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Can Recession Be Avoided?

2022-06-29

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(6/29/22) Does LeBron James' $170M salary make him inflation proof? Why the rich are weathering the weakening economy better than the rest of us; rising wages vs the rise of robots in the workplace. Inflation hits July 4th groceries; American side-hustles; can recession be avoided? Inflation & the savings gap: $6k/yr in debt to maintain standard of living. [NOTE: Today's livestream was fraught with technical issues between Wirecast and...

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Will June’s End Provide Lift to Markets? | 3:00 on Markets & Money

2022-06-29

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(6/29/22) Poorer than expected economic data triggered a market sell-off on Tuesday: The Richmond Fed Survey reported a big drop in all components, suggesting a recession is becoming a much higher probability. Similarly, the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, the Dallas Fed indicators show pervasive economic slowing, thanks to tighter monetary policy, higher inflation, and higher interest rates. The Census Board's Consumer Confidence survey revealed...

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How to Achieve Energy Price Stability

2022-06-28

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(7/6/22) What do YouTube Censorship and the Biden Energy Policy have in common? Censorship demands on YouTube by Fact Checkers because no one is watching their videos; maybe the problem isn't YouTube? Why are more and more people avoiding The News?

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Can Markets Continue Momentum at Quarter’s End? | 3:00 on Markets & Money

2022-06-28

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(6/28/22) $30-Billion in rebalancing is at play this week as the end of June marks the end of the quarter, and fund managers have much to do in the way of "window dressing" prior to reporting their results by the end of the week.

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What is Needed for Stable Energy Pricing is Stable Energy Production

2022-06-28

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(6/28/22) he Fed is "hard at work" fighting inflation, while should be focused on economic growth; inflation will cure itself. How the "bullwhip effect" will hurt. he problem with MM and "free" money.

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The Bullwhip Effect, Pt-1

2022-06-28

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(6/28/22) Calls for regulating Cryptocurrency are echoing our sentiments two years ago; Monday's market response was partially affected. his is not the bottom...yet. he Fed is "hard at work" fighting inflation, while should be focused on economic growth; inflation will cure itself.

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The Impact of Health on Retirement

2022-06-27

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(7/5/22) Staying in shape, running in Houston, and leaving things on the floor; getting old just isn't fair; the cost of heathcare in retirement; The Affordable Care ACt is neither affordable nor healthcare; why healthcare is expensive; Sitting is the new smoking; teens are no longer getting enough exercise.

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Summer Traveling…and some are not

2022-06-27

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(7/4/22) Summer travel plans & Savings myths; lining up for Jerome Powell's "soft" landing; Janet Yellen's employment vs inflation conundrum; Community Impact survey on interest rates and house prices; if the Fed would just stop...

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Will the Dust Settle This Week? | 3:00 on Markets & Money

2022-06-27

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(6/27/22) Markets rallied 6.5% on the S&P last week--was that the bottom? We won't really know until the dust settles from this week, with a $30-B rebalancing act coming as the end of June marks the end of the quarter.

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The Affordable Care Act was Neither Affordable or Caring

2022-06-27

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(6/27/22) The end of June signals end of quarter rebalancing; if we're going to have a Recession, it will have been The Most Forecast Recession Ever. How much higher can markets rally? Investors have been trained (by the Fed) to believe markets cannot go down.

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Is a Roth Conversion Right for You?

2022-06-25

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(6/24/22) Washington Word Salad & Transitioning: Gasoline Prices, markets' anemic rally; that is the Bond market saying? What in the world is the Fed trying to do? What will markets do without "Fed Juice?" Is a Roth conversion really in your best interests? Depends on what your tax status will be. Janet Yellen's transformative weekend greeting; Secure Act 2.0 gets another iteration; financial literacy and the hierarchy of savings....

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Have Markets Priced-in Recession? | 3:00 on Markets & Money

2022-06-23

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(6/23/22) Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony Wednesday that he might have to create a recession to contain inflation roiled markets, and he's set for a second round today. Futures have been reversing early losses, and the question now is whether markets can keep it up. We contend that any rally should be sold-in to; selling pressure continues to appear in these rallies because of so many investors feeling trapped, looking for any relief. We're...

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Fighting Elizabeth Warren

2022-06-23

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(6/23/22) The end of June--and end of the Quarter looms: Can markets continue to rally despite a defined downtrend? Political Season is coming; populace votes according to pocketbook; solution to high energy prices is in the need for creating an environment more conducive to oil production: Stop villainizing oil companies. Houston Heat & Landscape; Jerome Powell vs Elizabeth Warren; difference between recession & depression; running the...

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What Happens to Oil Prices After Big Spikes? | 3:00 on Markets & Money

2022-06-22

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(6/22/22) Markets bounced 2% following a long weekend break. This morning's early morning sell-off may keep prices suppressed. Consolidations lead to failures and short-term increases, making it difficult for investors to make any returns. Oil prices are beginning to exhibit this behavior, too, down about 4% after big run up. We're looking for a bounce at about $96 to $100/bbl. As demand slows down as the economy weakens, the diminished demand for...

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Who Sets the Price You Pay for Gasoline?

2022-06-22

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(6/22/22) Markets rallied +2% following a three-day weekend; gasoline prices took a slight slide, while mortgage rates spiked. Who sets the price you pay for gasoline? Not the major oil companies; why a gas tax "holiday" won't work; the real oil company profit margin story. The truth about home ownership, and why Millennials can't afford a house (Netflix has nothing to do with it.) Houses are not assets; financialization of everything,...

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Are Markets near a Short-term Bottom? | 3:00 on Markets & Money

2022-06-21

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(6/21/22) Last week's sell-off pushed markets down sharply, and markets tried to stabilize on Friday, ahead of the long weekend. As we produce this report, all indexes are showing the possibility of a bit of a bounce this morning. Markets are over-sold down to three standard deviations below the 50-DMA, putting more downward pressure on stocks as the average continues to slide. This and other indicators are at levels from which we should start to...

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Is the Fed Determined to Make Another Policy Mistake?

2022-06-21

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(6/21/22) Markets needed the holiday break; The Crypto Story: Liquidation; Sentiment & Market correlation: As negative as it gets. Oil Stocks pull back, but they're not finished yet. Gasoline prices slip; ICE's vs EV's--the break-even point is greater than expected; how inflation hit Warren Buffett's luncheon; The Fed's dilemma: Inflation vs Financial Instability: the Fed is determined to make (another) policy mistake; Bitcoin Bites It; Dave...

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Who’s to Blame for High Energy Prices?

2022-06-17

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Joe Biden isn't totally to blame for high energy prices...but he's not helping, either. Here are ten things the administration could do NOW to lower oil prices.

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Living in Retirement in Troubled Times

2022-06-17

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It's Hot; cold coffee brews, Father's Day; living in Retirement in Troubled times; guaranteed income will replace stocks & bonds in investor appeal. (The last segment of today's live show was truncated by a connectivity failure between Wirecast and Livestream. Here is the full, uncut version of the segment.) 0:00 -It's Hot; Cold Coffee, Father's Day; 4:18 -Living in Retirement in Troubled Times RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning,...

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Money Mistakes to Avoid in a Bear Market

2022-06-17

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(6/17/22) Richard Rosso channels his inner Janet Yellen; markets have lost all confidence in the Executive Branch and the Federal Reserve; money tips for a bear market: Household liquidity is key for survival; examine spending, and hold off on major purchases; a Recession is necessary for restoring value to the system; recognizing the difference between a reflexive rally & a bullish trend. The Financial Efficacy of Solar Panels; ESG's are about...

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