The True Essence of Wealth: It’s Not Just About Money

2024-10-04

Market preview & Fed possiblities as jobs numbers are releasaed today; anecdotal evidence that small businesses are making more credit inquiries to banks: A prelude to more growth? The Longshoreman’s strike is suspended with a proposed 65% pay increase; raises the question of value in the cost of a college degree. The marriage of blue collar jobss to AI will present new opportunities with rewarding pay. Jon & Matt discuss aspects of financial planning, risk management, and portfolio strategy. Estate planning as a risk management tool; pecking orders & durable powers of attorney. Chips & Salsa w Guacamole in waiting rooms? Yes! How to create a turst: Living trust vs testamentary trusts. The importance of proper account styling. How Medical POA and HIPAA work together; the importance of

2024-10-02

A brief recap of the VP-debate; market futures are lower in search of a catalyst, and dislike the uncertainty preceeding an election. Markets have pulled backk thanks to investor exhaustion; Oil prices are on the rise amid escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, creating short-term risks until resolved. The Port Strike isn’t ‘the thing’ that will trigger markets. Look for alternative shipping as opportunities to invest (Daggett makes Jimmy Hoffa look good). The Status of Social Security: What happens if SS benefits are cut? Financial planning should not include/depend upon SS. Another Roberts’ Saga: Lance forgets to take out the trash. The inability of the government to pass a budget (not since Obama in office). Who really pays the most in taxes? (Article link below) Why the tax

2024-09-27

Jonthan & Jonathan stand in for Danny & Rich with a preview of today’s PCE report, and inklings of dissent within the Fed on the latest rate cut. The handwriting is on the wall for Savers; time to reassess strategies as interest rates fall. Ho will the election outcomes affect your financial planning? Worst-case scenario: a contested election (the markets hate uncertainty). With the ebb and flow of markets, we make adjustments on the fly, not per formula. Interest Rates & Real Estate: As rates come downm, time to buy or refinance? How Mortgage Rates and Fed Rates behave; patience is a virtue. Has the average income needed to buy a house come down? The concerpt of micro-retirement: Is it a good idea from a financial planning aspect? Younger vs older generation; consequences of

2024-09-25

In our recent two-part series on the yield curve (Part One  Part Two) we discussed the four predominant yield curve shifts and what they imply about economic activity and monetary policy. Additionally, given the current bullish steepening trend of the yield curve, we provided data on how prior bull steepening environments impacted various stock indexes, sectors, and factors. Missing from our analysis was a discussion of a specific type of REIT whose valuations are well correlated with the shape of the yield curve. If you are buying this bull steepener, agency REITs are worth your consideration.

What is an Agency Mortgage REIT?

REITs own, manage, or hold the debt on income-producing properties. REITs must pay out at least 90% of their taxable profits to shareholders annually. This

2024-08-02

📉 Are we out of the woods yet with bonds? 🤔 This bear market is the longest since 1790! Economic slowdown and low inflation are driving yields down. #FinanceFacts #EconomicTrends

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2024-07-24

Trump Hasn’t Won the Election Yet. The Stock Market Is Acting Like He Already Has. Lance Roberts & Danny Ratliff discuss what-if’s and which sectors to watch…either way. Plus, which strategy wins the Retirement Spending smack-down, and why you need to plan to spend-down your retirement nest egg.

Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Planner, Danny Ratliff, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Articles mentioned in this report:
"The Bull Market – Could It Just Be Getting Started?"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-bull-market-could-it-just-be-getting-started/
"Can Mega-Capitalization Stocks Continue Their Dominance?"
https://realinvestmentadvice.com/can-mega-capitalization-stocks-continue-their-dominance/

2024-05-20

NVDIA & Fed speakers are in the spotlight this week; stock buyback are running higher than normal. The risk of recession; when will the Fed cut rates? Durable Goods are in deflation; Services are seeing higher inflation, tied to discretionary spending. Markets finish previous week at all time highs; when will they pull back? Wathcing for a bullish cross of the 20- and 50-DMA. AI can now lie and cheat; bad economic news is good news; the majority of earnings growth is coming from ten stocks; the impact of retail sales, debt ratios, and falling consumer spending. The connection between retail sales, CPI, PCE, & GDP; NFIB Inflation stats. Stocks are rallying in anticipation of Fed announcement, not stock buyback action. Power outages & Kolaches; Zoom and Palo Alto to report this week. Note

2024-05-15

CPI Preview & PPI review; markets closed higher Tuesday thanks to downward revisions to previous PPI print & Jerome Powell comments. Markets remain overbought, which may limit upside. CPI will be The Market Driver. Signs of a slowing economy: Increased credit card usage. AI is now capable of creating original, royalty-free music for online streaming. What will be the impact? No need for musicians/performing artists? Now AI is experimenting with "NSFW" content; it’s the dark side of tech. How high can Bitcoin go? The problem with cybercurrency is determining its intrinsic value. (The problem with proforma numbers) The Bitcoin proposition is all about supply & demand. What is the next driver? What happens when "Fed Coin" comes? Howe to deal with Bitcoin volatility? Bitcoin regulation to