Jun 30, 2023

There are approximately 17,500 companies in the United States, employing over 80 million people. About 6,000 of those companies trade on the various U.S. stock exchanges. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index, known simply as the S&P 500, is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 505 of the largest,  large-cap U.S. stocks. Why 505 not, 500 stocks?   We'll explore that question and more as we shed light on an index that went down nearly 20% in 2022, and which ten stocks did the most damage. Then health insurance and medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us.  An info-packed show you don't want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!