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In investing, knowledge is power. To paraphrase Benjamin Graham's investment advice--Warren Buffett’s mentor--you should strive to know WHAT you are doing and WHY. If you don't understand the game, he said, don't play it...and Stay away until you do. Being honest, most of us would say we DON’T actually understand the market. It has gotten so massive and unpredictable, pretending to know every aspect of it is foolhardy. Even Warren Buffett, during his brilliant career, only worked within a slice of the market—companies that he grew to understand very well and companies that made real money in the real economy. Buffett took a mathematical and systematic approach to investing. Today we'll review exactly how to do that,. A great show for you today...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/23/21

An annuity is an agreement with a licensed, regulated, and audited life insurance company to guard your capital, pay you interest,  and pay you income for a lifetime, like a pension. In fact, most annuities being acquired today by retiring professionals are for that very purpose—to lock in-- and secure a safe, passive income in the range of five to nine percent for life, depending on age and deferral period. Annuities are now in demand for Rollover IRAs from 401ks. The reason is pretty clear--smart, logical people want to avoid being wiped out by the next market crash, and they want the safe, steady permanent income that only an annuity may provide. We have a mini-course on annuities today,  You don't want to miss today's show, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/22/21

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 12/21/21

So, ..what factors drive return-on-investment in the stock market? We know that the stock market is all about supply and demand, but researchers have isolated multiple factors that, when properly employed, show evidence of increasing investment returns over time.  Isolating and separating those factors may put an investor in the position of outperforming benchmarks like the S & P over time—or matching benchmarks with less risk—which is just as important.  Global markets are made up of dozens of asset classes and millions of individual securities…making it challenging to understand what really matters for your portfolio. Today, we'll review in detail what really matters and why you need an asset allocation model built for a new financial environment. . A big show you don't want to miss...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 12/20/21

According to the Wall Street Journal, the rise of technologies that help the elderly stay in their homes threatens to upend one of commercial real estate’s biggest bets: Senior housing.  While there is no question that there has been a boom in senior housing, especially in sun belt states like Arizona, new products and services include sensors that respond to a range of medical conditions, facial recognition for identifying visitors, and houses with malleable fixtures that can be adjusted as residents age.  Also, More and more interactive technology will be available for seniors living at home. Venture capital and other firms are expected to invest about $1 billion dollars this year in these and other so-called “aging in place” technologies. We'll review an intriguing Wall Street Journal report on the topic, then Medicare and health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us.  Don't miss it--MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!