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The Federal Reserve has conducted the most severe and sudden tightening of the U.S. economy in over forty years. Playing whack a mole instead of chess, it has created a banking and real estate crisis. We’ll report on 17 banks over-exposed to loans on office buildings at  50 percent occupancy or thereabouts, and how their share prices are nosediving. Then we’ll examine the shakier components of the S & P 500 index, what to avoid,  and what strategies might be better.  Plenty to chew on today...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/10/23

The future is arriving daily, and AI—Artificial Intelligence-- is making it get here even faster. In today's Market Intel segment, we examine how AI is cutting down the time on bringing breakthrough prescription drugs to market and why select AI stocks could be a big boost to your portfolio this year. Then health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us with the details you need to make smarter health insurance decisions.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/9/23

Inflation is proving to be "sticky"... we can't get rid of it fast enough. The problem is the result of an explosion in money printing courtesy of Congress combined with an Implosion in the supply of energy resources courtesy of a Biden Executive order. As the supply chain has normalized and Covid fades into memory, a new cause of inflation is being recognized by economists called "EXCUSE-flation".  Businesses are keeping prices high because they still are leaning on excuses. Its real, and we’ve got a report on that in the Market Intel Segment. Then famed Oil Expert Phil Flynn joins.  A timely show you don't want to miss...MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!

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 5/8/23

So, what’s the difference between banks and life insurance companies issuing annuities in a financial crisis? A big difference. Fast rising rates by the Fed have HURT banks reserves dramatically, but HELPED insurance companies’ reserves GREATLY. We’ll explain why today and then Shelley Grandidge joins us to review today's best health insurance and Medicare options…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/5/23

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/4/23