In this week’s Top 3, Allan Small, shares three timely insights for individual investors:

1️⃣ Inflation & Economic Data – Why upcoming CPI and PCE figures from the U.S. and Canada are critical for rate-cut decisions.
2️⃣ Trimming Profits – How to manage winners like Broadcom, Celestica, and JPMorgan without trying to time the market.
3️⃣ Reevaluating Fixed Income – Why GICs and bonds may no longer be viable growth tools—and how to think about real returns.

Inflation, Trimming Profits & GICs - Top 3 This Week

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast (July 6, 2025) as I discussed President Trump’s tax and spending bill, the impact of tariffs on the stock market, the latest jobs data, and more.

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com

I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

President Trump’s Tax & Spending Bill - The Sunday Money Show

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In this episode, Allan Small covers everything from Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and its impact on debt and taxes to the falling U.S. dollar, mixed jobs data, and what it all means for Canadian investors. Plus: trade volatility, inflation concerns, and a look ahead to earnings season. 

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call Allan at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com

The Allan Small Financial Show - July 9, 2025

What should investors focus on right now?

1. Rising trade tension and tariffs 
2. Key jobs and inflation data from Canada and the U.S. 
3. The start of Q2 corporate earnings—what to watch in banks and tech

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call Allan at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com

Trade Volatility, Jobs Data & Earnings Season - Top 3 This Week

FICO, the company behind the most widely used credit scoring models in the U.S., has developed two new algorithms that, for the first time, will incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment history.

FICO Incorporates BNPL in Credit Scores

Chris Holman welcomes Sean Cervantes – Business Development & Growth Officer at LAFCU, Lansing, MI.
He had several questions for Sean in this interview:

Q1: Can you tell us a little bit about the We are ER Block Party?

A: The We Are ER Block Party is a free, family-friendly community event hosted by LAFCU to celebrate and connect with the Eaton Rapids community. Open to the public, the event is designed to bring people together for a fun afternoon of music, games, and entertainment while promoting financial wellness. The event takes place this Friday, June 13, from 11 am to 4 pm at LAFCU’s Eaton Rapids branch, located at 1505 Kyle St., in Eaton Rapids.

Q2: What activities and entertainment can attendees expect?

A. Guests can enjoy free MOO-ville ice cream, bounce houses, DJ music from Ozay Moore of All of the Above Hip Hop Academy, and a caricature artist. Kids and families can explore a “Touch a Truck” experience with fire and police vehicles, pose with giant painted LAFCU letters, and enter raffles to win prizes from local businesses like Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecakes, Moneyball, and more. Food trucks, including Big Cheezy Grill and MOO-ville, will be onsite.

Q3: Will there be any special offers or giveaways for LAFCU members and attendees?

A: Yes! New LAFCU members and current members who open a new product or service during the event will receive a $10 voucher to Big Cheezy Grill and have the chance to step into LAFCU’s interactive Money Machine for a shot at grabbing some cash.

Q4: Are there educational opportunities during the event?

A: The event features four free financial sessions inside the branch throughout the day, covering mortgage tips for homebuyers, smart money moves in today’s market, LAFCU lending programs and SBA 7(a) loans, and an overview of LAFCU’s products, services, and the Eaton Rapids team.

Q5: Where can people find out more information about the event?

A: To learn more about the We Are ER Block Party, including the full schedule of activities and financial sessions, visit lafcu.com/weareer. (LAFCU dot com slash We are ER)
The page includes details on everything planned for the day and will be updated with any new announcements. Everyone should come on out Friday at the Eaton Rapids LAFCU from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.!

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Michigan Business Beat | Sean Cervantes, Shares Details on LAFCU's We Are ER Block Party on Friday!

Two friends. Same paycheck. Different money moves. This track follows Stacks and Flip—one plays the long game, the other chases the highs. A raw, story-driven lesson in investing, patience, and the power of Dollar Cost Averaging.

Dollar Cost Averaging

Eliconomics

Stanford professor and financial reform advocate Anat Admati joins Jim to unpack the growing fragility in our financial system and the dangerous myths still shaping public policy. From shadow banking and corporate debt subsidies to crypto hype and post-crisis denial, Admati pulls no punches in exposing the deep structural flaws threatening American capitalism.

They discuss why financial regulations continue to fall short and what real reform would look like. Admati explains how public anger after 2008 was hijacked by dangerous narratives, why crypto's promise is largely a mirage, and how shadow banking adds new layers of systemic risk. She makes the case for genuine accountability—in both government and the private sector—and warns of the moral cost of allowing “profitable misconduct” to persist.

This is a candid conversation about fragility, power, truth—and what it will take to rebuild a system that actually serves society.

Ep. 103 — Anat Admati on Financial Fragility, Accountability, and the Future of Capitalism

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Senior Investment Advisor - Allan Small Financial Group with iA Private Wealth Inc. Catch me on CP24, BNN, 680 News, Newstalk 1010 and feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, allan@allansmall.com.

'Investing This Week with Allan Small' delivers insights, tips and commentary on current events from an investment perspective, providing practical advice for people looking to invest and navigate changing stock markets. Allan analyzes what’s happening in the news… in the markets… and how the two impact investment decisions. This weekly podcast includes Allan’s biweekly Sunday Money Show with CFRB Newstalk 1010 as well as tips on what investors should be considering over the next 5-10 business days.

The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond showcases the innovative forethought that defines the venture capital world. Join us as we follow the puck and explore what this community has to offer.
Listen as we have in-depth conversations, gaining insights and lessons from well-established VCs, entrepreneurs, and other leading technology experts. We will learn about their successes, challenges, and how they got to where they are today. Along the way we will discover what investors most look for in who they invest in and what to avoid when making your pitch.

We will also follow industry leaders to understand the cutting-edge technologies and trends that continue to shape our world.

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