So, what happens if you retire at or near a Market Peak? Have you thought about that? Statistically, people are more inclined to retire during the top end of a bull market. It only makes sense. That's when confidence and peace of mind are higher. The trouble, as we all know, is that "what goes up also comes down" and if it comes down soon after we retire, that's a problem. Also, statistically, the ten year periods following really strong ten year periods are not so hot. Withdrawing steady income from a declining balance can run a retirement off the road. Today, we'll tell the story of Donna, whose great grandparents, grandparents, and parents ALL retired during market peaks going back to 1928, 1973, and 1999, and what Donna has decided to do with her retirement. Then Medicare specialist Shelley Grandidge joins us. Don't miss today's show MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!
Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/21/22
Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/20/22
Bear markets, defined as a period where the stock market goes down 20% or more from its highest point to its subsequent lowest point--happen frequently—probably more frequently than you think. From 1900 – until the present, there have been 32 bear markets. Statistically, they occur about 1 out of every 3.5 years and last an average of 367 days according to Dow statistics. Bull markets tend to last much longer. Experienced investors know that the real money is made in bear markets--especially for those who don't panic and sell, and for those who keep reinvesting dividends. They end up owning more shares purchased at lower prices. Today, we'll provide some facts and details on how to profit when markets fall. .You don't want to miss today's show--MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!
Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/19/22
An annuity is a retirement account with "airbags" and a seat belt. Buyers invest a sum of money in a particular annuity, and in exchange, they’re guaranteed a steady monthly check for a set number of years, or for life, their choice. On an increasing basis, annuities are being used by retiring professionals to take the risk out of their nest eggs. In years past, pensions were common. Today, it is more common NOT to have a pension. The satisfaction rate on annuities is actually far higher than mutual funds. So why do low-information newspaper and internet journalists knock annuities? Because they are LOW on information! Today, we'll fix that and we hope some uninformed journalists are listening in. Then Medicare and Health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A. You don't want to miss today's show...MASTERING MONEY IS ON THE AIR!!
Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/18/22
Dividend growth stocks--the type of stocks that grow their dividend every year without fail-- have provided a steady way to grow wealth in good times and bad. But how do you find the best ones? Many companies pay dividends but they pay them inconsistently, or pay too much of their revenue in dividends which can leave the company strapped for cash. Today, Steve will review the disciplined process used at IQ Wealth to select dividend growth stocks, and he'll provide a clear example. You don't want to miss today's informative show...MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!
Today on Mastering Money...It’s a MOTLEY FOOL MONDAY!! The Motley Fool Money Show is one of the most popular stock market TALK SHOWS in America today, featuring timely insights from top analysts. "MOTLEY FOOL MONEY" is heard by millions of listeners coast to coast—including Saturdays right here on Money Radio at 5pm! First we'll update breaking financial news and get a read on all the indexes, THEN, we'll take you to an exclusive broadcast of the Motley Fool Money Show, with fresh ideas to help you become a more informed investor. Steve will cap it off with proven money-making and money-SAVING ideas that you DON'T want to miss! -- A jam-packed show --and we're READY TO ROLL ! ... MASTERING MONEY IS ON THE AIR!!!
Your Daily IQ Retirement Brief 1/17/22