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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 Market Intel Segment.  Then, we'll review the single most important aspect of a sustainable financial plan for retirement. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/5/23

Economic downturns are usually: horrible for poor people, bad for the middle class and an inconvenience for the rich. But an anamoly is taking place in 2023—higher earners are being laid off at a faster pace than lower wage earners. This has prompted the Wall Street Journal to dub a new economic term. They say we are in a "RICH-cession", not a recession. We'll explain all that goes into that in the Market Intel segment, then  Shelley Grandidge is here to bring us up to date on health insurance and Medicare.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/4/23

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY--Now, for the reality:  We no longer live in the age of factual detail, we live in the age of the NARRATIVE. Whether it's politics or the investment world, the stories you’re willing to believe—rather than the facts you should follow—can get you in trouble. We’ll explain how to avoid that, with an investment strategy built to take on the future.  We'll also review why "lithium may be the new oil", according to Barron's.  A show you don't want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/3/23

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!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/30/23

There are approximately 17,500 companies in the United States, employing over 80 million people. About 6,000 of those companies trade on the various U.S. stock exchanges. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index, known simply as the S&P 500, is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 505 of the largest,  large-cap U.S. stocks. Why 505 not, 500 stocks?   We'll explore that question and more as we shed light on an index that went down nearly 20% in 2022, and which ten stocks did the most damage. Then health insurance and medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us.  An info-packed show you don't want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/29/23