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In the long run, welcoming immigrants is a good investment for the United States. The entire history of the country demonstrates this fact. But why the immigrants are important for our economy? Let's dive in together.   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook 

In this Martiak Market Update Podcast, I discuss Why the Fed Held Interest Rates Steady in early August, but Defying Trump, Signaled Increases to Come. What Does It Mean for The Fed Chairman, Jerome H. Powell, who has been under attack from President Trump over the Fed’s interest rate increases? Preview what happens next when the Fed meets again in late September.   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook

Why Bank Stocks are having a run of Subpar Results? I'll try to answer this question in details. Tune in to find out more.   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook     

With the new GOP Tax Plan many people are wondering "Can I still deduct my home equity line of credit?" or just "How do you I know if I can deduct the Home Equity Line of Credit interest?" In episode 12, I'll guide you through Home Equity Loan and answer some questions about home equity debt.   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook 

The U.S. currently has the highest inflation rate in the world among develop nations and it keeps rising every day more and more. What impact does inflation have on the market?   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook 

Making mistakes is just a part of life, and that includes making mistakes with your money. But remember, mistakes are learning opportunities. In this podcast, you'll learn about some of the most common money mistakes, and how you can avoid them.     

Earlier this month, President Trump announced that he is imposing tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminum imports. What does that mean for the market?

Berkshire Hathaway CEO and business mogul Warren Buffett has a serious following as a business leader and, according to one data scientist, Buffett is a master at communicating effectively and inspiring others to perform. What's this self-made billionaire's secret?

What's an alternative investment? Can it improve your portfolio? When is the right time to include it? This episode of Martiak Market Update explains the what, when, why and how's of alternative investments.

We all know how annoying tax season can be. But did you know a financial advisor can help you with your tax strategy and maximize your savings? This episode reveals the surprising ways how.    

The millennial generation gets a bad rap when it comes to the topic of financial responsibility. In Episode 5 - Millennials, we talk about this generation, the challenge they face with financial literacy, and the truth about robo advisors. 

It was a chaotic week for the stock market, but what in the world happened?! After more than a year of gradual to solid gains, investors suddenly discovered that stocks can go down, sharply. Ep. 4: The Market Sell-Off explains why stocks fell and what investors should know. 

2017 was a good year for the stock market, but what does 2018 have in store for us? 

What is Bitcoin? Martiak Market Update: Bitcoin dives into this new innovative payment network and new kind of money.

Martiak Market Update discusses the top trends shaping the global financial markets and economies. This podcast explores topics ranging from market updates, to the economy and personal finance. Money is knowledge, and I understand life happens and this program will help you navigate your relationship with money, with timely guidance and a unique perspective.