Vital Signs - Healthcare Trends, Challenges and Innovations
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In this episode, we discuss America’s most complex systems—our healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. From rising costs and drug pricing to employee benefits and AI/biotech breakthroughs, we unpack the forces shaping the care we depend on. We break down the root causes behind rising healthcare costs, how employers are grappling with rising insurance premiums, and discuss the role of HSAs and wellness incentives, and what this all means for employees. We also take listeners through the drug development lifecycle, from R&D to market, and candidly discuss the lack of...
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Real Estate’s Tipping Point — Housing, Mortgage Rates & Fed Policy
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Over the past few decades, the real estate and housing market has experienced significant shifts driven by economic cycles, interest rate fluctuations, demographic trends, and policy changes. The 1980s saw high inflation and interest rates. The 1990s brought a recession and recovery, while the early 2000s experienced a housing boom that collapsed during the 2008 financial crisis, followed by a slow recovery with growing affordability concerns. More recently, the 2020s have been shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work trends, and sharp interest rate hikes compounding affordability issues....
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Women and Financial Wellness – Why Women’s Wealth Is the Economy’s Next Big Story
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For decades, wealth conversations have largely overlooked women — but that’s changing. Women are not only earning and inheriting more wealth than ever before, but they’re also shaping how wealth is built, invested, and used. From entrepreneurs and investors to mothers and philanthropists, women are driving a new financial narrative — one rooted in values, long-term security, and community impact. In this episode, we get real about how women approach financial decision-making differently, and why traditional wealth management models and financial institutions need to adapt...
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The Balancing Act - The Economy, Inflation, and Fed Policy in Focus
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The U.S. economy is undergoing a delicate balancing act, with many competing forces at play. The Fed’s interest rate policy is central to maintaining this balance, but the complexity of current inflationary pressures, labor market dynamics, consumer behavior and global tariffs, complicates decision-making. If the Fed raises rates too much, it risks tipping the economy into recession, increasing unemployment, and stalling growth. If the Fed is too slow to raise rates, inflation could become entrenched, eroding purchasing power and undermining long-term stability. This episode dives into the...
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Crypto – Decoding the Future, One Block at a Time
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The global adoption of cryptocurrency continues to grow, with a more diverse user base now involved, ranging from retail investors to institutional players. However, misconceptions about Bitcoin and crypto still persist from it being too volatile to be taken seriously, to being seen as a scam or speculative bubble and to its perceived association with bad actors and illicit activity. In reality, Bitcoin’s has seen increasing mainstream acceptance, particularly in developing economies, and its use as a hybrid asset—used speculatively as a hedge against inflation and...
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The One Big Beautiful Bill
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The "One Big Beautiful Bill" represents a potential turning point for U.S. fiscal policy, balancing economic recovery with long-term sustainability. It is likely to shape key areas of the 2025 budget and face challenges in gaining bipartisan support. Its eventual impact on businesses, industries, and international relations could reshape the U.S. economic landscape. In this podcast, will we discuss where the bill stands, the most significant areas of the bill, explore whether the provisions are short-term fixes or represent long-term solutions, look at who stands to win, who could lose,...
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Global Tax Reform - Convergence or Divergence?
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The global tax system is undergoing significant changes as countries wrestle with questions about who should have the right to tax income, especially in the context of multinational corporations operating across multiple jurisdictions. At the core of the debate is the question of which jurisdiction has the most legitimate claim to tax a company’s profits and how this right is determined. As countries seek to balance sovereignty with fairness, the evolving landscape of international taxation is marked by both convergence and divergence. We will explore the core debate between...
info_outlineThe "One Big Beautiful Bill" represents a potential turning point for U.S. fiscal policy, balancing economic recovery with long-term sustainability. It is likely to shape key areas of the 2025 budget and face challenges in gaining bipartisan support. Its eventual impact on businesses, industries, and international relations could reshape the U.S. economic landscape.
In this podcast, will we discuss where the bill stands, the most significant areas of the bill, explore whether the provisions are short-term fixes or represent long-term solutions, look at who stands to win, who could lose, and how it all fits into the broader global trade puzzle.
It’s fair to say that this sweeping legislation carries the potential for transformative change—but not without complexity and consequence and ripple effect across industries, tax structures, and global trade for years to come. Businesses and individuals must stay agile in their tax planning to mitigate risks and capitalize on new opportunities as the bill's provisions take shape.
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