As the holidays approach, the markets seem to be acting like they've had too much eggnog! Prices are moving, headlines are flying, and yet very little feels grounded in long-term fundamentals.

This week, J.R. and Anthony discuss the growing sense that we are in a broadly speculative environment. They also revisit precious metals and why investors tend to gravitate toward them, especially when confidence in traditional methods feels shaky. As the year comes to a close, J.R. and Anthony thank listeners who have reached out and worked with them throughout the year. We want to help you improve your financial plan in 2026!

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

This week on Another Money Show, J.R. and Anthony take a closer look at the economic headlines as we head into the holiday season and question whether they reflect what Americans are really experiencing.

They break down the Federal Reserve’s recent moves and explain why, in their view, many of the decisions coming out of Washington simply do not make sense. J.R. and Anthony also discuss the latest inflation data and why it feels disconnected from the real-world cost pressures families continue to face, even as officials suggest inflation is improving.

The conversation also touches on concerns within the banking system, ongoing worries about a market bubble, commentary on recent political and global developments, including President Trump’s primetime address and other headlines making waves this week.

As always, J.R. and Anthony encourage listeners to stay informed, question the narrative, and make sure their financial plans are built to handle uncertainty.

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

This week on Another Money Show, J.R. recaps his recent appearances on Joe Jaquint’s Patriot Radio News Hour and how he’s enjoyed contributing to that program over the past several months. He also talks about the Federal Reserve’s latest changes, gold & silver prices, market manipulation, and what he believes may be signs of a broader market bubble.

We want our listeners to have a clear, well-structured financial plan — one designed to navigate uncertainty, protect assets, and prepare for whatever comes next! Whether you're looking to reduce risk, generate income, or simply understand your financial options, J.R. and Anthony are here to help.

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

This week on Another Money Show, J.R. and Anthony dig into the mixed signals coming from the U.S. economy. On the surface, the markets keep pushing higher — but underneath, layoffs are spreading, credit card balances are skyrocketing heading into the holidays, and the national debt continues to climb with no signs of slowing down.

J.R. also breaks down how artificial intelligence is accelerating economic changes faster than anyone expected. While AI is boosting productivity, it’s also contributing to job displacement and fueling what could become a dangerous market bubble as investors chase hype over fundamentals.

The guys tie these trends back to what they’ve warned about for years: corruption and dysfunction in Washington, a lack of fiscal responsibility, and an economy propped up more by debt than true growth. The world is unpredictable, but your financial plan doesn’t have to be!

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

In this interview, Retirement.Radio’s Matt McClure speaks with Mary Hines Droesch, head of consumer and small business products at Bank of America, about holiday shopping trends. A major focus is how inflation and tariffs influence consumer behavior. The discussion also explores how dupe culture is emerging as a popular trend among younger generations who seek affordable alternatives to high-end branded items, while highlighting generational differences in gift-giving preferences and shopping habits. Mary emphasizes practical strategies for managing holiday expenses, including budgeting, using rewards cards, and taking advantage of bulk purchasing opportunities to maximize value during the holiday season.

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

In this Thanksgiving-weekend edition of Another Money Show, J.R. Rotchford and Anthony Carrao deliver a fast-paced, fiery, and humorous breakdown of financial headlines, industry scandals, cybersecurity warnings, political madness, and—yes—Thanksgiving traditions from the Rotchford family kitchen.

The hosts dive into the Kyle Busch life insurance scandal, explaining how a poorly structured IUL burned through $8.5 million in premium—and why bad actors in the financial industry give everyone else a bad name. They also expose the systemic issues behind oversized commissions, unrealistic illustrations, and the dangers of treating life insurance like an investment.

J.R. tackles political corruption, insider-trading behavior in Congress, FEMA fund theft, and why term limits should be back on the table. Anthony breaks down the numbers behind the IUL lawsuit and why consumers need second opinions now more than ever.

The show also covers TSA’s push toward digital IDs, biometric scanning, cybersecurity breaches affecting over 180 million emails, and why consumers must stay alert as technology and identity requirements evolve.

Finally, the team discusses banking industry lawsuits, fiduciary standards that vanished after political shifts, and why Rotchford and Associates is committed to transparency, planning, and real protection—not sales quotas, pressure, or fancy suits.

If you want an honest, uncensored take on the financial world—with some Thanksgiving laughs along the way—this episode is for you.

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

This week on Another Money Show, J.R. and Anthony take a hard look at the rising distrust across America — from the recent Epstein files vote to concerns about digital ID programs, government instability, and market signals that just don’t add up.

Even with indexes hitting new highs, only a handful of stocks are doing the heavy lifting. That imbalance has the guys questioning whether we’re quietly drifting into a stealth stock-market bubble. And with layoffs happening across the U.S., many Americans are asking: How strong is the economy, really?

Through it all, J.R. and Anthony reiterate the importance of having a written, balanced financial plan that protects your money even when confidence in government, markets, and institutions starts to crack.

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

This week on Another Money Show, J.R. and Anthony break down the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Even though Washington is finally back open for business, the national debt keeps climbing, spending remains out of control, and the markets are still partying like it’s 1999.

Are we on the verge of a stock market bubble, especially with AI and tech? Is rising optimism setting the stage for future volatility? And are 50-year mortgages a creative solution to housing affordability or just short-sighted ignorance that could make things worse down the road?

Are AI and tech stocks forming a bubble similar to the early-2000s tech boom?
Is today’s optimism a warning sign for tomorrow’s volatility?
How a written, balanced plan protects your money through good times and bad

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About Another Money Show:
We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive!

Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now.

Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations.

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Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.