Nest Egg!
Welcome to Nest Egg! where Wall Street Women help you overcome financial anxiety with advice and easy-to-understand explanations of today’s investment landscape. We get real about financial concepts they never taught you in school.
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Episodes
22 episodes
Welcome to the Intelligence Revolution
Join Lori Zager, Lisa James, and special guest Warren Jackson as they explore the world of AI. In this episode, they compare the Intelligence Revolution to the Industrial Revolution and discuss how to asses the various AI-related investment opp...
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33:36
💡 Does Your Portfolio Need Bonds?
Join Lori Zager and Lisa James as they explore the evolving landscape of bonds and their role in modern investment strategies. In this engaging episode, they discuss the historical significance of bonds in portfolio management and explore why t...
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40:43
How to Protect Your Portfolio in Uncertain Times
Every recession or bear market is driven by a unique mix of factors, and the investment strategies that work best depend on the specific circumstances behind each downturn. In this episode of Nest Egg, Lori Zager and Lisa James break down the c...
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27:08
Chaos
In this episode of Nest Egg, Lisa and Lori dive headfirst into the stormy world of politics, exploring how the Trump agenda is shaking up the economy. From market volatility to real-world financial impacts, they break down the ripple effects of...
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34:06
Deep Thoughts and DeepSeek
2024 seems oh so long ago, but this episode of the Nest Egg! was broadcast in conjunction with the 2x Wealth Group’s 4q 2024 Investment Letter.In this episode, Lori and Lisa explain what was behind the 25% rally in the S&P 500 in 20...
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27:55
Trumponomics
Lori and Lisa discuss how Trump’s proposals may affect the economy and dig deeper into his pick for Treasury Secretary: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Have a listen!!
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25:42
China - Is the Recent Run-up a Durable Rally or a Flash in the Pan?
Lisa and Lori take a look at how politics in China has affected the Chinese stock market. Find out if they believe their recent statements about encouraging business growth and, on the flip side, hear what we think might impede China’s success....
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23:01
Under the Covers
What really is behind the stock market rally in 2024 and the selloff in the first week of August. Lori and Lisa begin this podcast by explaining why the U.S. economy has remained resilient in spite of the Fed raising interest rates and reducing...
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36:19
529 Plans - College Savings with Uncle Sam's Help
Lisa and Lori explain the advantages of using a 529 plan to save for college and other education expenses. They discuss how to go about setting up a plan as well as how to decide how much to contribute and when.
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23:33
And the Prize Goes To...Janet Yellen
Lori and Lisa explain the relationship between interest rates and stocks, why Janet Yellen gets the prize for the market rally which started last fall, and how you can make an ‘under the radar’ AI play.
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Episode 14
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33:14
Mixed Messages
In this episode, Lori and Lisa discuss the anticipated soft landing for the economy and point out what could go wrong. Learn how Janet Yellen helped spike the punchbowl with a Treasury auction last year, how 2022 and 2023 market sector performa...
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Episode 13
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17:14
Ten Surprises
In a nod to the late Byron Wien, Lori and Lisa talk about their list of potential economic, financial, and political surprises for 2024. Have a listen….
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Episode 12
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29:28
High Interest Rates
Lori and Lisa explain the negative impact of rising interest rates on both the bond and the stock markets. They discuss the current rate environment, the relative attractiveness of stocks and bonds, and why the Federal Reserve is likely to keep...
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Episode 11
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32:17
Happy 65th Birthday… Have You Signed Up For Medicare?
Lisa and Lori guide you through the Medicare morass!
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Episode 10
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21:07
Change Is Coming to Your 401K Contribution Tax Status
After a market update, Lori and Lisa discuss how company 401k plans work, common pitfalls, and changes that are coming to catch-up contributions for high earners, 50 and older.
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Episode 9
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26:04
Trees Don’t Grow to the Sky
In this episode, Lori and Lisa explain that seven stocks accounted for most of the market rally in the first half of 2023. They suggest that if the market is going to continue to go up, there needs to be a broadening out of the market with part...
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Episode 8
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21:40
The Pollyanna Market
Lisa and Lori discuss the great start to the S&P 500 equity market in spite of 3 good sized U.S. banks failing, the Federal Reserve raising rates 5% in 13 months, an inverted yield curve since last year and the latest Senior Loan Officer’s ...
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Episode 7
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20:38
Run on the Bank
In this episode:How Banks WorkWhat Causes Banks to FailHow the Government is Responding How Bank and Brokerage Accounts May Be ProtectedDilemma for the Federal Reserve
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Episode 6
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30:33
Why an Upcoming Recession May Be Unique
We discuss what happens to stocks and bonds during recessions and our suggestions for portfolios.Find out more and reach out to us on our blog.
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Episode 4
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26:43
Inflation is as Violent as a Mugger, as Frightening as an Armed Robber, and as Deadly as a Hit Man
We explain inflation and why it presents a problem that won’t be easily fixed.Find out more on our blog.
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Episode 3
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