Bulls, Bears and Ballots - Politics Through an Investment Lens with Michael Townsend, Schwab's Wizard of Washington

In the latest episode of Amplified Wealth, Adam Armstrong and Austin Hagaman welcome Michael Townsend, Managing Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Charles Schwab. Tune in and hear from the "Wizard of Washington" -  and see how current and potential political developments might impact the markets and your investments.
 
Episode Highlights:

 🗳️ Election Insights: Explore the current political and regulatory landscape in Washington, DC - and what it means for the upcoming election.

📈 Market Performance: Learn how markets typically perform in election years and the historical trends that matter most to investors.

💼 Policy Impact: Understand the potential changes in tax policy, government funding, and regulations, and how they might affect your investment strategy.

🔍 AI and Innovation: Discover the bipartisan interest in AI regulation and what guardrails might be put in place in the near future.

💡 Long-Term Investment Wisdom: Mike shares valuable insights on why staying invested through political changes is crucial for long-term financial success.

 🔍 And Much More!

Timestamps:

Introducing Mike Townsend: (02:07)

Current Political and Regulatory Landscape in Washington: (06:55)

Upcoming Sunset for 2017 Tax Cuts: (09:29)

Artificial Intelligence and Tech: (13:57)

What Will The Fed Do Next: (16:52)

Biden Steps Down / Kamala Steps Up: (21:50)

Senate Map: (28:04)

Debt: (30:59)

Trump's Electability Post-Assassination: (36:54)

Best Political Makeup for Markets: (39:21)

Historical Presidential and Political Impact on Investing: (43:02)

What's New with Michael Townsend: (48:29)

Wrap Up and Post-Show Analysis: (55:23)

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