This episode of MM discusses how scary it was one year ago as the world was just starting to fall apart due to the pandemic, and the staggering progress we’ve made over the past year. We also discuss why oil and gasoline prices have gone through the roof recently, and review the power of rising dividends.

This episode of MM discusses the tsunami of economic stimulus coming from the United States government, helping stocks go higher, pushing bond prices lower, and stoking inflation in multiple parts of the economy, particularly housing. Median home prices just hit an all-time high, while housing inventory is at an all time low. Multiple caller questions include, tax implications on the recent sale of a property, and the best way to pay for a pending home renovation.

This episode of MM explores the new and evolving debate around when Americans are actually immune from Covid so the economy can get back to full steam ahead. Wes reviews economic data that shows the US is in decent shape, but still somewhat stuck in the mud. This episode also explores if Bitcoin qualifies as a real currency. Plus, eight ways to avoid an unhappy retirement!

This Super Bowl Sunday episode discusses the ridiculousness of Super Bowl and stock market studies, and more importantly shines a light on the scary statistics surrounding just how many Americans are drastically under funded for retirement. Wes also shares five core habits of the happiest retirees in America.

This episode of MM describes the trading frenzy and mania that captivated stock markets this past week, making Reddit day traders millions and losing giant hedge funds billions. How will this forever change markets? Wes also describes how nearly 100 years ago we saw a similar short squeeze with Piggly Wiggly stock

Big news in the world of financial planning, and good news for prospective and current retirees. William Bengen, the original founder of the most important rule of thumb in financial planning, has a new perspective on what a safe withdrawal rate might look like. Multiple caller questions include “how should I take my RMD?” and “what will my retirement taxes look like with a pension?”

This episode of MM discusses the proposed $1.9 billion stimulus plan from President elect Joe Biden. We also discuss the new five point plan to break the vaccine log jam we’re seeing in the United States. Several caller questions answered, as listeners are concerned about what all the economic stimulus we’ve seen in the last year will mean for inflation.

This episode of MM recounts a week of turmoil in the United States, that surprisingly coincided with a strong week for stocks. For the last several months “old economy“ stocks have been rallying relative to big technology. Wes discusses how we are starting to see massive inflation in everything from lumber to copper, and soy beans to beef. Multiple caller questions including “I’m age 70 should I get more conservative with my portfolio now?”

This episode of MM answers a caller’s question about how his dividend paying stocks can pay his family long after he’s gone. Wes also discusses how technology companies dominated market returns in 2020 leaving the rest of the Rocky Balboa market behind, but perhaps with more gas left in the tank.

This episode of MM discusses some of the most extreme stock stories of 2020 and what they can teach us as investors. Trading in 2020 has become the poster child for the human emotion in the investing cycle. Multiple companies up over 1000% only to lose nearly all of their value. Wes also takes multiple caller questions including “what percentage should I have in stocks for the long run?”