Wealth Vision 20/20 Podcast
Wealth vision 20/20 removes the haze surrounding financial information about the stock markets, the economy and money, helping you understand what is happening, why its happening and most importantly, what to do about it. Craig Pluta a CFP and founder of Alliance Wealth Management Milwaukee, has over 22 years experience guiding through economic bull markets and collapses while at the same time, keeping people informed, educated and sticking to strategies that help deliver them to their intended goals. This insightful vision guides Alliance Wealth Management Milwaukee’s clients up to and through the retirement phase, dealing with every aspect of growing and keeping your wealth, including investment planning, tax planning and estate planning.
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Episodes
73 episodes
When the Oxygen Runs Out
Today’s episode is called “When the Oxygen Runs Out”… where we take a hard look at what a blockade actually does—not in theory, but in reality… what happens when you deliberately restrict the flow of energy, ca...
The Slow Path to a Nuclear Weapon
Today’s episode is called “The Slow Path to a Nuclear Weapon” where we break down how North Korea moved from a so-called civilian program to a functioning nuclear arsenal, the critical moments where the world had a chance to act but chos...
When Time Runs Out: Epic Fury
Today’s episode is called “When Time Runs Out: Epic Fury” where we break down how years of tension between Iran, Israel, and the United States brought us to this moment, what history quietly teaches about ignoring incremental aggressio...
There's a New Sheriff in Town
Today’s episode is called “There’s a New Sheriff in Town.”With the announcement that Kevin Warsh will replace Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve this May, we take a hard look at what this change really m...
Short Term Noise, Long Term Signal
Today’s episode is called “Short Term Noise, Long Term Signal” where we discuss the latest economic data for unemployment, GDP, and Inflation and what it means as we close out this year, tailwinds that should help growth in 2026 stemming from n...
Santa & The Federal Reserve
Today’s episode is called “Santa & the Federal Reserve” where we discuss the intense focus on the Fed and whether they will lower interest rates despite limited information caused by the government shutdown, will Jay Powell soon learn who h...
Shutdowns, Filibusters and all things Dysfunctional
Today’s episode is called “Shutdowns, Filibusters and all things Dysfunctional” where we take a deep dive into Government shutdowns and why modern day politicians have no desire to change that, a little known mistake made in 1806 that enabled a...
Up, Up and Away
Today’s episode is called “Up, Up and Away” where we discuss breaking the standoff of high interest rate policy, what it means to have our first rate cut for 2025 and what’s likely next, the stock market's ascent to an all time high along with ...
The Turning Point
Today’s episode is called “The Turning Point” where we discuss the interest rate path being telegraphed by The Fed, the shaky link between tariffs and inflation, and the stock markets belief that the bull market is strong and vibrant. With all ...
The Powell Paradox
Today’s episode is called “The Powell Paradox” where we discuss the economic numbers, where we stand on inflation as well as tariffs and the browbeating by the President for Powell to lower interest rates. Could we be witnessing the phenomenon ...
Bombs Away!
Today’s episode is called “Bombs away!” where we discuss the action taken by the US to cripple Iran’s nuclear program, a quick history of how we got there, and the internal tension between Islamic nations dating back to 632AD. With recent event...
Oh Jay.....Wake up!
Today’s episode is called “Oh Jay…..wake up!” where we discuss the fluctuations of GDP from imports reacting to tariffs, the progress on inflation and the idea that the Fed may be sacrificing the good for the perfect, and the market recovery th...
Wired for Panic
Today’s episode is called “Wired for Panic” — where we unpack how your brain, emotions, and even your biology can sabotage rational decision-making… especially when it comes to money.We’ll look at how ancient fear circuits like the amygd...
Tariffs, Tantrums and the Crocodile Brain
Today’s episode is called “Tariffs, Tantrums and the Crocodile Brain” where we discuss the newly released tariffs on 90 countries, the markets reaction to this new order, potential interest rate outcomes as the Fed monitors the situation, and w...
Taxes, Real Estate, and the Pause that Refreshes
Today’s episode is called “Taxes, Real Estate, and the Pause that Refreshes” where we discuss the upcoming income tax and deadlines for all things IRA and 401k, Powell, the Federal Reserve, and his recent testimony on Capital Hill, thoughts on ...
New World, New Vision - Here we Come
Today’s episode is called “New World, New Vision-Here we Come” where we discuss the new Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent’s framework for achieving economic success known as the 3-3-3 plan. We’ll tell what each of those 3’s mean, how they...
9 predictions for 2025
Today’s episode is called “9 Predictions for 2025” where we discuss the new administration, expected congressional action, oil and gas prices and the state of interest rates as well as the economic outlook for GDP, inflation and the markets. Wi...
Year End Planning
Today’s episode is called “Year End Planning” where we discuss the upcoming end of year deadlines for IRAs, Required Minimum Distributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions and Roth Conversions, certain tax planning tips that may reduce your ...
America Votes: Insights on the Presidential Showdown
Today’s episode is called “America Votes: Insights on the Presidential Showdown” where we discuss the recent election along with the potential red wave seizing control of both the House and the Senate, Jay Powell’s decision for cutting interest...
Welcome to the Battle of AI and US Shipping Ports
Today’s episode is called “Welcome to the Battle of AI and US Shipping Ports” where we discuss the Fed’s newest move to start cutting interest rates, the latest challenge to the economy with the potential longshoremen’s strike that could shut d...
From the Hum Drum to Stranger than Fiction
Today’s episode is called “From the Hum Drum to Stranger than Fiction” where we discuss the Fed’s shift in focus from inflation to the other half of the dual mandate, maximum employment, the 2 week countdown to the first Fed rate cut since Marc...
It's Not When, But Why
Today’s episode is called “It’s not when, but why?” where we discuss the forgone conclusion of a rate cut in the month of September and how the market may react short term vs long, the uncomfortable position of Jay Powell cutting rates just bef...
Financial Literacy Crisis in America
Today’s episode is called “Financial Literacy Crisis in America” where we discuss the Milken Institute study highlighting the disturbing fact that financial literacy in the US is alarmingly low and shows little indication of improvement. We’ll ...