This week's episode is packed because the markets did not take a break. Catherine, Greg, Rachel, and Vince unpack everything from the end of the 43-day government shutdown to the surprising shifts in stocks, rates, and IRS rules you'll want on your radar.

We break down why the Nasdaq dipped, why the Dow climbed, and what investors should read into the sudden rotation from tech into value. Plus, the Fed's December rate-cut odds just slipped from 65% to 55%… so yes, the markets are jittery, and we explain what that means for investors.

You'll also hear the latest on 2026 retirement contribution limits, why charitable giving rules are changing, and how to use year-end strategies like tax-loss harvesting, QCDs, and catch-up contributions before the year closes.

And because we love a good fun fact: the U.S. is discontinuing the penny, after learning it costs 3.69 cents to make one.

If you want practical guidance with a little entertainment sprinkled in, this episode delivers it.

🎧 Tune in and get ahead of what's moving the markets and your money right now.

Date Recorded: 11/13/25

Correction: In the podcast we mention that it costs $3.69 to make a penny when it actually costs 3.69 cents.

United States Mint Penny FAQs https://www.usmint.gov/news/media-kit/penny?srsltid=AfmBOoplCMjqOgJpdUlTSQCLmFh54BcUIueT0bchaU8iFipdNJE3I9Hk

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