The Van Wie Financial Hour (Presented by Strivus Wealth Partners)

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Steve and Adam Van Wie are Certified Financial Planners™ in Jacksonville Beach, FL who operate the independent, fee-only RIA firm, Strivus Wealth Partners. Steve and Adam have more than 20 years of experience in the financial planning field, and over 50 years of combined business experience. Every Saturday they do a live, call-in radio show on WBOB AM 600 and FM 101.1 in the Jacksonville, FL market called the Van Wie Financial Hour. Call the show between 10 and 11 AM ET at 904.222.8255 to get your questions answered!

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August 17, 202645 min

August 15th, 2026 - Broad Markets, Amazon, and Retirement

Steven and Joey kick off a lively Saturday by unpacking a surprisingly strong, broad-based stock market, drilling into earnings, inflation data, oil shocks, and what the media gets wrong about the economy. They field a caller’s questions on gold, touch on quirks of London financial markets, and run a fun trivia question about how much Amazon sells every second. In the second half, they dive into retirement realities for boomers, explaining Social Security timing, the evolution from pensions to 401(k)s, and new plan ideas like Ted Benna’s “Radish Plan,” while warning listeners about high-commission gold and insurance schemes.

August 10, 202645 min

August 8th, 2026 - Earnings, Inflation, and Retirement

Hosts Steve and Adam Van Wie dive into a surprisingly strong week on Wall Street, unpacking why markets are hitting all-time highs despite mixed economic headlines. They spar playfully over jobs reports, inflation jitters, baby boomers working longer, and even new legislation aimed at helping young athletes invest their NIL money. Callers from around the Southeast jump in with guesses on a trivia question about older workers, share why they’re still on the job in their 70s, and swap thoughts on how much cash to keep on the sidelines in today’s market.

August 3, 202645 min

August 1st, 2026 - Whiplash on Wall Street

Three financial pros dive into a wild week on Wall Street, unpacking whiplash-inducing Fed-driven volatility, hedge fund blowups, and big tech’s evolving role in AI—especially Apple’s surprising resurgence. They pivot from markets to money-smarts for everyday listeners, tackling topics like home-title fraud scares, squatter laws, life expectancy and retirement planning, and why umbrella insurance beats flashy “protection” products. Along the way, they mix in sharp takes on immigration, jobs, Jeff Bezos’ mind‑boggling hourly income, and tax policy changes that could reshape what homeowners keep when they sell.

July 27, 202645 min

July 25th, 2026 - Diversification Beats Headlines

On a sweltering Florida Saturday, the hosts break down a choppy, sideways stock market where AI darlings and semiconductors are stumbling, value stocks and energy are quietly leading, and media-fueled oil price headlines are more sizzle than steak. They hammer home how diversification and steady behavior beat performance-chasing, while also warning that rising healthcare and long-term care costs, plus spotty estate planning, can quietly wreck retirements. Along the way, they riff on everything from Buc-ee’s big paychecks and FIRE fantasies to the small fortune in coins lost in landfills each year.

July 20, 202645 min

July 18th, 2026 - The "Vibecession"

Hosts Steve, Adam, and Joey kick off by unpacking a wild two weeks in the markets, from Iran-driven oil and rate jitters to a sharp global tech and AI sell‑off tied to a new Chinese large language model. They balance the bad headlines with surprisingly strong earnings (think Taiwan Semi, BlackRock, Morgan Stanley), robust housing starts, rising auto sales, and eye‑opening stats like record-low jobless claims and 1,200 new U.S. millionaires created every day in 2025. Along the way, they dive into retirement readiness versus flashy car spending, explain “accredited investor” risks with products like Yrefy, and warn listeners not to let politics or “vibecession” pessimism derail long‑term investing.

July 6, 202645 min

July 4th, 2026 - Happy 250th America!

On this Fourth of July edition of the Van Wie Financial Hour, the hosts open with a heartfelt tribute to their late producer Roger Henderson before pivoting to live market analysis, jobs data, and Federal Reserve speculation. They dive into the surprisingly strong quarter for equities, soft but nuanced employment numbers, falling inflation components, and practical investing topics like target-date funds and retirement savings priorities. The show also highlights the first anniversary and mechanics of “Trump accounts” for children, compares them with 529s and UTMAs, and closes with demographic trivia about Germany’s birth and death rates and broader concerns about aging populations.

June 29, 202644 min

June 27th, 2026 - Wrapping up an Amazing Quarter

Steve and Adam Van Wie kick off a lively Saturday financial hour by recapping a rough week for mega-cap tech stocks, contrasting it with surprising strength in small caps, household balance sheets, and the broader job market. They pivot into policy, dissecting a new federal housing bill, corporate ownership of single-family homes, and the political theatrics around interest rates and inflation. Wrapping up, they tackle thorny Social Security fixes—from lifting the payroll tax cap to letting young workers opt out—while weaving in sharp asides on taxes, AI’s limits at Ford, and America’s global image during the World Cup.

June 22, 202645 min

June 20th, 2026 - Oil Prices Down, What's Next?

Steve Van Wie & Joey Loss discuss the impact of global oil markets on the economy, while touching on topics like the strategic reserve and financial fraud. They offer insights into the EU’s brewing trade tensions with China. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace homeownership for wealth accumulation and urge vigilance against fraud.

June 15, 202645 min

June 13th, 2026 - SpaceX Has Launched!

Amidst lively banter, Steven and Joey delve into financial markets, discussing the celebrated SpaceX IPO and the dynamic interplay of global economics. Humor and anecdotes flow as they explore unemployment rates and Elon Musk’s wealth, threading through market volatility and inflation intricacies. Listeners participate with trivia and calls, adding vibrant color to the already bustling conversation.

June 8, 202644 min

June 6th, 2026 - SpaceX is Coming!

Hosts Steven Van Wie and Joey Loss dive into the ups and downs of the stock market, discussing dramatic shifts led by technology stocks and the impact of a surprisingly strong jobs report. They also explore the much-anticipated SpaceX IPO, highlighting the buzz and potential of Elon Musk’s ventures. They wrap up with a quirky trivia question about AI’s unseen resource consumption.