Money Talk with Brandon Steele

How Consumer Confidence Impacts the Economy with Brandon Steele

In this special edition of the Money Talk podcast, Brandon shares how consumer confidence impacts the United States economy. From the current trends to a historical look at the consumer’s power in the stock market and economy, tune in for a brief insight into what is currently happening and what may be ahead.

A Breakdown of the Recent June 12th Federal Reserve Meeting with Brandon Steele

In this special edition of the Money Talk podcast, Brandon shares the takeaways from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting and press conference on June 12th, 2024. From the upcoming cuts, and how many cuts will happen in 2024, plus insight into the stock market’s reaction, tune in for a brief insight into what may be ahead.

Israel-Hamas War Impacts on the Economy and Stock Market in 2023

In this special edition of the Money Talk podcast, Brandon shares the impacts that we may see from the Israel-Hamas war to the United States economy and stock market. From oil prices to inflation, tune in below to discover what may be on the horizon as this devastating conflict continues in the Middle East.

Building Effective and Successful Teams in Any Organization with Liv Olson

When polled, 90% of employees believe teams are critical to success in their organization, but only 25% believe their team to be effective. Whether you find your team to be effective or not, what are some strategies that successful teams employ? In this conversation, executive coach and consultant Liv Olson shares insight into ways to overcome team challenges, how to foster innovation, and strategies for smaller teams.  For nearly 20 years, Liv Olson led Human Resources and People Operations for mission-driven financial services organizations. During this period, her organization was named among Washington’s best workplaces for nine consecutive years. Today, she works with individuals and teams to unlock and leverage core elemental skills and insights that, until now, have remained hidden. To learn more about Liv and her services, visit her website [https://www.livolsonconsulting.com].

Creating an Education Savings Plan with Heidi King of College Inside Track

Planning for college can be stressful. With rising tuition costs, it can be overwhelming to think about the future when it comes to creating a education savings plan. Whether you are thinking about college savings options for your children in the future or have kids quickly approaching college age, what should you know about 529 plans and education funding options? In this conversation, College Inside Track educator Heidi King shares insight into today’s college landscape, how to create a college savings plan, and what you should know to prepare your children for college applications. Heidi King is an educator with College Inside Track [https://collegeinsidetrack.com]. Her first career as an airline pilot of 20+ years taught her to manage important projects in time sensitive situations, arriving at the destination safely, on time and efficiently. She applied those same skills when helping her two boys find their right college fit, and now does the same helping thousands of families at College Inside Track. Outside of work, Heidi lives in the Chicagoland area with her family where you will often find her in one of the area tennis courts.