Episodes

  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #34: Inflation false hope, financial education for kids, and the Golden State Warriors offseason moves.
    Jul 25 2023

    It's episode #34 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! 

     In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever talk about:

     ·       Is inflation cooling? Or false hope?
     ·       The recent stock market run 
     ·       Where do you go for financial education?
     ·       Teaching kids financial education.
     ·       Why you should have a mid-year review for financial goals.
     ·       Discussing the offseason outlook for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors.
     ·       Changes coming in 2024 with 529 Plan-to-Roth IRA Rollover Option
     ·       Shout-out of the podcast!
     
     🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! 

     And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: 

     ☎️ 510.229.7608 
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    23 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #33: Debt ceiling deal, A’s to Las Vegas?, and just how much $% can a financial planner help grow your investments?!
    Jun 8 2023

    It's episode #33 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! 

    In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:

    •Stock market recap & Wall Street projections.
    •Talking about the debt ceiling deal (and why it DOES NOT raise the debt limit nor solve the problem).
    •The Fed’s tug of war between inflation and the job market.
    •Consumer debt is still at an all-time high, but consumers are paying WAY more!
    •Will the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas? Jason gives his % chance the team can be kept in Oaktown.
    •How much can using a financial planner help your portfolio? This will amaze you!
    •A big shout-out to Kai Watts! 
    •Jason offers a great tip for small business owners.

    🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! 

    And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: 

    ☎️ 510.229.7608 
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    31 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #32: Special guest Savannah Murray talks about raising a child with special needs. 🧩🎗️
    May 8 2023

    🎙️ In this very special episode, Savannah Murray joins host Jason Matthews and cohost Norm Schriever to talk about raising a child with special needs.

    🧩Not only is Savannah a Super Mom to her son, Zion, who was early diagnosed with autism, but Savannah is Jason’s wife.

    🎗️Together, they have a frank conversation about what it takes to raise a child with autism or special needs, and how to not only survive but thrive as a family and individuals.

    🧩Of course, they offer a great perspective as loving parents who always look out for Zion’s needs and best interests, but also from a professional, financial planning aspect.

    🎗️From early planning to medical directives, estate planning and providing for two retirements, not just one, Jason offers some amazing insight for anyone raising a child with special needs.

    🧩With millions of children in the United States now on the spectrum of living with some sort of special needs, the information and guidance on this podcast will prove invaluable to so many people who are struggling as caregivers or parents.

    🎗️As always, if you want specific help, resources, or a financial planning advocate, just reach out to Jason at jasonmatthews@mfis.biz or www.mfis.biz.

    And remember – you’re not in this alone! 🙏🏾

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    47 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #31: UCONN vs SDSU, exploding consumer debt, and remember Colombia House 8 CDs for a penny?!
    Apr 4 2023

    It's episode #31 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! 

    In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:

    UCONN vs. SDSU in the NCAA finals!

    •The state of the NBA going into the playoffs and the new Collective Bargaining Agreement
    •Stock market recap for March 2023
    •The Fed, inflation, and recession odds
    •Exploding consumer debt in America
    •Understanding stock options
    •A big ‘Thank you’ to Joshua’s Gift and Draymond Green
    •‘Remember Colombia House 8 CDs for a penny?
    •Shout-out of the podcast!

    🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! 

    And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: 

    ☎️ 510.229.7608 
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    35 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #30: When is enough, enough?, baseball is like investing, and it’s actually super easy to become a millionaire!
    Mar 6 2023

    It's episode #30 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! 

    In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:

    •Is Jason hitting the weights?! A conversation about diet, health, stress, and being around long enough to enjoy it.

    •When is enough, enough? When to say “no more” and find that balance.

    •What Jason is watching and reading right now.

    •A recap of February’s economic and market climate.

    •The state of inflation (and the good news for savers and investors).

    •It’s actually super easy to become how a millionaire!

    •Baseball is like investing because…

    •Shout-outs of the podcast.

    •Which notable stores are closing?

    •Black wealth growth since Covid.

    •2 Interesting quotes from Warren Buffet.

    •Jason’s upcoming speaking engagements and community involvement.

    🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! 

    And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: 

    ☎️ 510.229.7608 
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    40 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #29: Wu Tang trivia, jobs data, where to safely park your money, & an NBA finals prediction.
    Feb 15 2023

    It's episode #29 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! 

    In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:

    •Wu Tang Clan facts and trivia!

    •Introducing Ephrem Stefanos, Paraplanner, Jason’s new Junior Advisor.

    •California is now the #4 economy in the world – surpassing Germany!

    •Looking at the latest (very surprising) jobs data.

    •Why has the stock market been cooking to start 2023?

    •A podcast listener question – where can I safely park my money right now?

    •The (scary) state of credit card debt in America.

    •A shout-out to KTVU for having me live in-studio twice recently to talk finances!

    •Jason’s NBA finals prediction.

    🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! 

    And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: 

    ☎️ 510.229.7608 
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    22 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #28: How much money for every American, we just lost $1 trillion in savings, and stocks always go up over how many years?
    Jan 30 2023

    It's episode #28 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions!

    In this episode of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast, host Jason Matthews and co-host Norm Schriever talk about:

    • The fact that there is $7,000 in paper money for every American. But where is it? Who has it all?

    • US households have lost more than $1 TRILLION dollars in personal savings in just one year! Americans had $2.1 trillion in savings in early 2021 and $1.9 trillion as recently as early 2022.

       But we now have only $900 billion in personal savings – a $1T loss!

    • Stocks ALWAYS go up, right? Well, they do if you look at a long enough timeframe.

    How long is that runway? Exactly 20 years. In fact, stocks have NEVER been negative over a 20 year span!

    • A notable quote from Ayn Rand:  “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but

    • Jason talks about a financial product or service that is really helping clients right now.

    • Need a speaker to talk about the economy, finances, and investing? Jason Matthews is available to speak at your next work event, function, club, or group. In fact, he currently has some huge speaking engagements and is now a regular financial contributor on KTVU, the Fox news television affiliate in Oakland, Ca!

    🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast!

    And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap:

    ☎️ 510.229.7608
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    17 mins
  • The C.R.E.A.M. podcast, episode #27: Recap of 2022 and 2023 Forecast
    Jan 9 2023

    It's episode #27 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! 

    And this is a very special CREAM podcast episode for two reasons:
    •It’s our first of 2023,
    •And it’s our first video podcast that’s not just in audio format.
    So, if you prefer video and like this new setup, please like, subscribe, comment, and share so we can keep it going! 

    In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:

    1.Stock market to recap 2022 – that hurt!
    2.Current inflation report – how close are we to our target inflation?
    3.Interest rates and the Fed – what will they do next?
    4.You down with GDP?! A look at our Gross Domestic Product 
    5.Mortgages and the housing market – will we see a crash or just a correction?

    Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! 

    And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: 

    ☎️ 510.229.7608 
    📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 
    💻 www.mfis.biz

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    20 mins