Sharon and Suzy explore how scammers exploit emotions like urgency, trust, and fear to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information. Discover key insights on how to recognize and protect yourself from these deceptive tactics. (podcast)

We discuss the influence of a global election year on the markets and examine the S&P 500’s climb to new heights. We also get into the resilience of the labor market and explore expanding market breadth. (podcast)

David Moser, wealth advisor at Vector Wealth, discusses the implications of missing just the ten best days in the market over 20 years. We look at a recent 20-year period of the S&P 500 stock index and find that its performance was halved from 9.8% annualized. (podcast)

In the discussion, we focus on the significance of scenario planning for financial well-being. By evaluating different financial decisions and their effects on long-term plans, individuals can make more informed choices, with the end-goal of finding greater clarity and confidence in their financial journey. (podcast)

Are annuities a boon or a bane for your portfolio? When is it wise to hold onto an annuity, and when might it be time to let go? Vector’s Mike Nesheim discusses annuities. (podcast)

This week’s podcast is a discussion focused on the balance between holding cash and long-term investments. We compare investment strategies for individuals and large-scale entities given the backdrop of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Sharon Calhoun, managing director at Vector, is joined by senior housing counselors Liz Rue and Lisa Woltrang from Folkestone in Wayzata. In this podcast, they emphasize the necessity of discussing transitions during times of calm rather than crisis, allowing for thoughtful decision-making.

Of the $34 trillion of US debt outstanding, around 30 percent is expected to be refinanced at potentially higher rates in 2024. We discuss the implications of a trillion dollar interest payment alongside the Fed’s mandate of stable prices through the setting of interest rate policy.