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Welcome 2024 with this brand new episode of The Week Ahead. Joining us for the first time is Neely Tamminga with our regular guests Albert Marko, and Tracy Shuchart.

Key themes for this episode:

1. The US Consumer & Employment
Neely, an expert in consumer trends, joins us to explore the financial landscape with a focus on consumers being overextended, multiple job holders, and the ability to repay debt. She provides valuable insights into the challenges that consumers face.

Also, she shares her forecasts for January and February, discussing weaker demand optics and potential layoffs, and helps us understand how the 2024 consumption dynamics might impact consumer confidence in this presidential cycle.

2. Turkey’s Geopolitical Aspirations
Albert takes us on a geopolitical journey, especially focusing on Turkey. What are the lesser-known aspects of Turkey's influence in the Middle East and Africa?

Albert also helps us explore the impact of Turkish defense exports, the role of Lira devaluation in geopolitical priorities, and understand Turkey's key bilateral relationships—Russia, China, Iran, Europe, and the US.

3. Is Nuclear Overbought?
Tracy brings her expertise to the table to address the lingering question: Is nuclear overbought? Tracy discusses the long-standing fascination with nuclear investments and the recent surge in hedge funds loading up on uranium.

Tracy explores the reasons behind this bullish trend, questioning whether nuclear is overbought and what insights these funds might possess.

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This is the 94th episode of The Week Ahead, where experts talk about the week that just happened and what will most likely happen in the coming week.

Time Stamp:
00:00: Start
01:59: Neely Tamminga's Perspective on Consumers
08:39: Concerns about Consumer Spending
10:57: Impact of Luxury Market
14:47: Discussion on Turkey's Influence
23:49: Turkey's Role in the Middle East and Africa
32:26: Hedge Funds Investing in Uranium
40:06: Political Impact on Nuclear Energy

Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PotrPb-VVQk

On a global mission to make the financial industry less “male, pale, and stale,” Vivian Tu is a former Wall Street trader-turned-expert, educator, public speaker, host, entrepreneur, media powerhouse, and the founder and CEO of the financial equity phenomenon, “Your Rich BFF.” In January 2021, she developed and launched the “Your Rich BFF” blog and social media handles as a passion project to destigmatize and make the rules of personal finance accessible and digestible to non-experts and marginalized communities. 

Her dedication to promoting financial literacy and ability to bridge the gap between finance and the mainstream have earned her cross-platform fame and notoriety, having garnered nearly 6 million followers and counting, as well as honors on both the Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 – Social Media’ (2023) and inaugural ‘Top Creators’ (2022) lists. This December 2023, Vivian’s financial prowess and devotion to educating her followers have culminated into the highly anticipated release of her debut book, “RICH AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life.” Revealed exclusively on the TODAY show, “RICH AF” is billed as the definitive book on personal finance for a new generation, and was sold in a competitive auction for a seven-figure publishing deal to Portfolio, a division of Penguin

Buy her book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life 

Listen to her podcast Networth and Chill Pod

In this episode you will learn

• How to recognize warning signs of a potential layoff and take proactive steps to protect your career and financial stability.
• Whether everyone possesses the potential to achieve financial wealth and the key factors that contribute to financial success.
• Practical strategies for increasing your income and improving your financial health, even if you're currently facing financial challenges.
• Insights on achieving financial comfort without placing excessive emphasis on money itself, focusing on balance and fulfillment.
• The pros and cons of company loyalty versus job hopping, and finding out which approach is more likely to lead to financial success and wealth building.

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More SOG money-themed episodes we think you’ll love:

Jaspreet Singh – https://link.chtbl.com/1411-pod

Jen Sincero – https://link.chtbl.com/1101-pod

Dave Ramsey – https://link.chtbl.com/1415-pod

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Are there heterim to not repay debt?
What if it’s owed to a credit card company, bank or government, as opposed to a Jewish lender or gmach?
What must be disclosed when taking out a loan?
Is it better to learn in Kollel and incur debt, or to get a job?
Can a creditor force the debtor to sell his home and other assets?
Does halacha ever cap the amount of debt we can incur? 

Schar Shabbos, Ribbis, M’achalos Assuros, Pesach, and much more…

Today's guest is Karen Ford of KMF Company who will discuss with us the importance of debt demolition, budgeting and building wealth.  Listeners will learn:*  What is a budget and will it benefit me?*  How do I get rid of debt?*  Whats the big deal about credit cards?*  Can I retire wealthy?Karen is a Master Financial Coach, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author who has coached people with a variety of money issues: from just $500 in debt to $800,000 in debt. She has coached folks with up to 86 credit cards and taught them how to pay down and pay off those credit cards in record time.Karen’s mission is to inspire others to rid themselves of debt and build wealth. She encourages others to break the shackles of debt and gives valuable insight into building wealth so they can experience financial freedom!Karen Ford’s #1 Amazon Best Selling Book “Money Matters” is a discovery for many. This book is not only motivational, but practical. She is an avid real estate investor, who enjoys buying, selling, and flipping properties. She has even bought properties for as little as $10 and turned a few dollars into thousands!

Today's guest is Karen Ford of KMF Company who will discuss with us the importance of debt demolition, budgeting and building wealth.  Listeners will learn:*  What is a budget and will it benefit me?*  How do I get rid of debt?*  Whats the big deal about credit cards?*  Can I retire wealthy?Karen is a Master Financial Coach, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author who has coached people with a variety of money issues: from just $500 in debt to $800,000 in debt. She has coached folks with up to 86 credit cards and taught them how to pay down and pay off those credit cards in record time.Karen’s mission is to inspire others to rid themselves of debt and build wealth. She encourages others to break the shackles of debt and gives valuable insight into building wealth so they can experience financial freedom!Karen Ford’s #1 Amazon Best Selling Book “Money Matters” is a discovery for many. This book is not only motivational, but practical. She is an avid real estate investor, who enjoys buying, selling, and flipping properties. She has even bought properties for as little as $10 and turned a few dollars into thousands!

Paying playgroups and tuitions, deposits on hotels for Pesach and chasunos, mikvah and tevilas keilim, taanis bechorim, mattir kitniyos, selling chametz gamur and over phone, autopsies, Milah and metzizah b’peh, being moser on those not following govt guidelines

Getting double reimbursements, expensing a business class ticket and flying coach, leaving your jacket at work so nobody knows you left, and much more

Dealing with the possible Ribbis concerns, legalities, and dangers

Lakewood has been in the news recently because of a number of arrests- Rabbi Aaron Kotler CEO BMG discusses it.

Jared Kushner have recently been criticized come for flying to Saudi Arabia on Shabbos, is it halachicly sound?

Avoiding Mekach Ta’os, Geneivas Da’as, and Ona’ah in Today’s Competitive Retail Environment

Choshen Mishpat Shailos