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Money Life with Chuck Jaffe

Chuck Jaffe
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Interest Rates
Investment Strategies
Labor Market
New Constructs
S&P Global Ratings
Anne Lester
U.S. Dollar
Inflation Reduction Act
Gold
NVIDIA
FOMO
Market Trends
Social Security
Stockmarket
US Economy
Digital Wallets
Small Cap Stocks
Macroeconomic Indicators

Money Life with Chuck Jaffe is leading the way in business and financial radio. The Money Life Podcast is a daily personal finance talk show, Monday through Friday sorting through the financial clutter every day to bring you the information you need to lead the MoneyLife.

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Neeraj Khemlani discusses his new book, "The Coffee Can Investor: A Stock-Picker's Journey to Build Generational Wealth" — out this week — which tells the story of picking a few stocks and stashing them away in the same way that some people hide valu... more

Ryan Isherwood, chief investment officer at Significance Capital, says that the stock market's momentum has not been broken even as it backed away from recent record highs, which means that stocks have been correcting since last October. That makes i... more

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David Chavern, president and chief executive officer for the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), discusses how insurance companies — who have been investing in private credit situations long before those investments were available to the genera... more

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Arin Dube, an economics professor at UMass-Amherst, discusses his new book, author, "The Wage Standard: What's Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It," noting that the federal minimum wage standard is so low that it's like having no standard at ... more

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Recent Guests

Yelena Maleyev
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Episode: Significance's Isherwood: 'This is more a time correction than a price correction'
Matt Weyandt
Client Portfolio Manager on Listed Real Assets Team at Nuveen
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Ryan Isherwood
Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Significance Capital
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Episode: Significance's Isherwood: 'This is more a time correction than a price correction'
David Chavern
President and Chief Executive Officer at the American Council of Life Insurers
American Council of Life Insurers
Episode: ACLI's Chavern on private credit's impact on insurance protection
Stash Graham
Managing Director at Graham Capital Wealth Management
Graham Capital Wealth Management
Episode: ACLI's Chavern on private credit's impact on insurance protection
Stephen Dissette
Founder of Stephen D. Dissette & Associates; retirement planning expert
Stephen D. Dissette & Associates
Episode: U.S. wage standards fall short in creating prosperity
Arin Dube
Economics professor at UMass-Amherst; author of The Wage Standard
UMass-Amherst; The Wage Standard
Episode: U.S. wage standards fall short in creating prosperity
Jim Thorne
Economist and Chief Market Strategist
Wellington-Altus Private Wealth
Episode: Wellington-Altus' Thorne: 'Sell war, buy peace' and the expansion that's coming
Blake Gunderson
Financial Advisor and Managing Director
Northwestern Mutual
Episode: Wellington-Altus' Thorne: 'Sell war, buy peace' and the expansion that's coming

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Chuck Jaffe
Host of Money Life

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Response

    Joseph Brusuelas: what a great interview. I learned so much. Definitely need him back in 4-6 months for an update on the economy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahwah
    United States6 months ago
  • No valen verga

    Ami nomas me kitaron 800 dólares y no me dieron ningún préstamo son puro fraude de echo my banco me cancelo una targeta porke ala cuenta k estábamos deponvitandoles era puro fraude

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    1
    Larrycańonga
    United States2 years ago
  • Stimulates thought process

    This (free) format does what it says, it stimulates my thought process to do my own research to make the best decision for me. Personally, I learn more from this podcast than I do from my CFP.

    Those wanting a cookie cutter, one size fits all investors need to look elsewhere or hire a robo-advisor.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Jaffe
    United States2 years ago
  • Genuinely enriching experience

    Chuck is a gem of a host. He asks intelligent questions and steers the conversation into an insightful discussion. I appreciate his passion to educate about money.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maya Corbic, CPA
    Canada2 years ago
  • Why do you exist?

    You are a fraud. Index funds. End of story. Early retired in Costa Rica. Go away

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    berlaewhsdahic
    United States3 years ago

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Neutral and mixed feedback about guests and topics; listeners frequently praise the host's questions and depth of discussion, while some negative comments focus on disagreements over views or format changes.

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U.S. wage standards fall short in creating prosperity
Q: Can we fix the wage standard in a country that is this politically divided?
Yes, it is possible because broad support for higher wages crosses partisan lines, and a combination of policy tools—like full employment plus targeted wage floors and sensible minimum wages—can lift wages without causing unacceptable trade-offs.
ACLI's Chavern on private credit's impact on insurance protection
Q: Can you summarize how retirement spending should be structured given current economic conditions?
The guest outlines a strategy that mixes personal savings, Social Security, and an annuity to provide predictable income, reducing the risk of outliving resources, and highlights annuities' role in hedging against inflation when equipped with riders.
Sean Clark of Clark Capital: This is no time for knee-jerk reactions
Q: What is your take on the macro picture and where are you focused now?
Clients are focused on inflation, oil prices, AI developments, and the potential for market volatility around the war in the Middle East; the team recommends patience, diversification, and being careful with allocations, with a bias toward balanced, multi-asset strategies.
Midas' Winmill: Gold miners have more room to run than the metal itself
Q: Given the volatility, how should an investor size exposure to covered call strategies versus traditional equity exposure?
Use a portfolio sleeve approach, combining traditional equity exposure with selective option-based income strategies, while focusing on high-quality, cash-flow rich names and avoiding over-concentration in the same space; monitor volatility and adjust when macro conditions impact your core holdings.
Lacking a withdrawal plan, retirees aren't living their best lives
Q: Peter in Wesley Chapel asks about the sequence of inflation risk and how it compares to sequence of return risk.
The host explains that inflation risk behaves similarly to market returns in terms of variability and long-term impact, and that both should be considered in retirement planning. Inflation can erode purchasing power and compound differently from investment returns, so readers should factor both into their plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Money Life

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This show centers on personal finance and investing, featuring a rotating lineup of finance professionals, economists, authors, and investment strategists who break down market trends, retirement planning, and wealth-building ideas in accessible language. Episodes blend practical how-to insights with big-picture analysis, often highlighting value investing, ETF strategies, and financial education. A standout pattern is the breadth of perspective—from academic economists to industry practitioners and authors—providing listeners with diverse viewpoints on risk, opportunity, and long-term planning. The format tends to mix market commentary with book recommendations and actionable takeaways, making it useful for both everyday investors and fina... more

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7. Arin Dube
8. Jim Thorne

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