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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 2/14/24

In the last presidential election--both in the U.S. and globally, climate change--a green theme--was a factor. Going into this year’s election, THAT green theme is losing steam, but another green theme—agriculture and farming-- is moving up.  Farmers are deciding elections in Europe and elsewhere, and the U.S. election will be swayed by farmers.  Everyone has to eat. We'll review a  Bloomberg report in the Market Intel segment, then dig into stock market strategies.   MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 2/13/24

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 2/12/24

If you’re worried that artificial intelligence will transform your job, insinuate itself into your daily routines, or lead to wars fought with lethal autonomous systems, you’re a little late—all of those things have already come to pass, says Christopher Mims, the Wall Street Journal’s chief Technology editor. We’ll review his eye-opening report in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A. Don't miss it, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 2/9/24

A contagion  has hit commercial real estate in the U.S. and worldwide in the downtowns of cities with big shiny office buildings. Vacancy rates are through the roof,  and high interest rates prohibit refinancing. Bloomberg calls it a "slow motion crisis", others call it a slow moving train wreck in the making. That report in the Market Intel segment, then five great reasons to make sure your plan for retirement is on track…join us!  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 2/8/24

"Job quitting" fell 12% last year, and that’s bad news for the economy, says the Wall Street journal. Why? Many reasons. We’ll review what the "QUITS Rate" is , how it can lead to more  unemployment—and maybe to Fed interest rate cuts. This is a "need-to-know" Market Intel segment.  Then health insurance and medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us to discuss today's best plans…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!