You’re Invited! After decades of guiding clients toward a life of purpose and impact, David Szafranski—Founder & President of Edgewater Investment Group—has distilled his life’s work into a bold new book: The Sin of Retirement. This is not just another financial guide. It’s a wake-up call to rethink what “retirement” means and how to live your later years with passion, contribution, and purpose. You’re invited to celebrate the official launch of The Sin of Retirement at our special book launch party. Date: September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm Location: The Grind Coffee Bar, 124 N Court St, Medina, OH 44256 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sin-of-retirement-launch-party-tickets-1591593792879?aff=oddtdtcreator Meet the author, enjoy light refreshments, and discover why stepping away from meaningful work might be the biggest mistake you can make. Reserve your spot today — space is limited! We look forward to celebrating with you, The Edgewater Investment Group Team

Today David and his wife celebrate 33 years of marriage—how she’s managed it, we may never know! 🎉 On the book front, The Sin of Retirement is available now at www.sinofretirement.com. You can grab the ebook, check out some merchandise, and keep an eye out—it will be on Amazon soon. An audiobook is also in the works. Financially speaking, the PPI inflation numbers came in a bit hot, cooling off the idea of aggressive rate cuts. A .50% cut was never really in the cards, but a .25% cut is still likely. Looking ahead, we’re preparing for a weak September. David doesn’t want to be fully uninvested but does plan to raise a little more cash in portfolios—around 10–12%. Got financial questions? Send them to Kory@epsf.com. Follow along on Twitter(X): @skibucks1. Finally, if you’d like to support the Amazon well drill project, you can learn more or contribute here: www.nativosusa.org www.GoFundMe.com – Search: David Szafranski

Big news—The Sin of Retirement is now live! You can now purchase the softcover or ebook through our website: https://www.sinofretirement.com. This book has been a long time in the making, and it’s rooted in a simple truth: there is a greater purpose than leisure in retirement. Retirement shouldn't be about slowing down to do nothing. In Genesis 2, we’re reminded that work is a gift from God—and that truth doesn’t end when your career does. Whether it’s mentoring, serving, or using your time for eternal purpose, The Sin of Retirement is a call to action. On Mission Our next mission trip to Brazil is set for March 2026. If you're interested in joining, please let us know. You don’t have to travel with us, but we encourage you to find a way to live with greater purpose—right where you are. Fed Meeting Recap Last week’s Fed meeting held no surprises—Chairman Powell kept rates unchanged. That said, I still believe we’ll see three rate cuts before the end of the year. To Powell’s credit, the data he had was questionable. The Bureau of Labor Statistics revised previous jobless claims and economic data, which changed the outlook considerably. The updated numbers show a weakening economy, declining inflation, and falling energy costs. And as I always say—everything starts with energy prices. The Fed, as usual, is late to the game. 📩 Got questions? Email your financial questions to: Kory@epsf.com Follow on Twitter (X): @skibucks1 💧 Support the Amazon Well Project To learn more or contribute: 🌐 nativosusa.org 🔍 GoFundMe - Search: David Szafranski #economics #money #inflationstrategies #financialrevelations #investing #economicrecovery #YouTube #trump #federalreserve #sinofretirement #missiontrips

🎙️ The July 4th Edition is LIVE! 🇺🇸 Happy 249th Birthday, America! In this explosive Independence Day episode of Financial Revelations, I address a listener question: “Is your name Nostradamski? Because you've been absurdly right about everything lately.” How does that happen? It's not magic—it's research, the right people, economic training, and yes… intuition. 🔥 This episode includes: 🔮 Behind-the-scenes on forecasting and intuition 💥 Independence Day reflections 📘 Sin of Retirement will be out end of July – preorders are open at www.sinofretirement.com 💡 Have a financial question? 📩 Email us at Kory@epsf.com 📍 Follow on X (Twitter): @skibucks1 🌎 Help fund clean water in the Amazon: https://nativosusa.org https://www.gofundme.com        Search: David Szafranski #economics #investing #financialrevelations #money #youtube #stocks #news #usa

Big News, Rate Rants, and Powell’s Final Stretch Financial Revelations with David Szafranski Great news! My new book The Sin of Retirement is officially live! You can grab your copy today at sinofretirement.com or Lulu.com. It’s a deep dive into retiring with mission, calling, and purpose—not just coasting to the finish line. Now onto the hot topic of the week… Did I Miss on Rates? A sharp listener called me out recently: “You said interest rates would be down by now!” You're right—I did. And they're not. So what happened? Two words: Chairman Powell. He’s playing it safe, likely trying to protect the Fed from accusations of election interference. Is it a smart move? Maybe. Is it a political stunt? Maybe that too. But the truth is, inflation data is cooling, and I still believe we'll see rates move down—likely to around 4.75%. Should Powell Be Fired? He only has a few months left on his term. So should he be replaced now? It’s a fair question. At this stage, the damage is likely already done (or baked in), and replacing him could inject more chaos than confidence into the markets. But it’s worth having the conversation. Got a financial question for the show? Email me at Kory@epsf.com Follow along on Twitter(X): @skibucks1 One More Thing – Help Dig a Well in the Amazon We're supporting a clean water mission in the Amazon. Two ways to learn more and support: NativosUSA.org GoFundMe – Search “David Szafranski” Clean water changes lives. Let’s make it happen. #youtube #economics #money #financialrevelations #investing #finance #financialadvisor #interestrates #federalreserve

Today on Financial Revelations – June 12, 2025 First off, style check: my shirt today is from Collar & Co. I’m not affiliated with them—I just really like their stuff. If you're into comfortable, dressy polo-style shirts, check them out: collarsandco.com. Heading Back to the Amazon 🌎 We’re planning another missions trip to the Amazon in March 2026. Our goal: support the ongoing well restoration projects and offer help wherever it’s needed. This work truly changes lives, and we’d love for you to be a part of it—either by joining us or donating. Learn more and support the mission at: nativosusa.org GoFundMe – David Szafranski (search: David Szafranski) Economic Updates A few financial headlines worth your attention this week: 📊 Inflation – Still No Tariff Effect Inflation reports are in, and once again, economists missed the mark. There's still no meaningful evidence that tariffs are driving up inflation. I don’t expect that to change. We may even see rate cuts later this year, as hinted by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. 📉 Markets React to Tragedy in India The markets are down this week following the catastrophic crash of a Boeing 787 in India. Tragically, there were no survivors. Please keep the victims and their families in your prayers during this heartbreaking time. Global Flashpoints 🇺🇦 Ukraine + 🇮🇷 Iran = Global Market Risk Ukraine continues to destabilize the region. This week, they successfully used drones to destroy Russian bombs—impressive, but it also highlights how close we are to broader conflict. Markets could react violently if the situation escalates. Iran remains a major wildcard. Diplomatic efforts to halt their nuclear program are likely to fall short. If the U.S. or Israel takes military action, expect energy prices to spike and markets to get rocky. Let’s pray for the diplomats trying to hold the line—but also prepare for potential conflict. In uncertain times, both vigilance and readiness are key. Stay Connected Have a financial question? Reach out directly: Kory@epsf.com Follow along on Twitter (X): @skibucks1 #youtube #economics #investing #financialrevelations #money #inflationstrategies #inflation #news

Welcome back to Financial Revelations, where we break down what's happening in the world of money, markets, and meaningful impact. I'm always eager to hear from you—your financial questions help shape the show. If you’ve got something on your mind, don’t hesitate to email us directly at Kory@epsf.com. I’d love to feature your questions on the podcast. 🎉 Big News: The Sin of Retirement Website is Live! I’m thrilled to announce that the official website for The Sin of Retirement is now live! You can preorder the book today at www.sinofretirement.com. This book is the culmination of years of financial insight and personal philosophy on retirement, purpose, and staying in the game. 🌍 Tariff Talk Nears the End We’re nearing the finish line on tariffs. Talks are progressing well, and I still believe we’ll see resolution by mid-June. The U.S. has already finalized a deal with England, and the agreement with the EU is very close. The high-tariff strategy worked—everyone is coming to the table. But Who Pays the Tariffs? That’s a fair question. Sometimes it’s you, the consumer, but other times it’s the producer or sender of goods. Interestingly, many Fortune 500 companies are saying they won’t be passing those costs on to consumers. That’s a big win for your wallet—at least for now. 📈 Markets Holding Strong… For Now Markets are responding positively to the developments, but my top concern remains the war between Ukraine and Russia. If the conflict escalates and draws in more countries, expect increased volatility in the markets. Will there be peace? I honestly don’t know. But here’s my advice: buy into the chaos. Uncertainty often creates opportunity. And remember—if there ever is a time to get out of the market, I’ll tell you. 💧 Do Some Good: Help Fund the Amazon Well Drill Looking to make a difference? I urge you to support the Amazon well drilling project led by David Szafranski. This mission is bringing clean water to remote villages in the Amazon. You can learn more and donate here: nativosusa.org GoFundMe – Search “David Szafranski”