Don Sowa's MoneyTalk

By Cumulus ProvidenceBusiness

Don Sowa's MoneyTalk episodes

May 19, 2022 If It Bleeds It Leads
When you realize just how disproportionately the mainstream media covers volatile markets vs bull markets, its hard to blame investors who tend to lean into the fear mongering. Donna addresses a listener question regarding how close we should or should not be paying attention to the markets and financial news? Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®. Air Date: May 17, 2022
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
May 18, 2022 Bear With Us
With the S&P, NASDAQ and Russell 2000 all in bear territory along with a host of mega-cap stocks, the negative sentiment has been palpable. Donna and Nathan discuss the conditions that typically lead to a bear market, and which of these conditions are currently present. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP® ---This is intended strictly for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation for or against cryptocurrency. ---
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
May 16, 2022 How to Spot a Bubble
Its hard to identify a bubble when you are in the midst of one, and looking back on the market dynamics of the past few years the only surprise has been that we didn·t see the air coming out of the balloon sooner. Nathan takes a look at the phases of typical financial bubbles, and how the stock and crypto markets have followed suit. Host: Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP®
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
32 min
May 13, 2022 MoneyTalk Listener Q&A
Our hosts do have a lot to say, but so do our listeners. Nathan responds to listener questions, including: a proposed alternative to the standard 60/40 portfolio, whether it’s a good time to convert your IRA to a Roth, and the role that politics may or may not have played in the current spike in inflation. Host: Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 min
May 12, 2022 Pandemic Catches Up to the Markets
The market impact of the pandemic was far more muted than analysts had expected, and some feel that government stimulus efforts may have created a delayed response leading to the volatility we are currently experiencing. Steve and Nathan discuss the various asset classes that have been hit hardest, and those that have remained resilient. Hosts: Steven Beauvais & Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP®
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
May 11, 2022 Risk Intolerance
Investing carries risk, but doesn·t everything worthwhile come at some cost? Nathan explores the psychology behind why so many people work to circumvent the costs of long-term investing by trying to time the markets while many of these same people willingly pay a premium for other goods and services. Host: Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP®
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
May 09, 2022 The Stagflation Trade
We are in a unique situation where the economy is experiencing negative GDP growth along with rising inflation, also known as stagflation, stoking investors’ fears of a looming recession. Donna and Nathan discuss actions that investors can take to position themselves for the times ahead. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP®
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
May 06, 2022 Are You Paying Too Much?
Technology has empowered the investor in new ways, one being the ability to efficiently compare their investment expenses with alternative options available. Steve explains some of the resources that have been recently launched to help minimize portfolio costs and even the playing field for the investor. Host: Steven Beauvais
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33 min
May 05, 2022 Ready of Not, Here Retirement Comes
People retire early for a host of reasons, and a recent survey showed that half of retirees planned to gradually transition to retirement, but less than 10% did so successfully. Donna discusses the importance of assessing your retirement readiness and preparing yourself for potential deviations in your transition plan. Host: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF®
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min
May 04, 2022 Playing the Long Game
The desire to attempt to time the market can be akin to gambling, but investing for the long term is about time IN the market, rather than timING the market. Donna and Nathan discuss how a combination of smart portfolio design and discipline can turn the odds in your favor when taking a long term approach to investing. Hosts: Donna Sowa Allard, CFP®, AIF® & Nathan Beauvais, EA, CFP®
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 min