The ultimate money goal you can have is to be in the top 1%, but what exactly classifies people as the 1%? The answer is net worth! Find out exactly what net worth classifies someone as the 1%.

Charitable giving is a great financial tool many Americans use and the benefits can be rewarding, emotionally and financially. Here are a few tips to help you choose what charity you want to help!

Chris Calandra & Dr. Travis Parry discuss the relationship between stress and money. They dive into the difference between good stress and bad stress and how to get in front of it so it doesn’t take over our lives.

Here are 5 retirement stats that everyone should avoid being a part of in regards to retirement! Knowing to avoid these 5 statistics will help you prepare for your retirement successfully.

There’s been so much talk lately about how good the US job market has been performing but is it as good as they say? New information has come to light that may indicate some red flags. Learn more about it here.

Homes have become so unaffordable in this current market and the younger generations are feeling this. Learn more about this issue in this episode of the Simply Financial podcast.

I’m sure you’re aware of the very high food prices in grocery stores. This all started at the same time interest rates began to rise and although the interest rates have slowed, food prices have not. Learn more in this simply financial podcast episode.

The Federal Reserve is forecasting a decrease in interest rate hikes and the markets are responding to that news. Learn what’s happening in this Simply Financial podcast episode.

Using Real GDP, we take a look at the economic growth that happened within 2023. Listen in to see how it grew.

Did you know that our country’s national debt payments can help us predict what direction interest rates will go? It’s definitely not an exact forecast but the reasoning behind it makes sense. Listen and learn how to find out.

In this episode, we discuss the behavioral phenomena known as herding, ambiguity aversion, and myopic loss aversion. Watch and learn how these can affect your financial decision making.

Behavioral finance is the intersection of behavioral psychology and finance, and it plays a crucial role in our financial decision-making. By understanding behavioral finance, we can mitigate emotional-driven decisions that often lead to unfavorable outcomes. Listen to this episode of the Simply Financial Podcast.

Consumer spending takes up about 70% of the US GDP. In this episode we discuss the power that consumers really have within our current economy.

There are many things that are contributing to our economic fears for 2024. Inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and recession fears are all reasons investors worry. However, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic as well. Listen to part 2 of this 2 part economic update series to find out all the details.

J.P. Morgan’s Jordan Jackson is back on the show as a special guest to talk about the current status of our economy. Listen to this economic update episode to learn more.

Mortgages can be expensive, so you definitely won’t want to miss this episode. Learn some insights you might not have been aware of before about your mortgage.

Chris interviews financial advisor, Marshall Rosen from Creative Financial network about his career and his views on financial planning, tips, and his experience within the financial industry.

Bank interest rates, CD rates, and account interest rates have been notoriously low for a long time but that has changed recently. Learn more in this episode.

In this episode, Chris interviews financial advisor, Brett DePasquale from Creative Financial Network on his life and views on money.

Recently the Federal reserve had a meeting to talk about their strategy around interest rates and what they plan to do with them. Find out what they decided and what that means for us Americans.

The 2024 retirement account contribution limits are set! Listen to find out what they are!

In the time between 2021 and 2023, the markets have gone up and down; but mostly down. As investors, it’s easy to be scared when the markets aren’t performing like we want them to. The key is to stay optimistic and plan for the long term. Listen here to find out why.

In 2024, The fed decided they are going to raise social security benefits again! Hear all about it in this episode of the Simply Financial Podcast.

Nowadays, scammers are getting more and more creative with how they can trick us. These professional imposters are increasingly convincing. It’s so important to always be on your guard whenever you are faced with one of these interactions. Learn what to look for.