06-14-18: Why Investors Shouldn't Worry That Rates Will Rise
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.
46m Jun 15, 2018
46m
06-12-18: Claiming Social Security at 65 Can Be A Mistake
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.
47m Jun 13, 2018
47m
06-11-18: TIPS to Help Protect Your Portfolio
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 In...
46m Jun 12, 2018
46m
06-08-18: How Long Should You Keep Your Airline Credit Card?
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...
47m Jun 09, 2018
47m
06-07-18: What Bubble?: 7 Reasons to Buy a House Now
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.
46m Jun 07, 2018
46m
06-06-18: Can Gold Be a Smart Investment Now?
On the surface there are many reasons to be wary of gold, but there can be a strategy that works. Today's Stocks & Topics: Average Net Worth, Bonds, Gold, Wall Street, Tangible Asset, I-R-As vs. Index Funds, 401k, U.S. Dollar, Bonds, 529 Plan, Retiring Early, ETFs, Treasury Bonds, IPOs, Brokers.
45m Jun 06, 2018
45m
06-05-18: How to Save for Retirement If You Don't Have a 401(k)
If you're self-employed, a freelancer or your company doesn't offer a 401(k) plan, there are other smart ways to build your nest egg. Today's Stocks & Topics: International Markets, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Average Person Spends in Retirement, Job Openings Report, VOX - Vanguard Communication Services ETF, VDC - Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF, ESIO - Electro Scientific Industries Inc.,...
46m Jun 06, 2018
46m
06-04-18: Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds
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 Star...
46m Jun 05, 2018
46m
06-01-18: 9 Ways to Reduce Health Care Costs in Retirement
Decreasing your medical bills gives you more money for other expenses. Today's Stocks & Topics: Equity Debt Ratio, Jobs Report, CPB - Campbell Soup Co., CDXS - Codexis Inc., Bond Funds, RARX - Ra Pharmaceuticals Inc., Day Trading vs. Swing Trading.
46m Jun 02, 2018
46m
05-31-18: Can Being a "Passive Investor" Meet Your Goals?
Those who favor it argue that markets are inherently efficient, so there is no use in trying to beat them. Today's Stocks & Topics: DISCA - Discovery Inc. Series A, Expending Report, Savings Account, 30-Year Mortgage Rate, ETFs, DIS - Walt Disney Co., CELG - Celgene Corp., XLP - Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Stop-Limit Order, Junior Mining Companies, LTU...
46m Jun 01, 2018
46m
05-30-18: How to Choose Your First Online Brokerage
You're looking for a broker that offers low fees, a wide variety of investment options, and the type of account you want. Today's Stocks & Topics: Monthly Dividends Stocks, Why Are you Investing Less than You Should Be, Job Market, Bond Market, MO - Altria Group Inc., WFT - Weatherford International Ltd., UBOT - Direxion Daily Robotics Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 3X Shares, ...
46m May 30, 2018
46m
05-29-18: 35 Ways to Earn up to 11% on Your Money
There's a range of opportunities for your money delivering yield, from low-risk to high-risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash, Italy, Online Market, JPM - JPMorgan Chase & Co., MU - Micron Technology Inc., CPE - Callon Petroleum Co., Payout Ratio, ABEV - Ambev S.A. ADR, LNC - Lincoln National Corp.
46m May 29, 2018
46m
05-28-18: Factor Investing: An Automated Approach to Beating the Market
Decades of research have given way to a parade of set-it-and-forget-it product launches, especially exchange-traded funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: E.B.I.T.DA. - Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, 529-Plan, Inflation, Investing for Kids, The Stock Market, When to Sell, I-R-A, Income Production Vehicles.
47m May 28, 2018
47m
05-25-18: Is A Silent Global Economic Slowdown Is Playing Out?
Some analysts are seeing scattered signs of weakness in global economic data. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, How to Buy a Home And Pay It Off, Gas Prices, ADM - Archer Daniels Midland Co., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., Durable Goods Report, TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), Stock Value, AZO - AutoZone Inc. P.E. Ratio.
46m May 26, 2018
46m
05-24-18: Will Higher Oil Prices Grease the Path to Recession?
The U.S. is now far less dependent on imported oil, but oil prices are up 17% this year. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cannabis Market, Statistics That Will Trigger A Recession, Existing Home Sales, LUV - Southwest Airlines Co., Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), I-R-A, REITs, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., RHHBY - Roche Holding AG ADR, Options, The Federal Reserve, ALB - Albemarle Corp.
46m May 24, 2018
46m
05-23-18: How to Raise Financially Savvy Children
Teaching financial literacy from a young age can prepare your children for the real world. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, Flash Crash, Banking Deregulation Rules, CIM - Chimera Investment Corp., HSY - Hershey Co., XLE - Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF, KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., VGELX - Vanguard Energy Fund Admiral, New Investor, Individual Bonds, WPG - Washington Prime Group Inc., Inheritance.
46m May 23, 2018
46m
05-22-18: How To Invest In Real Estate Without Buying Property
The housing market is showing record gains--up 10 percent on average in some parts of the country. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, Early Retirement, 4 Lessons To Learn From Boomers Who Did It The Hard Way, Forbes Richest People, DOC - Physicians Realty Trust, GE - General Electric Co., RRTS - Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., CELG - Celgene Corp., Retirement Accounts, Force to Reti...
46m May 22, 2018
46m
05-21-18: How To Invest In Real Estate Without Buying Property
The housing market is showing record gains--up 10 percent on average in some parts of the country. Today's Stocks & Topics: Baby Bonds, CELG - Celgene Corp., Italy, CETX - Cemtrex Inc., PFG - Principal Financial Group Inc., AAPL - Apple Inc., ETE - Energy Transfer Equity L.P., HLI - Houlihan Lokey Inc. Cl A, BIDU - Baidu Inc.
47m May 22, 2018
47m
05-18-18: Could There Be Trouble Ahead for Your Energy, Telecom and Retail Stocks?
Companies are borrowing to stay competitive, and this is adding cash flow stress. Today's Stocks & Topics: Investtalk Show Webinar, Worst Sector, LEI – Leading Economic Indicator, DOC - Physicians Realty Trust, OMF – One Main Holdings Inc., COYNQ - COPsync Inc., CPB - Campbell Soup Co., VEEV - Veeva Systems Inc. Cl A, ABBV - AbbVie Inc.
46m May 18, 2018
46m
05-17-18: What Bubble?: 7 Reasons to Buy a House Now
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, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., I-R-A, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., SYMC - Symantec Corp., ROL - Rollins Inc., X - United States Steel Corp., TAP - Molson Coors Brewing Co. Cl B, NKTR - Nektar Therapeutic...
46m May 17, 2018
46m
05-16-18: Can Gold Be a Smart Investment Now?
On the surface there are many reasons to be wary of gold, but there can be a strategy that works. Today's Stocks & Topics: Average Net Worth, Bonds, Tangible Asset, I-R-As vs. Index Funds, 401k, U.S. Dollar, Bonds, V - VISA Inc. Cl A, 529 Plan, ETP - Energy Transfer Partners L.P., The Vix, Retiring Early.
45m May 16, 2018
45m
05-15-18: Does The Falling Dollar Mean Investors Should Look Abroad?
When translated into dollars, European equities have returned nearly 18 percent over the last 12 months for Americans. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement, China's Economy, The Vix, LB - L Brands Inc., Bitcoin, Index vs. ETFs, Financial Analysis, KO - Coca-Cola Co., PPC - Pilgrim's Pride Corp., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc.
46m May 15, 2018
46m
05-14-18: Silver May Still Shine
Silver has been sleepy since its 2011 spike, but there are some fundamental factors supporting a bullish outlook. Today's Stocks & Topics: MMM - 3M Co., Value Stocks vs. Growth Stocks, Investing in the Stock Market, Emerging Markets, China Stock Market, TMO - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Real Estate, Short Term Investments, Dividends, NHF - NexPoint Strategic Opportunities Fund.
46m May 14, 2018
46m
05-11-18: Index Funds vs. ETFs
Taxes, Trading Costs, Expense Ratios. The decision about whether to choose a traditional index fund or an ETF depends on the investor. Today's Stocks & Topics: Stop-Loss, First Quarter Earnings, The VIX, Vacations, DEST - Destination Maternity Corp., Mutual Funds, Leverage Ratio, BIZD - VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF, ABX - Barrick Gold Corp., MU - Micron Technology Inc., ETFs, OPK - OPKO Health...
46m May 11, 2018
46m
05-10-18: Investing for Your Children
Not only could it reduce your overall tax paid it may also provide them with an easier route to owning their first home in a challenging market for first-time buyers. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, The U.S. Market and Midterm Elections, Financial Adults, Capital Expenditure, RKDA - Arcadia Biosciences Inc., DIS - Walt Disney Co., CLX - Clorox Co., GNW - Genworth Financial Inc. Cl A, HP - Helmer...
46m May 11, 2018
46m
05-09-18: Are These Emerging Markets a Good Move for Investors?
Ghana, Kenya, bonds issues by Zambia or Nigeria. Institutional fund managers are moving into these assets at a historic pace. Today's Stocks & Topics: Where to Invest, Correction, How Big Our Economy Is?, Healthcare Sector, SWHFX - Schwab Health Care Fund, JPC - Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund, Baby Population Dropped Before Recession, APO - Apollo Global Management LLC Cl A, BIDU ...
46m May 09, 2018
46m
05-08-18: How to Prepare for the Coming Bear Market
Since the markets are always uncertain, you should devise a portfolio strategy which can survive the bear markets well enough and thrive in the bull markets. Today's Stocks & Topics: New Investor, TAP - Molson Coors Brewing Co. Cl B, Ten Year Treasury, Retirement, APA - Apache Corp., TEVA - Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, GS - Goldman Sachs Group Inc., TEP - Tallgrass Energy Partners L...
46m May 08, 2018
46m
05-07-18: Factor Investing: An Automated Approach to Beating the Market
Decades of research have given way to a parade of set-it-and-forget-it product launches, especially exchange-traded funds. Today's Stocks & Topics: E.B.I.T.DA. - Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, RCL - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., T - AT&T Inc., NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., 529-Plan, NTRI - Nutrisystem Inc., EFU - ProShares Ultra Short MSCI EAFE.
46m May 08, 2018
46m
05-04-18: Investing on a Shoestring
The first step is rearranging and prioritizing. If you ever plan to start investing — even if you have no money right now — you need to get busy. Today's Stocks & Topics: Real Estate, Wage Acceleration, Fastest Growing States, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., CVS - CVS Health Corp., PG - Procter & Gamble Co., TSM - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, Call Option...
46m May 04, 2018
46m
05-03-18: You're Sticking with Stocks, Right?
Investors are just realizing that you don’t earn an average of 10% annually without taking some risk and suffering some pain. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement Money, Why You Should NOT Go Away in May, Warren Buffet's Performance, Global Economy, Preferred Stocks, HWCC - Houston Wire & Cable Co., SWPPX - Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund, MMM - 3M Co., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., JD - JD.com Inc. ADR.
46m May 03, 2018
46m
05-02-18: Wall St. is Sending a Wakeup Call
Your goal should be to have a plan that keeps you on course even when the market makes a correction, a crash or a bear market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cash Value & Retirement, Dividend Portfolio Investment, Public Storage Preferred Stock, PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc., CMI - Cummins Inc., URI - United Rentals Inc., Gold.
46m May 02, 2018
46m
05-01-18: 8 Steps to Organise Your Personal Finances
You need to define your financial goals and investment objectives. All investments must be made with a purpose in mind. Today's Stocks & Topics: Price Earnings Growth – PEG, BMY - Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Midcap Funds, REGN - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc., AAOI - Applied Optoelectronics Inc., Real Estate, HOG - Harley-Davidson Inc., Net Profit Margin, UA - Under Armour Inc. Cl C.
45m May 01, 2018
45m
04-30-18: You Can't Eliminate Risk, But You Can Measure It
Investment risk is a given. It's is up to you to understand it so that you can make confident decisions. Today's Stocks & Topics: May and The Stock Market, Durable Goods Report, Update Your 401k, Custodial Account, ABX - Barrick Gold Corp., Commodities, Options, XOM - Exxon Mobil Corp., Variable Life Annuity.
47m Apr 30, 2018
47m
04-27-18: Should You Diversify Out of Tech Stocks?
Some popular 401(k) plans have big stakes in technology stocks. Investors need to be aware of the risks so they don’t panic in any downdraft. Today's Stocks & Topics: Electronic Real Estate Investment Funds, Limited Partnerships, Trade War, Unethical Financial Advisers, Mutual Funds, Mutual Funds, Options, Brokers, 200 Day Moving Average, Long and Short Mutual Funds, Unusual Expectations, Roth ...
46m Apr 27, 2018
46m
04-26-18: The Best College Savings Plan You're Not Using
One of the best deals in college savings is also one of the least-used. You could be missing out on increased returns and reduced risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: Buying Strategies, BGS - B&G Foods Inc., VGHAX - Vanguard Health Care Fund, Irrevocable Trust, GLW - Corning Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Trade Deficit, MAA - Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc., International Investments, IBM - International...
46m Apr 26, 2018
46m
04-25-18: What a Rise in Industrial Production Means to Your Portfolio
The Industrial Production report covers manufacturing, mining, and gas and electric utilities, illustrating changes in the structure of our economy. Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k, Recession Predictor, Volatility, Bear Market, COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., LPTH - Lightpath Technologies Inc. Cl A, EL - Estee Lauder Cos. Cl A, Ten Year Treasury, ALO - Alio Gold Inc., QD - Qudian Inc. ADR, SOGO - ...
46m Apr 25, 2018
46m
04-24-18: How To Protect Your 401(k) from Rising Interest Rates
Rising interest rates can hurt bond prices, but long-term investors will ride out the blips. Today's Stocks & Topics: Life Insurance as an Investment, Housing Numbers, Oil Supply, Ten Year Yield, GIS - General Mills Inc., Cash Certificate, CHCLX - AB Discovery Growth Fund, BAP - Credicorp Ltd., BK - Bank of New York Mellon Corp., MPW - Medical Properties Trust Inc., BXMT - Blackstone Mortgage T...
46m Apr 24, 2018
46m
04-23-18: Investing 101: How to Avoid Beginner Mistakes
The logistics are easy. It's developing the discipline to create and follow an asset allocation plan that is challenging. Today's Stocks & Topics: FFBC - First Financial Bancorp, Ten Year Treasury Yield, Interest Rates, Existing Home Sales, Book vs. Market Value, LB - L Brands Inc., VLO - Valero Energy Corp., PM - Philip Morris International Inc., MO - Altria Group Inc.
46m Apr 23, 2018
46m
04-20-18: Falling Short? 5 Tips for Investing In Your 50s
This is the decade when the costs of kids, aging parents, cars, and homes converge, and questions about retirement begin looming large. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, AAOI - Applied Optoelectronics Inc., GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, GE - General Electric Co., REITs, GDDY - GoDaddy Inc. Cl A, Commodities vs. Stocks, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Investing with Kids.
46m Apr 20, 2018
46m
04-19-18: 6 Money Topics Every Couple Should Discuss
It can be a difficult topic, uncomfortable at times. But addressing money management is also very necessary. Today's Stocks & Topics: ETFs, Commission-Free ETFs, T - AT&T Inc., Inside Buying, PCAR - Paccar Inc., TUP - Tupperware Brands Corp., MU - Micron Technology Inc., Blue Chip Technology Stocks, KBH - KB Home, SPWR - SunPower Corp., LB - L Brands Inc., MNKD - MannKind Corp., IPOs.
45m Apr 20, 2018
45m
04-18-18: In Search of Fixed Income
Getting a fixed income should not only be your goal for your retirement years, it can also be used for you to meet other financial goals. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cannabis Industry, AOBC - American Outdoor Brands Corp., CRM - Salesforce.com Inc., Bonds, FB - Facebook Inc. Cl A.
47m Apr 19, 2018
47m
04-17-18: Competitive Returns with Socially-Responsible Stocks?
More and more investors are looking to put their money where their values are. Today's Stocks & Topics: Retirement, VOO - Vanguard S&P500 ETF, Social Security, Industrial Production, I-R-A Contributions, The Stock Market, GSY - PowerShares Ultra Short Duration Portfolio, TOL - Toll Brothers Inc., PPA - PowerShares Aerospace & Defense Portfolio, MKC - McCormick & Co. Inc.
46m Apr 17, 2018
46m
04-16-18: Should You Move Ahead with that Reverse Mortgage?
They're a major financial decision, so it's important to know exactly what you're getting into. Today's Stocks & Topics: UTMA Accounts - The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, Retail Sales, Ten I-R-A Myths, Smartest Market, APRN - Blue Apron Holdings Inc. Cl A, EVC - Entravision Communications Corp., EPU - iShares MSCI Peru ETF, SEDG - SolarEdge Technologies Inc.
47m Apr 16, 2018
47m
04-13-18: Know the Ups and Downs of Target Date Funds
Target-date funds continue to be a popular choice among investors. However, will such a fund give you the retirement lifestyle you deserve? Today's Stocks & Topics: Online Banking, Equity, The Bond Market, Trade Tariffs in the World, Where to Invest, Bonds, Stock Adjustment, Mutual Funds, Dividends, Investing at Old Age, 401k, I-R-As, ETFs.
47m Apr 13, 2018
47m
04-12-18: Re-balancing Your Portfolio is Essential - at the Right Time.
It is best executed in the calming atmosphere of a bull market, before another "Black Swan" event. Today's Stocks & Topics: Value vs. Growth Investing, Retirement, Municipal Bonds, Utilities vs. Commodities Stocks, D - Dominion Energy Inc., VLKAY - Volkswagen AG ADR, MU - Micron Technology Inc., Investment Software, Human Instinct.
46m Apr 12, 2018
46m
04-11-18: When You Shouldn't Invest Your Tax Refund
Advisers urge minimizing your tax refund, but if you're getting a big one, you're thinking it may be a good idea to invest it. Today's Stocks & Topics: Mutual Funds, Geopolitical Risk, Rental Properties, DIS - Walt Disney Co., AVGO - Broadcom Inc., the Dow Theory, Paying Off the Mortgage, HSY - Hershey Co.
47m Apr 11, 2018
47m
04-10-18: The Silver Lining of Rising Interest Rates
Investors may be jittery about the Fed's plans to bump up rates this year, but you may be able to benefit. Today's Stocks & Topics: HPQ - HP Inc., Trade Tensions, Is this a Correction?, Insurance an a Rental Property, KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., Active 401k, NOK - Nokia Corp. ADR, Penny stocks, CHL - China Mobile Ltd. ADR.
46m Apr 11, 2018
46m
04-09-18: Are Your REITs Feeling the Pressure?
Higher interest rates raise financing costs for Real Estate Investment Trusts. Today's Stocks & Topics: Custodial Account, EPU - iShares MSCI Peru ETF, MRK - Merck & Co. Inc., UIS - Unisys Corp., SPY - SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, USL - United States 12 Month Oil Fund LP, Jobs Report, The Fed & The Market, Diversification, I-R-A Mistakes to Avoid.
47m Apr 09, 2018
47m
04-06-18: Should You Diversify Out of Tech Stocks?
Some popular 401(k) plans have big stakes in technology stocks. Investors need to be aware of the risks so they don’t panic in any downdraft. Today's Stocks & Topics: Electronic Real Estate Investment Funds, GE - General Electric Co., Trade War, Unethical Financial Advisers, Jobs Report, Mutual Funds, CSRSX - Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Mutual Funds, SPOT - Spotify Technology S.A., BABA - Ali...
47m Apr 06, 2018
47m
04-05-18: What's the Right Benchmark for a 60-Year-Old Investor?
It’s not just a matter of whether you're beating the market, but if you're exceeding your targets based on your risk tolerance. Today's Stocks & Topics: Recession, What is the Real Risk in the Stock Market, MET - MetLife Inc., Trade Tariffs, PG - Procter & Gamble Co., KMB - Kimberly-Clark Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, AMLP - Alerian MLP ETF, VSLR - Vivint Solar Inc.
46m Apr 05, 2018
46m