Creating Richer Lives

What do you do when your portfolio is falling? This is when the biggest investment mistakes happen. Karl Eggerss addresses how to handle stock market volatility on this episode. Plus, one of the biggest divergences in stock performance ever is happening right now. Karl explains.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Stock Market Losses
• Small Business Optimism
• Volatility
• Inflation
• Nasdaq
• FOMO

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With interest rates rising rapidly and the Federal Reserve continuing their inflation battle, it's a good time to assess your debt. Should you always rush to pay off debt? It depends. Plus, another week and another bank failure. Karl Eggerss explains on this episode.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Debt
• First Republic
• Leading Economic Indicators
• Federal Reserve
• Interest Rates

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Despite any negative news, the stock market continues to move higher. But, not all stocks are participating. In fact, Karl Eggerss shares some surprising stats as to how many stocks are actually participating in the rally. Plus, Karl eplains how to turn a temporary loss into a permanent one.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• FAANG Stocks
• FOMO
• Concentrated Stock Market
• Diversification

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The debate over whether or not the stock market is efficient has raged on for years. On this episode, Karl Eggerss explains what the Efficient Market Hypothesis is and whether or not it actually exists in today's stock market. Karl gives a real example that proves his case.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)
• Stocks
• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
• IPOs

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There has a lot of chatter regarding the destruction of the dollar. Other countries have discussed creating their own reserve currency. What's the likelihood of this happening? What would be the impact on your life and your portfolio? Karl Eggerss invites Justin Pawl, CFP CFA back to the podcast to discuss.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Dollar
• International Stocks
• Interest Rates
• BRICS
• Diversification

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It's Masters Week. The Super Bowl of golf. Being a golfer, Karl Eggerss has learned a lot over the years. And, one of the basic rules in golf to improve one's scores is to avoid the blow up holes. Karl takes this analogy and explains how to apply it when managing an investment portfolio.

Plus, what are some ways you can protect your portfolio? Karl gives some practical ways to do just that.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• The Masters
• Options
• Stop Losses
• Diversification
• Gold

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The first quarter of 2023 is in the books. The financial markets are acting almost the complete opposite of 2022. Interest rates are falling, tech stocks are once again loved, investors are hoping that the Federal Reserve is almost done with their tightening cycle and the economy will have a "soft landing". But, what if that doesn't happen? Karl explains why he's still a little cautious.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Federal Reserve Balance Sheet
• Nasdaq
• FANG stocks
• IRS Scams
• Bear Market Rallies

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The Federal Reserve did it. They raised interest rates...again, despite trouble in the banking sector. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, gave the markets some mixed messages causing more volatility for investors. But, despite all of that, stocks eked out a gain for the week.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Janet Yellen
• Federal Reserve
• Diversification
• Stocks
• Bonds

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While risk can be mitigated, it can't be avoided. On this episode, Casey Keller, CFA joins Karl Eggerss to discuss several types of risks that perhaps you are overlooking. They take a deep dive into some of them and how to reduce your overall risk.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Risk
• Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
• Diversification
• Stocks
• Bonds

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On this episode, the 2nd largest bank failure occured this week. And, it almost came out of nowhere. Is it a systemic issue or an isolated incident? Karl Eggerss explores this and everything that was affected.

Topics discussed on this podcast:

• Too Big To Fail
• The Federal Reserve
• Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)
• Recession
• Diversification
• Economy

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#toobigtofail #bankfailure #recession #investments #economy @CAPTRUST