💡 Get Emily and Matt’s great insights one-on-one with a free review of your portfolio. Go to https://www.wealthion.com/free and select Grimes & Company on the form. This week on Rise UP!, Rise Growth CIO Joe Duran is joined by Emily Wood, Head of Financial Planning at Grimes & Company, and Matt Morse, Chief Equity Strategist at Grimes & Company, to break down the biggest stories in markets this week. Diving into the Fed’s 25 basis point rate cut and the market rally to new highs, Emily and Matt offer their insight into where they see interest rates, the AI trade, and real estate going next and what it means for your portfolio. Additionally, they offer practical strategies for managing debt, including student loans and credit cards, in today’s changing interest rate environment. 💡Wealthion and SCP Resource Finance will bring together the world’s top silver experts this October in Toronto. Learn more about our Global Silver Conference here: https://wealthion.com/silverconference2025/ 💡Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 1:51 - First Rate Cut of the Year! The Fed Cuts 25bps 10:28 - The AI Trade & Its Frothy Valuations Continue 15:54 - Interest Rates & Real Estate 20:48 - Debt Management as Borrowing Increases & Credit Scores Fall 22:22 - How Can I Invest and Pay Down Debt Simultaneously? 24:36 - When Do I Prioritize Debt Repayment vs Investing? 26:43 - How Do I Juggle Multiple Debts & Investing? 30:49 - What to Watch Next Week: PCE, GDP, & Fed Presidents’ Speeches Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. #RiseUP #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #FederalReserve #RateCuts #Markets #Investing #FinancialPlanning #DebtManagement #HousingMarket #AIstocks