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Podcast: The Financial Quarterback®: Your Game Plan to Protect Your Money and Retirement for Business and Investing
Episode: Shohei Otani's Contract: A Financial Home Run or Strikeout?
Description: Airdate: 12/17/2023In this episode, Josh discusses the potential impact of rate cuts on the economy, emphasizing the importance of the ten-year treasury rate and its effect on annuities, pensions, and mortgages. A caller's question leads Josh to analyze Shohei Otani's contract, debating its financial prudence in light of inflation.As the episode progresses, Josh fields questions from callers on various topics. He advises on the tax implications of cashing in U.S. savings bonds and navigates the complexities of Social Security spousal benefits. The conversation shifts to annuities, with Josh highlighting their increasing sales due...