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On this week's episode, Karl discusses the latest movement in the stock market including Bitcoin futures.  Also, what tax strategies are you implementing at the end of the year?  There are plenty of things to do to minimize taxes.  Lastly, proper financial planning shouldn't involve products.  It's about advice.  Unfortunately, there are too many "advisors" using products as the solutions which pay them big commissions.  

On this week's show, Karl discusses the meteoric rise of Bitcoin and just how difficult it would be to hold something going up that fast.  Also, there was some turbulence this week in the market.  Is it the beginning of a rotation?

This week, much of the talk on Wall Street was around Bitcoin.  The cryptocurrency crossed the psychological barrier of $10,000.  It then raced up to $11,000 before crashing.  However, the CME received approval from the CFTC to begin trading Bitcoin futures on December 18th propelling it to back up once again.

On this week's show, Karl discusses what it is and why it may be dangerous in the short-term.

Also on this episode, the Senate is trying to get the votes for its tax reform bill and looks to have them.  But, just as Wall Street was celebrating that, the Flynn news broke that could impact President Trump.  Volatility ruled the day on Friday.

On this week's show, Karl discusses whether or not the stock market is in a bubble.  Karl doesn't believe the overall market is in a bubble.  However, there are parts of the market that are very extended and expensive. He'll explain what areas he likes and which ones he's avoiding.

On this week's show, Karl discusses the various items concerning investors over the past few weeks.  The stock market passed the first test when the House passed their tax reform bill.  Now, it moves to the Senate and Republicans are hopeful it makes it to the President's desk in 2017.  

There's also been a lot of discussion regarding a flattening yield curve.  What is it and what does that tell us about the economy and future stock market returns?  Karl explains.

On this week's show, Karl discusses the items that have investors worried and why the stock market is vulnerable to a correction right now.  From the President's overseas trip to the worrisome chart circling trading desks right now, Karl covers it all on this episode.

On this week's show, Karl discusses the busy week on Wall Street including Bitcoin blasting higher, a new Fed Chair, and a GOP Tax Proposal to digest.

On this week's show, Karl discusses the big moves in technology stocks after upbeat earnings. But, they've already gone up.  What's next to rise?  Karl discusses a few areas that may be ripe to move higher in the coming months.  

Also on this show, Karl discusses names be tossed around to head the Federal Reserve Chair position.

This week, investors reflected on the 1987 stock market crash as the 30th anniversary was on October 19th.  This begs the question of whether the stock market could crash again?  And if so, could if all 20% like it did in 1987?  Karl answers that and gives listeners multiple things to consider before you invest in stocks.

On this week's show, Karl discusses different types of bear markets and why knowing what you own is key.  Also, Karl discusses charitable giving with Patricia Quintana-Perron of BKD.