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China is undergoing a real estate collapse combined with a run on Chinese government bonds that is driving interest rates to record lows there, creating a situation similar to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the U.S. They are telling investors: “Please stop buying our bonds”. A Wall Street Journal report on why they're saying that in the Market Intel Segment, and then why the 60-40 portfolio strategy, combined with the 4 percent withdrawal rule is unraveling before our eyes. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 8/27/24

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 8/26/24

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 8/23/24

How much does it take to be considered rich in the United States in 2024. Recent surveys by Schwab and other pollers have found that over half of millionaires do not consider themselves rich or wealthy. We;ll examine why in a fascinating report in the Market Intel Segment, and then review how live and feel richer without the risk of markets, real estate, or sudden falls in commodities.  MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 8/22/24

It's a fact checker Wednesday!! Today we'll uncover some facts and shed light on some of the biggest fallacies in the political and financial world. For even more factual detail on the area of Medicare and Health Insurance, Shelley Grandidge joins us. Don't miss it, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 8/21/24