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As seasoned experts in personal and business finance, we have positioned our clients for success through some of history’s most turbulent markets.

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Our personalized approach to your unique financial goals allows us to design portfolios that generate consistent profits while minimizing your risk. 

We help you define your personal wealth management goals in the context of the changing economic and political conditions.

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Introducing: Work, Time & Effort: Profiles in Entrepreneurial Triumph & Tenacity

Success isn’t luck—it’s grit. In Work, Time & Effort: Profiles in Entrepreneurial Triumph & Tenacity, Chris Markowski, renowned financial expert and host of the syndicated Watchdog on Wall Street, unveils the raw, inspiring journeys of ten entrepreneurs who turned adversity into triumph. From a Wall Street trailblazer to a small-town pediatrician, these stories prove that extraordinary legacies are built through relentless work, time, and effort—not shortcuts or fairy tales.

Schedule a complimentary financial consultation with Markowski Investments to discuss your individual financial needs.

Markowski Investments’ true value is our people and reputation. Let’s talk about how we can support your unique goals.

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#podcast #economy #money #business #trending #FYP #Stocks *Better prepare for your financial future at https://watchdogonwallstreet.com.* From On Your Side Podcast: Turns out, a growing number of people are using their 401k to cover unexpected expenses before retirement. So we’re ’re talking with Chris Markowski, the founder of Markowski Investments and the host of “Watchdog On Wall Street.” We’ll ask him whether it is ever OK to dip into the 401k before retirement? We’ll talk about what to do if you you’ve already withdrawn from that account early, and some alternatives if you’re stuck trying to make ends meet. *Where else to find the WatchDog on Wall Street:* Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/watchdogonwallstreet?sid=youtube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchdogonwallstreet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-markowski-partner-and-host-446b2b47/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrismarko *The Watchdog on Wall Street is the equalizer for the individual investor.* It’s where listeners gain the policy information and economic analysis the mainstream media won’t cover. Host Chris Markowski is a former Wall Street investment banker who started his own firm because he believes in people over profit. He uses his Wall Street expertise to advise listeners on the meaning behind the headlines and what self-interested bankers, investment firms and politicians don’t want the public to understand. Markowski’s mission is informing the public, so they remain on equal footing with the insiders and the elite. While hosting “The Watchdog on Wall Street,” he has forewarned listeners about the real estate crash, Enron and WorldCom. He spots where the smart money is going, and advises how to position yourself to make money without being caught in a market downdraft. He covers everything that affects your financial future, including the true state of the economy, the Fed, Wall Street, real estate and politics. He isn’t beholden to anything but the truth. He gives you honest answers that help you plan your future. No other program tells it like “The Watchdog on Wall Street.”

#podcast #economy #money #business #trending #FYP #Stocks
*Better prepare for your financial future at https://watchdogonwallstreet.com.*

From On Your Side Podcast: Turns out, a growing number of people are using their 401k to cover unexpected expenses before retirement. So we’re ’re talking with Chris Markowski, the founder of Markowski Investments and the host of “Watchdog On Wall Street.” We’ll ask him whether it is ever OK to dip into the 401k before retirement? We’ll talk about what to do if you you’ve already withdrawn from that account early, and some alternatives if you’re stuck trying to make ends meet.

*Where else to find the WatchDog on Wall Street:*
Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/watchdogonwallstreet?sid=youtube
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchdogonwallstreet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-markowski-partner-and-host-446b2b47/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrismarko


*The Watchdog on Wall Street is the equalizer for the individual investor.*

It’s where listeners gain the policy information and economic analysis the mainstream media won’t cover. Host Chris Markowski is a former Wall Street investment banker who started his own firm because he believes in people over profit. He uses his Wall Street expertise to advise listeners on the meaning behind the headlines and what self-interested bankers, investment firms and politicians don’t want the public to understand.

Markowski’s mission is informing the public, so they remain on equal footing with the insiders and the elite. While hosting “The Watchdog on Wall Street,” he has forewarned listeners about the real estate crash, Enron and WorldCom. He spots where the smart money is going, and advises how to position yourself to make money without being caught in a market downdraft. He covers everything that affects your financial future, including the true state of the economy, the Fed, Wall Street, real estate and politics. He isn’t beholden to anything but the truth. He gives you honest answers that help you plan your future. No other program tells it like “The Watchdog on Wall Street.”

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8.12.25 | Chris Markowski on KTVK Phoenix & On Your Side Podcast (highlight)

Watchdog On Wall Street August 13, 2025 3:57 pm

Latest Watchdog on Wallstreet Video

#podcast #economy #money #business #trending #FYP #Stocks #creditcarddebt #creditcards *Better prepare for your financial future at https://watchdogonwallstreet.com.* LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on: https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured Why are credit card rates hovering at 25–30% when mortgages and car loans are much lower? In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down the real reasons—and exposes why political calls to “cap” rates at 10% are total nonsense. Here’s what you’ll hear: The Teamsters’ new “privileged” credit card scam with a 27.4% APR Why credit card debt is unsecured—and what that means for sky-high rates The bankruptcy loophole that drives costs higher for everyone Why a government-mandated 10% cap would crush ordinary borrowers and lock millions out of credit entirely How to actually use credit cards the smart way (hint: pay in full, collect the perks, never carry a balance) Why politicians keep selling fantasies they know will never happen Credit cards can be a tool—or a trap. The choice is yours. *Where else to find the WatchDog on Wall Street:* Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/watchdogonwallstreet?sid=youtube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchdogonwallstreet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-markowski-partner-and-host-446b2b47/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrismarko *The Watchdog on Wall Street is the equalizer for the individual investor.* It’s where listeners gain the policy information and economic analysis the mainstream media won’t cover. Host Chris Markowski is a former Wall Street investment banker who started his own firm because he believes in people over profit. He uses his Wall Street expertise to advise listeners on the meaning behind the headlines and what self-interested bankers, investment firms and politicians don’t want the public to understand. Markowski’s mission is informing the public, so they remain on equal footing with the insiders and the elite. While hosting “The Watchdog on Wall Street,” he has forewarned listeners about the real estate crash, Enron and WorldCom. He spots where the smart money is going, and advises how to position yourself to make money without being caught in a market downdraft. He covers everything that affects your financial future, including the true state of the economy, the Fed, Wall Street, real estate and politics. He isn’t beholden to anything but the truth. He gives you honest answers that help you plan your future. No other program tells it like “The Watchdog on Wall Street.”

#podcast #economy #money #business #trending #FYP #Stocks #creditcarddebt #creditcards
*Better prepare for your financial future at https://watchdogonwallstreet.com.*

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i

WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:

https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured

Why are credit card rates hovering at 25–30% when mortgages and car loans are much lower? In this episode of Watchdog on Wall Street, Chris breaks down the real reasons—and exposes why political calls to “cap” rates at 10% are total nonsense.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
The Teamsters’ new “privileged” credit card scam with a 27.4% APR
Why credit card debt is unsecured—and what that means for sky-high rates
The bankruptcy loophole that drives costs higher for everyone
Why a government-mandated 10% cap would crush ordinary borrowers and lock millions out of credit entirely
How to actually use credit cards the smart way (hint: pay in full, collect the perks, never carry a balance)
Why politicians keep selling fantasies they know will never happen
Credit cards can be a tool—or a trap. The choice is yours.

*Where else to find the WatchDog on Wall Street:*
Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/watchdogonwallstreet?sid=youtube
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchdogonwallstreet
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-markowski-partner-and-host-446b2b47/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrismarko


*The Watchdog on Wall Street is the equalizer for the individual investor.*

It’s where listeners gain the policy information and economic analysis the mainstream media won’t cover. Host Chris Markowski is a former Wall Street investment banker who started his own firm because he believes in people over profit. He uses his Wall Street expertise to advise listeners on the meaning behind the headlines and what self-interested bankers, investment firms and politicians don’t want the public to understand.

Markowski’s mission is informing the public, so they remain on equal footing with the insiders and the elite. While hosting “The Watchdog on Wall Street,” he has forewarned listeners about the real estate crash, Enron and WorldCom. He spots where the smart money is going, and advises how to position yourself to make money without being caught in a market downdraft. He covers everything that affects your financial future, including the true state of the economy, the Fed, Wall Street, real estate and politics. He isn’t beholden to anything but the truth. He gives you honest answers that help you plan your future. No other program tells it like “The Watchdog on Wall Street.”

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The Truth About Credit Cards: Are They a Trap or a Secret Weapon for Smart People?

Watchdog On Wall Street August 18, 2025 7:00 pm

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