Kyla Scanlon on Inflation, Economic Vibes, and Pizza

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Make Your Money Last Forever, and the E-Shaped Economy

A survey from Allianz found that 64% of Americans worry more about running out of money than death. Host Robert Brokamp offers eight suggestions for making your portfolio last forever or until you die, whichever comes first. Also in this episode:-The K-shaped economy is starting ...  Show more

Is Stagflation Creeping Into the Picture?

GDP data released this week shows an economy that slowed to a crawl in the fourth quarter of 2025 as inflation picked up. That’s not a good sign now that oil prices have nearly doubled this year and job cuts continue. We discuss what this data says about the economy and what we’r ...  Show more

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