On this episode of Money Strategies LIVE, Mark Lewis, EA, breaks down three major breaking-news stories, reveals eight critical stock market warning signs, and examines 15 year-end tax strategies that could potentially save business owners tens of thousands of dollars before 2027. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🇺🇸 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS: Who controls Congress, and what could the results mean for President Trump's agenda, American businesses, taxes, and the stock market? 🛢️ IRAN & THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Could a breakthrough in negotiations send oil prices lower? What would that mean for inflation, airlines, energy companies, and American consumers? ₿ $6.3 BILLION CRYPTO HACK: A reported massive Binance security breach raises new concerns about cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset protection, and investor confidence. 📈 THE MARKET'S HIDDEN WARNING SIGNS How do experienced traders evaluate the market before risking their capital? Mark reveals eight indicators he examines when evaluating market conditions, including the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), interest rates, cryptocurrency, high-yield corporate bonds (HYG), gold, silver, the VIX, and calls versus puts. Discover how these signals can help traders recognize changing market conditions, identify potential reversals, and evaluate higher-probability options trading opportunities.

💰 THE $100,000 YEAR-END TAX CHECKUP Could you legally reduce your tax bill by $100,000 before 2027? Mark examines 15 potential tax-saving strategies for business owners, including:

✅ Augusta Rule — 14 Days of Tax-Free Rental Income

✅ Paying Your Children for Legitimate Business Work

✅ HSA and 401(k) Contributions

✅ S-Corporation Tax Elections

✅ Section 179 Equipment Deductions

✅ Real Estate Bonus Depreciation

✅ Cost Segregation Studies

✅ Prepaying Qualified Business Expenses

✅ Accountable Plans and Business Reimbursements

We'll also examine a hypothetical business-owner scenario demonstrating how $300,000 in qualifying tax deductions could produce approximately $105,000 in federal income-tax savings at a 35% marginal tax rate.