economy? Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd bring real-world conversations designed to add clarity and context to today’s financial headlines.

  • Unpack the latest Fed rate cut and what it may mean for loans and markets.

  • Question what Jerry Greenfield’s exit from Ben & Jerry’s suggests about values-driven business.

  • Compare today’s mortgage rates with record lows and see why many homeowners may feel “locked in.”

  • Understand the tight housing market and its implications for buyers and sellers.

  • Examine how markets have historically reacted after rate cuts, backed by data.

  • Reflect on the psychological effects of inflation and volatility, and explore ways to maintain perspective.

  • Apply foundational retirement planning principles like the 4% rule of thumb, the rich ratio, and diversification.

  • Revisit your financial plan to adjust for rising costs and shifting markets.

  • Explore why concerns about running out of money can affect savers at every wealth level, and what factors may ease those concerns.

  • Anticipate how potential stimulus and tax refunds could influence consumer spending.

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