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InvestTalk

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Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount.

This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies.

InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero.

No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate?

Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.

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12-25-18: How HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) Offer A Triple Tax Benefit

December 25, 2018 08:00 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MB

An HSA might make sense for you--especially if you are a high-income earner. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, Goldman Sacks, Credit Card Debt, Yield Curve, Regulation Fees, HSAs, Undateable, 401K and Mortgage, Personal Finance, 529 Plan, Stock Evaluation, Pullback, Short Ratio, Mortgage, 401k.

12-24-18: The 4 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Home-buyers Make

December 24, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

A difficult, confusing, and expensive process can be more beneficial if you begin with bargaining power. Today's Stocks & Topics: Smart Phone Recession, Bitcoin, Options, Put Options, Stock Value, Bond Funds vs. Individual Bonds, Level 2 Stocks, Mutual Funds, Life Insurance, Stock Market vs. Real Estate. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

12-21-18: What The Fed’s Rate Hike Will Mean For America’s Wavering Housing Market

December 22, 2018 00:55 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

As millions of Americans continue to wait on the sidelines, the country’s housing market may have hit its peak. Today's Stocks & Topics: Biting the Bullet, Dividend Yield, Growth and Operating Earnings for 2019, Stock Market Retreats and Recoveries, VGR - Vector Group Ltd., Interest Rates, LB - L Brands Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...

12-20-18:Dow Jones Industrial Average On Track For Its Worst December Since 1931

December 21, 2018 00:58 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has weighed and measured the recent destruction and he thinks there’s a simple reason. Today's Stocks & Topics: Books, Housing Market, Stock Losers to Buy Today, Money Back from Offshore, The Stock Market, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Managed Futures, T - AT&T Inc., Trading, The Wash Rule, Benefit Pension Plan, 401k & Taxes, Target Date Fund. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * C...

12-19-18: 5 Countries Now Suffering in Bear Markets, Is the U.S. Next?

December 20, 2018 00:54 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In an interconnected global economic and financial system, there is a fear that bear markets overseas could eventually infect U.S. markets and securities. Today's Stocks & Topics: Interest Rates, Home Sales, The Dow, GOV - Government Properties Income Trust, F - Ford Motor Co., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., The Stock Market, GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Penny Stocks, Facebook's Troubles. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a grea...

12-18-18: Apple Shares Could Fall Another 10 Percent Before Stabilizing, Technician Says

December 19, 2018 01:01 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Tracking for its fourth straight month in the red, Apple has lost nearly one-third of its value since October 2018 highs. Today's Stocks & Topics: Inherited I-R-A, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, BTG - B2Gold Corp., Bond Funds, VGR - Vector Group Ltd., Bonds vs. Treasury Bonds, Robin Hood App. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

12-17-18: How Well Do You Understand Your 401(k) Plan?

December 18, 2018 00:50 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Social Security likely won’t pay enough to cover your retirement expenses, so a well-managed 401(k) should be on your to do list. Today's Stocks & Topics: URI - United Rentals Inc., PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., Interest Rates, The Robin Hood App, Housing Market, TVIX – Velocity Shares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN, I-R-A & Taxes, UNH – United Health Group Inc., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great...

12-14-18: Why Microsoft Is Fighting To Stop A Coming 'Cyber World War'

December 15, 2018 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Powerful software tools created for societal benefit have been turned into weapons by various nation states. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., China, Robin Hood App, MO - Altria Group Inc., U-Shaped Recovery, AAPL - Apple Inc., VSEC - VSE Corp., Direct Purchase, PALL - Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF, BP - BP PLC ADR, SNX - SYNNEX Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: ...

12-13-18: Uber and Lyft Have Filed for IPO

December 14, 2018 00:58 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Can these two money-losing businesses withstand wider investor scrutiny? Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, ETFs, Ten Year Yield, Interest Rates, F Fund: Fixed Income Index Investment Fund, Auto Insurance, Market Sell-Off?, ORC - Orchid Island Capital Inc., GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, Recession in 2019?, Inflation, WMB - Williams Cos., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., Number 1 Christmas Wish for a Teenagers. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https:...

12-12-18: Former Federal Reserve Chair Yellen Warns of Another Potential Financial Crisis

December 13, 2018 00:56 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Leveraged loans and an agenda of unfinished regulation are her big concerns. Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, S&P 500, Farm Bill, Inflation, FLOT - iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF, Bond Funds, MS - Morgan Stanley, Portfolio Management, SNR - New Senior Investment Group Inc., Shorting, QSR - Restaurant Brands International Inc., MSFT - Microsoft Corp., VEEV - Veeva Systems Inc. Cl A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ *...

12-11-18: Opinion: With Economy Fears Exaggerated, the Stock Market Is Overreacting

December 12, 2018 00:51 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

One expert predicts the U.S. economy will gradually slow in 2019, but GDP growth will not drop below 2%. One expert predicts the U.S. economy will gradually slow in 2019, but GDP growth will not drop below 2%. Today's Stocks & Topics: Traditional PFP Rollover, GE - General Electric Co., BHF - Brighthouse Financial Inc., NTAP - NetApp Inc., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., Oil, TSLA - Tesla Inc., Stress, CMP - Compass Minerals International Inc., American Association of Retired People...

12-10-18: 4 Things to Know About the Future of American Energy

December 11, 2018 01:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Surpassing Russia and Saudi Arabia, the United States is now the world's largest energy producer. Today's Stocks & Topics: KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., QQQ - Invesco QQQ Trust Series I, Jobs Report, IMF President, Uber & Lyft, AAPL - Apple Inc., HAIN - Hain Celestial Group Inc., Limited Partnership, GE Capital, PFG - Principal Financial Group Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto:...

12-07-18: Behind the 'Debt Binge' That Now Threatens Markets

December 08, 2018 00:57 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

There are 69 companies that have boosted their debt levels by 50 percent or more in the past five years. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dollar Cost Averaging, Gift Cards, Where to Invest, Muni-Bonds, NAC - Nuveen California Quality Municipal Income Fund, Jobs Report, 401k & Recession, CELG - Celgene Corp., Stock Market Scams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: ht...

12-06-18: U.S. Adds 179,000 Private-Sector Jobs in November: ADP

December 07, 2018 00:59 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Stats from payroll processor ADP reveal employment stayed strong in November--in line with forecasts. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Rollover, Goldman Sachs, KL - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd., Jobs Report, MU - Micron Technology Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., Yield Curve. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcirc...

12-05-18: U.S. Treasury: Stock and Bond Markets Represent the Biggest Threat to Financial Stability

December 05, 2018 18:13 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

The Treasury's Office of Financial Research claims interest-rate uncertainty, and rising costs, are driving market risks higher. Today's Stocks & Topics: Business Development Corporations, S&P 500, Facebook, Tech Companies, Tax Laws, Rate of Return, Tactical Trading, 401K, Roth I-R-A, Bonds, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, Put Options, 12 Month Cycle, PEG Ratio, Trailing Stop, Dollar Cost Average, Blank Check Companies. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal...

12-04-18: How HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) Offer A Triple Tax Benefit

December 05, 2018 01:12 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

An HSA might make sense for you--especially if you are a high-income earner. Today's Stocks & Topics: EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, Bonds, Goldman Sacks, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, Credit Card Debt, Yield Curve, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, SWKXX - Schwab California Municipal Money Fund Investor, Regulation Fees, HSAs, TTWO - Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, LEA - Lear Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out ...

12-03-18: The 4 Biggest Mistakes First-Time Home-buyers Make

December 04, 2018 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

A difficult, confusing, and expensive process can be more beneficial if you begin with bargaining power. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL - Oracle Corp., HBI - Hanesbrands Inc., Smart Phone Recession, Bitcoin, WWE - World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Cl A, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., MCD - McDonald's Corp., Options, Put Options. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: ...

11-30-18: Fed Chairman Powell, in an Apparent Dovish Shift, Says Rates Are 'Near Neutral'

December 01, 2018 00:54 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Investors experienced a strong dose of optimism on hearing that the central bank's rate policy 'tightening cycle' may be eased. Today's Stocks & Topics: Shorting, DOC - Physicians Realty Trust, Stck Leadership, Data Bridge, Gold, GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., I-R-A, CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Airlines, AAPL - Apple Inc., PLNT - Planet Fitness Inc. Cl A. Beneficiaries. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Ch...

11-29-18: Trade Face-Off: What Trump and Xi Want From Their G-20 Summit Talks

November 30, 2018 00:53 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MB

The American and Chinese leaders will bring differing agendas to their expected meeting. Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, ADRs, Five Retailer Tricks to Avoid, Over-parenting in America, Economy Statistics, Stock Evaluation, Mortgage, HD - Home Depot Inc., October Crash?, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., Roth I-R-A, AAPL - Apple Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., RHT - Red Hat Inc.

11-29-18: Trade Face-Off: What Trump and Xi Want From Their G-20 Summit Talks

November 30, 2018 00:53 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The American and Chinese leaders will bring differing agendas to their expected meeting. Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, ADRs, Five Retailer Tricks to Avoid, Over-parenting in America, Economy Statistics, Stock Evaluation, Mortgage, HD - Home Depot Inc., October Crash?, DLTR - Dollar Tree Inc., Roth I-R-A, AAPL - Apple Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., RHT - Red Hat Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Che...

11-28-18: GM Plans More Than 14,000 Job Cuts and 5 Factory Closings in U.S.

November 29, 2018 00:54 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

To prepare for a future of electric and self-driving vehicles, General Motors will make a sweeping realignment. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, DBA - Invesco DB Agriculture Fund, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Long Term Healthcare Insurance, Retirement, Financial Stability Report, GDP, GM - General Motors Co., CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rose...

11-28-18: GM Plans More Than 14,000 Job Cuts and 5 Factory Closings in U.S.

November 29, 2018 00:54 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MB

To prepare for a future of electric and self-driving vehicles, General Motors will make a sweeping realignment. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, DBA - Invesco DB Agriculture Fund, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Long Term Healthcare Insurance, Retirement, Financial Stability Report, GDP, GM - General Motors Co., CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc.

11-27-18: What Is The Difference Between Risk Tolerance And Risk Capacity?

November 28, 2018 00:54 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

The problem many investors face is that their risk tolerance and risk capacity are not the same. Today's Stocks & Topics: Brokered Certificate of Deposit, NGG - National Grid PLC ADR, When is a Good Time to Buy Stocks, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., EXG - Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund, LYB – Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BFAM - Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., HESM - Hess Midstream Partners LP, PBI - Pitney Bowes Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check...

11-27-18: What Is The Difference Between Risk Tolerance And Risk Capacity?

November 28, 2018 00:54 - 47 minutes - 87 MB

The problem many investors face is that their risk tolerance and risk capacity are not the same. Today's Stocks & Topics: Brokered Certificate of Deposit, NGG - National Grid PLC ADR, When is a Good Time to Buy Stocks, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., EXG - Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Diversified Equity Income Fund, LYB – Lyondell Basell Industries N.V. Cl A, BFAM - Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., HESM - Hess Midstream Partners LP, PBI - Pitney Bowes Inc.

11-26-18: Does Apple Have a Monopoly on iPhone App Sales?

November 27, 2018 00:56 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

The U.S. Supreme Court will take up the case of anti-trust violation where the plaintiff claims damage from inflated prices. Today's Stocks & Topics: Roth I-R-A, Mistakes You're Probably Making When You Shop on Amazon, Bitcoin, Trade Wars, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Mortgage, New Investor, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., DOV - Dover Corp., AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com...

11-23-18: Seven Jobs You Can Do From Home To Make More Than $75,000

November 23, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

For some skill sets, remote workers can earn a greater salary than in-office employees. Today's Stocks & Topics: Voting Rights, Oil, Emails Scams, Potential Government Shutdown, Best Sectors to Invest, First Time Investor, Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds, 529 Plan, I-R-A, Annuities, Retirement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...

11-22-18: How Lifestyle Creep Can Ruin Your Future

November 22, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

The phenomenon of spending more money, once you begin to make more money, can have short or long-term financial consequences. Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility Index, The Federal Reserve, Mortgage Rates, Government Shutdown, Private Equity, Roth I-R-A, International Markets, Young Investor, Closed-End Bond Funds, I-R-As, Ethical Investments, Stock Evaluation, Mutual Funds, Investments. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettasto...

11-21-18: U.S. Treasury: Stock and Bond Markets Represent the Biggest Threat to Financial Stability

November 22, 2018 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The Treasury's Office of Financial Research claims interest-rate uncertainty, and rising costs, are driving market risks higher. Today's Stocks & Topics: Business Development Corporations, S&P 500, Facebook, Tech Companies, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., T - AT&T Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., Tax Laws, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Rate of Return, Tactical Trading, 401k, Roth I-R-A, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone an...

11-21-18: U.S. Treasury: Stock and Bond Markets Represent the Biggest Threat to Financial Stability

November 22, 2018 00:55 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MB

The Treasury's Office of Financial Research claims interest-rate uncertainty, and rising costs, are driving market risks higher. Today's Stocks & Topics: Business Development Corporations, S&P 500, Facebook, Tech Companies, IBM - International Business Machines Corp., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., T - AT&T Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., Tax Laws, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Rate of Return, Tactical Trading, 401k, Roth I-R-A, EWZ - iShares MSCI Brazil ETF.

11-20-18: Medical Expenses Are Pushing More Baby Boomers Into Poverty

November 21, 2018 00:51 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

By 2030, retirees will be spending more than 50% of their social security income on health care. Today's Stocks & Topics: Individual Bonds for GE Capital, World Economy, Market Crashes, 401k, SNX - SYNNEX Corp., MNKD - MannKind Corp., Tech Stocks, EVBLX - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund A, BDCS - UBS AG E-TRACS Linked to Wells Fargo Business Dev. Co. Index 2041. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Au...

11-20-18: Medical Expenses Are Pushing More Baby Boomers Into Poverty

November 21, 2018 00:51 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

By 2030, retirees will be spending more than 50% of their social security income on health care. Today's Stocks & Topics: Individual Bonds for GE Capital, World Economy, Market Crashes, 401k, SNX - SYNNEX Corp., MNKD - MannKind Corp., Tech Stocks, EVBLX - Eaton Vance Floating-Rate Fund A, BDCS - UBS AG E-TRACS Linked to Wells Fargo Business Dev. Co. Index 2041.

11-19-18: Systematically Reduce Your Debt Obligations

November 20, 2018 00:51 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB

Determine your strategy for debt repayment when dealing with more than just a single balance or loan. Today's Stocks & Topics: DBA - Invesco DB Agriculture Fund, Tech Sector, Junk Bonds, 401k, Where to Invest?, BXG - Bluegreen Vacations Corp., CPB - Campbell Soup Co., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., T - AT&T Inc., SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF.

11-19-18: Systematically Reduce Your Debt Obligations

November 20, 2018 00:51 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Determine your strategy for debt repayment when dealing with more than just a single balance or loan. Today's Stocks & Topics: DBA - Invesco DB Agriculture Fund, Tech Sector, Junk Bonds, 401k, Where to Invest?, BXG - Bluegreen Vacations Corp., CPB - Campbell Soup Co., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., ASML - ASML Holding N.V., T - AT&T Inc., SPYD - SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * C...

11-16-18: Pros and Cons of a Health Savings Account

November 17, 2018 01:17 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is like a personal savings account, but the money can only be used for qualified healthcare expenses. Today's Stocks & Topics: AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., 401k, Household Debt, Interest Rates, 3 out of 10 Families Are Financially Healthy, Rate Hikes, SNH - Senior Housing Properties Trust, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., EIX - Edison International, KEY – KeyCorp., NTR - Nutrien Ltd. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great d...

11-15-18: Hedge Funds Are On Pace For The Worst Annual Year Since Lehman Brothers Went Bankrupt

November 16, 2018 00:54 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Financial market volatility spiked in October as global equity markets experienced a violent reversal. Today's Stocks & Topics: BBL - BHP Billiton PLC ADR, RIBT - RiceBran Technologies, Death Cross, Warren Buffet, Learning New Skills, Earnings Predictions, EYLD - Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF, After Hours Trading, SUP - Superior Industries International Inc., Interest rates & Utilities, Running Yield, F - Ford Motor Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODA...

11-14-18: What The Midterm Election Results Mean For Trump's Tariff Battle With China

November 15, 2018 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Both Republicans and Democrats are believed to support a tougher stance on Chinese trade and intellectual property practices. Today's Stocks & Topics: CTSH - Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Inflation, China & the Recession, DWDP - DowDuPont Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., GE - General Electric Co., FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, BAC - Bank of America Corp., Asian Stock Market, PCG & Pensions, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: ...

11-13-18: What Plunging Oil Prices May Be Indicating About The Stock Market And Global Economy

November 14, 2018 00:50 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Oil prices are in a bear market, so should investors be worried? Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Co., S&P 500, 401k, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, AAPL - Apple Inc., T - AT&T Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

11-12-18: Wholesale Inflation Surged In October At Fastest Pace In Six Years

November 13, 2018 00:55 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

However, other inflation measures have leveled off to around 2% and The Fed is watching. Today's Stocks & Topics: PACW - PacWest Bancorp, Free College Education, FNSR - Finisar Corp., LB - L Brands Inc., SQ - Square Inc. Cl A, Sports Betting, TBT - ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury, Mutual Funds, Mortgage & Retirement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquirie...

11-09-18: Seven Jobs You Can Do From Home To Make More Than $75,000

November 10, 2018 00:51 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

For some skill sets, remote workers can earn a greater salary than in-office employees. Today's Stocks & Topics: Voting Rights, GFF - Griffon Corp., Oil, Emails Scams, Potential Government Shutdown, GRPN - Groupon Inc., PCG - PG&E Corp., ALGN - Align Technology Inc., Best Sectors to Invest, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquirie...

11-08-18: How Lifestyle Creep Can Ruin Your Future

November 09, 2018 00:56 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

The phenomenon of spending more money, once you begin to make more money, can have short or long-term financial consequences. Today's Stocks & Topics: Volatility Index, YELP - Yelp Inc., SBH - Sally Beauty Holdings Inc., The Federal Reserve, TTD - Trade Desk Inc. Cl A, FUND - Sprott Focus Trust Inc., NFLX - Netflix Inc., Mortgage Rates. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Adverti...

11-07-18: Mortgage Applications Drop To 4-year Low As Interest Rates Hit 8-year High

November 08, 2018 00:51 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

A constrained housing supply has fueled the sharp increase of home prices and weakened affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: Exchange Traded Funds, CWH - Camping World Holdings Inc. Cl A, T - AT&T Inc., GDP Growth, Financial Education, STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Trustees, ALGN - Align Technology Inc., GE - General Electric Co., V - VISA Inc. Cl A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Aut...

11-06-18: The 5 Health Benefit Enrollment Mistakes That Could Cost You In 2019

November 07, 2018 00:52 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

More than 9 out of 10 workers choose to roll over their plan selections, which may not be not be the best choice. Today's Stocks & Topics: S&P Index Fund, The Stock Market & Today's Elections, WTW - Weight Watchers International Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Things That Are More Important Than Elections, Mark Mobius on USA-China Trade, Bond Returns & Elections, PKG - Packaging Corp. of America, REITs, CGC - Canopy Growth Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a...

11-05-18: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Repurchases More Than $900 Million of Stock

November 06, 2018 00:58 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

What does this mean for the market and investors that follow Buffett's Moves? Today's Stocks & Topics: 50 Day Moving Average, Mortgage vs. Retirement, The 60/40 Portfolio Allocation, Buy or Lease a Car, PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., GWW - W.W. Grainger Inc., Dividends, NEM - Newmont Mining Corp., SO - Southern Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquiries: https://...

11-02-18: One Bull Expert Predicts: Stocks To Surge 8 Percent To New Highs By Year-End

November 02, 2018 23:54 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The recent pullback--while scary--has put some opportunity out front again. Today's Stocks & Topics: Index Funds, Bank Stocks, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Jobs Report, Baby Bonds, CLM - Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc., IBM - International Business Machines Corp., Strong Labor Market & Older Workers, T - AT&T Inc., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.c...

11-01-18: Wages And Salaries Jump By 3.1%, Highest Level In A Decade

November 01, 2018 23:57 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Employment costs rose more than expected in the third quarter in a sign that more inflation could be brewing in the U.S. economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: When's the Right Time to Invest?, Construction Productivity, Bargain Stocks, Families Financial Health, China & Other Countries Debts, PACB - Pacific Biosciences of California Inc., NSP - Insperity Inc., Earnings Per Share, TJX - TJX Cos. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosetta...

10-31-18: Bitcoin Is ‘Anything but Useful’ Says Ex-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen

October 31, 2018 23:57 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In a speech, Yellen labeled Bitcoin a “highly speculative asset” and “not a stable source of value". Today's Stocks & Topics: AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., APU - AmeriGas Partners L.P., CBLK - Carbon Black Inc., Buying a Car, WRK - WestRock Co., IP - International Paper Co., Volatility Index, GCINX - Green Century MSCI International Index Fund Investor, Emergency Funds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay...

10-30-18: Economists: U.S. GDP ‘Impressive,’ But Investment Is A Weak Spot

October 30, 2018 23:57 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Concerns include the sliding housing market, a ballooning trade deficit, and headwinds from Fed policies. Today's Stocks & Topics: Utilities & REITs, Volatility, AFL - AFLAC Inc., Mortgages, IFN - India Fund Inc., The Stock Market, GCINX - Green Century MSCI International Index Fund Investor, Maximum Pessimism, Economy Roll-over. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising In...

10-29-18: Opinion: The Reason Why Value And Small-Cap Stocks Lag The Market

October 29, 2018 23:56 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Lagging the market has always been an inherent part of their strategies and it’s important to develop realistic expectations. Today's Stocks & Topics: October & The Stock Market, POL - PolyOne Corp., Cannabis Stocks, Having Trouble Saving?, How to Reduce Risk, IRM - Iron Mountain Inc., AMZN - Amazon.com Inc., WHR - Whirlpool Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising I...

10-26-18: Apple Faces Challenge as New iPhones Lose Luster

October 26, 2018 23:55 - 47 minutes - 43 MB

The first U.S. corporation to reach a market value of $1 trillion may have to place greater reliance on its software and services businesses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Suggestions, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), POR - Portland General Electric Co., No-Load Funds, ERX - Direxion Daily Energy Bull 3x Shares, VPU - Vanguard Utilities ETF, Buying Bonds, SPXL - Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https:...

10-25-18: Danger Sign? -- Caterpillar Shares Are Down About 25 Percent Since Late January

October 25, 2018 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

The world's biggest equipment maker may be a victim of deepening U.S.-China trade tensions. Today's Stocks & Topics: T - AT&T Inc., ACB - Aurora Cannabis Inc., YY - YY Inc. ADR, SEE - Sealed Air Corp., BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Home Sales, MPC - Marathon Petroleum Corp., Swing Trading, Volatility, Treasury Bonds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.ebay.com Advertising Inquir...

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