Dec 17, 2019

Since the summer of 2019, there has been a rising trend among large companies to offer BUYOUTS of pension benefits, which can result in a substantial lump sum to a person on the verge of retirement--maybe you.  So, if you're faced with the decision,  which is better: Taking the buyout or staying with the pension and...

Dec 16, 2019

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, featuring top market experts and heard by millions of listeners coast to coast—including Saturdays right here on Money Radio! After an update of the markets and today's...

Dec 13, 2019

Safety MATTERS in retirement. Going backward due to a market crash is a foolish financial blunder that we ALL want to avoid! A big setback results not only in the loss of money but the loss of precious TIME. You can make money back, but you can't make back the time you lose. Those who retired in 2007 discovered in 2008...

Dec 12, 2019

We typically don't give much thought to inflation, but over long periods, it can wreek havoc with the purchasing power of our dollars. Over many years, inflation has averaged about 3% annually, though there have been times when it has been very high and times when it has been very low. In 2015, for example, inflation...

Dec 11, 2019

Millions of Americans, and perhaps you, enjoy the flavor and nutritional benefits of America’s dairy products. Whether it’s a cool glass of milk, a bowl of ice cream, frozen or regular yogurt,  pizza, or a nice grilled cheese, dairy remains a staple of the American diet.  But dairy isn’t just a healthy and...