The Financial Exchange weekdays from 10AM - Noon on 14 stations across New England.

The Financial Exchange is the only daily business and financial show in Boston and New England. Mike and Chuck tackle the top stories in the business and financial sector each day, while you updated on the trends in the US markets and the global economy. Plus, they'll talk to the biggest names in the industry for expert analysis.

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Private equity is coming for your retirement. Should you be worried?

Ask Todd: Different options to protect your house

This week, Todd Lutsky explains the different options you have when planning your estate on how to protect your residence from nursing homes. Todd also takes calls from the audience about gift limits and moving a property into a trust.

Consumer sentiment decline fuels evidence of gloom

Chuck Zodda and Marc Fandetti discuss consumer sentiment declining and adding to the gloomy view of the economy. Low and Middle-Income Americans say they are sacrificing happiness in the face of tariffs and stubborn inflation. Todd Lutsky joins the show to chat about protecting assets from nursing homes.

Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti wonder if the decline of knowledge work as begun. Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme? Collin Hodge, Event Director for the Taste of St. Croix, joins the show to talk about the best food festival in the Caribbean. Tesla extends dismal run in Europe with 40% drop in February. Why is Forever 21's bankruptcy good for mall owners?

Are stocks truly expensive right now?

Mike Armstrong and Marc Fandetti take a look at if stocks are truly as expensive as some in the media claim to be. US consumer confidence tumbles again to lowest since early 2021. Massachusetts regulators probe Robinhood over March Madness betting. Forget trade wars and tariffs. This is the real threat to your money. 23andMe's bankruptcy puts 15 million users DNA info on the auction block.

The richest Americans kept the economy booming. What happens if they stop spending?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Trump's announcement that any country buying oil from Venezuela would face a 25% tariff. The richest Americans kept the economy booming. What happens if they stop spending? For CEOs, the $100M pay package is disappearing. Risky bonds aren't so risky in the long run. Roth IRAs are all the rage with the young crowd. The dumbest investment in the world was better than owning safe treasurys.

The hard data isn't showing signs of a slowing economy

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong explain why the hard data isn't showing signs of a slowing economy. The White House narrows April 2 tariffs. The economic data is as cloudy as the outlook. The US could run out of cash by July. Dealing with Social Security is heading from bad to worse. Just how much higher are energy costs in Boston?

What spooked the S&P 500?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong wonder what spooked the S&P 500, because it wasn't the trade war. DoorDash partners with Klarna to bring buy-now-pay-later to food delivery. Is Nvidia addicted to being in the spotlight? A local pizza place is taking a stand against disrespectful families. Paul LaMonica, Barron's, joins the show to chat about leveraged ETFs focused on Tesla. 

Nike has a long way to run to achieve the comeback

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss the fire that shutdown Heathrow Airport. FedEx isn't delivering big profits. Nikes comeback gets a brutal reality check. Micron's shares tumble amid concerns of pricing problems. Are retail investors being set up to hold the bag again? Single retirees face new challenges. Apple Intelligence isn't ready for prime time. 

Can Nvidia save GM?

Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss Nvidia investing hundreds of billions of dollars in US supply chain. Nvidia and GM are teaming up to bring AI robots, factories, and self-driving cars. What is the housing industry's biggest problem? Florida is exploring ditching property taxes as home prices soar. Why uncertainty makes the stock market go haywire. Uber and Lyft will charge riders a fee of $5.50 each way to Logan, under tentative new agreement with Massport. Does college basketball have a gambling problem?