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Q&A: CD Day
On this pre-holiday Q&A session listeners want to know:
If a pension counts as a fixed-income portfolio? From where should retirement income be drawn first? What's the best place to invest for no ris…Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
More Crypto Cheats
Another large cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, collapses and even some crypto advocates are having second thoughts about the viability of this possible mega-scam.
Plus, a listener asks of Social Security…
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60/40 Will Never Die
Every so often, someone tries to make news by declaring a typical balanced portfolio (60% stocks, 40% fixed income) deceased. While a 60/40 portfolio is not the universal answer, creating a properly …
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Insulting Prices
How much is your house really worth? How much is anything worth? One real estate firm decided to stop buying houses because they feared insulting sellers. Tom and Don explain the realities of asset p…
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Feeling Any Better?
After a dreadful three quarters, the stock market soared recently. We discuss which asset classes fared best this year. Then we take lots of questions:
What's the best strategy for retiring early and…Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Quality Qs
Another Friday means more of your questions and Don's answers:
Should an old Empower managed 401k be moved to IRA? How is a pension added to retirement calculation? Should a Thrivent fund be moved to…Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
Right Time of Day
A recent study found that there may be a best time of day to invest in ETFs. We wonder if it's worth your while.
Plus, a listener asks if it makes sense to get a reverse mortgage for "fun" money?
Lear…
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Saving With Suze?
Everyone should have an emergency fund. How big should it be and how can you get started building one. We share our thoughts and examine a ne Suze Orman backed service to help get employees set up wi…
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Foolish Portfolio Focus
Many of the hot funds of the past got that way by taking big risks on just a few stocks or sectors. However, the dangers of a concetrated portfolio outweigh the occasional impressive gains. Plus, Tom…
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Medicare Disadvantage Plans
During the crazy Medicare enrollment period, insurance compnaies will say or do almost anything to get you to sign up for their Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plans. This allows them to get the…
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