It's a Larry Kudlow Monday!  Today on Mastering Money we feature a special podcast edition of Larry Kudlow's terrific nationwide podcast. Having served as an economist in two presidential administrations--Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump--and having been an 'A-list' commentator on the two top business stations--CNBC and Fox Business--Larry's insights are on the money. In each podcast he interviews top thought leaders from the worlds of investments, government, and the private sector.  Don't miss today's show with Larry and his special guest. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/6/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/3/25

So, is the Tech rally-and the rise of Nvidia over?...or just getting started? As an equity investor, it may be the most important thing to be asking yourself right now. We’ll examine what you need to know and why it's NOT over in the Market Intel segment-- then Shelley Grandidge joins us to talk about health insurance and Medicare.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/2/25

Battery technology is a big part of where the future is headed, and, there’s now an unlikely ingredient that could spell the end of Chinese domination of the battery industry. The Wall Street Journal reports that it’s not lithium, its table salt, and the USA has more of it than any country in the world.  A serious update on how the  USA could end up dominating the world’s market for batteries in the Market Intel segment then we’ll discuss when and how to use and replenish emergency money in retirement.

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/1/25

Premium-economy seats are one notch below business class, one above the best sections of coach. They have become not only popular, but the most profitable tickets airlines are selling. says the Wall Street Journal.  We'll review Journal's report on what you can expect for air fare pricing in 2024 for travel overseas.  We'll do that in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q&A. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/31/24

Well, part of the story of inflation is the price of oil, because everything made of plastic, nylon, or polyester is made of oil. Big oil companies are worried that people will stop using as much plastic, driving demand lower for oil. Is that a good thing or a bad thing.  A Bloomberg report on that trend next then a strategy overview for taking on the transition to Trump. Big show