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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/13/22

Glenn Ruffenach, a retirement columnist for MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal, said that 2018 was the first year-- ever--that readers overwhelmingly disagreed with him about delaying retirement benefits. In fact, many Americans are grabbing benefits at 62 because they want to make the most of their Social Security dollars while they’re still relatively young and fit. Or, as one reader put it: “You never know when your health will turn south, so ‘Spend it while you’re able’. Another consideration--you never know if Social Security will always pay full benefits. Today, we'll find out if it is smarter to take benefits EARLY or delay. PLUS several alternative strategies that have caught on in a big way! Don't miss today's show...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/12/22

Strenuous, stressful work can wear people down and damage their health. In that case, RETIRING can relax and reinvigorate their lives. They finally have time to follow their passions and pursue activities that enrich their lives. But for others, the risks of retirement can involve bad health and even early death, says the Wall Street Journal. Although you might think that retiring would give a person more time to go to the gym, watch their diets, take longer walks, and work on their physical fitness, the opposite often occurs. Many retirees become sedentary and watch too much TV. They eat too much. They drink too much. They smoke too much. And, sometimes, they die too soon. Researchers find that without the purpose of fulfilling work, many retirees can feel adrift and become depressed. We'll review the Journal's statistics on retirement that may SHOCK you! Then health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A. Don't miss it...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/11/22

So, what's going on with these crazy markets again?  Can you spell "robot"?  Every time volatility returns to the market, some investors appear to be shocked that Wall Street is not as safe as an index annuity or a bank CD!   Face it.  Stocks go up… and stocks go down…then up again. They always have and always will. In fact, it’s because they DO go up and down that you actually have a chance of making good money. If there were no risk, there would be no way to make a gain.  So, how do you play a volatile market today?  Three words:  "quality, quality, quality." Buy companies, not stocks, and only buy companies that make real money! Today, we'll explain in detail what's happening with algorithmic trading right now, how it is at the root of these big swings, but more important:  exactly what to do to keep building and protecting YOUR retirement money, the Smart Way.  Don't miss it....MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/10/22

One of the key challenges for amateur investors is the attraction to RISING PRICES. When the prices of most consumer goods such as gasoline or vegetables rise, people tend to either cut back or find a substitute. However, with financial assets, the opposite seems true. Many investors are attracted to a stock whose price has risen more than one whose price has fallen. This tendency often results in poor investment performance. It is difficult for an individual investor to effectively construct and maintain a portfolio that is properly diversified, minimizes fees and taxes, avoids overlapping assets, and stays in its lane without emotion. THAT'S why in retirement, hiring a professional to manage your assets with a clear WRITTEN strategy is so wise. Today, we'll review the most practical and pragmatic approach to your investments,  then Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A. Don't miss it....MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/7/22