he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros and cons of delaying with CPA and financial planner Mike Piper, the creator of Opensocialsecurity.com, a free tool that helps retirees choose the optimal age to claim benefits.
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May 15
Our Pulse On the Stock Market Today
A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether or not inflation can halt the rally. Travis Hoium, Jason Moser, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - What worked (and what didn’t work) this earnings season - What’s ... Show More
41m 30s
May 13
The Market Just Got a Huge Warning Sign
Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and how it may eventually cause some shocks in a highly valued stock market today. Travis Hoium, Tyler Crowe, and Lou Whiteman discuss: - Cons ... Show More
21m 45s
Mar 2025
Beast Games Winner Breaks Silence on $10,000,000 Prize, MrBeast, and Getting Fired
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2h 14m
Mar 2025
Is a Recession Coming? (EP.402)
On episode 402 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: GDP growth rolling over, the probability of a recession is rising, timing a bear market, Ray Dalio's crash calls, the crypto strategic reserve, the bull market in convenience, why we need Social Security, ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2025
Talk Your Book: A Better 60/40 Portfolio
On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by JD Gardner, CIO and Founder of Aptus Capital Advisors to discuss who Aptus is, shifting to riskier portfolios using options, using single stock options to hedge risk, misconceptions a ... Show More
36m 45s
Nov 2024
How Cody Sperber Built a Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Empire - Cody's Sales Secrets Revealed
Cody Sperber is a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Clever Investor, a leading real estate education company. He specializes in teaching people how to achieve financial freedom through smart real estate investing, including strategies like wholesaling ... Show More
48m 48s