Tariffs, Turbulence, and a New Book You’ll Want to Read
Release Date: 06/05/2025
Global Tension, High Markets, and Why You Stick to the Plan
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski. We’re gearing up for our next Amazon mission trip in April 2027. If you’re interested in going or supporting the trip, visit: 🌎 David breaks down the current global situation, noting that Iran appears to be in a fractured state, with multiple groups competing for power. While their military has been weakened, tensions remain and the situation is still evolving. David’s outlook: “In the next 17 days, we should have some closure” Market Perspective Markets remain high and global commerce is still moving, but there are...
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S&P 500 Hits Record High: Why David Sees 15–20% Upside”
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski There’s a lot to talk about this week—and for the first time in a while, the tone is optimistic. David believes we may be seeing the end of the current conflict. If that’s the case, the focus now shifts to what comes next—understanding where Iran allocates its resources and how future risks could be managed, including potential targeting of missile infrastructure if tensions rise again. Despite all the unrest, the market has shown surprising strength. In fact, the S&P 500 reached a record high this week—a sign that investors...
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Markets Pop on Peace Deal—But Will It Last?
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski Good morning and welcome back to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski—where we break down markets, global events, and practical financial strategies. If you would like to meet with David, talk through your financial situation, or have your portfolio reviewed, contact our office and we’ll send you a Fact Finder to get started. If you’d like to support our next mission well drill, please visit: 👉 Markets React to Middle East Developments Hostility has paused—and the markets responded. With a peace deal in the Middle...
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Amazon Mission Recap, Market Moves, and the Fight for Energy Stability
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski We’re back from the Amazon—and what an incredible trip it was. From the work on the ground to the relationships built, it was a powerful experience all around. And we’re not stopping there. We’re already planning next year’s mission trip, focused on building a well to bring clean water to local communities. 📅 March 3–14, 2027 If you’re interested in supporting the mission or getting involved, visit: 👉 Markets, Energy, and Global Focus This week, President Donald Trump addressed the nation. While there wasn’t much...
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Amazon Mission Trip, South America Politics, and Market Insight
Financial Revelations
🌎 Amazon Mission Trip Edition | Financial Revelations with David Szafranski Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski! After months of planning and prayer, we’ve officially made it to Brazil for our Amazon Mission Trip. On this trip, we’re helping build sewage trenches and floors for a schoolhouse that will serve indigenous communities for years to come. 🎙 Special Guest: Samantha Pearson Joining us on this episode is Samantha Pearson, a journalist based in São Paulo and correspondent for the The Wall Street Journal. We talk with Samantha about her experience on the...
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Middle East Tensions, Oil Prices, and What It Means for the Markets
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski Welcome back to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski, where we talk markets, global events, and financial strategies that help you build long-term wealth. David is the author of The Sin of Retirement, which explores how traditional retirement thinking may be holding people back from building true financial freedom. The book is available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. 📘 Learn more or purchase merchandise: 📖 Get the book on Amazon: Supporting the Amazon Mission We are also preparing for our upcoming trip to the Amazon...
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War, Energy Prices, and Stepped-Up Basis
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski! 📘 Check out my book The Sin of Retirement — available at sinofretirement.com and on Amazon. Merchandise is also available on the website. This week we originally planned to go deep into stepped-up basis, but with war breaking out over the weekend, there are bigger immediate issues to discuss. What Is Stepped-Up Basis? Stepped-up basis is a tax provision that resets the value of an inherited asset — like stocks, real estate, or a business — to its fair market value at the time of the original owner’s death. That means heirs may...
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Buy the Chaos: Why This Market Pullback Changes Nothing
Financial Revelations
Welcome back to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski—where we break down markets, policy, and long-term wealth strategy with clarity and conviction. This week, we’re tackling some of the most important questions in finance right now. Why Is the Market Getting Beat Up? Investors are asking: What changed structurally in the market? According to David — nothing. There has been no major structural shift. Tax policy remains positive. Corporate fundamentals haven’t suddenly collapsed. What we’re seeing is more about sentiment than substance. Some investors may simply be tiring of...
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Buy the Chaos: Why the AI Trade Is Just Getting Started
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski. If you’d like us to review and evaluate your portfolio, contact our office today. You don’t have to be a client for us to have a conversation—we’re happy to take a look and offer insight. Our Amazon mission trips in March and May are full, but you can still be part of the mission. Visit to learn how to get involved. On these trips, we’ll be building a church and bringing both a dentist and a doctor to serve the community. Last week was a rough one for the markets, with headlines suggesting the AI trade is cooling off. David...
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Inflation, Interest Rates, and Market Opportunity
Financial Revelations
Welcome to Financial Revelations with David Szafranski. In this episode, David discusses the upcoming mission trip to Brazil and how listeners can support the work by donating at nativosusa.org. David also breaks down the current market environment, explaining why inflation is moving in the right direction—and why it’s much easier to drop from 9% to 4% than it is to push inflation lower without slipping into deflation, something currently affecting China and seen in Japan for decades. He shares his outlook on interest rates, noting that while there may not be a rate change this month, the...
info_outlineWelcome back to Financial Revelations, where we break down what's happening in the world of money, markets, and meaningful impact. I'm always eager to hear from you—your financial questions help shape the show. If you’ve got something on your mind, don’t hesitate to email us directly at Kory@epsf.com. I’d love to feature your questions on the podcast.
🎉 Big News: The Sin of Retirement Website is Live!
I’m thrilled to announce that the official website for The Sin of Retirement is now live! You can preorder the book today at www.sinofretirement.com. This book is the culmination of years of financial insight and personal philosophy on retirement, purpose, and staying in the game.
🌍 Tariff Talk Nears the End
We’re nearing the finish line on tariffs. Talks are progressing well, and I still believe we’ll see resolution by mid-June. The U.S. has already finalized a deal with England, and the agreement with the EU is very close. The high-tariff strategy worked—everyone is coming to the table.
But Who Pays the Tariffs?
That’s a fair question. Sometimes it’s you, the consumer, but other times it’s the producer or sender of goods. Interestingly, many Fortune 500 companies are saying they won’t be passing those costs on to consumers. That’s a big win for your wallet—at least for now.
📈 Markets Holding Strong… For Now
Markets are responding positively to the developments, but my top concern remains the war between Ukraine and Russia. If the conflict escalates and draws in more countries, expect increased volatility in the markets.
Will there be peace? I honestly don’t know.
But here’s my advice: buy into the chaos. Uncertainty often creates opportunity. And remember—if there ever is a time to get out of the market, I’ll tell you.
💧 Do Some Good: Help Fund the Amazon Well Drill
Looking to make a difference? I urge you to support the Amazon well drilling project led by David Szafranski. This mission is bringing clean water to remote villages in the Amazon.
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