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During turbulent financial times, investors often feel like heading for the hills--letting fear be their guide. That can lead to an interest in gold. But is gold really a good investment? Will it pay you any income?  And when can annuities actually outperform gold.... by a LOT? We’ll dedicate time today to learning all about annuities—which ones are the best, which to stay away from, and which can work well for 401k rollovers. 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 4/14/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 4/11/25

Do you get the feeling that markets move faster than they ever have BEFORE—both up and down? IT’S no illusion--the speed of trades in the markets HAS increased by several hundred percent just in the past few years. 70% of all trades in the market are now generated by "algorithmic trading" (also called automated trading, black-box trading, program trading or algo-trading.) It uses a computer program to make automated trades without emotion (kind of like a shark.)   We'll review how it works in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us. MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!

A tax deduction of $380,000 for running your business? Yes, thousands of doctors, attorneys, accountants, and business owners are using this little known but very legitimate method of tucking money away several million tax deductible dollars for their own retirements.  We'll review how it works in the Market Intel Segment,  then review how disaster turned into opportunity during one of America's darkest hours. An intriguing show you don't want to miss MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 4/10/25

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 4/9/25

So…. did the Trump tax cuts actually bring in more tax revenues--or not?? As usual, the Democrats are trying to rewrite history, but we’ll set the record straight in the Market Intel segment-- using published, factual detail from the IRS. Numbers don't lie and higher taxes kill economies. Then medicare and health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us…MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, has had it with people not showing up for work. He let it all hang out about new rules for employees at Chase, F words and all. We’ll do the highlights of the play by play next, then get very specific about how to build your financial plan to take on any economic downturn and still thrive.