It's episode #34 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions!  In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever talk about: ·       Is inflation cooling? Or false hope? ·       The recent stock market run  ·       Where do you go for financial education? ·       Teaching kids financial education. ·       Why you should have a mid-year review for financial goals. ·       Discussing the offseason outlook for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. ·       Changes coming in 2024 with 529 Plan-to-Roth IRA Rollover Option ·       Shout-out of the podcast!  🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast!  And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap:  ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #33 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:•Stock market recap & Wall Street projections.•Talking about the debt ceiling deal (and why it DOES NOT raise the debt limit nor solve the problem).•The Fed’s tug of war between inflation and the job market.•Consumer debt is still at an all-time high, but consumers are paying WAY more!•Will the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas? Jason gives his % chance the team can be kept in Oaktown.•How much can using a financial planner help your portfolio? This will amaze you!•A big shout-out to Kai Watts! •Jason offers a great tip for small business owners.🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

🎙️ In this very special episode, Savannah Murray joins host Jason Matthews and cohost Norm Schriever to talk about raising a child with special needs.🧩Not only is Savannah a Super Mom to her son, Zion, who was early diagnosed with autism, but Savannah is Jason’s wife.🎗️Together, they have a frank conversation about what it takes to raise a child with autism or special needs, and how to not only survive but thrive as a family and individuals.🧩Of course, they offer a great perspective as loving parents who always look out for Zion’s needs and best interests, but also from a professional, financial planning aspect.🎗️From early planning to medical directives, estate planning and providing for two retirements, not just one, Jason offers some amazing insight for anyone raising a child with special needs.🧩With millions of children in the United States now on the spectrum of living with some sort of special needs, the information and guidance on this podcast will prove invaluable to so many people who are struggling as caregivers or parents.🎗️As always, if you want specific help, resources, or a financial planning advocate, just reach out to Jason at jasonmatthews@mfis.biz or www.mfis.biz.And remember – you’re not in this alone! 🙏🏾

It's episode #31 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:UCONN vs. SDSU in the NCAA finals!•The state of the NBA going into the playoffs and the new Collective Bargaining Agreement•Stock market recap for March 2023•The Fed, inflation, and recession odds•Exploding consumer debt in America•Understanding stock options•A big ‘Thank you’ to Joshua’s Gift and Draymond Green•‘Remember Colombia House 8 CDs for a penny?•Shout-out of the podcast!🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #30 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:•Is Jason hitting the weights?! A conversation about diet, health, stress, and being around long enough to enjoy it.•When is enough, enough? When to say “no more” and find that balance.•What Jason is watching and reading right now.•A recap of February’s economic and market climate.•The state of inflation (and the good news for savers and investors).•It’s actually super easy to become how a millionaire!•Baseball is like investing because…•Shout-outs of the podcast.•Which notable stores are closing?•Black wealth growth since Covid.•2 Interesting quotes from Warren Buffet.•Jason’s upcoming speaking engagements and community involvement.🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #29 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:•Wu Tang Clan facts and trivia!•Introducing Ephrem Stefanos, Paraplanner, Jason’s new Junior Advisor.•California is now the #4 economy in the world – surpassing Germany!•Looking at the latest (very surprising) jobs data.•Why has the stock market been cooking to start 2023?•A podcast listener question – where can I safely park my money right now?•The (scary) state of credit card debt in America.•A shout-out to KTVU for having me live in-studio twice recently to talk finances!•Jason’s NBA finals prediction.🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #28 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast, host Jason Matthews and co-host Norm Schriever talk about:• The fact that there is $7,000 in paper money for every American. But where is it? Who has it all?• US households have lost more than $1 TRILLION dollars in personal savings in just one year! Americans had $2.1 trillion in savings in early 2021 and $1.9 trillion as recently as early 2022.   But we now have only $900 billion in personal savings – a $1T loss!• Stocks ALWAYS go up, right? Well, they do if you look at a long enough timeframe. How long is that runway? Exactly 20 years. In fact, stocks have NEVER been negative over a 20 year span!• A notable quote from Ayn Rand:  “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but • Jason talks about a financial product or service that is really helping clients right now.• Need a speaker to talk about the economy, finances, and investing? Jason Matthews is available to speak at your next work event, function, club, or group. In fact, he currently has some huge speaking engagements and is now a regular financial contributor on KTVU, the Fox news television affiliate in Oakland, Ca! 🎙 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #27 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! And this is a very special CREAM podcast episode for two reasons:•It’s our first of 2023,•And it’s our first video podcast that’s not just in audio format.So, if you prefer video and like this new setup, please like, subscribe, comment, and share so we can keep it going! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:1.Stock market to recap 2022 – that hurt!2.Current inflation report – how close are we to our target inflation?3.Interest rates and the Fed – what will they do next?4.You down with GDP?! A look at our Gross Domestic Product 5.Mortgages and the housing market – will we see a crash or just a correction?Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #26 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •Important financial conversations to have with your family this holiday season.👉🏾 For more information or a guide to those talks, visit: https://youtu.be/cUueaaBWqUk•Audience question – How often and where should I be updating beneficiaries?•Debt trap! The state of credit cards and consumer debt as of Q4 2022•Countries with the highest number of super rich•Top concerns of the affluent•ADUS – accessory dwelling units•Christmas and holiday gifts to help kids with their financial future•Shout-out to Joshua’s Gift and please support their toy drive on December 10th👉🏾 https://joshuasgift.org•Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and happy New Year, everyone!  Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #25 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: 1.The recent stock market burst (and why you stay in the game)2.Inflation growth actually went down?!3.What goods are still rising in price the most.4.A few Black Friday & Cyber Monday stats – and a stern warning.5.How Jason handles holiday gift giving for his family.6.What’s more important to you, time, or money?7.Wakanda Forever hits big at the box office (but also please go see Till)8.As we near year’s end, it’s time to start planning9.Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #24 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •Social Security is getting a big bump starting next year! •5 Ways to “win” at investing:1.Start early2.Stick with it3.Don’t lose (or withdraw)4.Don’t get too high or too low5.Control your fear and greed•The incredible power of longevity and compounding (and a stat about Warren Buffet that will AMAZE you!)•Discussing the Golden State Warriors’ proposed luxury tax bill (will a special musical intro by Deion Sanders signing his “Must be the Money!”•Three incredible quotes from The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel•Jason’s recommended financial product of the podcast.Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #23 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •Congrats on 1,200 subscribers! We really appreciate you listening, subscribing, and sharing the CREAM podcast with your friends. Next stop, 1,500!•What the heck is the Fed doing with interest rates?!•What would Jason do if he was Fed chairman? •What do you see happening with the Fed and interest rates in 2023?•Inflation watch! What’s gone up in price (and what hasn’t)?•About the stock market, downturns, and words of wisdom.•Lessons on the stock market from the movie Training Day – control your smiles and cries! •Are you in auto loan hell?!•Thoughts on the Draymond punch.•Shout out to Joshua’s Gift – a non-profit that helps children with autism. https://joshuasgift.org/home-page-1/Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #22 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •Congrats on 1,200 subscribers! We really appreciate you listening, subscribing, and sharing the CREAM podcast with your friends. Next stop, 1,500!•Discussing how Patagonia Founder Yvon Chouinard gave away his $3 billion company in an act of altruism!•How many people get audited by the IRS? A deep dive into the stats.•The most expensive pro sports stadiums in America. It costs HOW MUCH for a beer and a hot dog at the game?!•China is f*cked! Reasons why China’s economy is faltering and set up to fail.•The United States of debt: examining credit cards and other debt in America and why that’s about to get a lot more expensive.•A shout-out to DJ Just INtertainment – unapologetically dope!https://justintertainment.netThanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #21 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •Congratulations to the CREAM podcast for hitting 1,000 YouTube subscribers – and thank YOU for subscribing and your support! •Jason ponders the question, public school or private school for his kids?, discussing the pros and cons.•Everyone’s least favorite segment - inflation watch.•How the Fed increasing rates will affect mortgages and the housing market.•A chat about Robert Sarver, former owner of the Phoenix Suns.•Meanwhile, what the media, public, and players SHOULD be focused on: the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi.•September was Life Insurance Awareness Month!Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #20 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: Stock market fools’ gold? Are we seeing the start of another bull market? Or just a temporary rise before more drops?What is an Inverted Yield Curve (and how does it predict recessions)?The recent drop in inflation – what does it really mean to you and me?WARNING: Be careful of debt right now!September is Little League Baseball Month!A couple of success stories from Jason’s clients.Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap:☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #19 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover:  ·      Jason’s recent trip to Washington D.C. for the African American Financial Professionals Conference.·      His life-changing visit to the African American Museum at the Smithsonian.·      Norm’s recommendation for a book about the late, great John Lewis: His Truth is Marching On, by John Meacham.·      It’s back to school season! Jason and Norm talk about all things back-to-school – including the price of new kicks and fits these days! ·      Are you ready for some football?!!!!  Jason gives his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season, including previewing the Raiders and 49ers and guessing their records. And Jason picked WHICH TEAM to win the Super Bowl????!!! Listen to episode #19 of the C.R.E.A.M. podcast to find out! Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast!  And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap:  ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #18 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •Understanding bear markets•A perfect product for our time: I Bonds (Inflationary Bonds)•A shout-out to the city of Boston!•The Million Dollar Round Table•New restaurant review: Flip n Soul •Part 2 of my interview about the real estate market with Tanasha BrownThanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #17 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: •A recap of economic news and where we stand.•Discussing our current real estate market and implications of rate increases.•Inflation watch and what the Fed is doing to combat price growth.•Jason Matthews shares his predictions and analysis around what happens next in our economy.•How all of this will affect presidents, politicians, and our society.•National Tequila Day is July 24th - what’s the most expensive tequila ever sold?!•July 17 is National Lottery Day, so Jason covers a few crazy stats and facts about lottery winners.•Join Jason Matthews’ free online Inflation discussion on July 27thDo you understand how inflation and rising interest rates will impact your economic future? Find out as Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions hosts a free online event, uncovering how a rise in inflation impacts real estate, banking, retirement and so much more within our economy. Register today to join us Wed, July 27, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rising-interest-rates-tickets-384206119847Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com 💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #16 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: ·       Inflation has eroded your Social Security purchasing power by HOW MUCH?!!!·       How much does a good credit score save you over your lifetime? How about per month?·       Michigan became the latest state to mandate personal finance education in schools.·       Jason Matthews offers some good hedges against inflation right now.·       The average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is now ______.·       Warriors celebrate another championship! ·       Shout-out to Coach Brian with St. Mary’s High School baseball team!·       Part 1 of Jason’s interview with real estate expert Tanasha Brown to talk about the state of the residential housing market.·       I’ll post part 2 of the interview on episode #17 of the CREAM podcast! Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com💻 www.mfis.biz

It's episode #15 of the Cash Rules Everything Around Me podcast with your host, Jason Matthews of Matthews Financial & Insurance Solutions! In this episode, Jason and co-host Norm Schriever cover: 1.     How and why the stock market is getting crushed (starting with June 10th)2.     Inflation watch and updates.3.     Jason’s prediction about when inflation may peak and come back down.4.     Looking at the real estate market and mortgage rates.5.     The looking possibility (reality?!) of a recession…or is stagflation what we should really be worried about?!6.     Where are Gen Z’ers seeking financial advice?7.     Talking biz gurus: West Coast vs. East Coast/Grant Cardone vs. Gary V.8.     A look back at Jason’s book, the Age of $elf Reliance.9.     What are some books to read to understand money and get financial advice? 10. Celebrating and honoring Juneteenth.11. A shout-out to Tyranny Allen for opening his event space, Torch Oakland!Thanks for listening, subscribing, and please send us your questions or comments what you’d like to hear on the podcast! And if you'd like to get in touch with Jason Matthews, have a question you'd like us to answer on-air, or want to receive the monthly economic recap: ☎️ 510.229.7608 📥 matthewsfinancial@gmail.com💻 www.mfis.biz