We finally saw some evidence that inflation is starting to go down. This is good news that we are finally starting to recover. How does this impact our economy, and will it stop a recession from happening? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in an interview that we are not headed toward a recession in 2023. Many CEOs disagree and are laying off more people than they did during the 2008 recession. Will you be able to retire if we are headed towards a recession, or will you have to continue working? Find out how to prepare for a recession in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

The Consumer Price Index, a direct measure of inflation, is on the way next week. The Fed looks at this data to determine future rate hikes. Does The Sandman see another rate hike in our future? Plus, hear his answer to the question: The is the volatility index VIX so low, and is it losing its credibility overall as we analyze markets? All that on more on this week’s market segment.

Stocks had a pretty positive week, as Chairman Powell has some decent news. Were his comments really that positive? Plus, the latest jobs report has supported a general theme of cooling from a position of strength. The Fed’s going to have some ammunition to potentially raise 75 basis points soon. Hear The Sandman’s take on the economy in this week’s market segment.

Reports are showing that inflation and rising costs to borrow money have caused a solid contraction in business activity across the U.S. private sector, which helped the market in November. Then, some negative news from the University of Michigan’s five-year inflation expectations survey that showed long-term inflation remaining at 3%. What do we need to see occur before we can say that the bottom is here and stocks start to move up? The Sandman reflects on his three keys to identifying the bottom on this week’s market segment.

Crypto came up in a big way this week. What’s next for the industry? Plus, inflation and industrial production are intertwined. Find out how in this week’s market segment.

Americans collectively lose $50 billion per year to fraud. Fraudsters and thieves are innovative professionals, constantly reinventing ways to rip you off. When fraud happens or a robbery happens, you’re left not only with financial loss but a compromised identity and emotional distress. However, there are ways to protect yourself. And today, Piedmont California Police Chief Jeremy Bowers is in the studio to cover common present-day scams and crimes, why they are successful, some red flags that a scam may be afoot, and what you can do if it happens to you.

Plus, catch the weekly market report where The Sandman breaks down what’s next for the cryptocurrency industry, recent negative corporate earnings news, and capacity utilization for industrial production—and so much more.

All the major indexes gapped higher at market open in the wake of a much cooler-than-feared October Consumer Price Index report, which measures inflation. Does this mean inflation is cooling? And are we still seeing signs of a bear market? Hear The Sandman’s commentary on this week’s market segment. 

Federal government employees, including members of the armed forces, have access to a tax-deferred retirement and investment vehicle called the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). If you’re not using it in the right ways, it can be costly for you. Like a good education, it only helps if you use it. This episode shares five common mistakes people make with their TSP—costly mistakes that you could be making right now. If you or your loved ones have a TSP or are in service of the federal government, listen to this entire show as we expose the risks of the G Fund and more and how to fix them.

Plus, catch the weekly market report where The Sandman discusses if inflation is cooling and if better times are ahead for the 60-40 portfolio, which was down 21% last month—losses we haven’t seen since 2008.

The markets had a negative week this past week, but why? What rocked the rally? There are three reasons: 1) The Fed’s decision to raise the Fed funds rate by 0.75%, bringing the rate from near zero to 4.0% this year, and 2) the recent JOLTS report, and 3) PMI – manufacturing index results. Hear The Sandman’s more detailed analysis of the stock market and economy in this week’s market segment.