# The Financial Physician > Louis Scatigna, CFP ## Posts - [Don't Fall for Democratic Impropaganda](https://thefinancialphysician.com/democratic-impropaganda/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked off the show by providing an update on inflation. - [How Can Your Money Protect You From Inflation?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-protection/): What can you do with your money to protect yourself against inflation? Find out in this segment from The Financial Physician. - [What You Need to Know About Inflation](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-need-to-know/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked off the show by providing an update on inflation. - [This Administration Is Crashing and Burning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/administration-crashing-burning/): Whether you are talking about the “Build Back Better" Program, the Infrastructure Bill or his budget plan, this administration is just a mess. - [The Biden Presidency Is a Total Disaster](https://thefinancialphysician.com/biden-presidency-total-disaster/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked things off talking about the Biden presidency, which is a total disaster. - [Who Does the Stimulus Budget Bill Actually Help?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/stimulus-budget-bill/): Despite what we are being told, the Stimulus Budget Bill will not help the middle class. However, it will help the Democratic Party. - [Washington D.C. aka the District of Corruption](https://thefinancialphysician.com/washington-dc-district-of-corruption/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked things off talking about Washington D.C. aka the District of Corruption. - [Not Even Crab Cakes Are Safe From Inflation](https://thefinancialphysician.com/not-even-crab-cakes-are-safe-from-inflation/): Lou Scatigna, CFP addresses important topics on inflation, such as the Consumer Price Index and potential tapering by the Federal Reserve. - [Inflation Is Not Going Away!](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-is-not-going-away/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked things off talking about inflation. It is not going away! - [Proper Estate Planning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/proper-estate-planning/): Lou Scatigna, CFP speaks about an area of finance where many Americans drop the ball, and that is estate planning. - [The Disaster in Afghanistan](https://thefinancialphysician.com/the-disaster-in-afghanistan/): The withdrawal of our troops from Afghanistan has been flawed from the beginning, and it could not have been scripted any worse. - [50-Year Anniversary of Nixon Taking Us Off the Gold Standard](https://thefinancialphysician.com/nixon-gold-standard/): Richard Nixon took us off the Gold Standard in 1971, a momentous decision that got the ball rolling to where inflation is today. - [Derivatives Are A Time Bomb](https://thefinancialphysician.com/derivatives/): Derivatives are when one party agrees to sell his goods to someone else at a specific price and at a specific date. - [The Fed Keeps the Pedal to the Metal While Inflation Soars](https://thefinancialphysician.com/fed-inflation-soars/): Right now, everybody is talking about inflation. We have not talked about inflation like this in more than 40 years. - [Let's Talk Annuities](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lets-talk-annuities/): There are typically three main types of investments that people own. They either have stocks, bonds or annuities. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-august-28-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show in its new Sunday timeslot of 7 AM to 9 AM. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-august-21-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about retirement. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-august-14-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the broadcast with a special announcement about the show. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-august-8-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about the government and our economy. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-july-31-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about the Federal Reserve. - [How Is Your Financial Health?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/maintaining-financial-health/): To stay on top of our financial health, we need to maintain good records, know our net worth, monitor our investments and keep a budget. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-july-24-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about your financial health. - [How To Save Money On Insurance](https://thefinancialphysician.com/save-money-insurance/): The purpose of insurance is to protect us from catastrophic loss, and that makes it essential in our lives. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-july-17-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about insurance. - [Be Financially Prepared For Long-Term Care](https://thefinancialphysician.com/finance-long-term-care/): No one likes to talk about potential long-term care issues, but it is an essential topic for families to cover. - [We Are In A Recession Right Now](https://thefinancialphysician.com/recession-2022/): A big economic concern for everyone right now is the financial markets, which have been at their worst levels in 40-50 years. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-july-10-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® discussed financial markets and the recession we are facing. - [The First Half Of 2022 Was A Financial Disaster](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-review-first-half-2022/): Virtually every person realizes at some point in their life that they must begin working with a professional financial advisor. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-july-3-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show by looking back at the first half of 2022. - [What Is A Financial Advisor?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/choosing-financial-advisor/): Virtually every person realizes at some point in their life that they must begin working with a professional financial advisor. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-june-27-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about the need for financial advice. - [Lou Scatigna Appears On It's Your Money](https://thefinancialphysician.com/its-your-money/): Lou Scatigna, CFP® joins Jo Ann Morgano and Martin Saltzman to film an episode of It’s Your Money on RVN TV. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-june-20-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened with a discussion about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. - [Inflation Is Not Going Away](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-not-going-away/): The biggest issue affecting the world of finance right now is inflation, and it is going to get much worse before it gets better. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-june-12-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about inflation. - [Inflation Crisis - How Did We Get Here?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-financial-crisis/): The inflation crisis is affecting all of us in seemingly every aspect of our lives, and it is only continuing to get worse. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-june-5-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about inflation. - [How To Become More Financially Responsible](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-responsibility/): Most people fail financially because they were never taught the basics of money management, which leads to financial irresponsibility. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-may-29-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® discussed the importance of teaching kids the basics of finances. - [Economic Outlook - What to Expect in the Second Half of 2022](https://thefinancialphysician.com/economy-2022/): So many negative economic trends are occurring right now, which is pointing us towards a very poor second half of 2022. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-may-22-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicks off the show with a discussion about retirement. - [Peter Grandich Returns to The Financial Physician](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-peter-grandich/): Peter Grandich returns to The Financial Physician to talk money, markets, politics and all of the things that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-may-15-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicks off the show with a discussion about financial psychology. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-may-8-2022/): Host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicks off The Financial Physician with a discussion about the Federal Reserve and the Stock Market. - [We Are in the Midst of a Ferocious Bear Market](https://thefinancialphysician.com/ferocious-bear-market/): We are witnessing a crash in both stocks and bonds right now, and the situation will likely get much worse before it gets better. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-may-1-2022/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened up the show with a discussion about the financial markets. - [Why People Fail Financially](https://thefinancialphysician.com/why-people-fail-financially/): All aspects of life are linked to money in some way, which means a lack of financial literacy is placing you in a dangerous situation. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-physician-april-24-2022/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened up the show with a discussion about why people fail financially. - [Eliminate Car Payments](https://thefinancialphysician.com/eliminate-car-payments/): As soon as most Americans pay off their car, what is the first thing they do? They almost immediately run out and buy a new one. - [Spousal Teamwork on Household Finances](https://thefinancialphysician.com/spousal-teamwork-household-finances/): Lou Scatigna, CFP® explains why it is important for spouses to work together as partners with the family finances. - [Inflation Crisis 2022 - Prepare for Higher Prices](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-crisis-2022/): Whether at the gas station, in the grocery store or anywhere in between, the inflation crisis is a huge concern for all of us right now. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/the-financial-physician-april-17-2022/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened up the show with a discussion about inflation. - [Financial Psychology Drives Your Financial Success](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-psychology/): Financial psychology drives the way we deal with money, so it is imperative that we understand what determines our financial psychology. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-april-10-2022/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened up the show with a discussion about financial psychology. - [Maximizing Social Security Benefits](https://thefinancialphysician.com/social-security-spousal-benefits/): There are certain rules that spouses need to know in order to maximize social security. - [Discussing the Latest Economic News](https://thefinancialphysician.com/economic-news-april-3-2022/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened up the show with a discussion about social security. - [Financial Implications of a Divorce](https://thefinancialphysician.com/divorce-financial-advice/): If you are on the verge of a divorce, you are about to enter the largest financial transaction of your life. - [Discussing the Latest Economic News](https://thefinancialphysician.com/discussing-latest-economic-news/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened up the show with a discussion about divorce. - [Oil Crisis, Gasoline Theft And The Petrodollar](https://thefinancialphysician.com/oil-crisis-gasoline-theft-petrodollar/): It is currently being estimated that the ongoing oil crisis will cost the average American family an extra $2,000 this year alone. - [The Federal Reserve Raised Interest Rates - What Happens Now?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/federal-reserve-raise-interest-rates/): Now that the Federal Reserve has announced their plans for the rest of 2022, what does it all mean for your personal finances? - [Update on the Federal Reserve](https://thefinancialphysician.com/federal-reserve-update/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® spoke about the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. - [An Ounce Of Gold Can Buy A Good Men's Suit](https://thefinancialphysician.com/gold-good-mens-suit/): Gold is a good form of wealth protection because it retains value. There is an old saying that "an ounce of gold can buy a good men's suit." - [How Inflation Impacts Your Household](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-household-impact/): Everywhere from the gas station to the grocery store, inflation only continues to become more and more severe. - [Gas Prices, Inflation and Interest Rates](https://thefinancialphysician.com/gas-prices-inflation-interest-rates/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® opened with a discussion on gas prices, inflation and interest rates. - [Is Now The Time To Buy Gold And Silver?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/buying-gold-silver/): With all of the turbulence in the markets, is now the time to add commodities such as gold and silver to your financial portfolio? - [Energy Is The Main Driver of Inflation](https://thefinancialphysician.com/energy-main-driver-inflation/): When you have rising energy prices, it flows all the way through to the final costs of virtually all goods and services. - [Recapping the Crazy Week in the Energy Markets](https://thefinancialphysician.com/crazy-week-energy-markets/): On this week's episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® discussed the crazy week in the energy markets. - [How Can the Russia and Ukraine Conflict Be Resolved?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/how-can-russia-ukraine-conflict-be-resolved/): One topic that we simply cannot avoid right now is inflation, which is at its worst levels in 40 years. - [Discussing the Russia and Ukraine Conflict](https://thefinancialphysician.com/ukraine-russia-conflict/): On this week's episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® discussed the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. - [The Harsh Realities of Inflation](https://thefinancialphysician.com/harsh-realities-inflation/): One topic that we simply cannot avoid right now is inflation, which is at its worst levels in 40 years. - [Printing Money Has Repercussions](https://thefinancialphysician.com/printing-money-inflation/): On this week's episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® started the show with a discussion about the effects of inflation. - [How Does The Consumer Price Index Measure Inflation?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/consumer-price-index-inflation/): The Consumer Price Index was announced last week, and it marked the highest level of inflation that we have seen in 40 years. - [Discussing the Consumer Price Index](https://thefinancialphysician.com/discussing-consumer-price-index/): On this week's episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® started the show with a discussion about the Consumer Price Index. - [Not All Assets Are Created Equal](https://thefinancialphysician.com/not-all-assets-created-equal/): When talking about inheritance, not all assets are created equally. There are good assets to inherit, and there are bad assets to inherit. - [What You Need To Know About End Of Life Planning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/what-you-need-to-know-end-of-life-planning/): What exactly is End of Life Planning and what is your best course of action to manage the process? Host Lou Scatigna, CFP® explains. - [Let's Discuss End of Life Planning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/end-of-life-planning-discussion/): On this week's episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show with a discussion about end of life planning. - [Don't Make These Mistakes in Estate Planning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/estate-planning-mistakes/): Any mistakes during the estate planning process can be incredibly costly. What are some of those mistakes, and how can you avoid making them? - [Is the Federal Reserve Getting More Aggressive with Inflation?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/federal-reserve-aggressive-inflation/): The most recent Federal Open Market Committee Meeting resulted in the Federal Reserve preparing markets for a move in March. - [Interest Rates and the Stock Market](https://thefinancialphysician.com/interest-rates-stock-market/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show by talking about interest rates and the stock market. - [Huge Announcement About The Financial Physician](https://thefinancialphysician.com/huge-announcement-radio-show/): This past weekend on The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® made a huge announcement about the future of the show! - [The Financial Markets Are Reversing - Now What?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/markets-reversing/): Now that financial markets are reversing, what can we expect next? Lou Scatigna, CFP® provides his insight. - [Update on Financial Markets](https://thefinancialphysician.com/update-on-financial-markets/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP® kicked off the show by talking about the financial markets. - [Inflation - Where Do We Go From Here?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-whats-next/): Inflation is a big problem, and it is not going away anytime soon. So where do we go from here? Host Lou Scatigna, CFP® provides his outlook. - [Inflation Is A Big Problem!](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-big-problem/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP by talking about inflation. It is a BIG problem. - [What's Happening in the Stock Market?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/stock-market-update/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked off the show by talking about the bad week for the stock market. - [The Stock Market Takes A Hit](https://thefinancialphysician.com/bad-week-stock-market/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP kicked off the show by talking about the bad week for the stock market. - [Let's Talk Long-Term Care](https://thefinancialphysician.com/long-term-care/): 70% of us are going to need long-term care at the end of our lives, and that is especially true if you are a widow or widower. - [How Can Life Insurance Benefit Your Family?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/life-insurance-benefits/): In this segment from The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP provides a thorough breakdown of life insurance. - [Setting Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-new-years-resolutions/): The start of a new year is a great time to review your current financial situation and take stock of your overall financial health. - [Take Hold of Your Financial Health in the New Year](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-health-new-year/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP encourages his listeners to take hold of their financial health. - [2022 Financial and Political Outlook](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-political-outlook-2022/): What can we expect in 2022 regarding finance and politics? Host Lou Scatigna, CFP provides his outlook on The Financial Physician. - [What Impacted Your Finances the Most in 2021?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/finance-2021-review/): On the final episode of The Financial Physician in 2021, host Lou Scatigna, CFP provided his 2021 Financial Year in Review. - [2021 Year in Review](https://thefinancialphysician.com/2021-year-financial-review/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP presented his 2021 year in review and predictions for 2022. - [Are You Financially Prepared for Retirement?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financially-prepared-retirement/): Are you financially prepared to retire, or are you on the right track to live comfortably once you decide to retire? - [Let's Talk About Retirement Budgeting](https://thefinancialphysician.com/retirement-budgeting/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP talked about retirement budgeting. - [Energy Prices Have Been Skyrocketing](https://thefinancialphysician.com/energy-prices-skyrocketing/): Energy prices have been skyrocketing in 2021. But if you think oil prices are high now, just wait until next year according to JP Morgan. - [Will You Receive A Child Tax Credit in January?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/child-care-credit/): Will families receive a Child Tax Credit in January? Lou Scatigna, CFP discusses that topic in this segment from The Financial Physician. - [Inflation Is A Real Problem](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-real-problem/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP opened the show with a conversation about inflation. - [How to Manage Market Volatility](https://thefinancialphysician.com/market-volatility/): With the kind of market volatility we are currently facing, investors need to proceed with extreme caution. - [Update on the Markets](https://thefinancialphysician.com/update-markets/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP started off the show by providing an update on the markets. - [Would A Trust Benefit Your Family?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/would-a-trust-benefit-your-family/): The need for a trust has dropped considerably, so how do you know if a trust can be beneficial to your family? - [Do You Need A Trust?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/do-you-need-a-trust/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP started off the show by discussing trusts. - [How To Manage Generational Wealth Transfer](https://thefinancialphysician.com/manage-generational-wealth-transfer/): Generational Wealth Transfer, or assets being passed from one generation to the next, is a big part of the financial conversation right now. - [Generational Wealth Transfer](https://thefinancialphysician.com/generational-wealth-transfer/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP started off the show by talking about Generational Wealth Transfer. - [Inflation Is Accelerating](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-accelerating/): As consumers, we are feeling the financial pressure from inflation everywhere from the grocery store to the gas station. - [Inflation Is At Its Highest Level in 30 Years](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-highest-level-30-years/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP opened the show by discussing the latest news around inflation. - [Is It Wise to Pre-Plan Your Funeral?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/pre-plan-funeral/): In this video, Lou Scatigna, CFP talks about pre-planning your funeral and the important decisions that you need to address. - [Online Estate Planning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/online-estate-planning/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP opened the show by discussing online estate planning. - [Build Back Broke Program](https://thefinancialphysician.com/build-back-broke-program/): In this segment from The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP discusses what he refers to as the "Build Back Broke Program." - [People Are Hooked on Government](https://thefinancialphysician.com/hooked-government/): Once you get people relying on the government, it is hard get them off! - [A Look Back at Black Monday](https://thefinancialphysician.com/black-monday/): October 19th was the 34th anniversary of the Stock Market Crash of 1987, more commonly known as Black Monday. - [Interview with Peter Grandich](https://thefinancialphysician.com/peter-grandich-interview/): Lou Scatigna, CFP interviews long-time friend, Peter Grandich, who has more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. - [34th Anniversary of Black Monday](https://thefinancialphysician.com/black-monday-34th-anniversary/): On this episode of The Financial Physician, host Lou Scatigna, CFP recalls Black Monday, which happened 34 years ago in 1987. - [The Most Compelling Financial Issue for the Average American Family](https://thefinancialphysician.com/finance-inflation-average-american-family/): The average American family has a lot to manage when it comes to finances, with inflation being is their most compelling financial issue. - [Are You Prepared for Retirement?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/are-you-prepared-for-retirement/): Whether it happens voluntarily or involuntarily, you need to be prepared to make some important decisions when you enter retirement. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-30-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-27-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-24-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-20-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-17-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-14-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/mid-week-report-august-9-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-6-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-august-2-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-31-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/mid-week-report-july-27-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-23-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/mid-week-report-july-19-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-16-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-12-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-9-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Do You Have A Power of Attorney for Your College-Bound Child?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/power-attorney-college-bound-child/): If you have a college-bound child, you need a medical power of attorney and a financial power of attorney for your child. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-2-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The End of An Era](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-final-radio-show/): This past week, Lou Scatigna, CFP delivered his final radio show episode after 23 years of being on the air. But do not fret! - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-june-25-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Retirement Crisis in America](https://thefinancialphysician.com/retirement-crisis-america/): We are experiencing a retirement crisis here in America. So many people are entering their retirement age right now and have nothing saved. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-june-19-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Reasons for Selling Your Life Insurance Policy](https://thefinancialphysician.com/selling-life-insurance-policy/): When we no longer require life insurance, cashing out the policy is one choice we can make, but another option is to sell it. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-june-11-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Review of the Debt Ceiling Legislation](https://thefinancialphysician.com/debt-ceiling-legislation/): There has been a lot of talk about the debt ceiling after recent legislation suspended the debt ceiling and set federal spending limits. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-june-4-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Power of Generosity](https://thefinancialphysician.com/generosity/): A great way to use wealth is through generosity. People who are generous also tend to be much happier than those people who are not generous. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-july-28-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-may-21-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Protecting Your Money During a Banking Crisis](https://thefinancialphysician.com/protecting-money-banking-crisis/): With the turmoil throughout our banking system, where is the safest place for your money to go? Lou Scatigna, CFP explains. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-may-14-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Federal Reserve’s Control Over Wall Street](https://thefinancialphysician.com/federal-reserve-controls-wall-street/): Decisions by the Federal Reserve have tanked the stock and bond markets, and they continue to have a huge effect throughout Wall Street. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-may-7-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-april-30-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Is the Central Bank Constitutional?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/central-bank-federal-reserve-constitutional/): In this segment from The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® discusses the Federal Reserve. Is the Central Bank Constitutional? - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-april-23-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Hungary 1946 – The Worst Inflation in History](https://thefinancialphysician.com/hungary-inflation-1946/): Lou Scatigna, CFP® breaks down the worst case of inflation ever, which occurred in 1946 to the country of Hungary. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-april-16-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Is Inflation A Result of the Same Patterns?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/hyperinflation-zimbabwe/): Lou Scatigna, CFP discusses the parallels of our economy to the financial collapse that occurred in Zimbabwe at the start of the 2000s. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-april-9-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Weimar Republic Parallel](https://thefinancialphysician.com/weimar-republic-parallel/): Lou Scatigna, CFP discusses the Weimar Republic and how it relates to the inflation issues we are facing today in the United States. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-april-2-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [What Is The Cause And Effect Of Inflation?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-cause-effect/): Much of our population was not even alive the last time we saw inflation at these current levels, which was more than 40 years ago. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-march-27-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Interview with Peter Grandich](https://thefinancialphysician.com/peter-grandich-interview-march-2023/): Lou Scatigna, CFP is interviewed by long-time friend and financial veteran Peter Grandich of Peter Grandich and Company. - [The Three Little Pigs And Our Banking System](https://thefinancialphysician.com/three-little-pigs-banking-system/): The story about the three little pigs is very similar to what is currently happening with our banking system. - [We Are Living Under A Bank Bailout Regime](https://thefinancialphysician.com/bank-bailouts/): The bank bailout regime that is currently in office, where nobody is allowed to fail, is a serious matter of concern. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-march-19-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Divorce Financial Planning](https://thefinancialphysician.com/divorce-financial-planning/): No one enters a marriage expecting to get divorced. However, it is important to conduct divorce financial planning in case it does occur. - [Breaking Down the Silicon Valley Bank Crash](https://thefinancialphysician.com/silicon-valley-bank-crash/): So what exactly happened with Silicon Valley Bank, and should you be worried if you have your money in a regional bank? - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-march-12-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Right Way to Buy A House](https://thefinancialphysician.com/homes-financial-failure/): Lou Scatigna, CFP® speaks about how to buy a home the proper way and avoid mistakes that can drag you down financially. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-march-5-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [How Cars Lead to Financial Failure](https://thefinancialphysician.com/cars-financial-failure/): Lou Scatigna, CFP® speaks about how to buy a car the proper way and avoid mistakes that can drag you down financially. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-february-26-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Creating Income in Retirement](https://thefinancialphysician.com/creating-income-retirement/): The whole idea behind retirement is to not work while still having enough money to pay bills and enjoy our golden years. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-feb-19-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [End of Life Planning for Aging Parents](https://thefinancialphysician.com/end-life-planning-aging-parents/): When it comes to End of Life Planning, people tend to make a lot of mistakes. Find out how you can avoid potential mishaps. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/radio-show-february-12-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Federal Reserve Is Still Raising Rates](https://thefinancialphysician.com/federal-reserve-raising-interest-rates/): The Federal Reserve meets every six weeks or so, and they raised interest rates once again at their most recent meeting. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-february-5-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Income Tax Season Has Officially Arrived](https://thefinancialphysician.com/income-tax-season/): Do you have all of your documents in order so you can get your taxes filed? Find out from host Lou Scatigna, CFP® on The Financial Physician. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-january-29-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Banks, Bail-Ins and the FDIC](https://thefinancialphysician.com/banks-bail-ins-fdic/): If a financial collapse occurred within the banking system, one of two things would happen. You would receive a ‘bail-in’ or ‘bail out.’ - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-january-22-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [How Secure Is The FDIC?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/how-secure-fdic/): How safe is your money in banks, and what exactly does the FDIC insure? Find out from host Lou Scatigna, CFP on The Financial Physician. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-january-16-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Start Your Year With A Financial Check-Up](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-check-up/): The Federal Reserve is seemingly on a mission to destroy the entire American economy right now. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-january-8-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [2023 Economic, Financial Markets and Political Forecasts](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-2023-forecast/): Host Lou Scatigna, CFP® gives his economic, financial markets and political forecasts in what will undoubtedly be a year of absolute chaos. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-december-26-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Federal Reserve Is Destroying the American Economy](https://thefinancialphysician.com/federal-reserve-ruining-economy/): The Federal Reserve is seemingly on a mission to destroy the entire American economy right now. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-december-18-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-december-11-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [The Truth About The Monthly Jobs Report](https://thefinancialphysician.com/jobs-report/): The first week of the month is always a big week when it comes to economic numbers, namely the Jobs Report. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-december-4-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Who Benefits From Annuities The Most? Hint: It's Not You](https://thefinancialphysician.com/annuities-explained/): Most people who own annuities never went shopping for annuities. They were sold to them. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-november-27-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your financial life. - [Stew Peters Presents Died Suddenly](https://thefinancialphysician.com/died-suddenly/): The Stew Peters Network presents DIED SUDDENLY, from award-winning filmmakers Matthew Skow and Nicholas Stumphauzer. - [America Is Facing A Retirement Crisis](https://thefinancialphysician.com/america-retirement-crisis/): The retirement crisis in our country is only worsening. Simply put, Americans are no longer financially prepared for retirement. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-november-20-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other items that affect your financial life. - [Wall Street Is Delusional](https://thefinancialphysician.com/wall-street-is-delusional/): Despite recent inflation numbers being reported at 7.7%, Wall Street continues to be delusional with its outlook of the overall economy. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-november-13-2022/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other items that affect your financial life. - [Inflation, Interest Rates And Your Money](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-interest-rates-your-money/): Some recent financial news has been significantly affecting the markets, along with most consumer’s pockets. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-november-6-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® discusses inflation, interest rates and your money. - [Never Trust Economic Numbers Before Election Day](https://thefinancialphysician.com/economic-numbers-election-day/): Any economic numbers that we receive before Election Day cannot be trusted. Host Lou Scatigna, CFP® explains on The Financial Physician. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-october-30-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® discusses the latest GDP results and a big October for the Dow Jones. - [35 Years Later - Looking Back on Black Monday](https://thefinancialphysician.com/black-monday-35-years-later/): We recently passed the 35th anniversary of Black Monday on October 19th, which was the great stock market crash of 1987. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-october-23-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® reflects back on the 35th anniversary of Black Monday. - [Our Current Economic Situation Is Ugly, To Say The Least](https://thefinancialphysician.com/ugly-economy/): How are we supposed to deal with all of this economic turmoil? Lou Scatigna, CFP® offered some insight on The Financial Physician. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-october-16-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® spoke about the economic devastation that our nation is currently facing. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-october-10-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® spoke about the economic devastation that our nation is currently facing. - [The Markets Are In A Slow-Motion Crash](https://thefinancialphysician.com/slow-motion-market-crash/): The Fed raised interest rates again, dramatically affecting the financial markets, mortgage industry and certainly our own households. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-october-2-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® spoke about the economic devastation that our nation is currently facing. - [Inflation Will Cost An Extra $11K This Year](https://thefinancialphysician.com/inflation-extra-11k/): The Fed raised interest rates again, dramatically affecting the financial markets, mortgage industry and certainly our own households. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-september-25-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® spoke about some of his favorite topics from the past year. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-september-18-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® spoke about some of his favorite topics from the past year. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-september-11-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® touched on topics such as the history of the Fed and the future of your money. - [New Episode of The Financial Physician Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-radio-show-september-4-2022/): In this episode of The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna, CFP® touched on topics such as the Stock Market and recent Labor Department Reports. - [Digital Estate Planning Explained](https://thefinancialphysician.com/digital-estate-planning/): When it comes to their estate, one component that most people do not think about much is digital estate planning. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-december-15-2014/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-december-8-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-december-1-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-november-24-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-november-17-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-november-10-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-november-3-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-27-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Lou Speaks to Financial Veteran Peter Grandich](https://thefinancialphysician.com/peter-grandich-october-2024/): Peter Grandich returns to the program for a new discussion about money, markets, politics and a variety of other topics. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-20-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Lou Speaks to Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin Ltd.](https://thefinancialphysician.com/andy-schectman-october-2024/): Lou Scatigna, CFP conducts an exclusive interview with Andy Schectman, President and CEO of Miles Franklin Ltd. Precious Metals. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-13-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-6-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-29-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-22-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-15-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-8-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-1-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-25-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Average Joe Interview: Navigating Financial Health](https://thefinancialphysician.com/average-joe-navigating-financial-health/): Lou shares his extensive experience in financial planning, discussing the importance of financial literacy, budgeting, and prudent investing. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-18-2024/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - 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Lou Scatigna, CFP explains in this segment from The Financial Physician. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-november-12-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-november-6-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-29-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Lou Scatigna Appears on RCT Network](https://thefinancialphysician.com/rct-network-interview/): Lou Scatigna, CFP® was interviewed on RCT Network, where he discussed a variety of topics concerning the fragile state of the U.S economy. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-25-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Social Security Explained](https://thefinancialphysician.com/social-security-explained/): As many Americans get closer to the age of 65, they are starting to take a look at retirement options such as Social Security. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-22-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-18-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [The Right Way To Buy A Car](https://thefinancialphysician.com/right-way-buy-car/): How we buy cars, how we finance them and how long we keep them makes a huge difference when it comes to our financial health. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-15-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [The Proper Way To Buy And Finance A Home](https://thefinancialphysician.com/proper-way-finance-home/): Host Lou Scatigna, CFP® discusses the topic of houses, in particular the proper way to buy and finance a home. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-8-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-4-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Why It’s Important To Understand Income Taxes](https://thefinancialphysician.com/understand-income-taxes/): One of the reasons why people fail financially is because they do not use the tax code to their advantage. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-1-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [How To Protect Yourself And Your Savings From Inflation](https://thefinancialphysician.com/protect-savings-inflation/): Inflation is a slow-moving cancer inside the financial body that continually erodes our purchasing power over time. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-27-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Be Careful When Dealing With “Wall Street”](https://thefinancialphysician.com/careful-dealing-wall-street/): One of the reasons people fail financially is because they believe Wall Street has their best interests at heart. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-24-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [The Importance of Choosing the Right Financial Advisor](https://thefinancialphysician.com/choosing-right-financial-advisor/): Your financial advisor is like your doctor. You better have the right one, or you are going to be in trouble. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-20-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-17-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [How Your Financial Psychology Affects Your Financial Success](https://thefinancialphysician.com/financial-psychology-2/): Our financial psychology dictates how we deal with money, so it is extremely important to understand what makes us tick financially. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-10-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mid-Week Report Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/mid-week-report-now-available/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Feelings of Material Entitlement Can Ruin Your Financial Health](https://thefinancialphysician.com/material-entitlement/): So many people today are driven by feelings of material entitlement, believing they deserve to live extravagant lifestyles. - [New Podcast Episode Now Available](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-3-2023/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Fed Raises Rates, AI Risks, And A New Fight Over Mail-In Voting](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-20-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [25 Years Since 9/11, Trump’s $5,000 Proposal, And Why I Hate Annuities](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-13-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Lou’s On Vacation, But There’s Still Plenty To Talk About](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-spetember-6-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Your Credit Score, Your Biggest Money Decisions, And The Rising Cost Of… Everything](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-30-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Freeze Your Credit Today, Financial Rules That Still Work, And America’s $40 Trillion Debt](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-23-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Mortgages For Seniors, Prediction Markets, And Political Shakeups](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-16-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Inside A Currency Collapse: What Happens When Money Stops Working?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-9-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [The Coming Crisis That Could Bankrupt The Middle Class](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-august-2-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [From Medicaid to Socialism: The Policies Reshaping Your Money And Your Future](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-26-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [The Great Scam Explosion, Tipflation, And America’s Savings Squeeze](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-20-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Why $200K Families Feel Broke, NJ Tax Relief Changes, And Political Turmoil](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-12-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Eldercare, Elections, Markets, And America’s 250th Birthday](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-july-5-206/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Pensions, Financial Hoarding, Home Sale Costs, And Political Panic](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-june-28-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [SpaceX, Million-Dollar RMDs, And The Patriotic Pulse Of America](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-june-21-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Buying A Car, Choosing An Advisor, And Handling Large Cash Transactions](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-june-14-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [From Historical Hyperinflation To Today’s Political Circus](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-june-7-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Pensions, Fraud, Politics, And The Economy](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-may-31-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Estate Planning, Tax-Free Retirement Income, And This Week’s Biggest Headlines](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-may-24-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [New Fed Chairman, Federal Credit Unions, QLACs, And More](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-may-18-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Selling Your Life Insurance, Roth Strategies, UFO Files, And More](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-may-10-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Raising Financially Smart Kids, Protecting Your Future, and Headlines You Can’t Ignore](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-sunday-may-3-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Financial Blind Spots, Rising Risks and What You Need to Know Now](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-april-26-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Lou and Peter Grandich Discuss Financial Markets](https://thefinancialphysician.com/lou-scatigna-peter-grandich-april-2026/): Lou speaks with 40-plus year financial veteran Peter Grandich, discussing their current observations about the financial markets. - [Buy vs Rent, Missed Taxes, and Market Tensions: What’s Really at Stake](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-april-19-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Taxes, Tough Decisions, and Trending Headlines: What You Need to Know](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-april-12-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [From Wills to the Moon: Estate Planning, Inheritance, and Headlines You Can’t Miss](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-april-5-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Economic Stress Signals Are Rising: Here’s What You Need to Know Now](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-march-29-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Money, Power, and Politics: This Week’s Most Talked-About Topics](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-march-22-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Money and Friendships: Do They Mix? Plus Major Global Headlines](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-march-15-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Gold as Money, Deed Changes, Iran Conflict and Capitol Hill Scandals](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-march-8-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Have A Million Dollar Net Worth But Don’t Feel Rich?](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-march-2-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Financial Derivatives, NJ Inheritance Tax, Aliens and A Tribute to Rush Limbaugh](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-february-22-2026/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Can You Retire Early? 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Plus CPI Drops, Rate Cuts And War Rumors](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-26-2025/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [From Subscription Fatigue to Global Unrest: What Every Investor Should Be Watching](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-19-2025/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [America’s Debt Crisis, $4,000 Gold and Capitol Hill Clashes](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-12-2025/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Tax Moves, Market Shifts and Political Turmoil](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-october-5-2025/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Gold & Silver Surge, Tax Deductions and Big Political Moves](https://thefinancialphysician.com/podcast-september-28-2025/): Listen to The Financial Physician, where Lou Scatigna, CFP® talks money, markets, politics and other topics that affect your life. - [Political Violence Rising? 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Hover over the top right corner of the video below and click the dropdown menu (Playlist: The Financial Physician) to scan through the collection of videos. https://youtu.be/-sLvP2Bns2sIn addition to being a certified financial planner, radio show host and author, Louis Scatigna, CFP® also once starred in and worked as an executive producer for a reality TV pilot. Entitled The Financial Physician, the show was nearly made the featured fall series […] - [Contact](https://thefinancialphysician.com/contact/): CONTACT LOUIS SCATIGNA If you have any questions or comments, please fill out the form below with your inquiry. - [Book](https://thefinancialphysician.com/book/): The Financial Physician Book How much do you really know about finances? You may think you’re pretty well-versed, but can you tell a real financial advisor from a fake one? How about determining whether your credit is good or bad, and what that’s used for? Everyone could use a little advice for their financial concerns, and Louis Scatigna’s book The Financial Physician can help. Published in 2009, The Financial Physician takes Louis Scatigna’s years of experience and crystalizes it into something helpful for anyone who needs financial advice. Lou takes a unique approach to explaining financial woes by comparing them to […] - [Podcast](https://thefinancialphysician.com/show/): The Financial Physician with host Lou Scatigna, CFP releases new episodes every Sunday morning. - [Blog](https://thefinancialphysician.com/blog/): BLOG & LATEST VIDEOS - [About](https://thefinancialphysician.com/about/): Louis Scatigna, CFP is a certified financial planner and radio host with more than 36 years of experience in the financial industry. - [Home](https://thefinancialphysician.com/): About Louis Scatigna Louis Scatigna, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional who is also known as The Financial Physician. For more than 36 years, he has combined his knowledge and experience to establish himself as an expert on financial planning and financial literacy. He is consistently clear explaining complex financial ideas that everyone can understand. For more than 20 years, he shared his knowledge on his radio show, The Financial Physician, and he now offers that expertise in podcast form. In 2009, he shared his financial tips and tricks in his book, Financial Physician. He is a popular speaker who has been featured […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/thefinancialphysician.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)