#107 – Markets in Motion: Dividends, Inflation, and Retirement Planning
As markets continue to shift, long-term retirement planning often demands clarity rather than reaction. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd provide economic and market context to help listeners interpret today’s financial headlines with perspective. Analyze how recent S&P 500 performance, Federal Reserve decisions, and earnings results seem to […]
#106 – Why Perspective Matters When Markets Get Loud
Market volatility, global headlines, and policy uncertainty continue to shape how investors experience 2026. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd focus on context, not commentary, to help listeners interpret today’s fast-moving financial narrative. Frame rising investor anxiety amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, highlighted by global discussions at […]
#105 – From Wall Street to Youth Sports: Markets, Money, and Modern Costs
Gain clear, educational perspective on today’s highly talked-about market, inflation, and household finance trends in this episode of the Money Matters Podcast. Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd connect economic data, market history, and real-world stories to help listeners evaluate financial decisions through a long-term planning lens. Review the start of earnings season and explain why […]
#104 – Market Context for 2026: What the Headlines Are Really Discussing
With markets, economic policy, and investing headlines moving quickly as 2026 begins, separating signal from noise matters more than ever. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Connor Miller provide structured context on widely discussed market and policy topics relevant to long-term financial decision-making. Review early-2026 market and economic headlines, including […]
#103 – Mortgage Payoffs, Investing Trade-Offs, and Retirement Questions—Explained
Searching for clear context around retirement planning, investing decisions, and household finance questions? In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase walk through commonly discussed financial planning scenarios using an educational, long-term framework grounded in real listener questions. Examine how mortgage payoff considerations are often weighed against investing after-tax dollars […]
#102 – Retirement Planning in Real Life: Rule of 55, Grandkids, and Going Global
In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase address listener questions and planning scenarios that illustrate how retirement income, investing decisions, and lifestyle priorities are commonly evaluated over time. Explore how holiday traditions and intentional rest are often discussed as elements of lifestyle planning throughout retirement. Review early retirement scenarios […]
#101 – Making Sense Of Inflation, Employment, And Markets—With History As The Guide
Economic data, market trends, and retirement planning topics are often discussed without sufficient historical context. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd present an educational discussion that places recent economic releases and market observations within a long-term analytical framework. Review the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release by situating […]
#100 – AI Takes Center Stage: Market Trends, Economic Signals, And The Stories Shaping Money Today
In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Connor Miller offer an educational discussion on current financial market headlines, retirement planning considerations, and developments in artificial intelligence. Review publicly reported details of Disney’s collaboration with OpenAI and discuss how large media organizations are evaluating AI-enabled content tools. Examine Time Magazine’s recognition of […]
#99 – Year-End Money Moves, Market Shifts, and Tax Changes: What’s Shaping Retirement Conversations
Get ready for a clear, well-structured look at today’s widely searched financial and retirement topics. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd provide informational context on market history, tax rules, consumer data, and economic developments—without forecasting or suggesting strategies. Review the Enron collapse as a historical case study and […]
#98 – Backdoor Roths, Target Date Funds, and Real-Life Decisions: Money Matters Breaks It Down
Ready to stay informed about today’s highly searched retirement topics and financial planning questions? The latest Money Matters Podcast with Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase brings together real-world case studies, retirement strategies, and economic context to help listeners think clearly about long-term decisions. Reconsider how to frame financial inheritance and lifelong money habits by emphasizing […]
