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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/8/24

Ever hear of the term "HENRY"  to describe a certain group of Americans? Many people in their 30s and 40s making six figures are actually struggling to make ends meet, according to the Wall Street Journal.   A fascinating report on HENRY’S—"High Earners, Not Rich Yet"--and  what it takes to feel rich today in the Market Intel segment, then we'll examine strategies to retire with more money than you can spend. 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!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/7/24

The Medicare Bubble Has Burst, says David Wainer, writing for the Wall Street Journal...and yes, even here...inflation strikes again.  For years, the privately run Medicare Advantage business generated big profits for health-insurance giants. Costs are rising while regulations are increasing.  Will Medicare go bust?  We'll review the facts in the Market Intel segment, the Medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins for an in depth discussion...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/4/24

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/3/24

Will 2024 mark the beginning of the end of touch screens? Virtually all major car makers are increasingly turning back to buttons, citing safety and simplicity with less driver distraction. Apple I phones are also bringing back the button. That story from the Wall Street Journal in the Market Intel segment-- then we’ll present a short course on buffered index ETFs and protected index investing.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 10/2/24

As interest rates soared five times higher than they were right after the Pandemic over the past several years, Callable Cds became popular, offering higher rates on safe money but with one big  catch. The bank can call back the CD almost any time. They are doing just that right now--in droves. We cover a Wall Street Journal report on that in the Market Intel segment and talk about where you can still find 5% for 5 years.  Then Medicare Expert Shelley Grandidge joins us.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!