#25 – Roger Federer And The Economy

Capital Investment Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Connor Miller joins Wes in the studio for today’s episode. They delve into the latest information on the Tesla rental car situation. They contrast the state of the economy with public sentiment. They also share a strategy that often helps combat inflation. They cite the Copenhagen City Heart Study’s […]

#24 – Hotlanta, Consumer Prices, Waffle House, And Dividends As Cash For Retirement

CIA’s Wealth Management Analyst, Jeff Lloyd, joins Wes for today’s installment. They discuss Atlanta’s hot temperatures, Father’s Day, and Taylor Swift’s economic impact. Then, they confer about the most recent consumer prices and analyze what’s gone up or down. They talk about tipping protocol, then Chick-fil-A, and transition into examining Waffle House’s hourly wages. Finally, […]

#209 – You May Be Able To Retire One (Or Five) Years Sooner

According to a National Institute on Retirement Security report, 79% of Americans agree that there is a retirement crisis. It also revealed that over half of Americans are concerned they won’t be able to achieve financial security. Retirement insecurity may be a daunting reality,​ but on today’s episode Wes sets some theoretical parameters to illustrate potential scenarios […]

#23 – Tesla, Misery Index, NBA Salaries, And Market History vs. Elections

On today’s episode of Money Matters, Connor Miller, CIA’s Chief Investment Officer, joins Wes in the studio. They start by exploring the fire sale on Teslas. Next, they explain “The Misery Index” and how it can sometimes influence economic vibes more than the actual economic reality does. Then, they focus on a possible change in NBA […]

#208 – How To Stay Young As We Age with Doctor Dawn Carr

We all know that older person who just seems so young. How do they pull it off? Did they hit the genetic jackpot? Or do their lifestyle habits act as a fountain of youth? Doctor Dawn Carr has answers. With a PhD in Sociology and Gerontology, she directs the Claude Pepper Center at Florida State University […]

#22 – T+1 Settlement, Q1 Earnings, Retirement Tips, Scams, Loneliness, and Happiness

On today’s show, Jeff Lloyd, Wealth Management Analyst for Capital Investment Advisors, joins Wes. They briefly discuss the kids being out of school for the summer and Jeff’s celebrity-filled golf outing before shifting to the new T+1 settlement, which says stock trades will settle in one business day rather than two. Then, they analyze core […]

#207 – Investing At Market All-Time Highs

According to a recent Schroders study, just 4% of current retirees say they are “living the dream,” while another 4% report they are “living a nightmare.” On today’s show, Wes lists some primary concerns, including inflation and unpredictable market fluctuations. He then relates it to the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, each hitting all-time highs in May […]

#21 – Nvidia, Fed Minutes, Birth Rates, and Florida Housekeepers

 Capital Investment Advisor’s Wealth Management Analyst Jeff Lloyd joins Wes to discuss Nvidia, examine Fed inflation minutes, analyze a worrisome decline in birth rates, and marvel at the annual salaries of some Florida housekeepers. Read The Full Transcript From This Episode (click ‘Details’ below to expand and read the full interview) Wes Moss [00:00:01]: […]

#206 – The Millionaire Mission with Brian Preston

You work hard for your money. But what if your money could work even harder for you? Brian Preston says there’s a way to make that happen. It’s called taking control of your financial freedom, and in his new book “Millionaire Mission,” he makes the case that it’s simpler than you think. I’ve known Brian […]

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