Tag: Market Volatility
Decision-Making Under Pressure, From the Hudson to the Markets with Joe Hart (Ep. 10)

Decision-Making Under Pressure, From the Hudson to the Markets with Joe Hart (Ep. 10)

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In less than two minutes, a routine experience can turn into a moment that defines every decision that follows. This episode explores how the human brain reacts under extreme pressure and why those same instincts often take over when markets become volatile.

In this episode of the Power of Wealthness Podcast, Todd Barney and Kevin Swanson sit down with Joe Hart, a seasoned investment professional and survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson, to explore how people make decisions under extreme pressure. Joe retells his experience aboard Flight 1549, from the bird strike to “brace for impact,” and the rapid mental shifts he felt in the moments that followed. He explains how the brain defaults to emotional shortcuts, fight, flight, and fast pattern-matching, before logic has a chance to catch up. The conversation connects those same reactions to investor behavior during market corrections, when fear (or exuberance) can override long-term plans. Joe also discusses how financial media and constant account-checking can amplify emotional decision-making. Together, they emphasize the value of a clear plan, realistic expectations, and advisors who can help clients stay steady when stress is high. The episode reinforces the core Wealthness theme: money decisions are deeply human, shaped by values, emotion, and guidance, not just numbers.

What to expect:

  • Joe’s minute-by-minute account of Flight 1549 and how quickly “normal” turns into crisis
  • What fight-or-flight looks like in real time (and why it often feels “logical” in the moment)
  • How the same psychology shows up in investing during corrections, crashes, and headline-driven fear
  • Why checking balances too often and consuming market media can lead to worse decisions
  • Practical ways to stay grounded: build a plan, define expectations, and lean on a calm, objective guide
  • And more!

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About our guest:

Joe Hart is a professional investor and survivor of US Airways Flight 1549 (Miracle on the Hudson), an experience that profoundly shaped his understanding of decision-making under pressure. A longtime student and speaker on behavioral finance, Joe is passionate about helping investors understand how emotions, past experiences, and cognitive biases influence financial choices, especially during times of uncertainty.

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From Headlines to Strategy: Economic Cross Currents & What They Mean to You with Bill Tucker (Ep. 9)

From Headlines to Strategy: Economic Cross Currents & What They Mean to You with Bill Tucker (Ep. 9)

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Headlines compete for attention every day, each claiming urgency and importance. With so much noise, how do you focus on what actually impacts your financial future?

In this episode, Todd Barney and Kevin Swanson sit down with Bill Tucker, The Power of Wealthness Podcast Producer at ProudMouth, to address the confusion surrounding today’s biggest investment questions. They tackle interest rates and their broader impact, AI sector valuations, geopolitical uncertainty, and midterm election concerns. Bill brings his unique perspective from years of market coverage to help separate media sensationalism from investment reality, showing how to build portfolios that work regardless of daily headlines.

What to expect:

  • How interest rates affect all asset classes beyond what Federal Reserve announcements suggest
  • Bond portfolio strategies and when to use short-term versus long-term maturities for different goals
  • AI investment approach balancing real transformation against stretched valuations and market hype
  • Why geopolitical tensions follow historical patterns and how diversified portfolios handle uncertainty
  • Midterm election volatility patterns and why political outcomes rarely derail long-term market performance
  • And more!

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A Practical Guide to Cryptocurrency for Investors with Kathy Kriskey (Ep. 8)

A Practical Guide to Cryptocurrency for Investors with Kathy Kriskey (Ep. 8)

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Bitcoin started with a pizza purchase and somehow became one of the most debated assets in modern investing. Some people think it’s the future. Others think it’s pure speculation. Most investors just want a clear explanation.

Todd and Kevin sit down with Kathy Kriskey, Head of Alternatives at Invesco, to discuss what cryptocurrency is and how to think about it in a real-world portfolio. Kathy breaks down why Bitcoin was created, why it’s now viewed more like a store of value than a spending currency, and what people get wrong about mining, supply, and security.

From there, she explains the differences among Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana using a simple analogy that makes the space easier to understand. The episode also digs into stablecoins, tokenization, and why more institutions are starting to take crypto seriously, even if most investors should approach it carefully.

What to expect:

  • Why Bitcoin’s origin story matters and how it became more “digital gold” than currency
  • The clearest explanation of Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. Solana (and why they behave differently)
  • What stablecoins and tokenization are and why they’re shaping the future of markets
  • How to think about crypto in a portfolio: volatility, liquidity, custody, and sizing
  • Why the best first step for most investors is simply getting off zero
  • And more!

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About our guest:

Kathy Kriskey is the Head of Alternatives at Invesco, where she leads the firm’s work across the “three Cs”: commodities, crypto, and currency. She previously helped build commodities businesses at UBS, RBC, and CIBC, and brings a long-range, institutional perspective to how alternative assets are evaluated, implemented, and managed.

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