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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/27/22

Energy companies get trashed by the Biden Administration, but analysts at Barrons point out that energy companies are now leading the way in the technology needed to power the next generation of energy resources. Today we explore the realities of how big oil companies are rapidly advancing the infrastructure and viable technology needed to actually build a greener future for the planet.  Rather than government waste, these companies are getting the job done and Barrons says there are stock opportunities that look quite attractive. We review that analysis today. A great show you don't want to miss...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/26/22

The financial world is huge, and there are many different ways to invest for profit.  Some strategies focus on TIMING the markets, others focus on time IN the market.   Some methods of analysis are all about the big picture—choosing SECTORS to invest in GENERALLY,  rather than zeroing in on specific companies. Other strategies are the opposite. They focus on  individual companies, and their profitability, balance sheet, dividends,  market share, and stability of management. What's the BEST way to invest? How can you bypass the stress and make investing more simple. Today, we'll do an educational review of how various investment approaches work, and help you decide which makes the most sense for you--with specific recommendations.  You don't want to miss today's show MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/25/22

Dividend Aristocrats are large-cap, blue-chip companies from many different industries that have all demonstrated a healthy balance between capital growth and dividend payouts. The S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index has outpaced the S&P 500 over the past decade. According to S&P, Dividend Aristocrats generated an annualized return of 16.6% over the past 10 years, topping the S & P's 15.1% return. Dividend Aristocrats are companies that have raised dividends a minimum of 25 years. Today in the Market Intel segment, we'll define the differences between Dividend Aristocrats, Champions, Contenders, Challengers, and Achievers--and reveal insights on the Black Diamond and BLUE Diamond Dividend Growth Portfolios. 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 10/24/22

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 10/21/22