Podcast Episodes

Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?

Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: IAG - Iamgold Corp., …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?

Thanks to historic economic advantages, baby boomers still control over half of U.S. wealth, but millennials are rapidly closing the gap through higher earnings, rising home equity, and smart investi…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund

Investing your emergency fund may promise higher returns, but it puts essential savings at risk of loss and delayed access. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, Market Wrap, V …

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

How Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for Power

As hyperscale AI models drive explosive growth in data‑center demand, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are investing in novel energy strategies—from nuclear deals and renewable pro…

Published on 1 month ago

Where and How to Invest Your Long-Term-Care ‘Bucket’

Strategically investing in a dedicated portfolio “bucket” for self-funding of long-term care involves balancing tax considerations, asset allocation, and other considerations. 

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Published on 1 month ago

Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline

Amid economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans over 50 are reconsidering or delaying retirement. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: FICO - Fair Isaac Corp., Market Wrap, Retirement Plans in Flux: Why…

Published on 1 month ago

How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score

Learn actionable steps for achieving and keeping a strong credit score, including timely payments, maintaining low credit usage, monitoring your credit reports, and responsible credit activity. 

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Published on 1 month ago

Understanding Behavioral Finance: How Psychology Shapes Financial Decisions

Apparently, psychological influences and biases affect the financial behaviors of investors and markets, revealing that people often make irrational choices driven by emotion and mental shortcuts rat…

Published on 1 month ago

7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends

It would be wise to take the time to learn about dividend reinvestment, including tax onsiderations and how this strategy fits various financial goals and market conditions. 

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement

Before downsizing in retirement, be sure to evaluate seven critical financial factors—-including housing costs, estate and inheritance taxes, Social Security taxation, and more. 

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago