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. 277 Launch Financial- Markets Continue to Spike as All Eyes Are On Earnings Season & The Fed
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead with teh Federal Reserve kicking off their FOMC interest rate meetinng, inflation data, and the Magnificent Seven reporting earnings. All eyes look to the markets just off record highs as we await more economic clarity. Show Notes:
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Ep. 276 Launch Financial- Markets Await for Corporate Earnings in the Week Ahead
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as the markets digest rising geopolitical tensions, a fragile Iran ceasefire and potential end to the war, and a packed slate of economic data, earnings, and Fed developments. Stocks pulled back after a historic run even as valuations hit extreme levels, widening the gap between strong market performance and weak consumer sentiment. All eyes continue to be on the future of interest rate policy, inflation, and geopolitical tensions. Show Notes:
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Ep. 274 Launch Financial- Utilizing Your Tax Return To Improve Your Financial Plan
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Overview: Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we break down a strong week in the markets, with stocks continuing to surge amid growing investor optimism around the potential end of the Iran war. We’re also keeping a close eye on key economic data, including the latest Producer Price Index report, along with fresh insights on the consumer coming from major bank earnings throughout the week. On the financial planning side, with Tax Day here, we discuss how to use your 2025 tax return as a planning tool, helping you fine-tune your strategy and realign your...
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Ep. 273 Launch Financial- Markets Surge on Global Tension Developments
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Finanical to kick off National Financial Literacy Month. Markets surged today on easing geopolitical tensions after a surprise U.S.–Iran ceasefire, which sent oil prices sharply lower and boosted investor confidence. The rally was broad-based, with stocks jumping on hopes of lower inflation and potential Fed rate cuts pending key inflation data reports this week. Show Notes:
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Ep. 272 Launch Financial- Oil Prices Remain Volatile on Geo-Political Developments
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Overview: Tune in to this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we break down the major developments that drove market volatility at the end of last week. We also look ahead to the key events shaping the markets in the days ahead, including earnings and updates from major retailers and tech companies, along with critical inflation data, Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index. Show Notes:
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Ep. 271 Launch Financial- Market Faces Steep Losses on Geopolitical Conflicts
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss major losses in the markets following geopolitical conflicts. Markets had nowhere to hide as gold pulled back, volatility spiked to its highest level since November, and oil surged for a second straight day — pushing Treasury yields higher on renewed inflation fears just as investors are counting on Fed rate cuts. Show Notes:
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Ep. 270 Launch Financial- Markets Face Volatility On AI Disruption Concerns
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a rocky week in the markets over AI disruption concerns, global trade issues, and Federal Reserve rhetoric on future interest rate policy. We will see a big week ahead of home improvement company earnings along with Nvidia and other tech companies. Show Notes:
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Ep. 269 Launch Financial- Market Faces Volatility on AI Disruptions
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week in the markets as it continues to get hit on fears that AI could replace the software sector. All eyes remain on key economic data including the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, PCE, on Friday. For questions or inquire, email Show Notes:
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Ep. 268 Launch Financial- Market Notches Records As Shifts Occur towards Value
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a huge week ahead of key economic and inflation data, following recent record highs in the stock market as a shift into value-oriented stocks occurs. Show Notes:
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Ep. 268 Launch Financial- Markets Face Volatility Amid AI & Tech Earnings
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a huge week of economic data including earnings from the Magnificent Seven which have caused a sell-off in technology stocks. All eyes remain on commodities, tech earnings and key inflation data as we head into February. 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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