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Are Americans getting lazier? Recent analysis shows that the work-at-home movement is resulting in reduced productivity,  fewer hours worked, and less tax revenues in bigger cities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics study--published recently--says that stay at home workers average only 5.7 hours of work per day, while in office workers average 8.2.  Some very interesting facts and trends are developing--we'll review them in the Market Intel Segment.  A timely show you don't want to miss...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/28/23

You’ve heard the term "WIDE MOAT"  being used in the investment world. Most of us would rather own stocks that have a wide moat, given the choice. More fortunes have been built from owning quality stocks over time, than trying to time the market with stocks that go up and down like a roller coaster.  So, what Is a Wide Moat --and how can you determine if a company has one before you buy its stock? We’ll review that Market Intel Segment, then talk to Shelley Grandidge about health insurance and Medicare...don't miss it...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/27/23

Throughout history, pandemics have caused big disruptionsin business cycles, economic cycles, and the social order. All of this, in turn, impacts politics and governments. A “new normal” emerges from every pandemic. How much should you consider politics when investing your money?  A lot, a little, or not at all? As an investor, economics are more important than politics, but politics can affect economics.  We’ll take a deep dive into how and when on today's show....MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Today on Mastering Money...It’s a MOTLEY FOOL MONDAY!! The Motley Fool Money Show is one of the most popular stock market TALK SHOWS in America today, featuring timely insights from top analysts.    "MOTLEY FOOL MONEY"  is heard by millions of listeners coast to coast—including Saturdays right here on Money Radio at 5pm!  First we'll update breaking financial news and get a read on all the indexes, THEN,  we'll take you to an exclusive broadcast of the Motley Fool Money Show, with fresh ideas to help you become a more informed investor. Steve will cap it off with proven money-making and money-SAVING ideas that you DON'T want to miss! -- A jam-packed show --and we're READY TO ROLL !    ... MASTERING MONEY IS ON THE AIR!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/26/23

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/23/23

As you get closer to the day when your salary goes away… and everything you’ve accumulated up to this point has to be the source of ALL your future paydays… your decisions need to become more accurate. You can’t afford the mistakes you made thirty years ago.  On an increasing basis, the news literature in the financial world states that you will need more than a million dollars to retire and to make sure you don't go broke.   A million is a nice sum of money, but unless you properly diversify, allocate, and conserve it, you run the risk of seeing it get cut in half by a combination of market declines, income withdrawals, RMDs, taxes, politics, fees, inflation, and poor timing when it comes to retirement. Today, we''ll tell you the story of Doug and Diane, who found out the hard way. Then Medicare Specialist Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A. Don't miss today's show  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 6/22/23