Episode Details

In this episode, hosts Dave Spano and Brian Jacobsen break down the Week-in-Review. Consumer confidence rebounded in May, boosted by lower tariffs on China, which lifted expectations after hitting a five-year low in April. Despite fluctuating emotions, consumer spending remains steady, supported by stable employment as initial unemployment claims rise to average levels. The episode also explores equity compensation, spousal Social Security benefits, lifestyle creep, and the Annex Wealth Management insurance review process.