So what do you know about the Chicken Tax, imposed by Lyndon Johnson a few weeks after JFK died? It was the result of a tariff war that created the hot market we have today for pickup trucks in the U.S. -- and has employed millions. So, tariffs can and do work. a Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us to talk about Medicare options.    …MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/25/25

Although some people are calling for a Bitcoin reserve, the idea of nationwide and worldwide commodity reserves has been around quite a while. How about a maple syrup reserve? And what do you think about a cheese reserve? —The facts on those and more in the Market Intel segment,  and then a retirement allocation mini-workshop in segment 3. 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 3/24/25

Can Viagra help prevent Alzheimers? New research and trials done by the venerable Cleveland Clinic say YES. We have that intriguing Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us to review opportunities and warnings in the area of health insurance and Medicare.   MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/21/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/20/25

Some home buyers are hoping for a recession to bring down housing prices. Are they right? Marketwatch reports that some 36% of respondents in a recent survey said they want the housing market to crash so they can buy a home. That story in the Market Intel Segment,  then we’ll review the 30-50-70 Rule--and other Rules of retirement…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/19/25