Category Archive: 9a.) Real Investment Advice

College planning season is here — and the last quarter of 2025 brings critical deadlines for students and parents. Jonathan Penn and Sarah Buenger break down what you need to know about FAFSA, scholarships, and smart funding strategies for higher education. 🎓 Topics Covered: Applications: Why applying to multiple in-state schools boosts negotiating power. FAFSA 2025–26: Key deadlines, why it’s required (even if you don’t qualify for aid), and...

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The Federal Reserve’s latest move has investors asking: Is policy turning more accommodative or staying restrictive? Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz decode the Fed’s decision, cut through the jargon, and explain what it means for markets, rates, and your money. We’ll cover: What the Fed actually signaled last week The difference between accommodative and restrictive policy How markets typically react to these shifts Key risks for stocks,...

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Are we really on the edge of a recession—or are investors just overthinking the signals? Beyond unemployment and consumer spending, unusual data points like men’s underwear sales, cardboard box demand, and even giant Halloween skeleton purchases are popping up as quirky economic indicators. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff break down: • Traditional recession signals like jobless claims, consumer spending, and market fundamentals. • Technical...

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Are markets set to keep climbing, or are we staring down the next pullback? Lance Roberts breaks down the bullish vs. bearish case for stocks, exploring what could fuel the rally—and what risks could trip it up. From the Federal Reserve’s latest moves, to earnings trends, market breadth, and money flows, we’ll cover the key factors driving sentiment. Whether you lean bullish or bearish, this analysis will help you understand the forces shaping...

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Regardless of whether you believe CPI or jobs data reflects reality, markets trade on the official numbers. In this short video, @AxelMerk & I discuss that even if employment or inflation numbers are flawed, what matters is how the Fed reacts, since liquidity and rate policy drive asset prices. Watch the full episode here: #CPIInflation #JobsReport #FederalReserve #MarketTrading #AxelMerk

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Planning for Medicare can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the key to protecting your health and finances in retirement. In this Savvy Medicare Planning Webinar, Richard Rosso & Danny Ratliff walk you step-by-step through what Medicare covers, who’s eligible, enrollment periods, penalties, premiums, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and long-term care planning. ✅ What you’ll learn in this Medicare webinar: The basics of...

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Markets and the Fed keep talking about inflation, but what’s really happening? Lance Roberts previews the upcoming CPI, PPI reports, and real-world data to explain why the official numbers don’t always match what you're feeling. From wages and rents to energy prices--is inflation is truly under control, or just hiding in plain sight. Discover how “disinflation” differs from “deflation,” why Wall Street’s narrative matters for stocks, and what it...

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The Fed cut rates as expected, but Powell admitted uncertainty and insisted policy is still "restrictive." @michaellebowitz and I discuss why markets see it as "accommodative" and are rallying on that perception, with $INTC & $NVDA helping big. #FedRateCut #StockMarketRally #PowellSpeech #NvidiaStocks #InterestRates

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The Federal Reserve cut rates on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 — but the path forward is anything but risk-free. Markets had already priced in much of the move, leaving investors to wonder if Powell’s guidance will calm volatility or spark fresh uncertainty. Lance Roberts and Michael Lebowitz look at what the Fed’s latest decision means for stocks, bonds, and the economy. Why Powell’s words may matter more than the rate cut itself. The risks of...

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