Financially Free With Hughley

09/30/2026

The real value of financial preparedness is not avoiding problems. It is keeping ordinary problems from becoming financial emergencies. If your primary vehicle became inoperable today and required a $3,000 repair, what would happen...

09/22/2026

It’s rarely one big expense that throws things off.

It’s the $5 subscription that turns into $9.
The takeout that becomes routine.
The upgrade that feels small in the moment.

Progress isn’t about cutting everything - it's deciding what actually matters to you and spending on purpose.

09/21/2026

The Fed's latest rate decision has captured attention, but earnings season may provide additional insight into the health of corporate America.
In this week's , CIO Gene Goldman discusses earnings expectations, the sectors driving recent growth, and key areas to watch as companies begin reporting quarterly results.

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09/17/2026

A lot of women are not at risk because they never had the income. They are at risk because they had the income, but let everybody, everything, and every emotional pull get paid before their future did. That is not bad luck...

Financial planning risks faced by professional women

09/17/2026

Read the latest issue of Financial Watch here:

When you know where your money is going, it can be easier to make sure it's going toward the things that matter most to you. In this month's Financial Watch,…

09/14/2026

One of the most overlooked components to a well constructed plan!!!

A revocable living trust is great for avoiding probate but won't shield savings from long-term care costs. Consider a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust instead.

09/14/2026

Could the Fed pull the trigger on another rate hike?
Inflation pressures remain elevated, so will be watching Wednesday's FOMC meeting closely.
Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke discusses what the Fed is expected to do, why inflation remains a challenge, and what bond markets are signaling for the year ahead in .

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09/08/2026

Jobs, inflation, and interest rates remain closely connected, making this week's inflation data especially important for markets and the Federal Reserve.
Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he examines the final inflation reports before the Fed's September 16 meeting, what recent labor market data tells us about the economy, and why persistent price pressures could influence the outlook for interest rates and market performance.

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09/08/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

For a lot of retirees, filing for Social Security felt like crossing a finish line. But the strategy behind that decision doesn't have to stay frozen the day…

09/02/2026

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from August 2026. Read more here:

U.S. stocks returned to gains in August after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both ended negative the prior two months while the Dow Industrials capped a…