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WashingtonWise

18 EpisodesProduced by Charles SchwabWebsite

Our finances, portfolios and the markets are affected daily by the policies and politics coming out of Washington. In each episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend, Charles Schwab’s Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, focuses a non-partisan eye on the stories that matter most… read more

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

An important message from RadioPublic

No Matter Your Age, Start Medicare Planning Now

March 21st, 2024

37:09

Medicare is one of the toughest federal programs to navigate, a maze of confusing choices, odd deadlines, and potential penalties. Yet it's critically important for everyone, even if you're just starting out in your …

Don't Bet Your Portfolio on Election Year Fears

March 7th, 2024

28:57

The presidential election and its impact on the markets loom large among investors' concerns. Mike Townsend tapped the resources of Schwab's Center …

Considering Bonds? What to Know Before You Buy

February 22nd, 2024

41:04

Bonds can be intimidating. While many investors regard them as a necessary component of a balanced portfolio, that doesn't mean they have a good …

Geopolitical Risk: Is the Bark Worse than the Bite?

February 8th, 2024

28:56

From China's economic woes and tensions with Taiwan, to escalating fighting in the Middle East and the disruption of shipping routes, to central banks keeping interest rates high, there is no shortage of anxiety about …

Markets Notch Record Rally: Is It Sustainable?

January 25th, 2024

31:52

With the S&P 500® and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting record highs recently, the bear market is officially over. But is this momentum sustainable? Schwab Senior Investment Strategist Kevin Gordon joins host …

How to Navigate the 2024 Markets Like the Pros

January 11th, 2024

37:56

For investors, 2024 has more than its share of unknowns, including what steps the Fed and other central banks will take, the direction of ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, and how elections both in the U.S. …

Shape Up Your Financial Plan for 2024

December 7th, 2023

35:25

With 2023 winding down, it’s important for investors to take stock of their financial plan, consider strategies to minimize taxes, and begin looking for opportunities in 2024. Host Mike Townsend is joined by Daniel …

Financial Fraud: Savvy Investors Aren’t Immune

November 16th, 2023

28:54

In today’s globally interconnected financial world, fraud and scams are all too common, and anyone can become a victim. On this episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend talks with DJ Johnson, head of Financial …

(BONUS) From On Investing: The View from Washington D.C.

November 10th, 2023

27:52

In this episode of On Investing, hosts Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones welcome Mike Townsend to the show. Mike is Schwab's managing director of …

Hurdles Mounting for Deeply Divided House

November 2nd, 2023

21:45

Huge challenges are looming as Capitol Hill inches its way back towards normal after the unprecedented ouster of the speaker of the House and a …

Global Events Spark Fears, Clouding Big Picture

October 12th, 2023

41:32

The recent attacks in Israel are a reminder that geopolitical events can happen at any time, but when it comes to global investing, it’s often the …

Bonds Shine with Fed's "Higher for Longer" Call

September 28th, 2023

24:19

As the Federal Reserve continues to send the message that interest rates will stay elevated well into 2024, bond yields are the highest they have been in more than 15 years. In this episode, host Mike Townsend welcomes …

Unscrambling the Economy’s Mixed Messages

September 14th, 2023

31:08

Lately the data on the economy and the markets has been all over the place, making it hard for investors to get a good read on where things are headed. Some indexes are way up, while others are only up a few percent. …

Artificial Intelligence: Investing Considerations

July 27th, 2023

23:15

When it comes to transformational technology, artificial intelligence is expected to rival the internet in its impact. For many investors, there is a …

Artificial Intelligence: The Power and the Perils

July 13th, 2023

31:47

Artificial Intelligence is quite the buzzword these days. Practically overnight it seems to have grown from something with specific uses that is …

Boring Can Be Beautiful: The Case for Bonds

June 29th, 2023

30:20

Bonds' role in a portfolio is to provide income and diversification. But in 2022, they had the worst returns in decades and also failed to provide …

Debt Ceiling Hurdle Cleared: Now What for Markets?

June 15th, 2023

36:05

While markets are calm after the debt ceiling resolution, disruptors persist. Liz Ann Sonders, Kathy Jones, and Jeff Kleintop join host Mike Townsend …

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