Ep. 40 Launch Financial- Does Money Buy Happiness with David Pearl
Release Date: 06/30/2021
Ep. 249 Launch Financial- Markets Rally Ahead of The Fed Interest Rate Cut Decision
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Finanical as we discuss a big week ahead with the Federal Reserve two-day interest rate meeting kicking off today. The market is pricing in a 25 basis point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve while all eyes continue to be on the labor market, inflation, and the market reaching record highs. Tune in tomorrow for more! Show Notes:
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Ep. 248 Launch Financial- Nasdaq Notches Record High Amid Worries On the Economy
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Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss investors worry over the state of the US economy following last week's weaker than expected jobs report. All eyes are on a big week ahead with CPI and PPI data that may impact the Federal Reserve's decision on the future of interest rates at their meeting next week. Show Notes:
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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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Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we are joined by recurring special guest, Music City Psych, David Pearl. We brought David on this week to discuss the question, "Does Money Buy Happiness?" David helps us define the meaning of money, how money can impact an individuals "happiness", and how to be intentional about your spending.
Some more about David, he aims to provide a safe and supportive environment to strengthen self-esteem and facilitate more meaningful connections with family, friends, professional colleagues, or teammates.
David obtained his Master’s degree from The Silver School of Social Work at NYU and his Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is formally trained in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and has certifications in Imago Relationship Therapy and Prepare/Enrich Premarital and Marital Counseling. David is dual licensed in New York and Tennessee, and works with clients on an ongoing basis in both locations.
Prior to founding Music City Psych in Nashville, TN, David provided psychotherapy and performance coaching at Union Square Practice in NYC, counseling to individuals, couples, and families struggling with hematologic cancers at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as psychodynamically oriented individual and couples counseling at The National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP).
What You'll Learn:
- What money means to you
- How money defines your happiness
- How to be intentional about your spending
- How inflation is impacting your family situation
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