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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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08-15-18: How Do Interest Rates Affect the Stock Market?

August 15, 2018 23:59 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Some sectors benefit from interest hikes, but rate ripples can rock the market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Overweight and Underweight Sectors, The Price of Real Estate in California, HCLP - Hi-Crush Partners LP, GOLD - Randgold Resources Ltd. ADR, New Investor, Trading. 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...

08-14-18: Do You really Need a Financial Adviser?

August 14, 2018 23:58 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Sooner or later, every serious investor has to come to terms with this question. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash Flow vs. Free Cash Flow, Tesla, Buyout, Annuities, Earnings vs. Income, TDOC - Teladoc Health Inc., YUMC - Yum China Holdings Inc., Hedging, YY - YY Inc. ADR, Mutual Funds, HD - Home Depot 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....

08-13-18: Why Home Staging Is No Longer Just for the Rich and Famous

August 13, 2018 23:51 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Allowing professional designers to dress-up your sale home could net a higher price. Today's Stocks & Topics: Rental Property Evaluation, AMG - Affiliated Managers Group Inc., XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, Annuities, Earnings, Income and Net Income, NKE - Nike Inc. Cl B, 529 Plan, Retirement, The Wash Rule, CWB - SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Convertible Securities ETF. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ro...

08-10-18: The Threat of Tariffs On Auto Imports May Trigger Price Escalation

August 10, 2018 23:53 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

With new cars getting more expensive, should you buy now? Today's Stocks & Topics: Extra Money to Invest, Don't Overpay for Simpler Car Repairs, GDP Growth, Worry About Turkey, AMAT - Applied Materials Inc., Retirement Plan Software, TWLO - Twilio Inc. Cl A, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., LKQ - LKQ Corp., Hard Stop, SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A. 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....

08-09-18: An Economics Lesson: The Crashing Downfall of MoviePass

August 09, 2018 23:57 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Competitors are rising and this could benefit the movie industry and its patrons. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Plan, Inflation, Home Prices, Why Wage Growth Is Too Slow, Investing Apps, Companies Making Money, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, Realignment Sector, PPI: Producer Price Index, Roth IRA, GPRO - GoPro Inc., Oil Prices. 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 Inqu...

08-08-18: The 8 'Dogs of The Dow' Ended July Positive This Year

August 08, 2018 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

This breed of stocks has names we all know--but should we think about trading them? Today's Stocks & Topics: Fundamental Analysis, Stocks Sectors & Earnings Statements, MDT - Medtronic PLC, VEDL - Vedanta Ltd. ADR, TQQQ - ProShares UltraPro QQQ, Consumer Sentiment, 529 Plan, Seven Reasons Why You Need To Lighten Up On Stocks Today, U.S. Debt. 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 A...

08-07-18: Is The Next Recession On Its Way?

August 07, 2018 23:51 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

We're in the second longest economic expansion in U.S. history and a recession will follow--but when? Today's Stocks & Topics: Japanese Candlestick Charting, Earnings Season, Warren Buffet, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, XRAY - Dentsply Sirona Inc., SAMBX - RidgeWorth Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund, AAPL - Apple Inc., RIG - Transocean Ltd., MCK - McKesson Corp., KO - Coca-Cola Co., Payout Ratio, Malfeasance, CTL - CenturyLink Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code...

08-06-18: Red Flags That Indicate the Possibility of a Real Estate Market Crash

August 06, 2018 23:56 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

The housing market is hot, prices are up, inventory is down, and the market is active--for now. Today's Stocks & Topics: Company Growth Size, Sectors & Earnings Season, China, AVGO - Broadcom Inc., Equity, Meal Kit Delivery Industry, KWEB - KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, PFE - Pfizer Inc., New Investor, Risk Management, Term Life Insurance. 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...

08-03-18: 4 Factors That Determine Your Financial Success

August 03, 2018 23:59 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Financial planning can be very complicated because you have to balance all the information and changes in your life. Today's Stocks & Topics: Book Value, Jobs Report, Rolling Bear Market, VRP - Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., FAAMG Stocks, Moving Average, FDC - First Data Corp. Cl A, Market Cap Size, DQ - Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR., Manufacturing Jobs. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.co...

08-02-18: Should You "Max Out" Your 401(k) Contributions in 2018?

August 02, 2018 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

In certain circumstances, achieving your financial goals might be possible without maximum 401(k) contributions--but is it a smart idea? Today's Stocks & Topics: FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, AAPL - Apple Inc., TSLA - Tesla Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., Financial Forecast, US-China Trade Deficit, MCHFX - Matthews China Fund Investor, MINDX - Matthews India Fund Investor, Advance-Decline Line for NYSE, 401k, AWCMY - Alumina Ltd. ADR, NFLX - Netflix Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and us...

08-01-18: Why don't strong earnings always boost stock prices?

August 01, 2018 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

Snapshot headlines generally focus on two metrics, but miss an important third calculation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Housing, TSN - Tyson Foods Inc. Cl A, Japanese Yen & The British Pound, Financial Forecast, Economic Statistics, BHF - Brighthouse Financial Inc., GLRE - Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. Cl A, CY - Cypress Semiconductor Corp., MDT - Medtronic PLC, USFD - US Foods Holding Corp., Short Ratio. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://ww...

07-31-18: Tech Bloodletting Nears $300 Billion

July 31, 2018 23:50 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

The rush to get out of U.S. tech stocks is accelerating. Today's Stocks & Topics: Beating the Market, WDC - Western Digital Corp., Inflation Levels, Stocks Buybacks, LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp., Early Retirement, Risk, ADP - Automatic Data Processing Inc., Gold & Dollar, Asian vs. European Market, Security, 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: ht...

07-30-18: Sure Fire Ways to Make It Impossible to Sell Your House

July 30, 2018 23:53 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Here are the "dos and don'ts" sellers need to keep in mind when placing their home on the market. Today's Stocks & Topics: What is an ETF, Facebook's Plans, Drug Prices, FDX - FedEx Corp., AAXN - Axon Enterprise Inc., TTM - Tata Motors Ltd. ADR, RCII - Rent-A-Center Inc., UNFI - United Natural Foods Inc., AIEQ - AI Powered Equity ETF. 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 Advertisi...

07-27-18: How to Prepare for One Spouse's Retirement

July 27, 2018 23:57 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

When only one spouse retires, you need a plan to live on a single paycheck. Today's Stocks & Topics: FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A, F - Ford Motor Co., Warning Signs About Our Economy, Value vs. Growth Stocks, SODA - SodaStream International Ltd., COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., SHLD - Sears Holdings Corp., Understanding The Economic Fundamentals, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Market Indicators. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www....

07-26-18: How Much Tax Will You Owe on Stocks You Sell in 2018?

July 26, 2018 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

With a tax-deferred retirement account, withdraw the money and it will be considered ordinary taxable income. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, There Is No Bubble in Stocks, Is the Market Tracking the Late 1930's, Durable Goods Report, AAPL - Apple Inc., BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B, MET - MetLife Inc., Earnings Report, Security, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBa...

07-25-18: 6 Common Myths About Estate Planning

July 25, 2018 23:51 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Sort through the misconceptions of estate planning to create a prosperous future for your family. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k Contributions, Trade Wars, Home Sales Report, Inflation, CC - Chemours Co., ACBFF - Aurora Cannabis Inc., REITs, HEAR - Turtle Beach 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 Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...

07-24-18: Sales of Existing Homes Decline for a Third Straight Month

July 24, 2018 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Experts blame supply shortages for higher costs and buyer reluctance. Today's Stocks & Topics: TU - TELUS Corp., Stocks in Canada, What is a Reversal Day, Venezuela Inflation, SNP Companies Earnings Report, Mutual Funds, MIK - Michaels Cos. Inc., Moving Averages, GE - General Electric Co., Stock Allocation. 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...

07-23-18: Guess Who Is Increasingly 'On the Hook' for College Loan Debt?

July 23, 2018 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Students are no longer the only ones saddled with the weight of education loans, parents are hooked too. Today's Stocks & Topics: Technical Analysis, MELI - MercadoLibre Inc., TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, 401k Millionaires, Tesla, Scams, INTC - Intel Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Gold, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR. 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:...

07-20-18: How to Take a Mini-Retirement Without Delaying Your Full Retirement

July 20, 2018 22:15 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

With the right planning, it may be possible to travel the world mid-career without sacrificing your long term financial goals. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bad and Good News for the Economy, Stock Market Prognostication, Trade Wars, Retirement, Treasury Notes, Cash Flow, Income Strategy Fund, Crude Oil Prices, Dollar Index, Car Tariffs, Mutual Funds, Stock Evaluation, Uniform Gifts for Minors Act, Dividends, Stock Split, Companies Buying Back Stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone an...

07-19-18: 7 Tough Investment Decisions Everyone Must Face

July 19, 2018 23:56 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Real life investing is tough for human beings with common fears, desires, and emotions. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, Options, Strong Dollar, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., JPM – JP Morgan Chase & Co., CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., Where to Invest, KKR - KKR & Co. Inc. Cl A, What is an ETF, Jobs Report, LAMR - Lamar Advertising Co. Cl A., Leading Economic Indicator Report. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.roset...

07-18-18: Taking on the Biggest Myths of Early Retirement

July 18, 2018 23:55 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Why early retirement may be the ideal situation we tend to picture. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stagnant Wages, PEI - Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, New Investor, Value vs. Growth Investment, VTRIX - Vanguard International Value Fund, CPE - Callon Petroleum Co., EQNR - Equinor ASA ADR, CVX - Chevron Corp., 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 Advertising I...

07-17-18: Amazon Threat Has Pushed FedEx Stock Down More than 6 Percent in 2018

July 17, 2018 23:50 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

With An Online Monster Eating the Retail World Alive, FedEx Says It's Not Worried About Amazon Competition. Today's Stocks & Topics: Dividends Percentage, Retirement Plan, V - VISA Inc. Cl A, HUYA - HUYA Inc. ADR, Roth I-R-A Contributions, WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., WBA - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBa...

07-16-18: As States Battle for Business, Recruitment Incentives Are the Newest Weapons

July 16, 2018 23:51 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

Skilled workers are already in short supply, and low unemployment rates are making the situation worse. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Invest, Earnings Season, Netflix, Investing in Gross Stocks, MoviePass, ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, ETFs vs. Mutual Funds, SBUX - Starbucks Corp., T - AT&T Inc., High Quality 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 Inquiries: https...

07-13-18: The 7 Most Curious Questions Regarding Your 401(k)

July 13, 2018 23:54 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

They are great for retirement saving, but managing 401(k)s can be quirky. Today's Stocks & Topics: Emerging Markets, Market Dynamics, Market Correction, Retirement, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Financial Sector, CSCO - Cisco Systems Inc., IQ - iQIYI Inc. ADR, EOCC - Enel Generacion Chile S.A. ADR, SBRA - Sabra Healthcare REIT Inc., RARX - Ra Pharmaceuticals Inc., INGR - Ingredion Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ *...

07-12-18: Sooner or Later, A Bear Market Will Become Reality

July 13, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

What are some of the expert strategies designed to protect your portfolio when the 'bear' arrives? Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash, Bond Market, Inflation Fears, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., LB - L Brands Inc., ENB - Enbridge Inc., Charts, GLW - Corning Inc., Bond Funds. 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...

07-11-18: If You Must Take On Debt, What Are the Best and Worst Loans?

July 11, 2018 23:56 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

About 80 percent of American households now hold some form of debt, but certain types of loans should be avoided. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investment Returns, Tariffs & Prices, Can You retire Early?, Big-Tech, UA - Under Armour Inc. Cl C, Understanding Economic Fundamentals, IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, FLY - Fly Leasing Ltd. ADR, MU - Micron Technology Inc., When to Sell, Oil Prices. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rose...

07-10-18: Asian Trade Ministers Are Planning to Create the World’s Biggest Trading Bloc

July 10, 2018 23:50 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

The 16-nation "R-C-E-P" would include China, Japan and India but not the U.S. Today's Stocks & Topics: Long Term Call Option, U.S. Tariffs, Inverted Yield Curve, Earnings Season, THO - Thor Industries Inc., Trump Tax Cuts, SOGO - Sogou Inc. ADR, Quit Rate. 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...

07-09-18: 10 Stocks that Account for All the S&P 500's First-Half Gains

July 09, 2018 23:50 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Big tech stocks are still doing the heavy lifting when it comes to S&P 500 Index returns. Today's Stocks & Topics: Options Trading, Tech Sector, Pension Benefits, Maximize Your Retirement Income, Overvalue vs. Undervalue Stocks, PCG - PG&E Corp., Retirement, SH - ProShares Short S&P 500, Hedging. 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/bra...

07-06-18: Why Travel Stocks Could Be in Trouble Just as Vacation Season Begins

July 06, 2018 23:54 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

With prices climbing faster than wage gains, we have the makings of a slowdown in consumer spending. Today's Stocks & Topics: $SPX - S&P 500 Index, Jobs Report, Trade War, Retirement for Couples, Roth I-R-A, The Power of ETFs – Exchange Traded Funds, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Narrowing the Spread, GDOT - Green Dot Corp. Cl A, KLAC - KLA-Tencor Corp., DAN - Dana Inc., P.E. Range. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Che...

07-05-18: How to Take a Mini-Retirement Without Delaying Your Full Retirement

July 05, 2018 23:51 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

With the right planning, it may be possible to travel the world mid-career without sacrificing your long term financial goals. Today's Stocks & Topics: VWO - Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF, Bad and Good News for the Economy, Stock Market Prognostication, Trade Wars, Retirement, GELYY - Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. ADR, Treasury Notes, WLL - Whiting Petroleum Corp., Cash Flow, PCN - PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund, Crude Oil Prices, Dollar Index. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rose...

07-04-18: Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds

July 04, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Encore Presentation: The difference between index funds and mutual funds and why an index fund will almost certainly be a better investment than an actively managed mutual fund. Today's Stocks & Topics: Capital Losses, The Market in 2018, Index Funds, Proffered Stocks, Roth I-R-A & Taxes, House Prices, International Markets, Residual Value, When to Sell., I-R-As, Triple-Double Tops, How to Start Investing, Mutual Funds, Technical Analysis. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use ...

07-03-18: American Families Are Feeling the Pain of Higher Oil Prices

July 03, 2018 23:55 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

Supply concerns are mounting and pump prices are already 27 percent higher than a year ago. Today's Stocks & Topics: AT&T Inc. & Time Warner Inc. Merge, GIS - General Mills Inc., Stocks Data, Supply Concerns, 401k, The Federal Reserve System, Risk Assessment, WMT - Walmart Inc., ETFs vs. Stocks, TRXC - TransEnterix Inc., Why Aren't You Rich?, Dividends, IDXG - Interpace Diagnostics Group Inc. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.roset...

07-02-18: Tax Refunds in 2019 Could Be Much Higher

July 03, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

At least one expert makes the case that the anticipated 26% refund increase is a bad thing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying First Home, Tesla, CI - Cigna Corp., WMT - Walmart Inc., FIZZ - National Beverage Corp., BPL - Buckeye Partners L.P., The Market, Treasury Rates, Real Estate, VLO - Valero Energy 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 Inquiries: https://redcirc...

6-29-18 Tech Stocks Are On Fire Despite Global Trade Fears

June 30, 2018 00:21 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Investors continue their infatuation with big tech stocks despite worries about the U.S. and China slapping tariffs on each other. Today's Stocks & Topics: WKHS - Workhorse Group Inc., FCX - Freeport-McMoRan Inc., V - VISA Inc., VGAZ - Volyngaz (UKR), AVP - Avon Products Inc., TNDM - Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.; How Have Commodities Peformed?, Should You Convert A Regular IRA To Roth IRA?, U.S. Deficit, New Emploee Opportunity To Buy Microsoft Stock At Discount--Yes or No?, Reverse Stock split...

6-28-18 4 Social Security Myths and the Reasons Why They May Be Exaggerated

June 29, 2018 01:56 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

According to one expert, Congress can take moderate steps to mitigate revenue problems. Is he right? Today's Stocks & Topics: MTCH - Match Group Inc., GE - General Electric Co., CGC - Canopy Growth Corp., GRMN - Garmin Ltd., HCP - HCP Inc.; ETFs in India, Fed Worries About Wage Inflation, Housing at a Peak, Most Bullish Day of Year Is? 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 Advertisin...

6-27-18 Stocks End the Year Higher When the Market Has Risen Going Into Summer

June 28, 2018 00:09 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

The S&P 500 is currently far from the more than 10 percent decline required for a correction. Today's Stocks & Topics: SEDG - SolarEdge Technologies Inc., ZTO - ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc., TGT - Target Corp., OKE - ONEOK Inc., Social Security Benefits--Will they run out?, Why Trump Has "Trade War" Stats on His Side, How Much Do We Pay for Government Debt?, Cryptocurrency Crime, Trade War Concerns from a caller, Buying A House with Retirement Funds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and...

6-26-18 European Union Tariffs On Select Goods Have Begun

June 27, 2018 00:22 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

EU's trade chief admits their action is retaliatory, but how much will this affect the U.S. economy?  ---  Today's Stocks & Topics: LULU - LuLu Lemon Athletica, WFC - Wells Fargo & Co., UA - Under Armour Inc., DB - Deutsche Bank AG, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; EU Tariffs and effect on U.S., Is It A Good Time To Buy Stocks?, U.S. Oil Production, Shorting the Market, Bank stocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosett...

6-25-18 The Bigger Cryptocurrencies Get, the Worse They Perform

June 26, 2018 00:29 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

If trust evaporates, a cryptocurrency can simply stop functioning, and thus resulting in a complete loss of value.  Today's Stocks & Topics: FLO - Flower Foods Inc., RAD - Rite Aid Corp., DQ - Daqo New Energy Corp., GRPN - Groupon Inc., NTAP - NetApp Inc., UA - Under Armour Inc.; GE DOW Accounting Issues, White House Tariffs on China. 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...

06-22-18: Reality Check: What the Average Retiree Spends Every Month

June 23, 2018 00:08 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Your costs to run a household in retirement will fluctuate based on countless variables.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SKX - Skechers USA Inc., MEOH - Methanex Corp., INDA - iShares MSCI India ETF, FOX - 21st Century Fox Inc., VDC - Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF; Institutional Ownership, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), Focus on Interest Rates, Tariffs on Steel. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: www.eb...

06-21-18: 3 Essential Things to Consider Before Starting a Business

June 22, 2018 00:13 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Taking on the role of independent entrepreneur means you’ll have to balance risk and make lifestyle sacrifices.  Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL – Oracle, TCEHY - Tencent Holdings Ltd. ADR, PFE - Pfizer, SNR - New Senior Investment Group Inc., TP - T&P Resultante Fund, IQ - iQIYI Inc., LMT - Lockheed Martin Corp, AAOI - Applied Optoelectronics Inc.; Bear Markets, Stocks vs. Bonds, Goldman Sachs, What is the DOW-30?, 401k, Roth, where to invest? Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use ...

06-20-18: $1 Million Isn't What It Used To Be

June 21, 2018 00:11 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

One expert predicts that if you want a truly secure retirement you'll need $10 million.  Today's Stocks & Topics: SBUX – Starbucks, F – Ford, LUV – Southwest Airlines, PCG – PG&E, XLP – Consumer Staples, TSP and pension funding, GE out of the DOW-30, Short Term vs. Long Term Investing, Liquidity Crisis, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. 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...

06-19-18: The Bottomless Social Security and Medicare Financial Hole

June 20, 2018 00:10 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Actuaries warn that Medicare’s low payment rates could lead to facility closures and harm access to care for the elderly. Today's Stocks & Topics: ORCL – Oracle, FOX - 21st Century Fox, YY – YY inc., DLRT – Dollar Tree, PFE – Pfizer, AMAT – Applied Materials, ABX – Barrick Gold; Real Estate Insurance, Billionaire Investors Worry About Complacent Investors. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out eBay Auto: ww...

06-18-18: 7 Stocks Retirees Should Avoid

June 19, 2018 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

So much potential, but not enough certainty about the future, makes some stocks too risky for a retiree. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k & Bonds, Junk Bond Market, Rule of Thumb, T - AT&T Inc., NTAP - NetApp Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson. 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

06-15-18: How to Defuse Your Tax Time Bomb

June 16, 2018 00:30 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Qualified retirement plans are a great savings tool, but there's no escaping the tax bill that will come due in retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: Short Interest Ratio, Short Squeeze, Interest Rates, U.S.-China Trade deficit, Women's Wealth, TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., ADP - Automatic Data Processing Inc., Tech Companies, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., Buying a House, OLN - Olin Corp., NRZ - New Residential Investment Corp. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a grea...

06-14-18: Why Investors Shouldn't Worry That Rates Will Rise

June 15, 2018 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

What matters most is global money supply, inflation expectations, and long to short rate spreads. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement, QE, Taxes & Retirement, EVC - Entravision Communications Corp., STZ - Constellation Brands Inc. Cl A, Credit Cards, Where to Invest?, The Stock Market. 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...

6-13-18 10 Surprisingly Common Estate Planning Mistakes

June 14, 2018 00:07

Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to record Wednesday's program (6-13-18). 

06-12-18: Claiming Social Security at 65 Can Be A Mistake

June 13, 2018 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

If you hold-off claiming Social Security, then your benefit increases because of delayed retirement credits. Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Note vs. CD, AT&T & Time Warner, Mutual Funds, Stock Split, UMC - United Microelectronics Corp. ADR, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., Credit Cards Debt, Stock Value, BL - BlackLine Inc., Preparing for Retirement, Passive Income, SMG - Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone...

06-11-18: TIPS to Help Protect Your Portfolio

June 12, 2018 00:03 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Treasury inflation-protected securities won't make you rich, and they can be whipsawed, but they're really good at one thing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Young Investor, Uniform Transfer to Minors Act – UTMA, Market Remains Calm, Companies Debt, LL - Lumber Liquidators Holdings Inc., Value Maximization, FMC - FMC Corp., Spock Split, KO - Coca-Cola Co., NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, D - Dominion Energy Inc., Net Neutrality, America Is House-rich But Cash-poor. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone ...

06-08-18: How Long Should You Keep Your Airline Credit Card?

June 09, 2018 00:04 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Some credit cards are more valuable over time than others--it may pay to compare.  Today's Stocks & Topics: Foreign Stocks & ETFs, Why Indexing Might Not Work So Well In The Future, Bonds, Interest Rates, OLED - Universal Display Corp., T - AT&T Inc., Treasury Yield, Factor Return, WB - Weibo Corp. ADR, BIDU - Baidu Inc. ADR, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., COP – ConocoPhillips, JNJ - Johnson & Johnson, 401k Loan. Our Sponsors: * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https...

06-07-18: What Bubble?: 7 Reasons to Buy a House Now

June 07, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In the wake of the financial crisis, many Americans lost faith in the idea of a house as an investment. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Accounts, Mortgage Rates, Blue Chip Companies, I-R-A, Investing, Financial Advisor vs. Financial Planner, Warrants, College Savings Plans, Buy & Rebalance, Roth, 401k, Hedge Funds. 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: htt...

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