As unemployment numbers continue to rise, why is the stock market doing seemingly well? Russ talks to Tony and Melissa on WICC 600, about what he’s seeing in recent job reports, the possible reason why the market isn’t reflecting unemployment numbers, and how you can help by shopping local!

Russ shares some optimistic thoughts for those who’d planned to retire soon. Plus, there’s been a rash of employee buyout offers, but should you take it if you’re offered one? And how you should think about risk and the “new school” way of retirement planning.

“Liking” them, is not what you should look for in an advisor... Russ offers ideas on questions you should ask and areas where they should be transparent, when seeing financial advice. Plus, if your employer is eliminating its 401k match, should you cut back on the amount you’re contributing?

This week we saw oil prices go negative for the first time ever… Russ talks to Tony and Melissa, on WICC 600, about how this was possible and offers opinions on what movements we may see in the markets.

It’s the 50th of one of the most famous quotes in history… Like the Apollo 13 crew it’s important to remain calm in this current crisis, but also to take action! Russ talks about opportunities available to you now to potentially lower your future taxes, reduce investment risk and uncovering hidden fees in your accounts.

The stock market seems to be improving and yet economists are predicting what might be the worst economic period since the Great Depression. With jobless claims continuing to grow and news changing daily on what to expect, Russ talks to Tony and Melissa, on WICC 600, about ways to manage your investor anxiety now and in the future.

The RMD waiver in the new stimulus law may have created new tax opportunities for you... And what is the appropriate amount of risk for your 401(k) and other retirement accounts? Russ explains what soon to be and current retirees need to know.

The market has had a strong week in reaction to the recent optimistic news regarding containment of the Corona Virus spread. Russ talks to Tony and Melissa, on WICC 600, about what restrictions we should still expect, and his thoughts on the timelines for the restoration of various industries.

The markets are up this week but is that creating false hope over the economy's health? Russ talks to Tony and Melissa, on WICC 600, about the latest unemployment numbers and how bad it could still get.

Many Americans are worried we’re headed for a recession… Are we taking all the economic turmoil so hard because we’ve been spoiled by the 11-year bull market run? Russ weighs in on your potential options and also suggests heed on some important warnings.