The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

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Not Even Pretending to Reach for Their Wallets Aug 01, 2025

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This week Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Matt Leffingwell on the latest insider's view in Congress, and Mark Hamrick from Bankrate.com for a discussion of the latest from the Fed.Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Vacation Oughta Solve It! Jul 25, 2025

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The FarrCast is back bringing you more of Wall Street, Washington, and The World. First up, Michael Farr talks with seasoned investor and trader, Jim Lebenthal on the virtues of optimism in investing. Dan Mahaffee shares the virtues of realism in geo-politics, and special guest Shelby McFaddin of The Motley Fool joins Michael to help put it all together for the long term investor.Listen in to The FarrCast!

Gambling in Casablanca! Oh My! Jul 18, 2025

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We have a double-length special guest segment this week, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Lacker takes us through some of the history of monetary policy and gives us inside baseball on how much influence the Chair of the Fed really has in practice. But first, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari who warns us of rising complacency, and Dan Mahaffee who gives us a rundown of the latest in DC.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

The Stagflation Balancing Act Jul 11, 2025

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The markets, and the economy, prove to be resilient, but clouds loom ahead. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari to discuss how to avoid complacency while markets are at all time highs. Dan Mahaffee joins to discuss the BBB and the concept of "Fiscal Dominance" as the Fed faces down threats from all directions.It's a short summer edition of The FarrCast -- but one you won't want to miss!

Nothing Wins Like a Win Jul 03, 2025

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It's Independence Day week, but the news never stops and The FarrCast brings you analysis and insight from Michael Farr and guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee.Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Is There Anything to Talk About? Jun 26, 2025

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Oh yes there is! Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a game of "What would you do? What SHOULD you do?" with markets at new highs. With the international and political news coming hot and fast, Michael welcomes Dan Mahaffee and special guest Lester Munson to help parse the signal from the noise, and what it means for American power moving forward.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Better Looking Every Day Jun 18, 2025

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On the shortened Juneteeth week, the news keeps coming, and Michael Farr checks in with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee on the Iran conflict, the dilemma facing the Fed, and what all this means (and doesn't mean) for the investor. The FarrCast -- bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Sometimes OK Is . . . Okay. Jun 18, 2025

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Michael Farr welcomes institutional investor Eric Brown for a discussion on dividend growth investing and why the strategy is appropriate for some investors. But first, Jim Iuorio shares his thoughts on the rest of 2025 and what he sees for 2026, and Dan Mahaffee gives a preview of the Israeli raids on Iran. (For an update post-air raids, listen to the bonus FarrCast Flash episode.)It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

FarrCast Flash -- Iran Special Edition Jun 13, 2025

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As Israeli strikes fall across Iran, markets react and Michael Farr checks in with Dan Mahaffee for a special edition of The FarrCast, bringing you the latest analysis on the unfolding situation.

Walking on Dental Floss Over the Grand Canyon Jun 06, 2025

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This week's FarrCast features special guest Daryl Owen, who shares some of the knock-on effects of the negotiations with China. Where geo-politics and economics collide, every action has ripple effects that aren't always obvious. Michael Farr welcomes Dan Mahaffee who peels away the layers of the Musk/Trump spat and reveals deeper rumblings of seismic shifts in the Republican Party and American politics.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!