This week, Todd Lutsky explains how to use a trust to reduce estate taxes. Todd also takes calls from listeners about their personal estate planning needs.

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss the November CPI report that came in as expected but is still too high. How will the Fed view the slight rise in inflation? Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd. This week, Todd explains why creating a trust will alleviate some of those pesky estate taxes.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the current state of the US labor market. Beneath the hood, stocks just suffered their worst day of the year. Some are worried. College enrollment is falling at a ‘concerning’ rate, new data reveals. At ‘Tax Prom,’ Washington prepares for more Tax Cuts. Here are some reasons Elon Musk and DOGE will fail at making government more ‘efficient’.

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti discuss the possibility of a major inflation surprise for investors in 2025. The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone’s guess. 5 housing market predictions for 2025, according to economists. What is the difference between dividends and buybacks? China is seemingly retaliating with their probe into Nvidia.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the stock market having an opportunity in 2025 that has very rarely happened in the past. Are dividend stocks primed for a comeback in 2025? Apple tops the list of best-managed companies in 2024. Many seniors are continuing to work past retirement age, and it isn't for the money. Retails returns are becoming an $890B problem. Payments are going digital, but many seniors still rely on cash.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Assad's rule collapsing in Syria. Will this create another power vacuum in the middle east? Why Turkey is the country to watch during the Syrian government's transition. What are some of the most well-known B2B companies? Tik Tok creators are reacting to the potential ban on the app. Nvidia hit with China probe in global tech war escalation.

On the second hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong recap the news of the day and also bring up recent articles regarding stock market forecasts and how pricey stocks are getting. Should you simply ignore these? Plus, with cars getting older, are repair bills bound to get higher? A retirement expert says...don't retire? Paul LaMonica talks Verizon.

On the first hour of today's show, Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong run through the November jobs report, which came in slightly better-than-expectations. What does this latest labor data point mean for the Fed in December and beyond? Plus, more chatter on the labor market including unemployment, those looking for jobs, and a certain age group raising concerns. And, breaking news regarding a possible ban of TikTok.

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the ongoing battle between Senators and Airlines over the use of junk fees. Sarah Foster from Bankrate joins the show to chat about workers that got raises in 2024. What are the challenges and joys of employing Gen Z workers? How can parents help their boomerang children without derailing their own retirement?