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A Wall Street Journal-published-report points out that many of us routinely—and even BLINDLY—rely on the advice of ALGORITHMS in all aspects of our lives today, from choosing the fastest route to the airport to deciding how to invest our retirement savings. In short, WE are programmed-- not just our phones. And we’ve come to rely on—and trust—algorithms for many things we do.  ….But should we trust them as much as we do? Research suggests maybe we shouldn’t.  Especially when it comes to high-stakes financial decisions that can affect our retirement savings.  Algorithmic trading uses computer programs to trade at high speeds and volume. Today, four fifths of all trades in the U.S. stock market are either fully or partially done by algorithms. Index funds are especially vulnerable. Today, we'll explain how to build a retirement investment strategy that can benefit from algorithms, not be crushed by them.  A very timely 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!!!

The smart way to build retirement wealth  is with a smarter financial bucketing plan to segment and sequester your capital into clear and distinct financial buckets, each with its own specific task and time deadline. Each dollar should have a job to do, and be good at doing it.  Traditionally, bonds were the tool of choice for protecting a portfolio from market loss while providing competitive income. That is no longer the case. Steve will tell you about a new solution that you won't want to miss. Then, health insurance and Medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A.   MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Statistically, most of the serious accidents-- and even the deaths that occur on mountain climbing expeditions--happen NOT on the way UP, but on the way back down. Ask any mountain climbing expert, they'll tell you: Coming down is much more treacherous than going up. … And the higher the mountain the more dangerous the descent.   When it comes to your investments and the four phases of your financial life, it’s very similar. You've been on a long ascent UP the mountain, financially speaking. It is known as your ACCUMULATION phase. But the higher the market goes, and the longer it lasts, the more dangerous it will be on the way down. Today, we'll show you how to retire and STAY retired.  You don't want to miss it....MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Nothing is a bargain in this world unless it serves a purpose and helps you achieve a goal.   Managing your own money to save a fee can work, but we all know the do-it-yourself approach seems to work BEST when markets are RISING! Rising markets tend to lift ALL boats.   As the saying goes, in a bull market, EVERYONE  is a genius!  But the real measure of how well your portfolio is being managed is not so much when markets are UP, but more when markets fall flat and then reverse. How do you KNOW if your money is in the right place? Well, lets put it this way. If you find yourself FEARING the next bear market rather than relishing the idea, your money is probably allocated poorly. Today, we'll review the FOUR KEY QUESTIONS you should be asking yourself right now, and how to arrive at clear answers!  MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

A new landmark retirement study has found that the number of Protected Households has risen for the first time since 2018. The Alliance for Lifetime Income’s annual Protected Lifetime Income Study revealed a total of  3.1 million NEWLY  Protected Households and identifies five profiles of Americans planning for retirement. This is the first time since 2018, that the number of Protected Households in the US has increased. Today we'll review exactly what that means. We'll learn why the share of protected US households grew from 37% in 2019 to 40% this year, the largest increase on record.  Then Medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us to clear up all the hoopla going on with Medicare. Shelley will make things clear and simple...which is something we ALL need! ....You don't want to miss TODAY's show...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Nothing is a bargain in this world unless it serves a purpose and helps you achieve a goal.   Managing your own money to save a fee can work, but we all know the do-it-yourself approach seems to work BEST when markets are RISING! Rising markets tend to lift ALL boats.   As the saying goes, in a bull market, EVERYONE  is a genius!  But the real measure of how well your portfolio is being managed is not so much when markets are UP, but more when markets fall flat and then reverse. How do you KNOW if your money is in the right place? Well, lets put it this way. If you find yourself FEARING the next bear market rather than relishing the idea, your money is probably allocated poorly. Today, we'll review the FOUR KEY QUESTIONS you should be asking yourself right now, and how to arrive at clear answers!  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!!!

Special Podcast:  How Next Generation Annuities Work, Made Simple The annuities of old are a thing of the past. Learn why more retiring engineers, teachers, medical professionals, tech workers, and business owners are choosing a special form of retirement annuity to anchor their 401(k) rollovers. The Next Generation of principal secure, high income annuities are here and can help investors offset the risks they take in the market, with income they can never outlive, and the potential for solid growth over time. A key point: both spouses can be covered for life with the same income from one annuity. This benefit--taking care of the surviving spouse--is a KEY planning advantage in this uncertain financial world.

Special Podcast:  The Race for Governor: An Interview With Kari Lake The former well known television anchor shows that her command of current issues is broad and Deep. Don't miss this interview with someone who may truly be capable of uniting Arizonans around the most important issues affecting our lives and kids' lives