July 17, 2025

Powell’s Job in Limbo? & Your 401K May Be Open to Private Markets

Powell is on the hot seat & retirement has more options

Episode 628: Neal and Toby discuss the reports of Trump getting ready to tell Fed Chair Jerome Powell to pack his desk and skedaddle. Then, an executive order from the President may open up 401(k)s to private markets. Also, Ford is issuing another recall…seems to be a recurring issue. Plus, it’s Neal’s Numbers on the Labubu craze, air conditioning in Europe vs. the US, and obesity. 

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  • 00:00 - Dog adoption surges thanks to ‘Superman’

  • 3:10 - Powell’s on the hot seat

  • 9:15 - 401Ks could go private

  • 12:10 - Ford Recalls

  • 18:00 - Labubu's rise

  • 20:20 - Euro AC vs US AC

  • 22:20 - Obesity Study

  • 25:30 - Coke real cane sugar