Left Brain Thinking highlights the securities analysis of Left Brain Investment Research and the logical approach that the firm brings to creative investment ideas. Each week, you'll get Left Brain's take on specific stocks and bonds. Tune in to experience the disciplined decision-making and independent thinking that powers the firm’s search for profitable investment opportunities.
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In this podcast for investing, Stacie Jacobsen, Senior National Director, provides insights on the economy, global markets, and all the complexities of wealth management.
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Stocks-in-Depth thoroughly examines the fundamentals of reasonably valued high-quality small and mid-cap growth companies. It is produced by GARP Research, a provider of equity research to institutions including many of the most well-known fund managers for over 20 years. GARP is known for its granular modelling of business lines and in-depth assessment of competition and served markets. Stocks-in-Depth searches for value and growth by researching stocks that may be out of favor, or where a ...
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Every week Jake Rivas, Financial Advisor To Millennials, will hit the streets, coffee shops, and restaurants to get raw feedback from YOU about the real financial obstacles you are facing today. Jake will help you take the guesswork out of managing your money choices while curating and sharing the best advice and insights into making smart money choices. Jakes Two Cents will help you navigate credit, financial debt, saving for the future, student loans, mortgages, travel, money, lifestyle, a ...
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Overexposed to Company Stock? Don’t Make These Mistakes!
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35:53Are you a corporate executive sitting on a growing pile of company stock, but unsure what your next steps should be? We’ve seen it happen far too many times: executives who build wealth through stock compensation, but ultimately fail to fully take advantage because they lack a well-considered plan. If 10–25% of your net worth is tied to one stock, …
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Forget the Headlines: How Smart Money is Investing in 2025
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41:37In this episode, Left Brain Wealth Management’s Brian Dress (Director of Research) and Noland Langford (CEO & CIO) take a level-headed look at the first half of 2025 and explore where smart investors are putting their money right now — without letting political noise cloud their decisions. We cover: • The real risks investors are facing in 2025 • W…
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How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Software Investing | Insights from SaaStr 2025
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18:16Are you a high net worth investor looking to stay ahead of the curve in the age of AI? Here’s your inside track on how artificial intelligence is transforming enterprise software—and where forward-thinking investors are putting capital to work right now. In this episode, Brian Dress (Director of Research at Left Brain Wealth Management) sits down w…
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Is Your Portfolio Ready for 2025? Trends and Strategies for 2025; Jarvis® Update January 10, 2025
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20:560:00 Intro 1:20 Should You Make Changes Post-Election? 2:42 Topic 1: Preparing for a New Administration 5:20 Should You Be Looking at Financials? 8:34 Questioning International Investment Exposure 11:03 Where Can We Expect Outperformance and Underperformance in 2025? 14:39 Topic 2: Talking Interest Rates 19:05 What's New for Left Brain in 2025 New …
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The Way Forward: 2025 Market Outlook Podcast
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25:03Bernstein’s Alex Chaloff and Maura Pape bring you the 2025 Market Outlook, and Stacie recaps 2024 with clips from our favorite episodes of the podcast. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernst…
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Looking Ahead with Onur Erzan: A Conversation with the Head of Bernstein PWM
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18:16As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to sit down for a candid conversation about how Bernstein is positioning itself for the future. Stacie speaks to Onur Erzan, Head of Bernstein Private Wealth Management, about the evolving financial landscape and the crucial role of an experienced and forward thinking wealth management firm.…
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Is "Too High, Too Fast" Really a Thing? Jarvis Update November 22, 2024
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21:210:00 Intro 0:56 Recapping the Year for the Market's Best Performers 2:28 How to Respond When Your Stocks are Up Significantly 3:59 Topic 1: Debunking "Too High, Too Fast" 13:39 Topic 2: Alternatives if You Can't Stomach Staying Long 16:40 Bonus: Another Income Idea In speaking with clients over the last few weeks, one theme keeps coming up in discu…
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Reading the Future: Five Books for a New Age of Investing
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28:31Stacie speaks with Inigo Fraser Jenkins, Co-Head of Institutional Solutions at AB, to talk about five thought-provoking books that sit at the crossroads of Capitalism, technology, politics, and social order—some of the most critical issues shaping investment strategies today. Below is the list of the five books mentioned in this episode: Robert Ski…
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The Election is Over -- What's Next? Jarvis Update November 8, 2024
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16:090:00 Intro 0:59 Market Update 3:29 Topic 1: Outlook for New Administration Policy 8:09 Topic 2: Investment Opportunities in the New Administration 11:27 BKLN -- Another Income Security The US Election is past and we have a definitive winner. There are plenty of implications for health policy, foreign policy, and beyond, but today we are focusing on…
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How Could This Election Impact Your Portfolio? Jarvis Update October 25, 2024
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19:570:00 Intro 0:53 A Look Back at the Year to Date 3:52 Topic 1: Investing Around the US Election 7:49 Topic 2: Earnings Season in Full Swing 13:01 Topic 3: BONUS -- Income Securities We know there are jitters among investors as we move swiftly toward the US Presidential #election. Volatility has kicked up over the last 6 weeks, especially as regards …
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Rethinking Cash: Is it Time to Seek Higher Yield Elsewhere?
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20:47Even though cash has become a less attractive option in the past year, a record amount (nearly $6.5 trillion) remains in money market funds. With the Fed now cutting rates, much of that money will be moving elsewhere. Todd Buechs, Bernstein’s National Director of Core Fixed Income and Alternative Credit, joins the podcast to share his best ideas on…
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Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Company Benefit Plan? Fundamentals of Investing
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19:160:00 Intro 0:54 Preview 2:11 Topic 1: Deferred Compensation 8:06 Topic 2: After-Tax Contribution to Retirement Plans 12:45 Topic 3: Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) So you're an executive at work with an excellent benefit plan. Have you sat down with a professional to make sure you are taking full advantage of every aspect of your plan? This editi…
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Election Expectations: Matt Palazzolo on Whether Investors Should Make Moves Ahead of November
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17:22Investors often try to anticipate whether elections will have an impact on the financial markets. But history tells us equity returns are roughly the same no matter who occupies the White House. Bernstein’s Senior National Director of Investment Insights, Matt Palazzolo, offers his perspective on how politics in this election year and beyond could …
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Are You Maximizing Your Employee Stock Compensation? Fundamentals of Investing
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18:420:00 Intro 1:04 Importance of Optimizing Your Stock Compensation 1:52 Topic 1: Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) 7:35 Topic 2: Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) 11:06 Topic 3: Stock Options Does your benefits plan at work include equity (stock) compensation? If so, there are a lot of nuances and techniques about how best to take advantage of these …
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Shifts in Spending: Insights on the Current Consumer Landscape
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18:45Consumer spending has remained steady overall this year, but spending patterns have shifted. Bernstein senior research analyst Snezhana Otto breaks down the current landscape for consumers and retailers. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are rel…
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How is AI Impacting Software? Jarvis Update September 13, 2024: Live from the 2024 SaaStr Conference
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15:000:00 Intro 1:02 Why Noland is at SaaStr this year 1:40 Topic 1: Recapping 2024 SaaStr 5:24 Topic 2: Trends and Takeaways from SaaStr Software companies and, consequently, software stocks, have been on a rollercoaster ride over the last three years. Rising interest rates and the emergence of AI are just two of the many challenges facing the software…
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Surveying Success: New Research on How Wealthy Families Chart Their Futures
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22:29Investors often ask, “What are families like ours doing with their wealth?” To help answer that question, Bernstein interviewed families from around the world about their top-of-mind concerns. In this episode, study author Anne Bucciarelli shares the extraordinary ways families are using their wealth to make a lasting impact and how they navigate c…
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Is This a Market in Transition? Jarvis Update September 3, 2024
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15:000:00 Intro 0:49 Market Recap 1:59 Topic 1: 2nd Quarter Earnings Review 8:36 Topic 2: Is This a Market in Transition? With 2nd quarter earnings moving toward a close, we are taking inventory of trends developing in the overall markets. Where information technology and communications services were the sectors dominating in the first half of 2024, we …
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After skyrocketing in recent years, the U.S. national debt is projected to continue growing at an unsustainable pace. Should investors be concerned? Bernstein Senior Research Analyst Chris Brigham examines factors that have contributed to the debt’s rise and outlines key steps for avoiding a major crisis. For more context, read our new white paper …
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Confronting the Cliff: Why You Should Revisit Your Estate Plan Before 2026
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22:30The lifetime exclusion amount for gift and estate taxes is scheduled to fall by half in 2026. Who does this change affect—and how can they manage the financial impact? Estate planning expert Jennifer Goode explains the potential impacts of the looming tax cliff and shares insights on tax-conscious wealth transfer strategies. Note to All Readers: Th…
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Happy Campers: CEO Jeffrey Hunter on Storyteller Overland’s Success
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18:26Storyteller Overland has succeeded by embracing exploration and innovation while forging close connections among #vanlifers. Hear how in this insightful conversation with CEO Jeffrey Hunter. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of t…
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Are You Ready for the Market Rotation? Jarvis Update July 19, 2024
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13:280:00 Intro 0:45 Market Recap 2:23 Topic 1: Market Rally is Broadening 7:52 Topic 2: Previewing 2nd Quarter Earnings As summer rolls on, we are coming into the most important time in the investment calendar: Earnings Season In this week's Jarvis® Update, CEO Noland Langford and Director of Research, Brian Dress, cover the change in the markets since…
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Broad Horizons: Advice from an Expert on Global Relocation
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16:55Wealthy families often benefit from moving assets abroad or establishing footholds in different countries. Hear from an expert on everything families need to consider for establishing a global presence. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reli…
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Is Your Money Safe? Fundamentals of Investing
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18:230:00 Intro 1:54 Topic 1: Common Scams 5:38 Topic 2: Ways to Secure Your Money (and Data) 10:32 Topic 3: Ways Left Brain is Protecting You 15:57 Key Takeaways Have you or anyone you know been caught up in financial online scams? It's much more common than you may think! Securing money, data, and our clients' digital footprints has become one of the …
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Crunching Numbers: Expert Insights on Muni Bonds from Bernstein’s Daryl Clements
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22:46After a slow start to 2024, municipal bonds have rallied amid a surge in reinvestment and tighter supply. Learn from Bernstein Portfolio Manager Daryl Clements why opportunities in the muni market should not be overlooked. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources …
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The Market Bull is Roaring -- Are You Taking Advantage? Jarvis® Update June 21, 2024
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13:450:00 Intro 1:02 Market Recap 2:23 Topic 1: Bull is Roaring, But the Rally is Narrowing 8:04 Topic 2: Interest Rates, Inflation, and the Consumer As summer begins, we are back with you with a market update video for the first time in the last six weeks. In this week's Jarvis® Update, CEO Noland Langford and Director of Research, Brian Dress, discuss…
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Equity Edge: Strategic Insights on Private Equity Investing with Wrug Ved
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25:21Despite concerns around illiquidity and transparency, private equity’s impressive returns have made it increasingly popular with individual investors. Find out why in this in-depth discussion with Bernstein’s Wrug Ved. For more detail, read our white paper Private Equity: The Missing Pillar in Your Portfolio? Note to All Listeners: The information …
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Should You Invest in Real Estate? Fundamentals of Investing (Part 2)
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12:170:06 Is Real Estate Really "Passive"? 2:20 What About Vacancy? 3:39 More Hidden Costs 5:53 Four Passive Investment Alternatives to Real Estate Should you invest in real estate? As advisors, this is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from clients and other investors. Most important when answering this question is really understanding…
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Wealth and Well-Being: Navigating the Complex Relationship Between Wealth and Mental Health Issues
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26:17Studies have shown that children and teens from affluent families are at greater risk for substance abuse and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Learn how expert Arden O’Connor and her colleagues help families of wealth plan and implement successful approaches to navigating a family member’s mental health or addiction challenges. To …
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Should You Invest in Real Estate? Fundamentals of Investing (Part 1)
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10:520:00 Intro 2:24 What Are Your Goals? 5:10 Hidden Costs of Rental Ownership 6:55 Pros of Real Estate Investing 8:00 Cons of Real Estate Investing Should you invest in real estate? As advisors, this is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from clients and other investors. Most important when answering this question is really understandi…
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Branching Out: Challenges for Banks Present Opportunities for Investors
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20:04Bernstein Senior Investment Strategist Ben Goetsch joins host Stacie Jacobsen to discuss recent developments in the banking industry, from proposed stricter capital requirements to expanding opportunities in private credit. For more detail, read Ben’s white paper, “Banking on Opportunity.” Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflect…
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How Should You Respond to this Market Correction? Jarvis® Update May 3, 2024
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15:000:00 Intro 1:34 Market Recap 2:56 Topic 1: Earnings Review -- Things Have Been Changing 6:22 Topic 2: Practical Ways to Respond to the Market Correction We are smack dab in the middle of the earnings season. Results so far have been mixed and we've seen a few extreme negative reactions. What has us somewhat concerned is the state of the consumer. H…
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Calm and Collected: Expert Advice for Protecting the Value of Personal Collections
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22:38Do you collect? Whether it’s wine, watches, cars, art or baseball cards, a collection driven by passion can have significant value. Listen for insights on sound financial practices around collectibles from expert Colleen Boyle. For more detail, read our white paper, Collections: Rare Finds Can Become Slippery Slopes for Wealth Transfer Note to All …
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Can Earnings Season Bolster a Weak Market?
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15:000:00 Intro 1:15 Market Recap 3:01 Topic 1: Earnings Season -- The Antidote for the Macro Malaise? 8:52 Topic 2: A Tax-Efficient Income Strategy It's been some time since we've heard any substantial news about companies and their microeconomics. That's about to change, as we move into earnings season. Markets have struggled over the past few weeks, …
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Higher From Here? An Updated 2024 Market Outlook with Matt Palazzolo
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14:49Stocks soared to record highs in the first quarter. What can we expect from the rest of the year? Bernstein’s Matt Palazzolo offers expert insights. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein…
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What's In Store for the Rest of 2024? Jarvis® Update March 28, 2024
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14:430:00 Intro 2:19 Market Recap 4:25 Topic 1: Winners and Losers in 2024 8:31 Topic 2: Previewing the Rest of 2024 The first quarter of the year is now in the books and, boy, did it fly by! After a strong 2023, we have seen an excellent start to the year in markets, with both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ Composite up double digits. In this week's Jarvis…
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The Great Wealth Transfer: An Inflection Point for Women Investors
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20:16Women are gaining control of more assets and increasingly taking the reins on financial planning. Hear the latest insights on empowering women investors from Bernstein’s Kara Lewis and host Stacie Jacobsen. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are …
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Bitcoin Rising – But is AI the Real Growth Engine? Jarvis® Update March 15, 2024
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15:000:00 Intro 2:18 Market Recap 4:36 Topic 1: Bitcoin "Mooning" but It's Not the Only Growth Engine 7:19 Topic 2: Ways to Take Advantage of the Bull Market Bitcoin has been dominating the news in recent weeks and with good reason: it's been up more than 60% in the first few months of 2024. But we can't help but notice other trends that are driving hug…
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Shifting Sands: How Investors Can Find Their Footing in 2024
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23:20The Magnificent 7 dominated 2023’s equity returns, but what sectors and themes should investors look to in 2024? Bernstein’s Shri Singhvi shares his perspective on where the market is heading. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of…
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What's Driving the Bull Market? Jarvis® Update March 1, 2023
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15:000:00 Intro 2:19 Market Recap 3:43 Topic 1: Giving the Bull Market Some Context 9:50 Topic 2: Action Steps for Investors in Early 2024 We continue to see evidence that the US stock market is in bull territory. This week we dive deeper into the data of 2024's first two months as we look to see what are the true drivers of the bull market thus far. At…
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Flourishing Families: Jay Hughes on the True Meaning of Wealth
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27:49Family governance expert Jay Hughes has spent decades helping families preserve their wealth and position younger generations for success. He joins host Stacie Jacobsen for an insightful conversation you won’t want to miss. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources…
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It's a Bull Market -- What Does it Mean for You? Jarvis Update -- February 16, 2024
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15:000:00 Intro 2:16 Market Recap 5:00 Personal Finance Corner: IRAs and Roth Conversions 6:16 Topic 1: NASDAQ 1990s -- A History Lesson 11:18 Topic 2: Earnings Season -- Trends Are Emerging Earnings season is coming to a close and a conclusion is emerging -- we are looking at the early stages of a bull market! In this week's Jarvis® Update, CEO Noland …
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Powering Progress: Insights on AI from Investment Strategist Roosevelt Bowman
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13:54Stacie Jacobsen welcomes Bernstein Senior Investment Strategist Roosevelt Bowman, who draws on his background in data science to explain what it takes to create workable AI models and what investors should look for when evaluating AI initiatives. To hear the July 2023 conversation with Lei Qiu referenced in this episode, click here or scroll in you…
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Worst Financial Decisions on the internet!
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32:58Ever grappled with a financial decision that felt like a fork in the road of life? Join us, Jake and Kirk, as we recount tales that merge money with the heart, drawing wisdom from those who've walked the path before us. Today's episode is a deep dive into the shadows of sacrifice and regret—those moments when we choose between material wealth and t…
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Asking Reddit: Pay for Life Insurance or Save for Retirement?
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22:23Ever found yourself struggling to navigate the choppy waters of financial planning? You're not alone. In our latest podcast episode, we tackle the real-life conundrum faced by a Reddit user - the challenge of choosing between funding their Roth account or maintaining a whole life insurance policy amid the rising costs of a new home purchase. As you…
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Deep Dive into Debt: Exploring the Deficit’s Economic Impact with Eric Winograd
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17:55Bernstein's Chief Economist Eric Winograd joins host Stacie Jacobsen for a look at U.S. fiscal policy. They discuss the potential costs of running large deficits and accumulating mounting long-term debt in the U.S. and elsewhere. For more context on how the U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status could be affected by the national debt, listen to the …
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Tips to Adjust Your Retirement Plan (and Earnings, Too)
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14:21The beginning of the year is the best time to make adjustments to your financial plan. This week we wanted to cover some of the most simple, yet effective techniques that we often recommend to clients. In this week's Jarvis® Update, CEO Noland Langford and Director of Research, Brian Dress discuss some key moves you can make with your retirement ac…
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Navigating the Waters of Love and Money: The Great Debate on Merging Finances in Relationships
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34:32Are your finances and romance on speaking terms, or is it time they got relationship counseling? On the latest Jake of all Trades show, we grapple with the question that has couples scratching their heads: to merge or not to merge money? I, Jake Nuno, financial guru, and my co-host Kirk navigate the stormy seas of joint bank accounts and individual…
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What’s in Store in ’24: Market Outlook with Matt Palazzolo
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11:38Bernstein's National Director of Investment Insights Matt Palazzolo joins host Stacie Jacobsen to recap 2023’s market developments and provide insight into how 2024 could play out. Note to All Readers: The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of…
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Real Stories of Financial Missteps in Love and Work
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44:32Ready to uncover the secret pitfalls of financial decisions in marriage? We're pulling back the curtain and sharing real stories of monetary missteps that have rocked relationships. We don't just stop at the mistakes, though. We offer valuable insights and advice on how to avoid these blunders, whether you're single, engaged or already hitched. We'…
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