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 complex web of rising tariffs, soaring national debt, and shrinking policy options that are currently challenging investors.

Join them as they explore actionable portfolio strategies designed to prioritize capital preservation in a landscape marked by recession risks and the looming threat of stagflation—where slow growth, rising unemployment, and higher inflation collide. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just building your financial knowledge, this episode offers valuable insights to help you protect your wealth in uncertain times.

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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 a news cycle that never seems to slow down.

Why are investors on edge? How are businesses reacting to policy shifts? And what does all this uncertainty mean for your personal finances? Lisa and Lori tackle these questions with sharp analysis, offering insights on how to protect and grow your nest egg even when the world feels chaotic.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode will help you understand the bigger picture — and how to navigate it. Tune in for a thoughtful, no-nonsense look at the intersection of politics and your financial future.

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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 2024 and why they thought history was unlikely to repeat itself in 2025. There is also a discussion of the recent excitement in Deepseek, a Chinese-made artificial intelligence model and the ramifications for a cheaper AI model.

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