Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
📉 Why Liberation Day’s tariff panic wasn’t worth the fear
📈 How markets performed despite constant volatility
💸 Inflation’s real impact- and what must be built into every plan
🧰 Lessons from the government shutdown about emergency funds
🧭 Why long-term planning beats reacting to headlines
Today’s Hack
A lot happened in 2025… Big political swings, stubborn inflation, new tax rules, and even a historic government shutdown. But what actually matters for your financial life? Today, we’re breaking down the year’s biggest headlines and what they may mean for your plan moving forward.
Go Inside the Episode:
0:00 – Intro
1:13 – Liberation Day
4:08 – Inflation and Interest Rates
7:05 – High-Yield Savings Accounts
9:33 – New Tax Rules
12:15 – Government Shutdown
15:20 – Controlling The Controllables
If you have any questions about what we discussed in this episode, reach out and we’ll be happy to set up a time to talk.
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