# Ep 442. Minimum Wage Increases on the Horizon

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Podcast: [Retire SMART Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/retire-smart-podcast-6956219)
Published: 2026-07-11T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 670

## Resource

David examines the growing concentration of semiconductor stocks within the S&P 500 and what it could mean for investors if market leadership begins to shift. He also shares his perspective on minimum wage policy, Nebraska's fiscal health, rising holiday costs, and why homebuyers and real estate investors should be cautious as housing markets begin to normalize after the post-pandemic boom.

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