Breakthroughs in weight loss drugs have drawn new interest to biotech stocks. Non addictive pain medications that go beyond Tylenol and Advil are another huge area being explored by a number of biopharma’s.  Vertex pharmaceuticals is one of them, we'll review their progress in the Market Intel Segment, then discuss a remarkable opportunity being created by higher interest rates.  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/7/24

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 3/6/24

The Wall Street Journal reports that Independent restaurants are on financial life support. Inflation has raised employment and food costs beyond the coping zone. We’ll reveal why far more restaurants closed than opened last year (over 4,500) under Bidenomics in the Market Intel Segment,  then a Barrons report on why annuities are so popular right now. A very timely show you don't want to miss--MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/5/24

Bidenomics! Inflation! China! Digital currency! And, an upcoming Presidential election--a lot is happening in the world these days and it could affect your investments. Who better to comment on timely issues than the great Lou Dobbs? Today, Lou is our special guest host for segments 2 and 3, with commentary from Steve in segments 1 and 4.  This is a great podcast you don't want to miss...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/4/24

Diamonds aren’t just a girl’s best friend,  they are becoming best friends with the fastest and longest lasting microchips in the world. Technology is always the X factor that can change the course of investing. A fascinating Wall Street Journal in today's Market Intel segment, then Medicare and health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us.  MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 3/1/24