Dollars & Sense | Hosted by Joshua Dobi, CFP ®

 Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Show OverviewOn this episode your host, Joshua Dobi, CFP®  provides updates on various topics, including the economic and financial landscape, sports events, mergers and acquisitions, and market performance. He discussed the recent GDP figures for the first quarter in the US, emphasizing the need to monitor subsequent quarters for a more accurate assessment of the economy. Joshua also highlights the financial aspect of attending sports events, emphasizing the high costs and the impact on consumer spending and the economy.He delves into the intricacies of the proposed $38-40 billion acquisition of Anglo-American by BHP in the copper markets, emphasizing the potential implications for market dominance, pricing, and supply. Additionally, he discusses the recent market performance, particularly focusing on Meta and Google.Joshua Dobi, CFP®  also provides insights into the FTC's announcement to ban non-compete clauses in employer-employee contracts, highlighting the potential ramifications for both parties involved. He emphasizes the contentious nature of this move and anticipated significant pushback from the business community. Dobi highlights into the widespread utilization of TikTok in the U.S. and the congressional apprehensions about national security implications stemming from its ownership by ByteDance, a Chinese company. He outlines the legislative action that requires ByteDance to sell or divest the company within a year to reduce Chinese government influence and data collection concerns.Furthermore, Joshua engages in a spirited discussion about the upcoming NFL draft, sharing his excitement and anticipation for the event. He also discusses the significance of the declining birth rates in the U.S., stressing the importance of analyzing this data point within the broader context of demographic trends. Finally, he sheds light on the relationship between costs and life expectancy in life insurance premiums, emphasizing the importance of making informed choices about insurance and the varying needs at different stages of life.Overall, the meeting covered a wide range of topics, including economic updates, sports events, mergers and acquisitions, market performance, legislative actions, and demographic trends. Joshua Dobi, CFP®, provides insights and analysis on each topic, highlighting their significance and potential implications.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Your host, Joshua Dobi, CFP®, discusses the far-reaching impact of the Federal Reserve's decisions on various financial aspects of people's lives, including loan rates, savings, and consumer spending. He also provides insights into the recent discussions about potential interest rate cuts, expressing skepticism about the advisability of such cuts at the present time and urging long-term investment strategies.Joshua then delves into the intersection of sports and finance, highlighting the financial dynamics of professional athletes and the impact of endorsements on their overall compensation. He drew parallels to Tiger Woods' impact on golf and speculated on the potential for increased viewership and higher purses in women's basketball and athletics overall. Joshua also led a discussion on the practical aspects of gold, emphasizing that it is not a currency and is primarily used as an alternative asset in the investing universe. He questions the practicality of using gold for commerce or exchange in the modern world, given that the dollar is no longer backed by gold and its limited use in interbank exchange among nations.Joshua engages a thought-provoking analysis of the recent surge in market trends and asset classes, exploring possible reasons such as inflation concerns and the performance of other asset classes. He also points out the substantial appreciation in gold prices, citing a 15% increase year to date and comparing it to the recent pullback in the equities markets, particularly in the technology sector. Additionally, he discusses the exceptional growth in bourbon consumption, focusing on the double-digit and close to 20% annualized growth in China and India, respectively, and the implications of this trend in the food universe.Joshua ventures into the dynamic landscape of the Bitcoin market, emphasizing the recent surge in valuation and the evolving securitization through ETFs. He highlighted the significance of Grayscale as a pioneer in this space and drew attention to the paradoxical trend of increasing Bitcoin prices alongside substantial net withdrawals from the Grayscale ETF. Dollars and Sense, presented by North Main Financial | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Today's EpisodeJoshua provides a comprehensive update on various topics. He discusses the producer price index and stock market performance.He discusses the potential impact of interest rate changes and highlighted the recent statements made by Jamie Dimon, the president and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, regarding interest rates.Dobi also delves into the intricacies of the current interest rate landscape, emphasizing the notable movement in the 10-year treasury yield and its implications for bond values. He shares his perspective that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to implement rate cuts this year, attributing his stance to inflation data and market shifts.Dobi also discussed the McDonald's surf and turf sandwich, highlighting its relevance to the morning show at WSIC and its potential market impact. He provided detailed information about the sandwich, including its ingredients and potential sauce combinations, and expressed his eagerness to participate in testing and data collection for the product. Dobi shares his take the recent CPI and PPI data, emphasizing the real-world implications of inflation on consumer expenses such as groceries and home ownership costs. He highlights the significant increase in insurance premiums and real estate taxes, attributing these changes to inflation and other factors. Furthermore, he discusses the impact of commercial real estate valuation on public services and schools in urban centers, emphasizing the dynamic nature of these changes and their potential long-term impacts.He also discusses the hottest job markets for 2023 and highlights the uncertainty surrounding student loan forgiveness proposals. Finally, he provided guidance on the upcoming tax filing deadline and emphasized the need for vigilance when dealing with financial and legal matters.All of that and more...Dollars & Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Episode Topics IncludeWHAT'S HOT- Boeing CEO stepping down | Hidden Valley Ranch | Kroger & Albertsons Merger vs. FTCWHAT TO KNOW- Credit Cards in regards to your Credit Report!MARKETS- S&P up 10% as Q1 comes to an end!AND MORE...Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Episode Topics IncludeWHAT'S HOT- Reddit IPO | INTEL Government GrantWHAT TO KNOW- Money Market AccountsMARKETS- Multiple Sectors performing well!AND MORE... Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

 Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Phone Lines are OPEN | Call 844-STUDIO-4 Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Episode Topic's IncludeWHAT'S HOT - CVS | META | ChipotleWHAT TO KNOW - FAFSAMARKETS - Surprising first 5 weeks of Q1AND MORE...Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey.Episode Topics include...WHAT'S HOT - Commercial Real Estate | Dave & Buster's | Royal Caribbean Cruise ShipWHAT TO KNOW - FAFSAMARKETS - Workforce | Rate Cuts | "Dogs of the Dow" TheoryDollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com 

Welcome to Dollars & Sense, presented by North Main Financial. At Dollars & Sense, we believe in empowering our listeners with the knowledge and tools to achieve financial success. Your host, Joshua Dobi’s engaging and approachable style ensures that complex financial concepts are made accessible to all, allowing you to stay informed and proactive about your financial journey. Dollars and Sense | Thursdays at 4pm | WSICnews.com