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Examining The Financial Impacts of a Trump Presidency – Part 2 (Ep. 30)

By Red Carpet Retirement™ | January 21, 2025

Do political changes redefine financial strategies, or do fundamentals remain king?

This episode of Red Carpet Retirement delves into the potential impacts of Trump’s policies on investments, taxes, and the economy.

Adam Scott discusses tax cuts, corporate profits, interest rates, and their influence on the national deficit. He also emphasizes separating political views from portfolio decisions and focuses on sustainable financial strategies.

Key takeaways include:

The implications of extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its effect on individual and corporate tax rates
The role of the federal deficit and potential challenges of rising interest rates on national debt management
How deregulation policies could influence corporate profitability and stock market performance
Investment opportunities in sectors such as cryptocurrency, energy, and bonds in light of economic shifts
The importance of focusing on investment fundamentals rather than letting political biases influence financial decisions
And more!

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Navigating the Markets: A Q1 2024 Review with Red Carpet Retirement (Ep. 22)

By Red-Carpet-Retirement | May 14, 2024

What shook the stock market and economy in Q1 of 2024? Dive into this episode for an insightful quarterly wrap-up!

In this episode, Adam dissects the impactful first quarter of 2024, analyzing stock market shifts, economic trends, and a surprising twist on the usual recession predictions. He unravels the events that led to one of the most unpredictable quarters in recent memory, from the economy’s surprising buoyancy to the stock market’s rally, contrasted with the cautious bond market and looming Federal Reserve decisions. With a keen eye on what these changes mean for entrepreneurs and creatives preparing for retirement, this episode is packed with expert insights, future speculations, and valuable takeaways.

Adam shares:

An in-depth look at Q1 2024’s stock market performance and its surprising resilience
The economic indicators that defied recession predictions, highlighting job growth and inflation rates
A detailed discourse on the Federal Reserve’s actions and their impact on the economy
Insight into specific high-performing stocks and sectors driving the market, with a special focus on tech and AI
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2023 Market Wrap-Up and 2024 Projections (Ep. 19)

By Red-Carpet-Retirement | February 20, 2024

2023’s market forecasts were dark, but the markets kept out of the shadows. Let’s take a look at what we think 2024 may look like.

This week on Red Carpet Retirement, Adam Scott reflects on 2023’s financial market outlook. Looking forward into 2024, he talks about the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s policies, inflation, and interest rates, as well as how the upcoming presidential election might influence market dynamics. Adam also touches on the recent performance of stocks and bonds, corporate earnings, and provides an economic forecast for 2024.

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