The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

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Something Always Breaks Apr 26, 2022

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It's a packed FarrCast this week because, well, it's a packed week! Michael Farr welcomes guests Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Tony Dwyer of Cannacord Gennuity to discuss the Fed, earnings season, Ukraine, and more.

It's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

When Spinning Your Tires (You Sink) Apr 14, 2022

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The PPI number came in, and inflation is hot! Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari who makes the case that we have NOT reached peak inflation yet. But he's still constructive on the markets for the year. Our political analyst, Dan Mahaffee reviews the economic interests that keeps some countries dealing with Russia. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Kevin Simpson for a discussion on what investors need to know in uncertain times.

It's The FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Dragons in the Closet Apr 08, 2022

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The markets have paused the rally -- is more trouble ahead? Listen to the FarrCast for help navigating the pitfalls. This week Michael Farr welcomes first-time guest Shannon Saccocia from Boston Private Wealth Management (and we hope it won't be the last time!) But first up is Jim Iuorio with markets and Dan Mahaffee with Washington.

Listen to Sister Irene Apr 01, 2022

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Neither snow nor sleet nor -- microphone feedback failure?

Even technical problems can't keep the FarrCast down for long! This week Michael Farr comes to you with a radio essay on the investing world as we turn the page on a tough first quarter. Michael is productive, but reminds investors not to let desire for a positive outcome cloud the data. The world is not likely to end, but it looks like a bumpy stretch of road ahead, and Michael and the FarrCast are here to help you find the smoothest path through.

Coming to you each week, it's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Never Be Certain of the Conclusion Mar 24, 2022

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The markets are rebounding, but will it last?

Michael Farr invites Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners to discuss what the market might be telling us about inflation. Dan Mahaffee joins for the latest on Ukraine, and a quick primer on cyber hygiene. For our special guest segment, Michael welcomes Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo for a dive into what we, and what we can't know, about the economy, and what the plausible movements from here are.

Always bringing you information to negotiate the economic and investing landscape, it's The FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

No One Runs on the Eat Your Vegetables Platform Mar 17, 2022

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The Fed has begun their move, and The FarrCast is here with experts and insiders to explain what it means. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on Washington, and special guest, Stephanie Link on the bigger picture.

A Banana Taped to the Wall Mar 10, 2022

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The FarrCast is back again this week! Inflation is still hot, and Michael Farr and Jim Iuorio give a quick lesson on "demand destruction" and what it means for the broader economy. Dan Mahaffee joins us for the latest on Ukraine and how it colors Sino-US relations. And Michael welcomes special guest Greg Valliere for a look at the current political situation in the US, and how politics may impact policy, and the investment landscape.

Coming to you with experts and insiders, it's The FarrCast: Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

FarrCast Special -- SOTU & Ukraine (Otis Agrees) Mar 02, 2022

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This week we bring you a special edition of the FarrCast as Michael Farr speaks to Dan Mahaffee on the State of the Union Address and the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine.

When There's a Sale at Bloomie's Feb 24, 2022

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It's a scary day in the markets, but The FarrCast is here to help make sense of it (and maybe calm your nerves!)

First up, Michael Farr welcomes fan favorite Kenny Polcari who helps us distinguish between volatility and instability. Dan Mahaffee joins for the political report and teases out the threads of the Russo-Ukraine conflict. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Liz Young, Head of Investment Strategy from SoFi. Liz is cautious, but reminds us to look for the silver lining if the world doesn't end (and it usually doesn't.)

Navigating a course through the investing landscape, it's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Every Last Creature on the Ark Feb 17, 2022

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This week Michael Farr welcomes special guest Tony Fratto, the insider's insider, for an in depth look at the economy. Tony makes a case for why he thinks a recession is not on the cards. But first up, Michael talks markets with Jim Lebenthal, and we get a Russia update from political analyst Dan Mahaffee.

It the FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World!