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!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/20/25

You hear a lot about investing in distressed college loans these days. I'll share my thoughts on that in the Market Intel segment along with some details from a Wall Street Journal report about how and why more and more college towns are in decline. (Great investments do not need six figure paid endorsements to succeed.) Then, in segment 3-- We'll review the mechanics of common sense dividend growth investing that has built quiet fortunes. 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 5/19/25

Technology finds its way into every facet of life. Scientists have been perfecting the art and science of making composite materials of late, to take the place of steel and aluminum in airplanes and cars. We'll tell you how these composites are made and who's making them in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us to talk about Medicare and health insurance. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/16/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/15/25

If you're interested, and if it hasn't sold yet, you can buy an entire TOWN right now near the entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Montana. It rakes in about $300 grand a year with beautiful mountain views and a functioning post office – we've got the whole Wall Street Journal story on it in the Market Intel segment, then CFP Matt Zucarro joins Steve to discuss asset preservation strategies.MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/14/25