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Apr 21, 2015

Social Security will run out of funding in 2033 without a set of  "fixes". Steve and Sinclair review the fixes and compare their popularity according to polls. Dan Shaffer, who appears on Neil Cavuto this evening, joins Mastering Money in...


Apr 20, 2015

In 2007, bank CDs could still be had in the 4% to 5% range. Long term bonds were paying 5% to 6%. Barron's reports that since 2008, when interest rates started falling on bank accounts and bonds worldwide, investors have foregone over $480 billion in lost interest. The stimulus has helped borrowers and given free money...


Apr 17, 2015

Steve and Sinclair discuss classic cars with Craig Jackson of Barrett Jackson.


Apr 16, 2015

For some people, the required withdrawals coming out of their IRAs is a welcome cash flow into their checking account. For others, it is a tax nuisance—they would much rather just keep the money accumulating tax deferred, but Uncle Sam has other ideas. Steve reviews the rules for RMDs and shows how to increase your...


Apr 15, 2015

Many owners of long term care policies are receiving notices of increasing premiums or reduced benefits. Many carriers have exited the LTC business,  including MetLife, Allianz, and Prudential Financial, but are required to honor existing policies. A year of long term care now averages $92,000 annually and is expected...