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Many investors are now THRILLED with money markets & CDs paying 4.5% to 5%, but when Democrats start lowering rates to get Joe Biden re-elected, those rates will fall back down in lock step. Meaning, you’ll be back "on the chain gang" of stingy CD rates--if you fall for short term rates now. We’ll show you where to get 5.75% for five years, guaranteed. Then we'll delve into who are more risk averse, men or women?  Some scientific findings may shock you.  A great show for you today, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/25/23

The 60-40 stock bond strategy for retirement has had several terrible years. It is like the 4 % withdrawal rule—it can work in a perfect world, but we are no longer in a perfect world...have you noticed?  The 60-40 portfolio just had its worst year in history reports the Wall Street Journal. We'll review the important points of that report in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/24/23

CYBERSECURITY is no longer a nice option to have, it is a necessity. The cybersecurity industry is expanding and growing—it will be a trillion dollar industry before long. Just ten years ago, cybersecurity was born--today it has proliferated yet the biggest expansion lies ahead. In the Market Intel segment, we’ll talk about top ranked cybersecurity investments. Then we'll delve deep into the problem with the four percent withdrawal rule and why so many four percent withdrawal plans fail…A fact filled show you don't want to miss, MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/23/23

It's a Larry Kudlow Monday!  Today on Mastering Money we feature a special podcast edition of Larry Kudlow's terrific nationwide podcast. Having served as an economist in two presidential administrations--Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump--and having been an 'A-list' commentator on the two top business stations--CNBC and Fox Business--Larry's insights are on the money. In each podcast he interviews top thought leaders from the worlds of investments, government, and the private sector.  Don't miss today's show with Larry and his special guest. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

The public perception is that the digital cloud powering Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter,Google, Etc—is just that—a cloud that does not use physical resources. Wrong. The Cloud is now using massive amounts of water to cool storage facilities 24/7/365 globally—and drought affected countries like Spain have had enough. A very timely report in the Market Intel segment today, then Shelley Grandidge joins us…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/20/23

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/19/23