Good Returns

Nine consecutive weeks of gains and all-time highs across the board — but GDP was revised down to 1.6% and PCE inflation hit a three-year high on the same morning. The word stagflation showed up. Matt and Garrett take it seriously without catastrophizing it.

Matt's thesis that oil drives the inflation story got some vindication this week as yields reversed lower alongside falling oil prices. Garrett acknowledges it while keeping the honest caveat in place: the ceasefire is still contested.

In the Planning Room: yields just fell and mortgage rates moved with them. Here's the actual math framework for deciding whether to refinance — and why this moment might be worth a conversation with your lender.

Good Returns is for educational purposes only and is not individual financial, tax, or legal advice. Momentum Wealth is a registered investment advisor.

Creators and Guests

Host
Garrett Cottle
Garrett is the co-founder and COO of Momentum Wealth Management, an independent RIA known for their creative approach to retirement and investing.
Host
Matt Hightower
Matt is the co-founder and CCO of Momentum Wealth Management, an independent RIA known for their creative approach to retirement and investing.

What is Good Returns?

Good Returns is a weekly podcast about markets, money, and the financial conversations worth having — hosted by Matt and Garrett of Momentum Wealth.

Every week we break down what's happening in the economy and financial markets in plain English, cut through the noise, and translate it into something actually useful for your financial life. No jargon, no panic, just the context you need to make smarter decisions and ask better questions.

We cover the full picture — because good investing isn't just about picking stocks. It's about understanding the world your money lives in.

New episodes every week. Built for investors at every level.

Good Returns is for educational purposes only and is not individual financial, tax, or legal advice. Momentum Wealth is a registered investment advisor.