April 7, 2026 | Zimmer Financial Group, ADI, Discover Oshkosh
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Focus Fox Valley delivers a dynamic mix of financial advice and local event highlights on April 7, 2026. The episode opens with a segment on investor resilience during market volatility, featuring Tom and Drew Zimmer from Zimmer Financial Group. They emphasize long-term thinking, diversification, and emotional discipline, citing historical market recoveries and wisdom from Einstein and Buffett. The hosts stress that market downturns are normal and that staying invested beats trying to time the market. The second half shifts to community engagement, spotlighting a vibrant spring calendar in Appleton and Oshkosh. Events include Mini Golf on the Town, the Cultural Cuisine Walk, Shop Sip & Stroll Wine Walk, Light the Night Market, Craft Beer Walk, and a range of arts, music, and family-friendly activities. The episode closes with a celebration of local culture, heritage, and community spirit, underscoring the importance of civic participation and seasonal joy.
Stay invested long-term—market downturns are normal and historically recover within three years.
Younger investors should keep contributing during downturns; it's a chance to buy stocks at lower prices.
Control what you can: focus on diversification, risk tolerance, and good companies—not politics or headlines.
Compound interest is a powerful force—start early and stay consistent.
Events like craft beer walks and night markets bring communities together and support local businesses.
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Market Volatility & Investor Mindset
“The market has always come back and gone higher. So we have to remember that these are typical normal things and they come back, the market comes back quicker than most people think.”
Wisdom from the Masters: Einstein & Buffett
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who doesn't pays it.”
Appleton’s Spring Event Calendar
“It's a great way to try new things like maybe you're a little nervous to try something that's out of your comfort zone. This just gives you a little tasting of that and then if you like it, you can always come back and try more.”
Oshkosh’s Craft Beer Week & Cultural Events
“This is a huge celebration and many Mexican and Latino communities to celebrate a girl's 15th birthday. It's a gorgeous celebration.”
Community Beautification & Local Pride
The episode touches on the collaborative efforts between Appleton Downtown Incorporated and the city to beautify downtown, including flower planters and trash pickups. The hosts express gratitude for the behind-the-scenes teams that keep the city clean and welcoming.
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who doesn't pays it.”
“The stock market has predicted nine of the last five recessions.”
“The market has always come back and gone higher. So we have to remember that these are typical normal things and they come back, the market comes back quicker than most people think.”
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Guests
Zimmer Financial Group
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Anna Murphy-Pochask
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Discover Oshkosh
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Appleton Downtown Incorporated
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Drew Zimmer
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WHBY
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Tom Zimmer
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Abby Novak
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S&P 500
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Oshkosh Public Museum
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March 30, 2026 | Rotary Club of Appleton, Kid’s Expo, Trout Museum of Art & YMCA of the Fox Cities
Focus Fox Valley • 1h 0m • 3/31/2026
March 31, 2026 | New Voices Choir, Community Clothes Closet, Community Foundation & Fox Valley Tech
Focus Fox Valley • 1h 3m • 3/31/2026
April 1, 2026 | Mary Beth Nienhaus Activity Center
Focus Fox Valley • 12m • 4/1/2026
April 2, 2026 | Dr. Laurie Carter (Lawrence University), My Housing Voice, Fox Valley Memory Project
Focus Fox Valley • 58m • 4/2/2026
April 3, 2026 | Travel Wisconsin (Birding + Dining Icons), Authors Among Us event
Focus Fox Valley • 33m • 4/3/2026
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