This week on Another Money Show, J.R. and Anthony break down the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Even though Washington is finally back open for business, the national debt keeps climbing, spending remains out of control, and the markets are still partying like it’s 1999. Are we on the verge of a stock market bubble, especially with AI and tech? Is rising optimism setting the stage for future volatility? And are 50-year mortgages a creative solution to housing affordability or just short-sighted ignorance that could make things worse down the road? Are AI and tech stocks forming a bubble similar to the early-2000s tech boom? Is today’s optimism a warning sign for tomorrow’s volatility? How a written, balanced plan protects your money through good times and bad -- Visit: AnotherMoneyShow.com Call Rotchford & Associates: (623) 523-0444 Email the show: Team@AnotherMoneyShow.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnotherMoneyShow -- Book a no-cost, no-obligation appointment: Call (623) 523-0444 or visit AnotherMoneyShow.com to schedule in-office or Zoom consultations. Protect your financial freedom and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation: Book a Meeting  About Another Money Show:We’re your hosts, J.R. and Anthony. We want our listeners to be informed of not only the standard rules for investing but how to invest based on the uncertain world around us. We want our listeners to be prepared – not scared. Being aware of potential pitfalls allow our listeners to be proactive in their finances, not reactive! Meet J.R.: J.R. Rotchford joined his family’s business, Rotchford & Associates, in 1998 after serving in the U.S. Air Force, graduating from ASU and working for a newspaper and then an elevator company for a short period of time. He has experienced the peaks and valleys of the financial services industry for going on a quarter of a century now. Meet Anthony: In 2018, Anthony Carrao became the 4th generation of the family business after leaving behind a career as an Industrial Engineer. Anthony now uses his knowledge base in strategic planning and cost savings initiatives for individuals and families to better their financial situations, instead of saving millions for large corporations. -- Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Rotchford & Associates are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.