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Are bond mutual funds safe?  Are they a good source of retirement income? Do they belong in your portfolio, and is this a good time to own bond mutual funds and ETFs—Today we’ll review how the bond market works and how bond mutual funds can indeed lose money-- rather easily-- in a market like this. Also is it possible to find a safe income of 7.3 percent to 8.3 percent, rather than sitting around in low duration bond funds, steadily losing money? You've got questions, we've got answers! MASTERING MONEY is on the air!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/6/22

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/5/22

The stock market has built many millionaires and even some billionaires over time-- and so has real estate. But today's long bull market and the high prices on real estate have investors wondering where the best place for their money is right now--especially investors facing retirement.  Real estate investments can be good until a recession hits—which is inevitable. As a more liquid alternative, Many investors prefer dividend growth stocks, which are like owning rental properties where, as a landlord, you keep getting higher and higher rents every year. Today, we'll compare investing in real estate with investing dividend stocks. Then health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us. You don't want to miss today's show--MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/4/22

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 1/3/22

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/31/21

Most investors, especially in or nearing retirement, seek to reduce risk while growing capital prudently in the stock market. Gains are nice, but large drawdowns are sickening, especially in retirement when you don't have an income stream from a full-time job and time is no longer on your side.     When time IS on your side, and because most bear markets tend to last only six months to two years at the most, you are able to rebuild the value of your account simply by staying put, and not rushing for the exit. FACT:  The only people who lost in 2008 and 2009 were those who sold at the bottom. The market has some room to run according to experts, but we all want to keep a good share of money OUT of harm's way. But are bonds the answer for the safe money side of your plan? Today, we'll examine why Warren Buffett says that bonds are a terrible investment. Then health insurance and Medicare Specialist Shelley Grandidge joins us.  You don't want to miss today's show...MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!