Episodes

  • Smart Social Security Moves & What Every Generation Can Learn About Investing

    Smart Social Security Moves & What Every Generation Can Learn About Investing
    Oct 7 2025
    We're diving into two powerful conversations that every listener can relate to: how to retire confidently and how to invest wisely, no matter your age. Josh tackles real-life retirement planning, how to decide when to take Social Security, how to balance taxes and income, and what Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z can teach each other about building wealth. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    28 mins
  • 4 Money Habits to Skip in Your 20s (and What to Do Instead)

    4 Money Habits to Skip in Your 20s (and What to Do Instead)
    Sep 30 2025
    Today we're uncovering the costly habits that can derail your finances in your twenties, and how avoiding them can set you up for long-term success. From lifestyle creep and convenience spending to housing choices and travel trade-offs, Josh shares the strategies he used to build wealth early, along with timeless lessons on compounding and delayed gratification. Whether you’re in your twenties now, or guiding kids and grandkids through theirs, these insights can help anyone build a stronger financial foundation. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    28 mins
  • The Fed Cuts Rates: What It Really Means for Your Money

    The Fed Cuts Rates: What It Really Means for Your Money
    Sep 26 2025
    Rates are down, but the story isn’t as simple as cheaper mortgages. Josh is unpacking the Fed’s latest cut, explaining how it ripples through savings accounts, credit cards, housing, retirement planning and more. From refinancing to locking in higher yields, find out how to adjust your financial strategy before the window closes. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    39 mins
  • Retirement Risk: The New Frontier of 401(k) Investing

    Retirement Risk: The New Frontier of 401(k) Investing
    Sep 23 2025
    We're taking a dive into an executive order shaking up 401(k) plans, exploring the risks and rewards of adding crypto, private equity, and hedge funds to retirement portfolios. Josh also breaks down the implications of a major AI infrastructure deal and what it signals for investors. Plus, with $7 trillion sitting in money market funds, Josh explains why cash might be a trap, and how long-term investors can position themselves for the next market rally. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    18 mins
  • Why Do So Many Americans Feel Broke?

    Why Do So Many Americans Feel Broke?
    Sep 19 2025
    A new survey shows that one in three Americans feel worse off financially than a year ago. From rising housing costs to growing debt and the cultural shift toward frugality, Josh explores why financial stress is climbing and how financial literacy (and a return to practical money habits) can help families fight back. Plus, Josh shares his insights on emergency funds, the housing crunch, and why countercultural approaches to money may be the key to resilience. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    42 mins
  • From Tech Boom to Retirement Bills: Are You Ready?

    From Tech Boom to Retirement Bills: Are You Ready?
    Sep 15 2025
    What's to make of the latest economic signals? From blockbuster tech earnings and shaky market breadth to rising healthcare costs in retirement, Josh is covering it all. Learn what sectors may thrive if growth slows, how to prepare your portfolio for seasonal weakness, and why planning ahead for medical expenses could be just as important as saving for retirement itself. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    16 mins
  • Buy Now or Wait? Real Estate in a Shifting Market

    Buy Now or Wait? Real Estate in a Shifting Market
    Sep 8 2025
    If you've been hesitant on buying real estate because of the housing market, you'll want to listen to this episode, as we tackle one of today’s biggest money questions: should you buy a home now or wait for prices to cool? Josh breaks down how regional housing trends, mortgage rates, and supply shortages shape affordability, and why real estate is never a one-size-fits-all decision! Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    19 mins
  • The Retail Trading Boom: Bubble or Breakthrough?

    The Retail Trading Boom: Bubble or Breakthrough?
    Aug 26 2025
    Retail traders are reshaping Wall Street, AI-driven tools are fueling market momentum, and margin debt has crossed $1 trillion... But is this bullish enthusiasm or the next bubble in the making? Josh breaks down what’s behind the surge, the risks of leveraged trading, and why human judgment still matters in an AI-driven investing world. Can't get enough of The Financial Quarterback? Click ‘Subscribe’ so you never miss a play. If you’re enjoying the show, leave a 5-star rating and drop a review—it helps keep the game going!
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    19 mins