Podcast Episodes

8-16-2023 – Is There a Smart Way to Use Large-Cap Stocks in a Portfolio?

The specifics will depend on several factors but there are benefits and risks to investing in large-cap stocks.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Oil Companie…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-15-2023 – Would the 4% Rule for Retirement Withdrawals Leave You Broke?

We will look at one of the most common rules of thumb for retirement withdrawals, and why you might think twice before using it.

Today's Stocks & Top…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-14-2023 – How Do Banks 'Price' Mortgages, and When Might Rates Go Down?

When banks are pricing a mortgage loan, they rely on a few factors: credit scores, the size of the loan compared with the appraised value of the prop…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-11-2023 – Why Insider Trading Is So Difficult to Stop

Insider trading occurs when a person or entity makes a profitable trade based on information that is not available to the public.

Today's Stocks & To…

2 years, 8 months ago

Bonus Interview: Justin Klein with Craig Roberts on Life!Line

InvestTalk host Justin Klein talks about the markets, money, retirement planning, inflation, the economy, sector performance, treasury debt, and more…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-10-2023 – Is Capitulation at the Market’s Highest Levels Coinciding with a Subtle Shift in the Market Narrative?

More big-name investors have shuttered their bearish bets or changed their sad tune—even as the stock market has begun to edge lower.

Today's Stocks …

2 years, 8 months ago

8-9-2023 – Has E-Commerce Peaked?

The pandemic boom in online retail has given way to stagnation and stiffening competition.

Today's Stocks & Topics: 401k and Employees, Amazon to Mee…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-8-2023 – Is the Stock Market Now Fairly Valued?

After a fast and furious rally, there are probably still pockets of undervalued opportunities.

Today's Stocks & Topics: Banks, Higher Volatility, TGT…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-7-2023 – Bad Timing Costs Investors One-Fifth of Their Funds’ Returns

One study has determined that investors have enjoyed greater success by favoring simpler solutions.

Today's Stocks & Topics: U.S. Fiscal Policy, Infl…

2 years, 8 months ago

8-4-2023 – How Layoffs and A.I. Are Impacting Tech Workers

Layoffs have hurt workers, but a booming artificial intelligence market is giving the industry a renewed sense of optimism.

Today's Stocks & Topics: …

2 years, 8 months ago