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Episode #100*
It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for, big number 100!* We take a trip down memory lane, starting with the radio show at WMAL. If you’ve ever wondered about Dave and Steve’s broadcasting timeline, and how that led to a podcast that’s rocking triple digit...

Episode #100: Too Big to Fail
The title of our 100th episode is also the Jeopardy answer to the question, “What type of bank do I hope my money is in right now?” The big 100th episode celebration takes a back seat to the big questions, like Why did this happen? What will happen next? And what, if...

Episode #99: Interesting take on interest rates
Well, it’s the last pod before the “100th Episode Mega Celebration” and Dave gives us a hint about two superstars who may be making a surprise appearance (Spoiler Alert-It’s not true!) Speaking of celebrations, Steve points out that the markets partied like it was...

Episode #98: Will it be a happy 23?
Steve and Dave start things off by being the last two people on earth to wish you a “Happy New Year”! It’s a perfect prelude to their Predictions for 2023 extravaganza . What does the new year have in store for the “3 B’s” (Bonds, Bitcoin and Bezos)? Will the Fed pull...

Episode #97: Wrapping up 2022
Steve and Dave look forward to their upcoming, star studded spectacular ( actually doing nothing different than normal) 100th podcast episode, and look back at the market’s 2022 performance. What if 2023 is as dismal as 2022? Does it really matter? If you’re...

Episode #96: Thanksgiving Potpourri
Steve and Dave cover a variety of topics including the dangers of market timing, some surprising tips on “TIPS” (and Gold, but that didn’t sound clever), and a negative spin on the advancement of Alzheimer's testing. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to the “When...

Episode #95-Theories about market theories
Steve and Dave delve into all of the predictions and theories about where this volatile stock market is headed. Have you heard the one about what stocks will do after the Midterm elections? Steve and Dave have…many times! If you’ve been wondering if our 95th podcast...

Maximizing your Federal Retirement Webinar
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Market Update
We all know what a tough year it has been for investors. Stocks and bonds are both down, inflation is high, and it appears that a recession is imminent. The video below is my attempt to help investors understand what is going on and make sense of all the...

Episode #94: Where Did Summer Go
The endless summer is ending, and on this episode of PFLN, Dave ponders this fact from his patio in Ocean View, DE. We also learn about his pickleball performance at the Maryland Senior Olympics, which was eerily similar to the stock market in August-weak and...
