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Ep 289: Who (or what) is "The Market", anyway?
The headlines said the market crashed. Then it bounced. Then it dropped again. But here’s a question nobody on financial TV is asking: what actually is “the market”? And does it have anything to do with your money?
In this episode, David Chudyk, CFP®, sits down with Greg Towner, Chief Investment Officer at Parallel Financial, to unpack what people really mean when they say the market is “up” or “down.” They also explain why your portfolio probably doesn’t, and shouldn’t, move in lockstep with t
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May 11, 2023
Ep. 125 Why Parallel?
In this episode, co-founder of Parallel Financial, Brian Boughner talks discusses: 1. What is a fiduciary? Why is it important to work with a fiduciary? 2. What process does a Parallel financial use to manage money? How does the QRLT process benefit clients? 3. Financial planning.... what is it? how does Parallel Financial handle it? Why is it so important? Make sure to visit: Parallel Financial Youtube Page The Twenty Minute Market Breakdown on Spotify The Twenty Minute Market Breakdown on Appl
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Jan. 10, 2025
Ep 200: Behind the Microphone: My Story and the Future of the Weekly Wealth Podcast
Email DAVID@Parallelfinancial.com with any questions or suggestions for topics. www.weeklywealthpodcast.com www.weeklywealthpodcast.com/valuebuilderscore MAIN TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Reaching 200 episodes of the weekly Wealth Podcast is a rare achievement in podcasting. David Chudyk shares his journey from financial services representative to wealth management professional. The podcast aims to help mass affluent individuals improve their financial lives and understanding. David
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Nov. 13, 2026
Ep 289: Who (or what) is "The Market", anyway?
The headlines said the market crashed. Then it bounced. Then it dropped again. But here’s a question nobody on financial TV is asking: what actually is “the market”? And does it have anything to do with your money? In this episode, David Chudyk, CFP®, sits down with Greg Towner, Chief Investment Officer at Parallel Financial, to unpack what people really mean when they say the market is “up” or “down.” They also explain why your portfolio probably doesn’t, and shouldn’t, move in lockstep with t
Nov. 12, 2026
What REALLY Is “The Market”? A Chief Investment Officer Explains
When the news says “the market is up” or “the market is down,” what are they actually talking about—the Dow, the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, or something else? And how much does that headline really tell you about YOUR money? In this episode of the Weekly Wealth Podcast, certified financial planner David Chudyk sits down with Chief Investment Officer Greg Towner to unpack what “the market” really means—and why your financial plan shouldn’t be built around whichever index is making headlines. We discu
Nov. 1, 2026
Do You Know Your Two Numbers
Do you know your two numbers? Before you can even evaluate whether selling your business makes sense, you need exactly two numbers: 1️⃣ Your minimum — the least amount you'd need to walk away with and still feel financially secure 2️⃣ A recent, credible valuation — what your business could actually command in the market today Not what you think it's worth. Not what it was worth three years ago. Not what it might be worth in three years. A credible, current valuation. Here's the sobering par
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Oct. 30, 2026
You think you know, but do you REALLY know?
You’ve nodded along when someone said “futures are up” or “don’t worry, it’s a write-off.” So has almost everyone. In this episode, David Chudyk, CFP®, breaks down 18 financial terms that even successful business owners, executives, and physicians get wrong, plus one bonus term that changes how you measure success. From the Dow Jones vs. the S&P 500, to bond yields, the national debt vs. the deficit, what a fiduciary really is, marginal vs. effective tax rates, the 2026 charitable deduction rul
Oct. 29, 2026
18 Financial Terms that you probably don't understand
You've nodded along when someone said "futures are up" or "don't worry, it's a write-off." So has almost everyone. Here are 18 financial terms that even successful business owners, executives, and physicians get wrong, plus one bonus term that changes how you measure success. David Chudyk, CFP®, breaks down each term in plain English, along with the "gotcha" most people miss. 📞 Book a free 20-minute Vision Call: https://weeklywealthpodcast.com/vision 📊 Business owners, take the Sellability Sco
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Oct. 26, 2026
The Tax Alpha Protocol # 4 .... Domicile vs Statutory Residency.
Tax Alpha Protocol · Part 4 You packed the truck, changed your address in Workday, and started working from a state with lower taxes. Your old state may still consider you a resident, and it has the cell tower records to argue the point. In Part 4 of the Tax Alpha Protocol series, CFP® David Chudyk and Cliff Morgan unpack state domicile: the rules that decide which state gets to tax your income, why remote workers keep getting caught in multi-state audits, and what a clean, defensible move actu
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From Victim to Victor: Taking Ownership of Your Financial Future
This blog post delves into the core concepts discussed in Episode 195 of the Weekly Wealth Podcast, "Episode 195 - Financial Faux Pas: 7 Steps to Ensure You Stay Broke". While the episode takes a humorous approach to outlining strategies for remaini…
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