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Money Matters With Wes MossAuthor: Wes Moss
Since its debut in 1992, Money Matters was created to deliver objective and timely financial advice on WSB, Atlanta's legendary, award-winning news/talk radio station. Now, in addition to airing weekly on WSB, Money Matters is available as a podcast, tailor-made for both modern retirees and those still in the planning stages. Hosted since 2009 by Wes Moss CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, best-selling author, Forbes contributor, and managing partner at Capital Investment Advisors in Atlanta and backed by the Retire Sooner Team, the Money Matters podcast aims to continue the show's legacy of demystifying retirement finances. From dissecting the latest financial news to offering personalized answers to listener questions, the goal of Money Matters is to keep you informed and empowered. Our focus? Providing clear, actionable advice without the financial jargon to help 1 million families retire sooner and happier. Join us in this exciting new chapter, and let's journey toward a financially secure and joyful retirement together. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Markets in Motion: Dividends, Inflation, and Retirement Planning
Episode 109
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
As markets continue to shift, long-term retirement planning often demands clarity rather than reaction. In this episode of the Money Matters Podcast, Wes Moss and Jeff Lloyd provide economic and market context to help listeners interpret today’s financial headlines with perspective. • Analyze how recent S&P 500 performance, Federal Reserve decisions, and earnings results seem to be shaping market sentiment. • Interpret an airline’s move away from unassigned seating as a reflection of broader consumer behavior and industry competition. • Track U.S. dollar movements and their historical relationship to gold, silver, and international markets. • Review the current health of the U.S. economy, including consumer spending, housing trends, inflation, unemployment, and stimulus considerations heading toward 2026. • Define what qualifies companies as dividend aristocrats and why payout consistency and discipline matter. • Compare which everyday expenses have risen with inflation and which categories have stabilized or declined. • Examine historical data showing how dividends have often outpaced inflation and demonstrated resilience during past market downturns. • Explore how income-focused investing, diversified portfolios, and retirement withdrawal frameworks like the 4% rule of thumb are commonly discussed together. • Revisit personal retirement checklists to assess whether professional planning guidance aligns with individual circumstances. Listen to this episode for a context-driven discussion focused on markets, income, and retirement planning. Subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast to stay connected to thoughtful conversations that span market cycles and economic environments.
