The government shutdown injected fear and uncertainty into the markets. Many investors ran for the hills, resulting in many popular stocks receding. Since the end of the shutdown, stocks have gained momentum once again. During the shutdown, stocks fell, but so did Bitcoin. Is there an actual correlation between Bitcoin and the NASDAQ 100? The answer is yes, and it happens in the realm of pre-programmed, algorithmic trading (the robots). On Monday, the 24th, stocks recovered nicely--partly because the Fed now looks like it will be lowering interest rates, and so many companies are reporting earnings growth. The complete scoop in today's episode... THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!

The stock market suffered over 40 days and 40 nights of shutdown jitters, which put a dent in the economy, in the markets, and in the confidence of many investors. On Wednesday, 11-19, Nvidia put fears to rest with blowout earnings results, lifting almost all boats. Where do we go from here? The full story in Segment 1, then we delve into the biggest challenge for the current administration--solving the health insurance crisis. And it IS a crisis, especially Medicaid. The full story in Segment 2 about WHO the real culprits are--and it may surprise you. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!

The market continues to wait for the Big Kahuna--Nvidia--to drop its earnings report after the market close on November 19th. So, what's the big deal with earnings? Why do they matter so much? We'll make it simple for you in the first segment, then address the act of WORRYING in segment 2. We all worry about things, but are you worried about things that will likely not happen? Hear what top psychologists have to say--and how to fix it. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!

Market got you down? If you are an investor in quality companies making real money in the real economy--and you have a smart financial bucketing plan with plenty of liquidity and fixed income on tap for your retirement, there is simply nothing to worry about right now. Learn why in today's episode...THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!

Is the market too high? Is Artificial Intelligence just a flash in the pan, or a serious shift within the world's economy that has legs for a long time? We seek EVIDENCE, and today we explore yet another example of why AI appears to be in the EARLY innings. Then we delve into the essentials of setting up your retirement Bucketing Strategy. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

Why did Softbank sell $5.8 billion dollars worth of Nvidia all of a sudden? Is the AI trade in trouble? We'll tell you why Softbank is in the first segment and whether or not Nvidia is in trouble. Then we'll explain why more retiring engineers and medical personnel are choosing lifetime guaranteed fixed income for all or part of their 401 (k) rollovers in Segment 2. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!

The end of the government shutdown is just what the stock market was looking for--what you need to know. We'll dig into the markets and then dig into Spousal Income Planning for retirement. Learn what the smart money is doing to make sure their spouses are covered for life--without buying life insurance. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!

Is this stock market too high? Some billionaires are making news talking about shorting the market, but NEWSFLASH, short sellers are ALWAYS selling short. In today's timely report, we'll make the case why--exactly--this market can and likely will continue, albeit with a few speed bumps and stop lights along the way. We'll use solid MATH and factual detail, not just opinion and hype. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

"Doomsday" newsletters make a fortune preying on retired investors' worst fears. For example, many seem to fear that China will be the keeper of the world's reserve currency. Fat chance. China is undergoing a real estate collapse combined with a run on Chinese government bonds that is driving interest rates to record lows there, creating a situation similar to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the U.S. Steve reviews a Wall Street Journal report on why they're saying that in the Market Intel Segment, and then he closely examines and demonstrates why the 60-40 portfolio strategy--using bonds as the "40", is NOT the optimal approach in retirement. Don't miss today's podcast, THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

Ernestine Shepherd is the world's oldest female bodybuilder—and she's got a Guinness World Record to prove it. At age 56, Ernestine was motivated to start working out after her sister died at a young age from a brain aneurysm. She's now 86 and looking great. At what age does the body hit a peak? Research has determined that it depends on the activity. We've got some shocking facts for you from a Wall Street Journal report in the first segment. Then, we'll review the single most important aspect of a sustainable financial plan for retirement, especially as Social Security and Medicare face the prospect of depletion by 2033. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!