Creating Richer Lives

A default in Argentina, Russia sanctions, and a Fed that might start hiking rates in the coming months was enough to cause investors to hit the sell button this week.  Plus, should you invest in a "good fund family"?

Stocks were rocky again this week with more news out of Ukraine & Russia.  But, does the news matter when it comes to your investments?  Karl explains.  Plus, investing outside of our borders may be a better value. All, on this week's show.

A Maylasian aircraft was allegedly shot down on Thursday. This caused stocks to falter while gold and bonds rallied.  But, buyers stepped in on Friday.  Karl discusses whether this could be a tipping point that leads to a longer correction.  Also, did Janet Yellen do an "irrational exuberance" speech last week.  Lastly, Karl tells you things life insurance agents won't say.

On this week's show, Karl discusses the record breaking oil losing streak, the Fed, and a stock that went up 25,000% in 3 weeks.  In addition, Karl explains crowded trades.

Apparently the sellers were the main ones on vacation.  Since the stock market opened back up yesterday morning, global markets have been red.  The primary news has been geopolitical strife more than anything.  Earnings season does kick off tonight with Alcoa.

On this week's show, Karl discusses the various conflicts of interest in the financial industry.  It's a segment every investor has to hear.  Also, how has the Affordable Care Act affected health insurance.  Rich Sena joins Karl in the studio.

On this week's, Karl discusses one of the weakest economic reports since WWII. Also, exchange traded funds (ETFs) are becoming increasingly popular.  Karl explains how to properly use them to protect your portfolio.

Despite tension overseas, markets continue to rise thanks to an accomodative Federal Reserve.  And, what's the gold market telling us?  Karl answers that.  Plus, Shawn Morris, a Certified Financial Planning professional helps retirees with some things to think about and how to approach retirement.

Tension in Iraq caused oil to spike this week.  At the same time, investors in the stock market are becoming increasingly nervous.  Karl explains why the market was ripe for a pullback.  Also, Karl discusses how to handle large gains and large losses with individual stocks.  Lastly, a brief explanation on exchange traded funds.

On this week’s show, Karl discusses what really caused the market to go up .  Also, are stock splits a good thing?  They were all the rage in the 1990s.  But, what' s the real motivation behind a company splitting its stock? Also, what to do when you see warning signs in the stock market?  Karl explains the steps to take to make sure you aren't ignoring those signs but also you aren't overzealous in regards to the warnings.