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Real estate deals don’t always work out…. The giant $10 billion dollar Starwood commercial real-estate fund is scrambling to escape an imminent cash crunch.  It's being caused by the long line of investors who want their money back. A Wall Street Journal report on what can go wrong in real estate in the Market Intel segment, then we’ll talk about the why’s and how’s of bucket planning. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/21/24

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 5/20/24

Are you waiting for hotel prices to come back down in time for traveling this year or next?  It probably won’t happen, says the Wall Street Journal. Labor has gotten too expensive under Bidenomics. Hotels will collectively pay $123 billion in compensation this year, more than ever. A fascinating report in the Market Intel segment then we’ll talk about health insurance with Shelley Grandidge...MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/17/24

Dividend stocks lack the wow factor of buying in early on a Google or Nvidia, but reinvesting dividends paid to you in cash every ninety days, has been among the most reliable ways to produce long-term gains for many top investors throughout the world. Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch both favored dividend growth stocks. We’ll dig into Dividend investing in the Market Intel segment, then explain the risks of mass illegal immigration to your retirement...in other words the impact on Medicare, Social Security, and the National Debt.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/16/24

Remember when people used to say that one day, Amazon may surpass Walmart in sales? At one time it seemed like a pipe dream, but the day has come that Amazon may overtake Walmart soon as the world's largest retailer. Walmart is not giving up the fight, however.  We'll review a Wall Street Journal report on what Walmart is doing to fend off Amazon, then Shelley Grandidge joins us joins us for a Q & A on health insurance and Medicare.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 5/15/24