Ep. 25 Launch Financial- Teaching Financial Education In The Public School System with Dr. Genevieve Floyd and Maria Tarasuk
Release Date: 04/29/2021
Ep. 247 Launch Financial- Investors Worry Over Global Trade News to Kick Start September
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss investors worry over global trade developments, tariffs, and yields as we enter September and leave a strong summer behind. All eyes are on a big week ahead of earnings reports and jobs report on Friday that may impact the Federal Reserve on their stance of cutting rates ahead of their meeting later this month. Show Notes:
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Ep. 246 Launch Financial- All Eyes On Federal Reserve Amid Central Bank Board Firing
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as all eyes are on the Federal Reserve board member removal from President Trump and the future of interest rate policy. A big week ahead for the tech space with Nvidia earnings reporting Wednesday. Email for inquiries or questions. Show Notes:
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Ep. 245 Launch Financial- Big Retail Earnings Week Signal the State of the Consumer
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financiasl as we discuss a big week ahead of economic data, particularly indicators on the state of the consumer with major retailers reporting earnings. We will also await further rhetoric from the Federal Reserve as we gear towards the September meeting. Show Notes: RSVP to Beers with Brad!
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Ep. 244 Launch Financial- Economic Data Indicates Economic Worry
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic reports and earnings that are stirring worry on the strength of the economy. All eyes remain on global trade developments and comments, as well as further outlook on the consumer and retailers from this week's earnings reports. Show Notes:
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Ep. 243 Launch Financial- Mega Cap Tech Earnings Post Strong Results
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Overview: Tune into week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a massive week of economic data including PCE inflationary data, strong earnings from mega cap tech firms of the "Magnificent Seven", and commentary from the Federal Reserve after holding interest rates steady for the time being. Stay tuned for more economic reporting and our thoughts! Show Notes:
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Ep. 242 Launch Financial- Major Averages Hit Fresh Records Amid Earnings Week
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic data including earnings season with megacap tech companies reporting, global trade developments, and major averages setting fresh records following last week's inflation readings. We will continue to look for clues on the economic landscape with earnings outlook and global trade updates. Show Notes:
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Ep. 241 Launch Financial- Markets Continue Recovery Rally with Nasdaq Hitting an All Time High
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data, including an overview of the Big Beautiful Bill, Federal Reserve rhetoric and continued push and pull between Jerome Powell and President Trump, as well as the continued market reocvery rally with the Nasdaq hitting all time highs this morning. All eyes continue to look out for global trade developments. Show Notes:
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Ep. 240 Launch Financial- S&P500 Sets Record to Close Out A Volatile Q2 & First Half of the Year
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we wrap up the second quarter of 2025 and reflect on how the markets volatile ride through the first half of the year. Plus we share our outlook for Q3 and beyond—and top of mind planning items to tackle for the rest of 2025. Email with any questions. Show Notes:
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Ep. 239 Launch Financial- Federal Reserve Emphasizes Wait & See Approach to Interest Rates
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Overview: In Episode 239 of Launch Financial, we’re gearing up for quarter end as well as a big week ahead as markets await several key economic indicators. We discuss the Federal Reserve’s continued “wait and see” approach to interest rate cuts, and how rising global geopolitical tensions are adding pressure and uncertainty to the economic outlook and markets. Tune in for a quick breakdown of what we are watching out for and thoughts on the current state of the economy. Show Notes:
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Ep. 238 Launch Financial- Retail Sales Slip In May As Consumers Digest Tariff Fears
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack the latest economic headlines starting with May’s lower-than-expected retail sales and what that might signal about consumer confidence heading into summer. We also preview the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting set to conclude tomorrow that is expected to hold rates steady. Plus, we drop some early hints about potential shifts in the tax code that could impact your financial planning Show Notes:
info_outlineJoin us on this week's episode of Launch Financial as we wrap up financial literacy month with Dr. Genevieve Floyd and Maria Tarasuk, both MCPS professionals.
On this week's episode, Dr. Genevieve Floyd and Maria Tarasuk discuss how Montgomery County Public Schools are instituting financial education in their curriculum and how to better financial literacy across the country as a whole. Financial education is a crucial aspect of child development which is why we wanted to help provide useful resources for you and your family. For access to financial education resources discussed in the episode, click the link here. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/finance-park.aspx.
More about our special guests, Dr. Genevieve Floyd has been an educator for 31 years. She holds degrees in math, in education, and an MBA. She has served as a teacher and college adjunct professor, department and career academy leader, school-based administrator, central office coordinator, special assistant to the deputy superintendent, and currently supervisor of Career and Postsecondary Partnerships for Montgomery County Public Schools. In her current capacity she oversees all the dual enrollment options for the school district as well as 22 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Her work is designed to smooth the transition from high school to college and careers for all students, and to enable them to thrive in their postsecondary pursuits. Furthermore, Maria Tarasuk has been an educator in Montgomery County Public Schools for twenty-nine years as a social studies teacher, curriculum writer, and currently, as the Prek-12 Supervisor of Social Studies. She oversees the Finance Park Junior Achievement program at all the county middle schools as well as financial literacy instruction as part of the high school government course that is required for graduation.
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