This episode of MM explains a recent WSJ article that discusses the five-year mortality rate changes and depression impact of retiring too early. Wes also discusses dividend paying companies that are able to raise their dividends over time contributing to an important investment concept called “Yield at Cost”.

If the expansion lasts, this summer will mark 10 years of economic expansion in the United States. But do economic expansion’s die of old age? On this episode of MM Wes explores what we can learn from the 14th largest economy in the world -Australia.

This interview series focuses on one of the core happy retiree pillars: MASH Money, Adventure, Social, Health. Today’s interview has a special emphasis on Health. Melissa Hartwig-Urban, Whole30 founder and author, has helped millions of Americans lead a dramatically healthier life. We will hear her insights on health/wellness and the importance of diet. Which is, of course, an essential part of being and becoming a happy retiree.

The primary driver for Stocks is what actual companies (not stocks)are earning on a go forward basis. Earnings for 2019 should come in around $172, which would be about 6-7% higher than 2018; Should you sell your home or not? The housing lesson we can learn from Tidy Up Tessa.

This episode of MM explains the importance of the 19th century British fairytale Goldilocks and the Three Bears,and how that relates to our current economic situation in the United States. A new study on the longevity impact of the sport tennis, and how a new digital tool called AutoNavigator helped a single mother find a new car in a flash.

Studies show that the International Monetary Fund has a 99% miss rate when it comes to predicting recessions, what US cities are above and below their pre-crisis housing peak, and how do dividend paying stocks fare versus the S&P 500?

Also, caller questions include when to make a real estate purchase, will TRS for teachers stay viable, Roth conversion, and saving in a SEP IRA

After a rough week in America following a Boeing plane crash, luke warm economic data, and the largest college cheating scandal in American history this episode of MM highlights the positive economic tide happening right now in America. Energy, air quality, and corporate profits relative to debt explained. Caller questions include lump sum versus pension decisions and Trump’s executive order on RMDs.

Well now that we are at the 10-year anniversary mark for this current bull market, is there anything left in the tank? How a bad PR spin about cockroach insecticide has ravaged sales at the nation’s most dominant sparkling water company. Caller questions include what to do with $360,000 in cash, how to invest during the next bear market, and Robert asks if he paying too much for S&P 500 returns?

This episode of MM discusses investment thoughts and principles from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett‘s right hand man. Wes also discusses the relationship between global recessions and US recessions. Caller questions include what to do with real estate sale proceeds, and how to invest thrift savings plan (TSP) assets.