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Listen, watch, and read our most up-to-date content on retirement, investing, the current market, and more.
foster your financial literacy
Listen, watch, and read our most up-to-date content on retirement, investing, the current market, and more.
Podcasts
Investing In An Election Year | Pt. 2
Well here we are – it’s Presidential Election week. Some of you listening may be excited, anxious, or fearful – depending on what you want to happen in the election this week, and what that might mean for you personally.
How To Become A Millionaire
The habits, behaviors, and attitudes of millionaires can teach us something about how to reach and maintain a financially secure retirement.
Is $1 Million Enough For Retirement?
The habits, behaviors, and attitudes of millionaires can teach us something about how to reach and maintain a financially secure retirement.
One Year From Retirement Checklist
When retirement is so close that you can taste it, what are some of the essential things you’ll want to do in your last year of work before you retire?
What Is Behavioral Finance?
You might be asking…What is behavioral finance? Behavioral Finance is a relatively new field of study that has become more commonly understood over the last 20 years.
Opportunities And Risks In Today’s Stock Market
I’m talking about how to find opportunities right now in stocks, what to pay attention to, the risks associated with the upcoming election, whether or not you should be cautious about investing in tech stocks right now, and why the heck the stock market is having a surprisingly good year.
Debt Free Retirement
We Americans often have an unhealthy relationship with debt. There’s a lot of different reasons for this, but many of us have too much debt, which prevents us from saving enough and reaching our most important financial goals.
Social Security Retirement Benefits Explained
Most people underestimate the importance of this decision, and too many people mistakenly decide to start drawing social security when they retire. But when you’re potentially going to collect over $1 million dollars from social security over your lifetime, this decision should not be taken lightly!
How To Grow Your Income In Retirement
Interest rates are extremely low right now, and the Fed is likely to keep rates low for possibly many years to come. So with savings accounts, bonds, and CDs paying so little, how can you find income in this environment? That’s what I’ll be talking about this week.
How Covid Could Change How You Plan For Retirement
Despite the frustration, anger, and anxiety that many of you are feeling right now due to the pandemic, the reality is that Covid is not going away any time soon. And it’s likely to usher in a number of changes to daily life, including how you plan for your retirement.
Youtube Videos
Investing In An Election Year | Pt. 2
Well here we are – it’s Presidential Election week. Some of you listening may be excited, anxious, or fearful – depending on what you want to happen in the election this week, and what that might mean for you personally.
How To Become A Millionaire
The habits, behaviors, and attitudes of millionaires can teach us something about how to reach and maintain a financially secure retirement.
Is $1 Million Enough For Retirement?
The habits, behaviors, and attitudes of millionaires can teach us something about how to reach and maintain a financially secure retirement.
One Year From Retirement Checklist
When retirement is so close that you can taste it, what are some of the essential things you’ll want to do in your last year of work before you retire?
What Is Behavioral Finance?
You might be asking…What is behavioral finance? Behavioral Finance is a relatively new field of study that has become more commonly understood over the last 20 years.
Opportunities And Risks In Today’s Stock Market
I’m talking about how to find opportunities right now in stocks, what to pay attention to, the risks associated with the upcoming election, whether or not you should be cautious about investing in tech stocks right now, and why the heck the stock market is having a surprisingly good year.
Debt Free Retirement
We Americans often have an unhealthy relationship with debt. There’s a lot of different reasons for this, but many of us have too much debt, which prevents us from saving enough and reaching our most important financial goals.
Financial Document Organization
If you died today, how messy would it be for your spouse, your kids, or your executor to sort through your financial life? If this question makes you cringe a little, then this week’s tips on the One Minute Retirement Tip podcast are for you!
Social Security Retirement Benefits Explained
Most people underestimate the importance of this decision, and too many people mistakenly decide to start drawing social security when they retire. But when you’re potentially going to collect over $1 million dollars from social security over your lifetime, this decision should not be taken lightly!
How To Grow Your Income In Retirement
Interest rates are extremely low right now, and the Fed is likely to keep rates low for possibly many years to come. So with savings accounts, bonds, and CDs paying so little, how can you find income in this environment? That’s what I’ll be talking about this week.
Monthly Market Updates
Market & Economic Outlook | October 2020
We officially kicked off a new bull market when stocks rallied sharply in July and August, propelling the S&P 500 Index to new all-time highs. Historically, when a new bull market begins, the S&P 500 Index rises on average 46% over the next 12 months.
Market & Economic Outlook | September 2020
As the U.S. economy continues to reopen, the Atlanta Fed is projecting GDP will grow +29.6% in the third quarter, with further strength expected in the 4th quarter.
Market & Economic Outlook | August 2020
Despite the economy suffering its worst quarterly GDP decline ever, down -9.5%, stocks are knocking on the door of new all-time highs. Many investors are concerned about the run-up in stock prices, but when you consider
Market & Economic Outlook | July 2020
Stocks finished the second quarter up 20% – its best quarter in over two decades! That’s remarkable considering business was brought to a standstill. In just a few months, we have witnessed a bear market, a recession, and subsequent recovery compressed in a short span of time.
Market & Economic Outlook | June 2020
While we think that stocks are still at risk for continued volatility, the economic news should gradually improve from here, and we may be on the precipice of a new bull market!
Market & Economic Outlook | May 2020
Following the fastest bear market on record (down 35% in 23 trading sessions), stocks turned in their best April in 82 years and their best monthly gain since 1987!
Market & Economic Update | April 2020
The coronavirus pandemic caused the fastest bear market ever – down 32% in just four weeks. Sheltering in place and social distancing will bend the curve of the virus, but it will also result in a recession, massive unemployment and economic hardship.
Market & Economic Update | March 2020
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio! In the short-run, valuations are stretched, investors have become complacent, and sentiment has gotten overly positive – which could lead to a pullback.
Market & Economic Update | February 2020
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio! In the short-run, valuations are stretched, investors have become complacent, and sentiment has gotten overly positive – which could lead to a pullback.
Market & Economic Update | January 2020
What’s going on in the market & economy? We are talking about what’s driving the markets, what’s driving the economy and as a result, what’s driving your portfolio! We are in the midst of possibly the strongest economic cycle in our lifetime!
