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With the overwhelming amount of news in the media space right now, including the war in Iran, how markets are reacting, AI and more – it's more important than ever to consider HOW and WHERE you are getting your information.
In this week’s episode of the show, Marc and Marion go through some of the top headlines dominating the landscape and digest the bigger questions – who do you trust when looking at the news? What do you believe? Is this “news” or just interpretation?
Finally, they tie it all back to how your media consumption can affect your financial life.
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DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1080029
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Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
How did the market react to the United States and Israel starting a war with Iran? That was the question on everyone’s mind when the geopolitical news broke last week.
But so far... as we may have predicted – it's not too crazy. While the market dropped 1,200 points on the second day following the weekend’s announcement, we aren’t shocked.
The real question when things of this magnitude happen is – how are you going to respond? This is the main thing discussed with our clients and the big topic of today’s episode.
Tune in as Marc and Marion outline how they are balancing appropriate reactions to current events with the worry of their clients.
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DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1075847
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Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
After almost a half century of time servicing clients, we often see the same misconceptions that come across our desk. The type of things that if it sounds too good to be true, we should be asking a LOT of questions.
In today’s episode of the show, Marc and Marion dive into several of those misconceptions, most importantly – long term care insurance. How does it work and how are our clients pitched different products for it?
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DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1073134
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Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
At this time of the year, the office is getting a flurry of phone calls about tax season. While most clients are calling about their regular tax planning, we are always surprised about the number of clients who reach out with questions about a new tax “strategy” that they saw online.
The idea: I’m going to beat the system!
...Not so fast. In this week’s episode, Marc and Marion track how the idea of “beating the system” has been around since they both started in the industry, and how it often doesn’t lead them anywhere.
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1069391
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Have you ever heard of the term “gray divorce”? If not – it might be something you become more aware of as you get further into retirement.
Put simply, a gray divorce is when a couple over the age of 50 separates, typically once the kids are out of the house (but not always).
In this week’s episode of the show, Marc and Marion dissect what they notice about this trend and what some of the signs of a gray divorce are – including increased women’s independence, desires for travel, decades of the same routines and more.
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1066818
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Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Marc and Christian dig into how each generation is reshaping the way they save—and spend.
The duo discusses retirees who’ve saved so well they’re now searching for meaningful ways to enjoy their money, often through travel. They also break down why Gen Z is saving aggressively but avoiding traditional investments, and why Millennials are leaning toward fast, gamified platforms like Robinhood, crypto, and even sports betting.
In the end, they explore what people really want from their money today—and what it all means for long‑term financial planning.
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1062551
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Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
This week’s episode is a bit of a different one...
Marc has driven an electric car for almost a decade, but recently he decided to take Marion for a spin in his car... but with a catch – he wasn’t the one driving!
Driveless cars have been all over the news the past few years, but our hosts have first-hand experience of the phenomenon. What does it mean for the future of technology? What does this have to do with personal finance decisions?
Listen and find out!
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1058034
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Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Like clockwork, the Social Security situation is scaring some of our clients and the general population. But should it be?
In today’s episode of the show, Marc and Marion discuss the real information surrounding Social Security, plus a hard pill to swallow from Marc for some of our younger listeners. But the main takeaway is this – the new cycle thrives on Social Security fears and we have to be cautious about the information we are taking in.
"The demise of Social Security creates headlines.”
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 1055550
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Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Any time we enter into a new year, it’s a normal time for our clients to check in on their financial accounts and portfolio. For many, the numbers may look better than expected based on market performance over the last three years.
In this week’s episode of the show, Marion & Christian discuss the best tactics when checking in on your finances at the beginning of the year, especially when it comes to the idea of rebalancing.
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 851792
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Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
We’ve got the new year still on our mind for this week’s episode. As many are looking at their financial plans at the start of the year and potentially scratching their heads, Marc and Marion are dedicating the show to advice for pre-retirees and retirees.
Here is a sneak peek of some of the topics discussed:
- Stop focusing on your portfolio and start focusing on the money that comes into the house
- Put your money on a timeline versus a pie chart
- How long you plan to live MATTERS for your financial plan
A full complement of Dollars & Sense broadcasts found here.
DISCLOSURES:
During Dollars & Sense with Freedman Financial, your host, Marc Freedman, may discuss specific financial planning and investment ideas. These discussions are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations.
Securities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a Member of FINRA and SIPC. Always consult a Certified Financial Planner professional, qualified attorney, or tax advisor prior to investing to determine what is appropriate for you.
Tracking #: 847821
Dollars & Sense podcast now streaming on:
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