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Good morning, The economy is sending mixed signals right now. Jobs are strong. Inflation remains stubborn. Interest rates are still elevated. The stock market moves up one day and down the next. And for many people, all of it feels confusing. That's exactly why I believe your financial future cannot depend on what the economy does next. It has to depend on having a plan. In this week's video, I explain why a strong jobs report actually caused the stock market to fall last Friday. 👉 Watch this...

Good morning, Investing losses rarely come from low IQ. They come from emotions. Right now, AI hype, scary headlines, and market volatility are messing with people’s decisions. They buy at the top… then panic sell at the bottom. Smart investing is about discipline, not emotion. That’s what I cover in this week’s video — the 8 rules I use to stay calm and avoid emotional investing. 👉 Watch this week's video HERE I talk about:• controlling emotions• investing with a written plan• and much...

Before today’s newsletter, I want to take a moment to recognize Memorial Day and honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service. Freedom comes with sacrifice, and today is an important reminder to pause with gratitude and reflection. As we reflect today, I also think it’s important for people to pay close attention to the financial changes happening around us right now. I believe America is splitting into two different financial realities right now. One group of people is...

Smart Money Bro® — Monday Economic Brief What happened last week: • Inflation rose 0.6% in April• Annual inflation moved up to 3.8%• Core inflation rose 0.4% for the month• Energy prices are up 17.9% over the past year• Gasoline prices are up 28.4% over the past year• The 10-year Treasury yield moved near 4.6%• The 30-year Treasury yield moved above 5.1%• The S&P 500 fell about 1.20% on Friday• Yet stocks have remained surprisingly strong overall this year 👉 To many people… that does NOT feel...

Smart Money Bro® — Monday Economic Brief Here’s what happened last week: • Jobs report came in stronger than expected• About 115,000 new non-farm jobs added• Unemployment stayed at 4.3%• Average hourly earnings rose 3.6% year-over-year• S&P 500 hit another all-time high on Friday• AI-related companies continue leading market growth and capital spending 👉 Summary: The economy still looks more resilient than many people expected. Here’s the bigger story: Businesses appear to be preparing for a...

Smart Money Bro® — Weekly Economic Brief Here’s what’s happening: • Stocks just hit new highs last Friday• GDP reported at 2.0% growth (early estimate)• Unemployment sitting around 4.3%• Interest rates holding steady at 3.50%–3.75% (unchanged by the Fed) One thing that is not low is oil/gas, with prices trending just over $100 per barrel. 👉 Summary: Much of the economy, other than gas prices, looks fairly stable on the surface Here’s the real issue: When the economy looks good… people stop...

Smart Money Bro® — Weekly Economic Brief⬇️ Quick breakdown ⬇️ A major shift is about to take place. The Federal Reserve Chair is likely changing and will be confirmed by the Senate soon. And this could reshape how money moves in the economy. 👉 If you don’t have a system in place yet, this shift matters even more. Here’s what just happened: • Jerome Powell’s term ending soon• Kevin Warsh will soon be nominated as next Fed Chair• Senate confirmation expected soon• Fed policy direction likely to...

Smart Money Bro® — Weekly Economic Brief⬇️ Quick breakdown below ⬇️ Stocks just hit all-time highs this past Friday. This is where investors make mistakes. Here’s what just happened: • S&P 500: 7,100+ (record high)• Nasdaq: 13 straight up days• Dow: +850 points in one session• Russell 2000: surged (broad participation) 👉 This is full market momentum At the same time: • Inflation: ~3.3% (still elevated)• Monthly CPI: +0.9%• Energy: +12%+ YoY• Gas: ~+20% YoY• Wage growth: slowing• Real wages:...

Smart Money Bro® — Weekly Economic Brief⬇️ Quick breakdown below ⬇️ Most people are watching the wrong numbers. Here’s what just changed: • Jobs: –133,000 → +178,000 (+311,000 swing in 30 days)• Unemployment: 4.4% February 2026 → 4.3% March 2026• Wage growth: 0.4% → 0.2%• Labor participation: 62.0% → 61.9% At the same time: • Inflation: up to 3.3% (highest in nearly 2 years)• Monthly increase: +0.9%• Energy: +12.5% YoY• Gas: ~+20% YoY• Real wages: –0.6% Numbers are moving in different...