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How to Spot Bond Buying Opportunities | Three Minutes on Markets & Money 9/28/21

2021-09-28

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(9/28/21) What is the Yield Spike impact on Markets? Concern over the Debt Ceiling and a feared government shutdown are giving bond traders pause; the GOP is not wanting to play along with Dems, wishing for them to "own" the aftermath. The Debt Ceiling will be raised, and pressure on Bonds will ease--creating opportunities to add bonds to your portfolio. Meanwhile, equity markets remain over-extended ahead of the spectre of Fed tapering....

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How Financial Media is Killing Your Money | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/27/21

2021-09-27

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Two main issues will drive markets this week: The Fed's timeline for tapering liquidity, and Nancy Pelosi's drive to fund "infrastructure" spending. Bad advice from Financial Media will hurt you; Competitive Investing, and the risk from sequence of returns--it's a real thing. ------ 0:00 - Passing the Bill to Pass the Buck 5:32 - Fed Taper Timeline 14:31 - Bad Advice from Financial Media 25:26 - Understanding Sequence of Returns Risk...

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Is Resistance Futile? | Three Minutes on Markets & Money 9/27/21

2021-09-27

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(9/27/21) The last week of the quarter has portfolios positioning for their best advantage; here's why we started adding equity exposure to our portfolios. Can markets mainting the 50-DMA, or will resistance be futile? Underweight asset portfolios could lead to a rash of activity towards the end of the week. We're moving into the seasonally-strong period of the year, suggesting more buying power to come. Fed speakers are expected to confirm Fed...

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Financial Fitness Friday (9/24/21): Market Analysis & Personal Finance commentary from RIA Adviso…

2021-09-25

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In Congress We Trust…not. | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/24/21

2021-09-24

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The contrast in cryptocurrency policies is stark: China vs El Salvador; Congress wants your money: capping Roth Conversions; Open Enrollment season w ACA Premium inflation, and Medicare changes; Estate Tax Rule Changes & Trust issues in financial planning. ------ 0:00 - China's Bitcoin Ban & "LanceCoin" 7:56 - Roth Conversion & Medicare Open Enrollment 19:09 - How to Deal with Estate Tax Rule Changes 30:10 - Aliens &...

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The Fed Put Episode (9/23/21): Market Analysis & Commentary from RIA Advisors Chief Investment St…

2021-09-24

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Markets Respond to the Fed Put |The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/23/21

2021-09-23

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The Fed says liquidity tapering is coming, but is unclear on exactly when; Debt Ceiling negotiations are really political theatre; why Jerome Powell is the power behind the Federal Reserve; why rate hikes in current economic environment won't work; ------ 0:00 - Trans-Vaccinated, The Debt Ceiling & Political Theatre 12:12 - Who Has Power at The Fed? (and why this matters) 23:16 - How Hiking Rates Affects Inflation -------- Hosted by RIA...

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Is Now the Time to Buy Stocks? | Three Minutes on Markets & Money 9/23/21

2021-09-23

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(9/23/21) The Fed threads the needle by saying tapering IS coming, but not WHEN. Markets respond with a 1% "rally," and the challenge next will be whether markets can overcome resistance at 20-, 40-, and 50-DMA's. Money Flow indicators suggest now is the time to add equities exposure in portfolios. It's also prime time to trim riskier investments from portfolios. The Yield Curve is flattening, Commodities are under pressure; look for...

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The Dovish Fed Episode (9/22/21): Market Analysis & Personal Finance commentary from RIA Advisors…

2021-09-23

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Fed Taper Conundrum Episode | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/22/21

2021-09-22

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Congress is dithering over whether or not to raise the debt ceiling, and the FOMC is teetering on tapering...or not. What are the risks to your retirement in the current market? Why Understanding Bears is important; tax implications are coming to a 1040 near you. ------ 0:00 - Debt Ceiling Myths & FOMC Meeting Preview 08:12 - Retirement Risks from a Prolonged Market Pullback 18:16 - Why It's Important to Understand Bear Markets 29:24 - You...

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FOMC Meeting Market Preview | Three Minutes on Markets & Money REV 9/22/1

2021-09-22

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(9/22/21) There is much at stake as the Fed Meeting commences today, and markets anticipate Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments this afternoon, before the trading day's conclusion: Will the Fed taper? When will the Fed taper? How much will the Fed tapering be--and what will be the Fed's caveats against tapering? Will buyers show up after the Fed's announcement? The big challenge is whether markets can get above resistance at the 20- and 50-DMA....

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March Market Mayhem Redux? | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/21/21

2021-09-21

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Monday's market "meltdown" achieved the predicted, eventual 5% correction; what's next? Why investors should move slowly from here--sell into the rally & don't panic. Previewing Fed Outlook & Expectations; The Risk of Government shutdown EOM. ------ 0:00 - Market Mayhem & Realities of Managing Risk 11:13 - Fed Meeting Preview 20:43 - Government Shutdown, Twitter Settlement, Pelosi Hypocrisy 32:55 - BONUS CONTENT: COVID vs...

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Follow up to Monday Market Mayhem | Three Minutes on Markets & Money 9/21/21

2021-09-21

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(9/21/21) Markets achieved the anticipated 5% correction with yesterday's gap from peak to trough, and a violation of the 50-DMA. Slow grind downward has worked off over-bought conditions. Was this really the "worst crash since May," as bleated by the press? There were certainly similarities, but about half of the morning's losses were reversed by bulls buying the dip. Is there going to be follow-through today...and what happened the last...

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Why You Should do Nothing Today | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/20/21

2021-09-20

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Why today's Market action will be bloody; what is China's next move with Evergrande; liquidity is the key. What will the Fed do this week? Why everything in the budget bill is called "human infrastructure;" Richard Kaplan's double standard for insider trading. ------ 0:00 - Possible Aspects of the Evergrande effect 11:39 - The Budget Bill: Reconciliation or Bust! 21:58 - The Double Standard of Insider Trading -------- Hosted by RIA...

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What to do with Markets in Turmoil | Three Minutes on Markets & Money 9/20/21

2021-09-20

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(9/20/21) Markets will look to open sharply lower this morning, with a lot of selling at the open, as we've been warning against. Is this The Big One? Markets have continued to find buyers at the 50-DMA. Previous violations of this level resulted in pushing to new market highs. Let the markets open and do what they do today; if you haven't preemptively prepared, it's too late for today. If markets continue to sell off today--allow it to happen, and...

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Cracked Market Episode (9/20/21): Market Analysis & Commentary from RIA Advisors Chief Investment…

2021-09-20

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How to Increase Spending Power in Retirement | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/17/21

2021-09-17

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Having more money to spend in retirement requires proper planning; how to combat "withdrawal anxiety;" micro-budgeting ahead of retirement; assign each dollar a job; cutting expenses in retirement; Social Security is an annuity; guaranteed income is a license to spend. ------ 0:00 - Withdrawal Anxiety in Retirement 11:06 - How to Have More Money to Spend in Retirement 22:16 - Guaranteed Income: A License to Spend -------- Hosted by RIA...

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When Market Algorithms Rule | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/16/21

2021-09-16

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What happens when the Fed's "transient" inflation isn't? What if the market drops again--and what IS the 50-DMA, exactly? The rule of market algorithms; why Apple's iPhone 13 presentation underwhelmed; will Evergrande fail? Fed meeting preview. ------ 0:00 - The Rule of Algorithms 11:11 - Will Evergrande Be Allowed to Fail? 21:36 - What Will the Next Fed Meeting Reveal? -------- Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts,...

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Three Hot Stocks We’re Watching | Three Minutes on Markets & Money 9/16/21

2021-09-16

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(9/16/21) Markets bounced off the 50-DMA, looking to open weaker this morning. This is playing out as expected; algorithms are pretty much driving markets. The danger is what happens when markets violate that 50-DMA. Apple's product reveal was pretty much, 'meh.' But, the iPhone is holding steady on pricing of its new iPhone 13 at iPhone 12 levels. Netflix showing a bit of a correction, but not near its 50-DMA. FAANG stocks are still over all...

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FOMO or Fear of Failure? | The Real Investment Show (Full Show EDIT) 9/15/21

2021-09-15

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Markets continue on their upward trend, despite last week's less-than 2% "correction." Meanwhile, inflation as measured in CPI seems softer, which is hoped will keep the Fed from tapering; The fear of missing out (FOMO) vs fear of failure by investors. ------ 0:00 - Will "softer" inflation keep the Fed from tapering? 10:20 - The Truth About CPI vs Reality 21:50 - FOMO vs Fear of Failure -------- Hosted by RIA Chief Investment...

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