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Back to Search12-15-25 Santa Rally Setup | Before the Bell
Markets finished last week slightly lower but held critical support at the 20- and 50-day moving averages. As we enter the final two weeks of December—historically the strongest stretch of the month—…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
12-12-25 Facing Your Financial Ghosts
Everyone has financial ghosts—old decisions, forgotten expenses, or long-ignored habits that creep back into the present and shape our financial lives. In this episode, we explore three practical str…
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
12-11-25 Bifurcated Fed Cuts Rates: What's Next?
The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point Wednesday, but the real story is the division behind the decision. For the first time since 2021, three Fed governors dissented--an uncommon break in …
Published on 2 weeks ago
12-11-25 Volatility After the Fed | Before the Bell
Markets bounced sharply after the Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter-point, pushing major indexes back toward all-time highs. As of Wednesday's close, buy signals remain in place, but relative st…
Published on 2 weeks ago
12-10-25 Live-chat Q&A Show
It's Fed Day, and today's Live Q&A covers what investors should expect as markets position around the announcement, why volatility may pick up afterward, and how this week's action shapes the potenti…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
12-10-25 Market Pause Before the Fed: Time to Trim Risk? | Before the Bell
Markets traded flat on Tuesday, holding near the top of their recent trading range. With today's Fed announcement, the potential for a short-term pullback rises—especially with markets still overboug…
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
12-9-25 Dealing with Debt & Smart Money Moves
Debt can reshape a family, fracture relationships, and derail financial goals — especially when fraud or addiction is involved. Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn address the importance of protecting your…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
12-9-25 Market Sloppiness Ahead of the Fed | Before the Bell
Market sloppiness is showing up as mutual fund distributions continue to create choppiness across the major indices. After the rally off the Thanksgiving lows, markets have spent more than a month st…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
12-8-25 Bullish Case or Bearish Backdrop? The Real Market Setup for 2026
Lance Roberts looks at both sides of the Market Cycle—the bullish liquidity-driven momentum and the bearish fundamental weaknesses. With support and resistance levels tightening around the S&P 500, a…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
12-5-25 Roth Conversions, Money Rules & Financial Wellness: What Actually Works?
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period: • Staying in a traditiona…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago