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Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/12/22

Social Security benefits are one of the most important sources of income for retired Americans, and deciding when to start taking monthly checks from Social Security is a key element of almost everyone's financial plan for retirement.  One of the arguments some financial advisors make is that by delaying your benefits, you can get what they call a "guaranteed return" of up to 8%!  But are you REALLY "making" 8 percent on your money by waiting, or is it a false narrative? Today on Mastering Money, Steve will explain why the "8% Return Myth" is just that--a Myth.... In fact, he will PROVE it!! If you want clear data on exactly when to claim Social Security and HOW to incorporate it into your financial plan, you don't want to miss TODAY'S show....MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/11/22

One of the simplest ways for companies to communicate financial well-being and shareholder value is to say "the dividend check is in the mail." Dividends, those cash distributions that many companies pay out regularly from their earnings to their stockholders, send a clear, powerful message about future prospects and performance.  A company's willingness and ability to pay steady dividends over time – and better yet--its power to INCREASE them each year–goes a long way towards communicating its fundamental strength and sustainability to shareholders.  Then, insurance and Medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A. A power-packed show today that you don't want to miss....MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/10/22

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!!!

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!!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/9/22

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!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/6/22