Taxes and Investment

The Business News Headlines - 4 May 2018

The markets had a big day and the reason? Apple and Warren Buffett. That story and did you hear about the puppy that was stolen and returned?  It is your "Awwwwww" moment. We'll list out the top cities in the United States to start a small business...it is National Small Business Week you know. More trouble for soybeans and today we've got the numbers. Modest jobs report today...what the hell is going on with wages? We've got three thoughts. Click through for the business news of the day...
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 2 May 2018

The Iowa State Legislature seems stuck on medical marijunia...will we blow the opportunity? The Dow was down? Could Apple be ready to ditch the iPhone X? Speaking of new phones the new LG is out and we'll chat about that. We're still waiting to see the tax package from the Iowa Legislature. A report on how some companies are no longer testing for...pot and why. You can sign up for the fall Business Conference from the Urbandale Chamber right here.  Those stories and more today...click through to listen! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

What Happened on Wall Street and Why - 2 May 2018

It started out OK...but then the Fed had something to say. It wasn't so much about interest rates as it was about inflation. Then...well, here is what happened on Wall Street today and...why. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Small Business Spotlight - Transformational Wealth

This week our Small Business Spotlight...seems right for National Small Business Week, right...is Ashley Miller from Transformational Wealth. We talk about who her clients are, what she does and why she believes so many younger people need her services. Learn more wtih Ashley Miller in our Small Business Spotlight! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Out to Lunch with Joe Murphy - Part One

This week we went "Out to Lunch" at Table 128 Bistro with Joe Murphy the Vice President of Public Policy and Governmental Affairs for the Greater Des Moines Partnership.  While some of you may know what the partnership is and what they do we start our conversation with, “What does the Greater Des Moines Partnership mean to Central Iowa and Iowa as a whole?"
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Out to Lunch with Joe Murphy - Part Two

Get ready to get your "policy wonk" on!  In part two of our conversation with Joe Murphy the Vice President of Public Policy and Governmental Affairs for the Greater Des Moines Partnership we talk about tax issues, on the state level, the Iowa budget process and with these tax cuts who is going to pay for...stuff?  Then we dive into some areas of concern on the federal level that attendees to the Des Moines to DC 2018 trip will take to Congress. Remember on Twitter it's DMDC2018. Let's go! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Wall Street Report - 13 April 2018

We thought, when the markets opend and we heard those big bank profit reports that it was going to be an exciting day on Wall Street...but then cooler heads said, "Wait a minutes..." That and more talk about China sunk the day on Wall Street...here's what happeded and why. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Meet Rob Sand Candidate for Iowa State Auditor

How does the State Auditor have anything to do with business? That's the first question we asked Rob Sand who is running for the office here in Iowa. We cover lots of ground here from what he sees as a new direction for the office and how he intends to become a better steward of the tax dollars spent. "Wake up the Watchdog!" is something you'll hear him say. Meet Rob Sand.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 4:30pm here on Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Taxes, Small Business, Job Search with Kent Sovern and AARP-Iowa

Once again we spend time with Kent Sovern from AARP-Iowa and in this conversation we talk about the free income tax help available through AARP and here is a link for that or you can call 888-227-7669 to find a location or help near you. We also talked about the Iowa Center for Economic Success and how AARP-Iowa works with them. You can reach them by clicking through on this link. We talked about the Iowa Care Act which fell short in the Iowa Legislature but Kent says he has great hope for passage if not this year but next. Also help in navigating technology and job opportunities.  For more about what AARP-Iowa is doing all across the state click through here. Thank you Kent! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Greenfield for Congress - Meet Theresa Part One

Here we introduce you to Theresa Greenfield who is one of six individuals seeking the Democratic nomination to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Iowas Third Congressional District. Here you will learn more about her life, her family and why she made the decision to run for Congress. If you would like to visit her website here is Greenfield for Congress. 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.