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WashingtonWise

WashingtonWise

37 episodes

Our finances, portfolios and the markets are affected daily by the policies and politics coming out of Washington. In each episode of WashingtonWise, host Mike Townsend, Charles Schwab’s Vice President for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, focuses a non-partisan eye on the stories that matter most to investors, and his guests offer actionable suggestions for what to do--and what not to do--with your portfolio. Podcasts are for informational purposes only. This channel is not monitored by Charles Schwab. Please visit schwab.com/contactus for contact options.

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How to Navigate the 2024 Markets Like the Pros

Published: Jan. 11, 2024, 9 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 56 seconds

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Shape Up Your Financial Plan for 2024

Published: Dec. 7, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 25 seconds

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Financial Fraud: Savvy Investors Arent Immune

Published: Nov. 16, 2023, 8:10 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 54 seconds

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(BONUS) From On Investing: The View from Washington D.C.

Published: Nov. 10, 2023, 9 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 52 seconds

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Hurdles Mounting for Deeply Divided House

Published: Nov. 2, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 45 seconds

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Global Events Spark Fears, Clouding Big Picture

Published: Oct. 12, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 41 minutes 32 seconds

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Bonds Shine with Fed's "Higher for Longer" Call

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 19 seconds

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Unscrambling the Economys Mixed Messages

Published: Sept. 14, 2023, 7:10 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 8 seconds

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Artificial Intelligence: Investing Considerations

Published: July 27, 2023, 7:10 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 15 seconds

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Artificial Intelligence: The Power and the Perils

Published: July 13, 2023, 7:10 a.m.
Duration: 31 minutes 47 seconds

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Boring Can Be Beautiful: The Case for Bonds

Published: June 29, 2023, 7 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds

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Debt Ceiling Hurdle Cleared: Now What for Markets?

Published: June 15, 2023, 8 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 5 seconds

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Trend Spotting: What Investors Need to Watch

Published: March 11, 2021, 11 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 28 seconds

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Global Issues May Loom Large for Investors

Published: Feb. 25, 2021, 11 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 28 seconds

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Will the Markets Get What They Want From Washington?

Published: Feb. 11, 2021, 11 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 12 seconds

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Key Biden Picks Who Could Move the Markets

Published: Jan. 28, 2021, 11 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 6 seconds

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Dems Take Control, but No Carte Blanche for Biden

Published: Jan. 14, 2021, 11 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 9 seconds

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Georgia’s Senate Runoff Election Carries Outsized Impact

Published: Dec. 10, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 44 seconds

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Election Results & Vaccine News: The Market Reacts

Published: Nov. 12, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 45 seconds

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Election Upon Us: How Might the Market React?

Published: Oct. 29, 2020, 9 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 28 seconds

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COVID, U.S. Politics & Beyond: The Impact on Global Markets

Published: Oct. 15, 2020, 2:37 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 34 seconds

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What a New Fed Strategy Might Mean for You

Published: Oct. 1, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 10 seconds

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Can You Invest Confidently Amid Uncertainty?

Published: Sept. 17, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 49 seconds

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More Aid Coming—But How Much and Who Gets It?

Published: July 23, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 23 minutes 1 second

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Voting in the Time of COVID

Published: July 9, 2020, 3:27 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 59 seconds

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Markets and Economy Out of Sync: Does It Matter?

Published: June 25, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 34 minutes 48 seconds

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U.S.-China Tensions Grow: Are Markets Concerned?

Published: June 11, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 52 seconds

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HEROES Act DOA in Senate: Compromise Coming?

Published: May 28, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 20 minutes 13 seconds

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Can Munis Thrive If States Are Struggling?

Published: May 14, 2020, 11 p.m.
Duration: 26 minutes

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Complications Loom as Senate Heads Back to Work

Published: April 30, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 30 seconds

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Backstops & Stimulus: How Much Will It Take?

Published: April 23, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 24 seconds

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The Road to Recovery for Small Business

Published: April 16, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 29 seconds

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Making Smart Choices in a Down Market

Published: April 9, 2020, 3:15 p.m.
Duration: 29 minutes 29 seconds

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Amidst a Pandemic, What’s the Prognosis for Global Economies?

Published: April 2, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 15 seconds

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Massive Stimulus Plus Unprecedented Easing Are Latest Efforts to Boost Economy

Published: March 26, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 32 minutes 22 seconds

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Fed and Congress Go Big: Will It Help the Markets?

Published: March 19, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 32 seconds

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Presidential Race Narrows While Government and Markets React to Coronavirus

Published: March 10, 2020, 10 a.m.
Duration: 26 minutes 3 seconds

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Bond Markets & the Beltway

Published: Feb. 25, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 13 seconds

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Coronavirus: What Are the Markets Watching?

Published: Feb. 11, 2020, 10:50 a.m.
Duration: 27 minutes 28 seconds

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The Year Ahead: What to Watch in 2020

Published: Jan. 28, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 13 seconds

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The SECURE Act: 5 Steps to Consider Taking Now

Published: Jan. 14, 2020, 11 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 42 seconds

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Questions From the Road: What’s Moving the Markets and Why?

Published: Dec. 3, 2019, 11 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 27 seconds

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Demystifying the Federal Reserve for Fixed Income Investors

Published: Nov. 19, 2019, 11 a.m.
Duration: 25 minutes 1 second

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Election 2020: One Year Out

Published: Nov. 5, 2019, 11 a.m.
Duration: 21 minutes 40 seconds

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Will the SECURE Act Benefit Your Retirement Savings?

Published: Oct. 22, 2019, 10 a.m.
Duration: 22 minutes 25 seconds

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International Issues Troubling Investors

Published: Oct. 8, 2019, 10 a.m.
Duration: 24 minutes 30 seconds

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The Impact of Debt & Deficits

Published: Sept. 24, 2019, 10 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 12 seconds

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Congress vs. Big Tech

Published: Sept. 10, 2019, 11 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 9 seconds

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Introducing WashingtonWise Investor

Published: Aug. 26, 2019, 7:32 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 8 seconds

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