Is Gold Warning Us Or Running With The Markets?
2024-04-10
Having risen by about 40% since last October, Gold is on a moonshot. Many investment professionals consider gold prices to be a macro barometer, measuring the level of anxiety in the economy, inflation, currency, and geopolitics.
Is America Mirroring Japan’s Lost Decades?
2024-04-04
In this week’s Fedapolooza, Fed spokespersons seem to be growthin less hawkish about rates. Inflation is simply a function of supply & demand. There is a high correlation between GDP/CPI and interest rates. When inflation comes down, so will rates. Watching tomorrow’s employement report: ADP is a poor predictor of BLS data. The Bernie Madoff trendline remains intact in markets; bullish sentiment is very high; bear sightings on Wall Street are rare. Technical trends of inflation are falling as the economy slows; comparisons of Japanese and U.S. economies; discussion on the economic impact on younger generations. Central Bank dominance: Control of markets destroys capitalism. Capitalism is eroding. Discussion of Capitalism vs Socialism and excessive government intervention: What the public
How Your Social Security is Taxed
2024-02-09
(2/9/24) Rich & Danny prepare for today’s market action & economic releases; the notion that markets believe the Fed should lower rates is un-believable. Labor and unit costs will ultimately be the determining factor. Tesla is dropped from the Magnificent-7, replaced by Eli Lilly; should it be the "Sexy-7?" Mutant wolves roam Chernobyl; Taylor Swift & the Super Bowl: she is the epitome of the American Dream. Why Taylor Swift won’t have to worry about IRMAA charges. New SS COLA and tax implications; why diversification of accounts matters. How your Social Security is taxed. IRMAA & the Five-Year Rule; FIFO (first-in, first-out) in Roth. How to manage Roth if retirement is a few years away.
2:49 – Market & Economic Numbers Preview: Fed Rate Policy
14:03 – Taylor Swift, Mutant Wolves, &
Having the Money Conversation with Kids
2024-02-02
(2/2/24) King Cakes, Ground Hog’s Day, & Meta results: finally paying a dividend to investors. Fed commentary: will the labor markets crack? Will the Fed continue to move the goal posts? Our next Candid Coffee is February 24 (registration link is below): Couples’ money communication; children are Trustees in training. Having the Money Conversation with kids; (The Ground Hog predicts an early Spring). Going back to work after retirement; the Buc-cee’s segment; Retirees returning to work; the reluctance to use a financial advisor; the struggle for men in retirement; why many retirees return to work. The value of a blended portfolio; how to grade your financial advisor: What should be on the report card? Why health and lifestyle matter in retirement.
2:20 – King Cakes, Ground Hog’s Day, &
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