Reporting on modern investment strategies, Kiplinger's Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about whether long-term investing in stocks is still a good plan if you're not prepared to be a trader. They also discuss the economy and the war between Wall Street and Washington.

Reporting on the April 2010 Fed meeting, Ray Keating joins Jim Blasingame to talk about whether the FOMC will make any changes to their current monetary policies.

Will the proposed Financial Reform Bill be helpful or harmful? Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to share some insight on the Financial Reform Bill being proposed in Congress and to reveal why this bill will likely do more harm than good.

What are some of the tax surprises in our future? Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the tax increases we will likely experience in the form of energy tax, higher capital gains tax and higher marginal rates.

With a report on small business policy, Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the health care bill, new tax compliance burdens and other proposed obstacles to business growth. They also discuss the upcoming America's Small Business Summit in May.

What's in the health care bill for small business? Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on what is in the health care bill for small business owners, including the good and the bad, like tax credits and tax increases. They also talk about the prospect of a VAT.

How will recent health care reform issues impact small business? Mike Turpin joins Jim Blasingame to report that the new health care law will not be favorable for most small businesses and what will have to be done to make it more acceptable?

Congratulations, it's Tax Freedom Day. Pete Sepp joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how Tax Freedom Day is calculated and the reasons why it is coming early this year.

Kiplinger reports on national and global economic indicators. Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to identify some of the key economic indicators that will influence economic recovery across the country and around the globe.

Can the Obama-care be stopped? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to identify some of the steps that will have to be taken and events that will have to happen if the health care bill is to be prevented from taking effect.