Welcome back to Market Moment! This week Lee Mackey, John Martfeld, and Isaac Johnson dive into a packed discussion covering retirement planning, market trends, and current economic headlines. 🎙 Frequently Asked Question: Can you retire with $1 million? The hosts break down why the answer isn’t so simple. From income needs to inflation and Social Security, they discuss the many variables that determine financial independence in retirement. 📈 This Week’s Market Moment - What’s Happening Right Now: -Gold hits $4,000/oz and Bitcoin surpasses $125,000 — is this a fear-driven rally or something more? -What's behind the investor shift into alternative assets? -The impact of government debt on market sentiment. 🏛 Government Shutdown: As the U.S. enters its 7th day of a federal government shutdown, the hosts explain what a "clean bill" means, the likely short- and long-term effects of shutdowns on markets and GDP, and why political gridlock continues to frustrate Americans. Plus, they highlight key historical data on shutdowns and stock market performance. 📌 Subscribe for weekly insights on financial planning, investing, economic trends, and real-world market commentary—all delivered in a relatable, down-to-earth style. 👍 Like, comment, and share to support the show and join the growing community! You can email us at TheMarketMoment@mach1fg.com   🍿 Watch Next:    • A Simple Guide to Financial Success | Data...   🎙The Market Moment Podcast! Last week's episode...   • Emergency Funds: Before And After Retirement   We're on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Give us a follow on Instagram!   / themarketmoment   www.instagram.com/themarketmomemt/   #RetirementPlanning #MarketPodcast #GoldPrices #Bitcoin #GovernmentShutdown #FinancialPlanning #Investing #Mach1Financial #MarketUpdate #PersonalFinance #RetireWith1Million #StockMarket #EconomicUpdate   🔒 Disclosure: The Market Moment Podcast is hosted by employees of Mach 1 Financial Group, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor based in Rogers, Arkansas. Mach-1 Financial Group, LLC ("Mach-1") is a registered investment adviser located in Rogers, AR. Mach-1 may only transact business in those states in which the firm maintains a notice filing or has qualified for an exemption or exclusion from registration. A copy of Mach-1’s current written disclosure brochure, which discusses among other things, Mach-1’s business practices, services and fees, is available through the SEC website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov and is also available at www.mach-1financial.com/disclosures