Economics Episodes

With the 2024 Presidential Election behind us, what's our new President's plan to address voter's #1 issue? Key Topics: Introduction and Election Reflection Understanding Inflation: Definitions and Current Rates President-elect's Inflation Strategy: Key Points Impact of Energy Production on Inflation Federal Spending and Deregulation Immigration and Housing Costs Geopolitical Stability and Inflation Tax Policies and Home Ownership Initiatives Conclusion: Holding Leaders Accountable

In our last episode, Vince discussed conservative politics and the Black community with author, consultant, and entrepreneur Philip Blackett. This week, Philip and Vince wrap up their discussion, this time focusing on the upcoming Presidential election from the perspective of the economy, and the wealth gap between Black Americans and other groups. Key Takeaways: Philip believes that conservative economic policies, such as smaller government and lower taxes, can be more beneficial for Black Am...

News about inflation and a looming recession has been dominating the headlines, but what does all of this mean for us and our finances? These are the topics that we’ll tackle in the next couple of episodes of CFO at Home. We’ll start today by talking with Economist Eric Mason to gain a better understanding of inflation, recessions, and how things got to where they are today. Key Takeaways Inflation A measurement of how much prices have changed relative to some point in the past Core Inflation -...

Eric Mason is a published economist who currently works in the public sector as a Chief Financial Officer. On this episode of CFO at Home, Eric and Vince discuss the differences between the stock market and the economy, the impact of companies like Google on the competitive marketplace, ways the government can aid in the current US economic recovery, and more. Key Takeaways Ask an Economist Question #1 - Why are the stock market and home sales going up when the economy is “in trouble”? The stoc...