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Until recently, China controlled 90% of the magnets needed for AI and EV functionality. One U.S. rare earth mining and development company has just secured a government contract and one with Apple, and could challenge China dominance. That story in the Market Intel segment, then CFP Matt Zuccaro joins us--MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/15/25

While many pundits are predicting a recession in the fall of 2023, many other very legitimate analysts believe we have already had one, and are now coming out of it. We'll examine the evidence from a Bloomberg report in the Market Intel segment, then reveal how you can retire-- STAY retired-- and NEVER have to worry about a market crash as long as you live. A timely show you don't want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

It's a Larry Kudlow Monday! Today on Mastering Money we feature a special podcast edition of Larry Kudlow's terrific nationwide podcast. Having served as an economist in two presidential administrations--Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump--and having been an 'A-list' commentator on the two top business stations--CNBC and Fox Business--Larry's insights are on the money. In each podcast he interviews top thought leaders from the worlds of investments, government, and the private sector. Don't miss today's show with Larry and his special guest. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/14/25

There are approximately 17,500 companies in the United States, employing over 80 million people. About 6,000 of those companies trade on the various U.S. stock exchanges. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index, known simply as the S&P 500, is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 505 of the largest, large-cap U.S. stocks. Why 505 not, 500 stocks? We'll explore that question and more as we shed light on an index that went down nearly 20% in 2022, and which ten stocks did the most damage. Then health insurance and medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us. An info-packed show you don't want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/11/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 7/10/25

The new millionaire class in America is not a bunch of computer geeks. In fact, they wear plaid collars, not white collars. Plumbers and Electricians with a sizable customer base are now selling their businesses for seven figures to Private Equity firms—it's quite quite a story—we review that Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel Segment, then a unique twist on retirement planning. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Certified Financial Planner® Matt Zuccaro, who spent 25 years in wealth management with Schwab, joins Steve to review common mistakes to be avoided, and what to do now to help reduce your taxes, protect your estate, receive tax planning and preparation with no extra charge. Matt is now a senior advisor with Fullerton Financial Planning. Don't miss this one, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!