

Navigating Market Volatility: The AI Scare Trade
In this episode, Russ Hackman discusses the current state of the markets, focusing on the volatility caused by the AI scare trade and the performance of various sectors. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and holding onto gains, especially for retirement planning. The conversation also…

Retirement Math vs Retirement Reality
Russ discusses various aspects of financial planning, including the current market trends, the impact of a new Fed chair, and the importance of having a solid retirement plan. He emphasizes the disconnect between retirement math and reality, the significance of tax planning, and the benefits of pri…

Challenges for the Tech Sector
In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackmann discusses various financial topics including market trends, the challenges facing the tech sector, the risks associated with private credit investments, and the importance of behavioral finance in investment decisions. He also addresses the …

Navigating Financial Clarity in a Complex Market
In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackmann discusses various financial topics including market trends, the challenges facing the tech sector, the risks associated with private credit investments, and the importance of behavioral finance in investment decisions. He also addresses the …

Geopolitical Market Jitters
In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackman discusses the current market turbulence, focusing on the geopolitical factors affecting the markets, particularly the performance of the Magnificent Seven stocks. He emphasizes the importance of financial planning, especially in light of pote…

Navigating Market Trends and Economic Predictions
In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackmann discusses the current state of the markets, the impact of geopolitical events, inflation trends, and essential estate planning strategies. He emphasizes the importance of being a smarter investor in light of recent economic predictions and o…

The Magnificent Seven and the other 493
Russ Hackmann discusses the recent underperformance of the Magnificent Seven stocks compared to the broader market, the implications of fluctuating oil prices, and strategies for achieving tax-free income in retirement. He emphasizes the importance of having a comprehensive retirement plan that add…

Navigating Wall Street: Insights for 2026
Russ discusses the current state of the market, investment strategies for 2026, and the implications of Vanguard's recent shift in investment recommendations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding life insurance, the risks associated with private credit, and the need for crisis-proofing ret…

Prepare for the Year Ahead
In this episode of The Wall Street Sweeper, Russ Hackmann discusses the current state of the markets, the importance of having a solid retirement plan, and the potential impacts of the upcoming midterm elections on economic trends. He emphasizes the need for a written plan to navigate the big six r…

Navigating the AI Bubble: Lessons from the Dot-Com Era
In this conversation, Russ Hackmann discusses the current state of the stock market, drawing parallels between the AI bubble and the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s. He emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's implications for financial planning and the potential risks and opportunities it …