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9-9-24 A Rough Start to September

2024-09-09

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Markets are having a rough start for September; Will the be a correction before the election? Lance examines the buyer/seller dynamic. Markets will probably bound this week. Look for a moderate rally, which will provide opportunity to trim portfolio risk. September/October stock market volatility is expected, with markets de-risking going into the election. Will there be an economic slowdown in September? Lance answers a question from YouTube...

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Downside of Buy-and-Hold: Preparing for Market Corrections

2024-09-08

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Prepare for market corrections! Avoid overbought assets. Raise cash levels in your portfolio for buying opportunities. Stay cautious! #investingtips Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/7010d6

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Hidden Dangers of Following the Crowd in Investment

2024-09-07

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Moderate your portfolio risk to avoid making impulsive decisions. Don't fall for FOMO. Stay true to your risk tolerance. 💼📉 #InvestingTips Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/71e599

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How Small Savings Can Grow Over Time

2024-09-06

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Start small and build over time. Saving a little bit consistently can go a long way. Flex your savings muscle and watch your account grow! 💪💰 #FinancialTips Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/08bf53

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9-6-24 How to Plan for Trump Tax Cut Expiration

2024-09-06

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Will last month's Jobs and JOLTS reports show "normalization" of employment numbers to pre-Covid counts? What will the Fed response be, and what will that imply about the economy? Richard & Danny further explore the "sunsetting" of tax rate cuts initiated by the Trump administration, and who might be affected: Most likely, everyone will see an average 3% increase, across the board. A real look at who pays their "fair...

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Technological Advances Make Things Better – Or Does It?

2024-09-06

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2024-09-06

It certainly seems that technological advances make our lives better. Instead of writing a letter, stamping it, and mailing it (which was vastly more personal), we now send emails. Rather than driving to a local retailer or manufacturer, we order it online. Of course, we mustn’t dismiss the rise of social media, which connects us to everyone and everything more than ever. Economists and experts have long argued that technological advances drive...

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How Inflation Compounds: Insights from Lance Roberts

2024-09-05

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Investing tip: Focus on wearing blinders to manage challenges. Inflation compounds, and the Fed aims for stable price growth. #Investing101 #economics #investing Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/ea1407

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Savvy Social Security for Couples

2024-09-05

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What's the best Social Security claiming strategy for couples? RIA Advisors' Senior Financial Advisors, Jon Penn and Jonathan McCarty examine the in's and out's of the Social Security maze. #SocialSecurityClaimingStrategies #SocialSecurityforCouples #Retirement #SpousalBenefits

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9-5-24 Limiting Losses With Yield Curve Analysis

2024-09-05

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Lance Roberts previews the next Fed meeting: There's a 50-50-chance of a 50-bp rate cut; will tomorrow's jobs report show fewer jobs than before Covid? Numbers are suspect with labor "hoarding" a potential problem; negative revisions to JOLTS report, part of a trend of negative revisions back to 2002. Will Yields be 4% by Friday? What the bond market is indicating. Living in the late 1900's; The Bond Yield Bet: Lots of stragglers to...

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Real-time Data Transforming Employment Surveys

2024-09-04

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Real-time data collection is key for accurate insights. Large companies providing real numbers, not estimates, is crucial for economic analysis. 📊 #DataCollection #Insights Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Entire show here: https://cstu.io/1ea4b0

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9-4-24 Big Down Day

2024-09-04

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The S&P 500 sank 2.1%, the Nasdaq lost 3.3%, and while the tech sector led stocks into the red, the Dow wasn't excluded from the bad day either, shedding over 600 points for a 1.5% loss. What's next? The Tuesday market dump was accompanied by weak manufacturing reports suggesting the economy is weakening. The Yield Curve actually un-inverted briefly, and then re-inverted. Markets sold off more sharply than expected for no apparent reason, led...

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Bull Steepening Is Bearish For Stocks – Part Two

2024-09-04

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2024-09-04

Part One of this article described the burgeoning bull steepening yield curve environment and what it implies about economic growth and Fed policy. It also discussed the three other predominant types of yield curve shifts and what they suggest for the economy and Fed policy. Persistent yield curve shifts tend to correlate with different stock performances. With the odds growing that a long bull steepening may be upon us, it’s incumbent upon us...

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Fundamentals vs Momentum: How Trading Strategies Have Changed

2024-09-03

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Trading on quick news and momentum vs. fundamentals - interesting insights on investing trends! 📈 #Investing #Trading #Finance Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/52ded6

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9-3-24 “Past Performance is No Guarantee…”

2024-09-03

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It's a holiday-shortened trading week to kick off the new month: September & October tend to be weaker trading months. Look for light volume and the impact of the corporate buy back window open and closing; markets tend to de-risk ahead of elections. Markets closed Friday at July's all-time high amid much bullish optimism. Markets today could retest 20- 50-DMA for support. despite a loss of momentum, take caution to not become overly negative....

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Risks Facing Bullish Investors As September Begins

2024-09-03

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2024-09-03

Since the end of the “Yen Carry Trade” correction in August, bullish positioning has returned with a vengeance, yet two key risks face investors as September begins. While bullish positioning and optimism are ingredients for a rising market, there is more to this story.

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Risk Mitigation Strategies Every Investor Should Know

2024-09-02

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💡 Avoiding losses is key! Focus on risk mitigation to protect your portfolio from negative impacts over time. 📉 #InvestingTips #RiskManagement Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/fcffe2

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Max Out Your 401K for Maximum Financial Benefits

2024-09-01

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Max out your 401K every year for financial growth! Invest in S&P 500 index and watch your savings grow. Start early! 💰#401K #Investing Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/e684ec

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Truth About Credit Scores: Do You Really Need Credit Cards?

2024-08-31

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Say no to credit card debt! You don't need it for a good credit score. Pay your bills on time and have the money talk with your kids. 💳 #FinancialTips Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/2b069a

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Historical Perspective on Economic Cycles

2024-08-30

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Unpacking Kamalanomics and economic cycles in America. Check out my article for more insights. #EconomicGrowthMyth #Kamalanomics Learn more: Subscribe to our YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/13b832

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8-30-24 Can Social Security Clawback Your Payments?

2024-08-30

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Market Resiliency: It's always about the Fed. Nvidia and the AI story is still alive; Treasuries are overbought; Dollar General and Big Lots are struggling, surprisingly; where are the cracks in the economy? The unwinding of the Tech sector, and how Google lets you know you're fired. The push to working longer; more and more are depending more and more on Social Security. legislation introduced to prevent SS clawbacks after 3-years: Is it a good...

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