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New Tenant Rent Prices Plummet

2025-01-24

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2025-01-24

The latest BLS and Cleveland Fed release of their quarterly new tenant rent index was lower by 2.43% year over year and over 5% from the prior quarter. The sharp rate of decline was surprising. Moreover, the update gives us more confidence that inflation is heading toward the Fed’s 2% target. Unlike CPI shelter prices, … Continue...

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Do Money Supply, Deficit And QE Create Inflation?

2025-01-24

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2025-01-24

I recently debated with Michael Pento, who made an interesting statement that increases in the money supply, the deficit, and a return to quantitative easing (QE) will lead to 1970s-style inflation. The recent experience of inflation in 2021 and 2022 would seem to justify such a view. However, is that historically the case, or was …

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1-23-25 It’s the Dollar, Stupid!

2025-01-23

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Lance Roberts & Michael Lebowitz discuss the recent strong correlation between the appreciating dollar and rising yields and the reasons for the relationship, covering the US Dollar Impact on Economy, Global Currency Trends for 2025, and Dollar Strength and Investments. Lance & Mike will also touch on Foreign Exchange Markets Analysis and USD vs Global Currencies. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w...

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Analyzing Tax Implications in Light of New Abilities

2025-01-23

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? Planning for taxes just got more interesting! Who knows what the future holds? ?? #taxplanning #futureuncertainty #IRSvsERs Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/59949e YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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The Ultimate Guide to Income Planning in Retirement

2025-01-23

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2025-01-23

Retirement is a time to enjoy the results of years of hard work and saving, but ensuring you have enough income to maintain your lifestyle is a challenge that requires careful planning. Effective retirement income planning focuses on creating a sustainable retirement income strategy that balances guaranteed income sources, investment growth, and the need to …

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The Tariff Rollercoaster

2025-01-23

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2025-01-23

With Donald Trump now officially President, we will learn which campaign promises were rhetoric and negotiating tactics and which he plans to enact. For many economists and nations, tariffs are at the top of the list of importance. China, in particular, closely followed by Canada and Mexico, appears to be at the most risk of … Continue...

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Essential Tips for Creating Cash Flow and Savings for Beginners

2025-01-22

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Investing tip: ? Want to start investing? It's about creating cash flow, savings, and building wealth, not just throwing a dollar into the S&P! ?? #InvestingTips Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/49f2e4 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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1-22-25 Are Return Expectations For 2025 Too High?

2025-01-22

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It isn’t just Wall Street analysts who are optimistic about 2025 returns. Retail investors are the most optimistic about higher stock prices in 2025 by the most on record. Unsurprisingly, that sentiment resulted in the psychological rush to overpay for assets, pushing forward 1-year valuations sharply higher. Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's...

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Meme Coins Transfer Wealth Not Create It

2025-01-22

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2025-01-22

A reader of Tuesday's Daily Commentary made a very astute comment. The title of the Commentary was "Trump Meme Coin Creates Billions Out Of Thin Air." It doesn’t create anything… It transfers He is 100% correct. Meme coins and other forms of cryptocurrency do not create dollars. They transfer dollars from one person or entity …

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Its The Dollar Stupid

2025-01-22

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2025-01-22

Our recent article, Why Are Bond Yields Rising, explains that the recent 1% increase in yields, as shown below, is almost entirely due to negative sentiment. As we wrote, the bond market calls sentiment the term premium. Of the 1% yield increase, only 10% is due to fundamental factors, leaving 90% a function of bond … Continue reading »

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Enhance Portfolio Stability with Growth to Value Rotation Strategy

2025-01-21

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? Understanding market rotations is key! Shifting from growth to value can lower portfolio volatility. Diversification is key! #InvestingTips ?✨ Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/29386c YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Are Return Expectations For 2025 Too High?

2025-01-21

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2025-01-21

In a recent post, I discussed Wall Street's return estimates for 2025 for the S&P 500 index. To wit: "We have some early indications of Wall Street targets for the S&P 500 index, and, as is always the case, they are optimistic for the coming year. The median estimate is for the market to rise … Continue reading »

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Trump Meme Coin Creates Billions Out Of Thin Air

2025-01-21

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2025-01-21

With markets closed over the long holiday weekend and Donald Trump's inauguration and related politics taking center stage, no one thought the financial markets would make the headlines. They did. On Friday night, Donald Trump launched the largest meme coin in history. A meme coin is a cryptocurrency based on a meme. Like a baseball …

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Strategic Investing Guide: Buying Beaten Stocks for Long-Term Gains

2025-01-20

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Investing tip: When stocks are down, it could be a good time to buy! Have a solid reason for each investment in your portfolio. ?? #InvestingTips #StockMarket Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/2e3374 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Was CPI Better Than Good

2025-01-20

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2025-01-20

The latest CPI inflation news was OK. The 0.4% headline increase is higher than in prior months but aligns with expectations. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, is .1% lower than the consensus at .2%. The report relieved Wall Street as it did not show a resurgence in inflation. Stocks and bonds are trading much … Continue reading »

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Estate Planning Essentials: Protecting Your Legacy

2025-01-20

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2025-01-20

Creating an estate plan is a critical step in protecting your legacy and ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Estate planning essentials like wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations provide clarity for your loved ones while safeguarding your financial legacy. Whether you have a large estate or modest assets, an effective plan can …

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Optimize Your Portfolio for Consistent Investment Success: Key Strategies and Tips

2025-01-19

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Diversification is key! Make sure a significant chunk of your portfolio is active in the market to grow your assets while you wait. ?? #InvestingTips #GrowYourWealth Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/b7f9ab YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Strategic Loss Management for Optimal Gains

2025-01-18

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Offsetting losses with gains, managing trends effectively! ? #financialtips #investing #moneymanagement Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/14d96c YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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Should Social Security Be Tax-Free? Examining Fairness

2025-01-17

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Why should I pay taxes on Social Security when I've already paid in? That money should come back tax-free! Double taxation isn't fair. #taxes #SocialSecurity Watch the entire show here: https://cstu.io/705d46 YouTube channel = @ TheRealInvestmentShow

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1-17-25 What Fiduciary Advisors Can Learn from Jimmy Carter

2025-01-17

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The nation recently laid to rest former President Jimmy Carter who died at age 100. While his Presidency is still being measured by history, there is no dispute over the noble life he lived following his term as our 39th Commander-in-Chief. Richard and Matt glean important lessons from his sense of public fiduciary, as well as discuss the current state of stocks vs bonds in a new rate environment. Why the Fed doesn't need to cut rates, and a look...

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