What does it really take to stay in the home you love as you age? In this episode of Make the Dough Rise, we’re talking about aging in place- and why it takes more than hope, good health, or a paid-off house to make it work. Tune in to learn how proactive planning can help preserve independence, protect loved ones, and create more choices for the years ahead.
Featuring Abbie Vogt, Aging Life Care Manager at a•bridge: Aging Life Care Management
Learn more about a•bridge: https://abridgecare.com/
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Jun 15
46 min
Oil panic headlines are everywhere, but stocks are back near all-time highs. So, what's going on? We'll break it down. And if you're an AI junkie, Brian will share some of the "top stocks to own right now" as predicted by Chat GPT, Claude & Gemini.
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Apr 21
31 min
Most people hear “geopolitics” and tune out—until it shows up in their monthly budget and portfolio. The world’s biggest headlines flow straight into oil prices, inflation, interest rates, and market performance. Today we’re breaking down what this means in plain English—and why it matters for your financial plan in light of the current global chaos.
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Mar 10
31 min
What if AI didn’t just beat us at games like chess or Go, but could actually help us beat inflation, optimize our portfolios, and achieve our biggest goals? In this episode, we explore how the rise of AI - from game-changing victories to genetic breakthroughs - is reshaping the way we plan, invest, and think about the future.
The Thinking Game Documentary
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Feb 3
29 min
In this episode, we take a step back from the scary headlines about a possible market crash in 2026 and talk about what really matters when planning for the future. Using real-life examples, we explain how playing it too safe can actually hurt you over time by limiting growth and ignoring important pieces like Social Security. We also shift the focus from vague financial goals to clear life priorities, and identify the things that truly need to be funded and when.
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Jan 5
34 min
Where the economy is headed and who’s getting left behind could shape our collective future. In this episode, we explore how to build lasting, appreciable assets for heirs, what the national debt and demographic shifts mean for tomorrow’s workers, and how global dynamics from Poland’s latest economic moves - to gold’s role as a supposed “safe haven” - fit into the bigger picture.
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Nov 17, 2025
44 min
Fall isn’t just about pumpkin spice and cozy weather—it’s the perfect season to get your money in shape. In this episode, we’ll break down the smart financial moves to make before the year wraps up—so you’re ready for rising healthcare costs, market shifts, and whatever the economy throws your way. From RMDs and tax strategies to protecting your wealth in uncertain times, consider this your financial wake-up call.
Sep 12, 2025
35 min
Lately, markets have been dominated by a few big winners — but this isn’t the dot-com bubble. Productivity’s up, profits are real, and if we’re near a top, it might be time to shore up cash and eye dividend stocks. We’ll also hit interest rates, housing, gold, and why the trade war doomers got it all wrong.
Aug 14, 2025
32 min
We break down the sweeping “Big Beautiful Bill” from tax cuts to AI deregulation and what it means for the economy. Plus, how AI is already doing 30–50% of work at major firms, what current interest rates mean for real estate, and why companies like Apple, Nvidia, and TSMC are pouring billions back into U.S. manufacturing. Is this the start of a true American industrial revival?
Jul 9, 2025
27 min
From trade wars to Taiwan, China’s rise is shaking the global economy—but can it keep up the pace? We break down its economic model, the cracks beneath the surface, and what it all means for your portfolio.
May 19, 2025
24 min
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