We discuss the pros and cons of Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) and why my Dad believes in what Jack Bogle says "ETF's are passive funds owned by active investors. And active investing is trading, speculating and losing."

We discuss the FAANG and how it affects our economy and your everyday investments. Don't miss this!

We discuss the websites smartasset.com and moneychimp.com and how they can help anyone figuring whether to rent or buy, estimate property and income taxes, choosing a new bank, calculating capital gains taxes and a multitude of other questions. Their calculators and general info help demystify many a financial question. 

www.smartasset.com   

www.moneychimp.com

We discuss how the rates you pay for travel can be raised based on the fingerprint you leave on your computer. You are being tracked by the computer you use, where you live, the browser you use, the websites you visit, etc. Be informed when you shop online. 

We explain what Bear & Bull Markets are as well as a Market Correction. As a long term investor, you shouldn't lose sleep. 

We discuss the future of Social Security and what might happen to it. My Dad is adamant you don't rely on it as your only means of retirement.

Here is the link to figure your full retirement age based on your year of birth. https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/agereduction.html

We discuss what a stock split is and whether it's a good or bad thing if you own shares in a given company. Do share amounts matter anymore? Find out. 

Katelyn is successful getting a credit line increase. We talk the details of her phone call and I tell her how it affects her credit score.