Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/27/25

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to get more work out of teenagers to address the state’s labor shortage. His office has drafted a bill that would cut restrictions on the hours that minors can work. Florida is the latest in a string of states to revamp or try to change child-labor laws in recent years to allow young people to work and businesses to hire them. We'll have that report in the Market Intel Segment, then a Q & A Session with a new team member for Mastering Money.  Then we'll discuss annuity "refinancing".  A great show for you today....MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/26/25

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!!

So, what’s the difference between banks and life insurance companies issuing annuities in a financial crisis? A big difference. Fast rising rates by the Fed have HURT banks reserves dramatically, but HELPED insurance companies’ reserves GREATLY. We’ll explain why today and then Shelley Grandidge joins us to review today's best health insurance and Medicare options…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/23/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/22/25

Southwest Gas Corporation, incorporated in March 1931, is a regulated utility that provides natural gas services and has a wholly owned subsidiary that operates a pipeline transmission system. We’ll review why many analysts are calling the stock a strong buy. That story in the Market Intel Segment, then the results of a surprising Duke University study on how much retirees actually spend in retirement…MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/21/25

Nearly five years after the town of Austin, Texas became the hottest spot in the country for relocating tech companies and tech workers, a new trend has emerged. Tech workers are moving BACK to San Francisco and New York...in droves. We'll review a  Wall Street Journal report on why its happening in the Market Intel segment,  then CFP Matt Zucarro with Fullerton Financial joins me to talk about bond laddering…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!