Money Matters With Wes Moss

Author: 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.
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Markets Are Loud. Here’s What Actually Matters: Volatility, AI, Jobs & Your Retirement Plan
Episode 119
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

Markets moving fast? Headlines getting loud? Take a step back and see the bigger picture in this episode of the Money Matters Podcast. Wes Moss and Connor Miller break down what’s happening across the economy, markets, and retirement planning so you can focus on what matters to you. • Understand how Middle East tensions, shifting sentiment, and sharp market rallies, including an approximately 82% surge, have historically shown up during uncertain moments, not clear turning points, though past performance does not guarantee future results and may not indicate future market direction. • Examine oil prices, energy stocks, and sector shifts to see how today’s market environment compares to past cycles. • Review major economic moments, from COVID-19 stimulus to tariff changes, and consider how markets have responded over time. • Explore how artificial intelligence and innovation are gaining attention as potential long-term drivers of growth, though outcomes are uncertain and subject to change. • Analyze consumer spending, wage growth, inflation, and dividends through the lens of retirement income planning. • Clarify what’s really happening in the labor market by looking beyond headlines to youth employment trends, job turnover, and deeper data beneath the surface. • Evaluate how dividend-paying stocks have historically fit into diversified portfolios (though are not guaranteed), especially for income-focused investors. • Assess high-end housing markets where limited supply and strong demand continue to shape prices. • Reframe your financial game plan by focusing on adaptability, diversification, and long-term decision-making, which should be aligned with your individual goals and risk tolerance. Take the emotion out of investing and refocus on a steady, long-term approach. Listen and subscribe to the Money Matters Podcast for clear, educational context to help inform your financial decisions over time.