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Warren Buffett Retires, Powell Holds Rates, & GDP Turns Negative
Episode 281
You’ve heard the headlines, but we’re here to break down what they really mean for your wallet. In this episode, Warren Buffett officially announces his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Jerom…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
A Bittersweet Farewell: Reflecting On Our Journey
Episode 280
Welcome to a milestone episode of The Higher Standard — our final recording in the studio that saw it all: hot takes, financial rants, emotional confessions, and at least one broken mic stand. In thi…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Equity, Debt, & The Volatile Future of Home Ownership
Episode 279
In this episode of The Higher Standard, Chris and Saied take a wrecking ball to the myths of modern homeownership—armed with caffeine, sarcasm, and a well-earned chip on their shoulder. From the Fed’…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Tariffs, Tumbling Tech & The Fed’s Tightrope
Episode 278
Jerome Powell might be the only man in America who can tank the stock market and calm it down—all in the same sentence. In this episode, Chris and Saied break down Powell’s most recent cryptic speech…
Published on 5 months ago
Tariff Chaos, Market Meltdowns & Why This Economy Feels So Broken
Episode 277
With the market in full-blown tantrum mode—thanks to headline whiplash over tariffs, Fed drama, and bond sell-offs—we decided it was time to do the unthinkable: relax. That’s right. This week, your f…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
The Art of the Tariff: Trump Shakes the Global Trade Table
Episode 276
Chris Naghibi and Saied Omar toss aside their planned topics faster than a politician dodging a question to tackle the economic grenade President Trump just lobbed: tariffs. And not just any tariffs—…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
What Apple, Trump, & Your Second Job Say About the Economy
Episode 275
What do a $500 billion Apple flex, Trump’s economic record, and your second job all have in common? They’re all part of the weird, wild economic moment we’re living in—and the guys are breaking it do…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
When Dollar General Sounds Like the Fed, You Know It’s Bad
Episode 274
If the CEO of Dollar General starts talking like Jerome Powell, it might be time to check your emergency fund. In this episode, Chris and Saied dive headfirst into the weird intersection of retail ea…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
Stocks, Rates & Jobs: The FOMC vs. The President
Episode 273
🚨 Disclosure: Due to an unexpected technical plot twist, the show's cameras stopped recording at the 27-minute mark. But instead of leaving you hanging, we got creative—real MacGyver vibes. If you're…
Published on 6 months ago
Understanding Tariffs: Impact on Consumer Prices & the Risk of Stagflation
Episode 272
Brace yourselves—this episode is a rollercoaster of wit, wisdom, and a little bit of economic doom. Chris and Saied break down the most contentious topic in finance right now: tariffs. Are they a nec…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago