# #780: Two Cents 7/4 - Interest Rates Lowering?; Is Life Better Now Than In 1776?; NBA Draft & Picking Stocks

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Podcast: [The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dentist-money-show-financial-planning-wealth-management-1425769)
Published: 2026-07-04T12:00:00+00:00
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Welcome to Dentist Money Two Cents, a look at the latest financial and economic news from the past week. On this episode of Dentist Money's Two Cents, Jake, Taylor, and Rabih break down what the Federal Reserve's latest signals could mean for interest rates, borrowing costs, and the economy. They also explore why history suggests that life has never been better despite today's pessimistic headlines, and finally, use the NBA draft to explain why successful investing is about probabilities—not predictions. Book a free consultation with a CFP® advisor who only works with dentists. Get an objective financial assessment and learn how Dentist Advisors can help you live your rich life.

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