Market volatility became the norm in 2022. In this episode, we will be discussing the ups and downs of the last year, from volatility to celebrity news. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Current inflation and the outlook for next year. Examples of volatility throughout this last year. Big events/drama that happened…
Read MoreWe are heading toward Christmas and The New Year at lightning speed. We are only weeks away from 2023. It looks like we came off Black Friday and Cyber Monday with lots of shoppers and over the past week we have had better-than-expected economic data, yet the stock market has dropped. What are we to…
Read More“This is one nasty storm”. This has been the sentiment heard from so many people living in the path of the hurricane in south central Florida. Hurricane Ian gained monstrous strength as it moved over oceans, cut through Florida and now heads up the east coast. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those still…
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In a normal year, just one of these topics would be significant news for us to discuss, but 2022 is filled with headlines that impact retirement planning. On this episode, we’re going to provide an update on inflation and the indicators to be watching, share stats on the early retirement trend, and give you the truth on the latest proposed legislation that impacts Social Security.
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Washington recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which on the surface appears to be aimed at solving the inflation problem. But there’s much more inside the bill, including a few different items that directly impacts financial planning. We’ll break down this new legislation on the podcast and highlight other laws that might be on the way.
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With summer comes rising temperatures and this year, rising inflation! On today’s episode we’re going to discuss the importance of education, managing expectations, and understanding when it comes to navigating a volatile market.
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It seems like all the talk lately as been inflation, interest rates and investment volatility. Every time you look at the news you see rising inflation numbers, gas prices seem to have actually gone up again and the stock market has been crazy volatile. Add in another interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve and the list of issues gets longer and longer. We didn’t have enough time to dig deep into all of these things so, let’s see if we can make some sense of what’s going on and what we can do about it.
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Interest rates are going up, inflation is impacting our wallets, and bond prices are down. On today’s episode, we break down these issues and how they could impact you.
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Today, we will discuss the geopolitical events of the past and present. Geopolitical risk is nothing new, but will current conflicts significantly impact the economy?
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What economic threats should we be preparing for in 2022? We’ll discuss inflation, taxes, and political turmoil today and how these storms could impact your plan.
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Inflation! We are seeing it everywhere. From the gas we buy to our Thanksgiving turkeys, prices seem to be going up everywhere. How does this affect Medicare? Well, you’ll probably be paying more on premiums. Will the infrastructure bill make inflation worse? That remains to be seen but you should stay vigilant. We will discuss these issues and how they impact you on today’s show.
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You’ve probably heard about the recent tax proposals in Congress. How will they affect your financial future if they pass? Today we will discuss these proposals, while also taking it back to 1981 to discuss bond rates.
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Wondering if you should refinance or if you’ve already missed your chance? Don discusses who should refinance and why the rates are still so low right now.
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Before you go wild with your funds as the country opens up again, what should you do with your recent savings? Don shares some strategies to make sure you accomplish your financial goals.
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We’ve already seen tremendous inflation in housing, lumber and other areas since Covid hit. But will that soaring inflation continue?
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We talk through what the stimulus package includes, what it means, and where we’re headed on today’s episode. Then, Don answers a question from the mailbag about refinancing.
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The federal government recently announced an increase to Social Security benefits for 2021 but it also came with an increase in Medicare premiums. On this episode, we’ll tell you what you need to know about these adjustments along with thoughts on additional changes that could come be coming down the road.
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Have you ever heard of the 10-5-3 rule? It’s one of the outdated financial planning axioms that just don’t make sense anymore. Today we’ll tell you why and explain interest rates, inflation, and factors that determine where we’re headed.
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