US Economy – Smart Money Simplified

2023 Debrief and Expectations for 2024 with Brent Mekosh and Bill Tucker (Ep. 65)

By Smart-Money-Simplified | December 21, 2023

2023 has been a remarkably eventful year, marked by dynamic shifts in financial markets, economic events, and political developments.

Join Brent Mekosh as he shares his insights into the key highlights of this period, including crucial conversations taking place among clients.

What’s to come for 2024?

Brent shares his outlook, too!

Brent discusses:

Recent trends in equities, fixed income, inflation, and interest rates
How the debt refinancing in 2024 may impact the Fed’s actions
The potential impact of AI on society moving forward
A critical look at the traditional college education system and student loan policies
And more!

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Looking Back To Predict The Future (Ep.17)

By Smart-Money-Simplified | November 1, 2022

Reviewing history reveals consistent trends in why events happen, how long they last, and what starts the upward swing.

And with this same information, experts can look forward and predict how future events unfold.

In this episode, Brent Mekosh dives into history’s reflection on current events. Brent shares his personal experiences along with some world history to compare our relationship with inflation, money, and the economy.

Brent discusses:

How his experience in Zimbabwe changed his perspective on financial markets
The limitations of world economies
Why certain government solutions have failed to solve inflation
The biggest difference between the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic
And more!

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