In today's podcast, Alex will look at a new company, Johnson Controls, which recently merged with Tyco. Although the deal looks good on the surface, Alex will dive into what happened to the stock post-merger, what it really means, and actually find a new investment idea with the research. He will review:

Google Finance - high level analysis

Finviz - fundamental analysis

Investor Relations - Johnson Controls International

Given the stock is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Alex's niche, make sure to find it on Wells Fargo Investment Services.

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

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Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look at comparing two large home improvement retailers. Weeks back, he discussed these as possible investments post-hurricane, and they are both up! Now which is better. Alex will dive into each stock with their analysis by using:

Google Finance - high level analysis

Finviz - fundamental analysis

Gurufocus - specifically looking at Inventory Turnover

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

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Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look at how to adjust your portfolio because of the major cybersecurity breach that happened to Equifax.

The breach was one of the largest in history and will likely have a large impact on major companies as they beef up security. How do you adjust your portfolio? That's what today's show is all about.

During the show, he will review both an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) called HACK and why the companies within the ETF are better bets than the entire ETF. Companies include:

Symantec

Cisco

FireEye

Morningstar HACK link with holdings - http://portfolios.morningstar.com/fund/holdings?t=HACK®ion=usa&culture=en-US

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

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Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look at how to adjust your portfolio because of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Both storms caused tremendous impact to the United States, but like always, there is a strategy to be had in thinking through how it can impact your portfolio. During the show, he will go review three separate industries that are key to these disasters.

1. Construction & Home Builders

2. Insurance

3. Energy

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

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Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look under the hood at a defensive stock, WTR, that is utility known as Aqua America. Listen to the show to find out why you should consider this for your portfolio as a possible low risk investment with some growth potential. During the show, he will go through his standard 3-step process to analyze the stock

1. Google Finance (high level)

2. Finviz.com (technicals & fundamental analysis)

3. BBT Investor Relations (future projects on the company)

The stock, WTR, can be found under the DRIP umbrella, Computershare.com to invest directly with the company at an affordable cost.

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

Thanks!

Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look under the hood at a defensive stock, WTR, that is utility known as Aqua America. Listen to the show to find out why you should consider this for your portfolio as a possible low risk investment with some growth potential. During the show, he will go through his standard 3-step process to analyze the stock

1. Google Finance (high level)

2. Finviz.com (technicals & fundamental analysis)

3. BBT Investor Relations (future projects on the company)

The stock, WTR, can be found under the DRIP umbrella, Computershare.com to invest directly with the company at an affordable cost.

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

Thanks!

Alex

In today's show, Alex will review a few articles that discuss why more people aren't investing (2/3 of Millenials) the root causes behind it, and how to get started. Find as much as $300 in monthly income to get started, that's article #2. Lastly, with the stock market starting to shift, Alex discusses how to address your portfolio with defensive stocks.

If you have any questions / comments, please send an email into [email protected], and visit the website alexrichwagen.com

Thanks!

Alex

If you are beginner investor, check out my show! In today's episode, Alex will review one of the many reasons investing is important, buy a house. Buying a house is a big decision and isn't emotional. Alex discusses how important it is to put 20% for a down payment, how much of your house you actually own after a few years, and how it matters when choosing a 15 vs. a 30 year mortgage.

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

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Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look under the hood at an investment holding company, BBT, and find out why millenials getting into housing could be the key to its success. During the show, he will go through his standard 3-step process to analyze the stock

1. Google Finance (high level)

2. Finviz.com (technicals & fundamental analysis)

3. BBT Investor Relations (future projects on the company)

The stock, BBT, can be found under the DRIP umbrella, Computershare.com to invest directly with the company at an affordable cost.

If you have questions or comments, please send an email into [email protected], or visit the website alexrichwagen.com

Thanks!

Alex

If you are beginning investor, check out my show! In today's show, Alex will review Darden Restaurants(DRI), a well known restaurant chain that owns Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, and others.

He will use a three step process:

1. Google Finance (high level)

2. Finviz.com (technical & fundamental analysis)

3. Darden Investor Relations

Bonus - discuss the hostile takeover from Starboard Hedge Fund

Also, Alex looks into their financials further by exploring their 10-K (financial information) on SEC.gov to identify if it's a potential investment for your portfolio.

As always, if you have questions, please send an email to [email protected] or visit alexrichwagen.com for further content like his book, Investing Should be Easy.

Thanks!

Alex