<![CDATA[The North Star with Shaun King: The Momentum Advisors Show]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/s/momentumadvisorshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3VVl!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6f2e39dc-7527-4415-bed7-7a183c50285b_1280x1280.pngThe North Star with Shaun King: The Momentum Advisors Showhttps://www.thenorthstar.com/s/momentumadvisorsSubstackTue, 16 Jun 2026 05:35:08 GMT<![CDATA[269: Breaking Down the K-shaped Economy]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/269-breaking-down-the-k-shaped-economy-c85https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/269-breaking-down-the-k-shaped-economy-c85Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:40:20 GMTOnce a quarter we sit down and take a look at what’s really happening in the financial markets. This week, we are talking about the K‑shaped economy—a split reality where the top arm of the “K” is doing great, powered by high-income households, asset owners, and fast‑growing technology, while the bottom arm is slipping under the pressure of high borrowing costs, stubborn inflation, and high gasoline prices.

We are breaking down our views on stocks, bonds and crypto and reminding you that now is a great time to sit down with your financial advisor!

Legal Disclaimer: 

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and are based on information believed to be reliable at the time of recording, but no representation or warranty is made as to their accuracy or completeness.
Any references to markets, prices, or economic conditions are subject to change and may be influenced by a variety of factors, including unforeseen geopolitical or market 
developments. Any forward-looking statements are speculative and should not be relied upon as guarantees of future performance.

]]><![CDATA[268: Lessons from the FIRE]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/268-lessons-from-the-fire-6a2https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/268-lessons-from-the-fire-6a2Sun, 31 May 2026 19:14:13 GMTThe FIRE movement — Financially Independent, Retiring Early — is built around the idea that young people can break from traditional career paths and retire in their 20s, 30s, or 40s. Some followers take an extreme approach, saving up to 75% of every paycheck, which isn’t realistic for most people. But the philosophy behind FIRE still offers valuable lessons about intentional spending, disciplined saving, and designing a life you actually want.

This week we glean insights from FIRE and offer a “diet” version that may work for you.

]]><![CDATA[267: The Next Big Thing- Breaking Down IPOs and Meme Coins]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/267-the-next-big-thing-breaking-down-662https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/267-the-next-big-thing-breaking-down-662Sun, 24 May 2026 14:44:07 GMTSpaceX filed paperwork this week to launch one of the largest IPOs (initial public offerings) in history, and we may see several record‑setting public debuts before year-end. At the same time, a flood of new Meme coins (a speculative type of cryptocurrency) is hitting the market—sometimes dozens a day.

This week, we break down these fast‑moving investment trends and lay out some steps for evaluating  new investments.

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide personalized investment recommendations. Before making any 
financial or investment decisions, you should consult with a qualified professional who can assess your individual circumstances. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any products, companies, or services mentioned are for illustrative purposes only and do 
not constitute endorsements or recommendations.

]]><![CDATA[266: Money Math and The Co-Holding Paradox]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/266-money-math-and-the-co-holding-ecdhttps://www.thenorthstar.com/p/266-money-math-and-the-co-holding-ecdSun, 17 May 2026 22:29:31 GMTMaking day-to-day money decisions can be incredibly confusing when you are juggling competing priorities like paying off debt, investing for the future, and building a savings cushion. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a simple framework for your money math?

In this episode, we give you some rules of thumb for decision-making and break down "The Co-Holding Paradox"—the costly psychological trap where millions of consumers choose to keep low-yield cash sitting in a savings account while simultaneously carrying high-interest revolving credit card debt.

]]><![CDATA[265: When Grandma’s Money Is Funny]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/265-when-grandmas-money-is-funny-3b3https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/265-when-grandmas-money-is-funny-3b3Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:34 GMTNearly half of all Black and Hispanic seniors over the age of 65 are living dangerously close to the poverty line. On today’s show we give financial strategies for surviving retirement on very little and a list of resources for assistance. Please share this very special episode with your older family and friends and church members!

]]><![CDATA[264: Draft Season — Momma I Made It!]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/264-draft-season-momma-i-made-it-febhttps://www.thenorthstar.com/p/264-draft-season-momma-i-made-it-febSun, 26 Apr 2026 20:33:54 GMTThis spring will give rise to many new millionaires across the NFL, NBA, WNBA and other professional sports. Additionally, many of us regular folk will be experiencing new high-paying careers, promotions at work, raises and bonuses. This week we give advice to those who are leveling up financially, with an emphasis on the newly minted pro athletes.

]]><![CDATA[263: Making Good Money… Still Broke…]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/263-making-good-money-still-broke-cc5https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/263-making-good-money-still-broke-cc5Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:34:01 GMTThen we saw a headline this week that read: Americans With Higher Incomes Are Starting to Fall Behind on Payments. It reminds us of the fact that even as we make more money, we can still have financial problems.
On this week’s show we share wealth-building advice for the high income earner.

]]><![CDATA[262: College D-Day, Supportive Involvement and Bad Gospel Grammar]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/262-college-d-day-supportive-involvement-f10https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/262-college-d-day-supportive-involvement-f10Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:55:35 GMTWe are approaching the day when aspiring college students must decide on a university. How do we, as the caring adults in their lives, practice “supportive involvement” and guide them towards the best decision -- one that balances their future goals with your family’s financial readiness?

This week, we poke a little fun at the grammar of gospel songs, while providing sage advice for the young scholars in your life.

]]><![CDATA[261: A Public Conversation about “Private Credit”]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/261-a-public-conversation-about-private-2e1https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/261-a-public-conversation-about-private-2e1Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:41:48 GMTThere’s a growing list of issues weighing on the markets — the war involving Iran, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and rising chatter about a potential new “credit crisis” emerging in private credit. But what is Private Credit? Today, we’ll break down this asset class and explore how it may impact investors and the broader economy.

]]><![CDATA[260: Fighting the Iran War (At Home)]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/260-fighting-the-iran-war-at-home-098https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/260-fighting-the-iran-war-at-home-098Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:20:34 GMTThe Iran conflict is pushing oil and gasoline prices higher, raising inflation fears, and stoking economic worries. While you cannot control what’s happening overseas, there are many things you can do to keep things under control at home. This week we share some budget and investment thoughts that should help you fight back. 

Legal Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide personalized recommendations. Before making any financial or investment decisions, you should consult with a qualified professional who can assess your individual circumstances. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.

]]><![CDATA[259: Getting Your Money’s Worth (Out of Your Financial Advisor)]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/259-getting-your-moneys-worth-out-effhttps://www.thenorthstar.com/p/259-getting-your-moneys-worth-out-effSun, 22 Mar 2026 11:11:54 GMTWith so many tools for obtaining financial advice at our disposal, many people wonder if financial advisors are truly worth their fee. While it’s true that studies show financial advisors help investors earn higher returns and add to their client’s net worths over time, not everyone is happy with their advisor. 

On this week’s show, we discuss the two-way responsibility of working with a financial advisor — focusing on the client’s duties, as well as the advisor’s.

]]><![CDATA[258: War, What Is It Good For?]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/258-war-what-is-it-good-for-138https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/258-war-what-is-it-good-for-138Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:51:27 GMTIn a few short weeks, we have deposed the leaders of two countries — this time violently murdering the leader of Iran. We are dropping bombs, killing innocent people and shaking up the global economy. On this episode, we break down the consequences of the war against Iran, and the impact on you as an investor. 

]]><![CDATA[257: Dirty Money – The Cost of Resistance]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/257-dirty-money-the-cost-of-resistance-261https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/257-dirty-money-the-cost-of-resistance-261Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:54:21 GMTFrom mass deportations to the dismantling of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, many Americans are fed up with the actions of the president. And yet as consumers and investors, we are stuffing the pockets of the very companies that are supporting these controversial initiatives. This week, we  shine a light on the movement to #ResistAndUnsubscribe, and highlight Corporate America’s involvement in the Deportation Industrial Complex.

]]><![CDATA[256: Financial Market Review: Moving Fast and Breaking Things]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/256-financial-market-review-moving-0a1https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/256-financial-market-review-moving-0a1Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:04:22 GMTThe stock market produced another year of strong results in 2025, despite a whirlwind of policy changes that made our heads spin. But what is the outlook for the market and economy in 2026? Join us this week as we break down our views for what’s to expect for investors.

]]><![CDATA[255: Black leadership: 10 for 10]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/255-black-leadership-10-for-10-bbbhttps://www.thenorthstar.com/p/255-black-leadership-10-for-10-bbbSun, 15 Feb 2026 15:17:18 GMTBlack players make up 70% of the NFL, but Black coaches went 0-10 in securing head coaching jobs this off-season.  

Despite missing out on those 10 jobs, there are currently a record ten Fortune 500 companies with Black CEOs.  

In honor of Black History Month, we are shining light on some inspiring stories of Black leadership in Corporate America. 

]]><![CDATA[254: Stop “Supporting” Black Businesses, Buy Their Stuff; Black Unicorns]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/254-stop-supporting-black-businesses-831https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/254-stop-supporting-black-businesses-831Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:17:51 GMTLess than 1% of venture-capital-backed startups will achieve a valuation in excess of $1 billion. Despite Black-led technology startups receiving less than half of 1 one percent of all venture-funding, there are SEVERAL black-led Unicorns. On this first episode of Black History Month, we highlight a few successful companies that you may not realize were founded by Black people, and dispel the notion that Black businesses need “support” – what they really need is for us to buy their stuff.

]]><![CDATA[253: Return of the S.A.L.T. – Big Tax Refunds, Big Distractions]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/253-return-of-the-salt-big-tax-refunds-567https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/253-return-of-the-salt-big-tax-refunds-567Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:57:59 GMTIt’s tax time and Americans are slated to receive a 25% increase in their tax refunds this year. But at what cost? Our government has also cut a number of social safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and important departments like the Environmental Protection Agency and National Science Foundation.

This week we will break down all of the ways you can maximize your tax refund in light of the many tax cuts in place for 2025, including the return of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction.

]]><![CDATA[252: Creating Young Moguls; M.O.T.s for Tots]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/252-creating-young-moguls-mots-for-53ehttps://www.thenorthstar.com/p/252-creating-young-moguls-mots-for-53eMon, 26 Jan 2026 08:43:30 GMTStudies show that the earlier you introduce a young adult to investing, the wealthier they become. This week, we break down the basic building blocks of investments — Money, Opportunity and Time. We also give kids, parents and rich aunties alike the tools for getting started with an investment account.

]]><![CDATA[251: Colonization Playbook 2026: Making Sense of Venezuela, Greenland and the Sanctuary Cities]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/251-colonization-playbook-2026-making-a52https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/251-colonization-playbook-2026-making-a52Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:24:59 GMTThe year 2026 is kicking with both feet. In just a few short weeks, the US has captured the President of Venezuela, has threatened to defund sanctuary cities and is making plans towards “acquiring” Greenland. With so much change happening so quickly, what moves should you be making in your portfolio and financial life?

]]><![CDATA[250: Domino Effect; The Doorknob is on the Inside]]>https://www.thenorthstar.com/p/250-domino-effect-the-doorknob-is-66chttps://www.thenorthstar.com/p/250-domino-effect-the-doorknob-is-66cSun, 04 Jan 2026 13:10:29 GMTIn physics, a single domino can knock over another domino that is 50% larger. If lined up properly, your single initial action could eventually knock over a piece the size of the Eiffel Tower. Instead of coming up with a laundry list of goals for 2026, what if you focused on one big thing that would have a monumental impact on your financial life? We will offer a few examples and stories as inspiration, but ultimately, your choice of domino is completely up to you.

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