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  • #76 Energy, Oil and Alternatives – Bob Poole, Director of WSPA

    Michael Anderson talks with Bob Poole about oil, energy and US consumption, learn more about issues in energy for CA and US.

    Bob Poole is the Director of Western States Petroleum Association.
    • What is the history of oil production in California and Ventura County?
    • How big is the demand and consumption of oil in California on a daily basis?
    • Why is there a supply defecit if in California?
    • What is the consequence of importing our oil from outside of California?
    • Is one answer to consume less and is another answer to build more alternative energy sources?

      • Learn more about Bob Poole at WSPA.org and learn more about energy consumption at  www.PoweringCalifornia.com

      28 min
    • Money Class. “Ideas, tips and news from a CFP®” Season 2, Ep. 2
      Money class, the elective you didn’t take in high school.  Money tips with a CFP® 
      • We talk about corrections in the market. Taking a look at the 5% or more downturns in the S&P 500 over the last 10 years. 
      • We talk about bear markets that did not lead to recessions.
      • How do you handle the down times in the markets with your retirement accounts?
      • Stories from the teacher’s lounge – credit cards with travel hacking and a companion pass offer from southwest.
      • Homework challenge – Write down what you want your investment portfolio to look like in 2028.

        • Learn more online connect with us at maranantha.com 

        27 min
      • Transportation with Tom Wittig, General Manager
        Tom Wittig, General Manager – RATP Dev, Road Runner Shuttle
        • Community partnership with FOOD SHARE to collect & deliver food, event in late January.
        • What are the lines of business for RATP Dev and road runner in Ventura County?
        • What does the future hold for Ventura County and transportation?
        • How do you use technology as a transportation company?
        • What public private partnerships have you been a part of?

          • Learn more online, visit: rrshuttle.com 

          Non-Profit Spotlight

          Ronald McDonald house has partnered with Ventura Community Memorial Hospital, we are looking to raise $125,000 for this new room to open in 2020. The walk takes place on April 7, 2019.

          Learn more online at http://www.walkforkids.org

          27 min
        • Mark Sauer – New Tax Laws

          Discussion about new tax laws as we prepare for our individual tax returns. There have been multiple changes and taxes appear to be going down for a large majority of people. The reduction of the tax brackets along with the doubling of the standard deduction will lower the taxes. Listen to our discussion to learn more. To get more information or connect with Mark Sauer visit https://sauerbraimemoss.com/ .

          https://sauerbraimemoss.com/
          28 min
        • Mark Sauer – New Tax Laws

          Discussion about new tax laws as we prepare for our individual tax returns. There have been multiple changes and taxes appear to be going down for a large majority of people. The reduction of the tax brackets along with the doubling of the standard deduction will lower the taxes. Listen to our discussion to learn more. To get more information or connect with Mark Sauer visit https://sauerbraimemoss.com/ .




          https://sauerbraimemoss.com/

          28 min

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