3-24-2023 – Retirement vs. Emergency Savings: How to Prioritize in a Shaky Economy

One school of thought sees the possibility of a soft landing-- contingent on astute monetary policy.(If a formal recession is declared, will it be short-lived?)Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, Apple Yearly Event, The Dollar Under Attack, T - AT&T Inc., Bonds, Short Selling, PRU - Prudential Financial Inc., SWVXX - Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund Investor, PKG - Packaging Corp. of America.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A combination of high inflation and a low level of savings are prompting many people to question their ability to retire well.(If investors act in four key areas, experts say it could help improve their lifestyles.)Today's Stocks & Topics: EXPE - Expedia Group Inc., Energy Space, Earnings Season, Vaccine Makers are Struggling, Credit Unions, SNOW - Snowflake Inc., Portfolio Management, Bond Funds, Market Rally, ABBV - AbbVie Inc., JNJ - Johnson & Johnson.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Financial markets have been raising red flags recently about China's economy, but analysts say Wall Street is missing the big picture.Today's Stocks & Topics: NVIDIA Corp., Crypto Scams, Trash is Becoming Valuable, BTI - British American Tobacco PLC ADR, VTV - Vanguard Value ETF, BDRY - Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF, Emergency Funds, VICI - VICI Properties Inc., TER - Teradyne Inc. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are strategies to help retirees smooth out their tax bills in the drawdown phase.(One tip: Identify the tax bracket that you want to fill knowing it varies by investors.)Today's Stocks & Topics: Controlling the Market, PTY - PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, Timing the Market, UPST - Upstart Holdings Inc., TGT - Target Corp., VFC - VF Corp., Home Prices. TRIVIA: "Can you name 3 or 4 'worst advice' behaviors which MOST PEOPLE probably still believe?"Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this compilation program, Steve Peasley and Justin Klein field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the world.Today's Stocks & Topics: Rental Properties, How Much Cash, Index Funds, Investing Signs, Credit Cards, Gold & Silver, Low Contribution Limits, Natural Gas, Credit Ratings, KPP Investing Plans, U.S. Government Debt, The Dollar, Energy Stocks vs. XLE, Treasuries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It could be worth examining how various asset classes have performed during economic downturns.Today's Stocks & Topics: Debt Ceiling, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., TLT - iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF, Roth I-R-A, FOXA - Fox Corp. Cl A, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., NEM - Newmont Corp.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bitcoin and ether are on pace for their worst month of 2023, down 10% and 6%, respectively.Today's Stocks & Topics: Credit, Bank Deposits, Refilling the SPR, KTB - Kontoor Brands Inc., MMM - 3M Co., Money Market Funds, TROW - T. Rowe Price Group Inc., IP - International Paper Co., T - AT&T Inc., Bonds, TCS - Container Store Group Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The calculations for RMDs are more conservative than many people realize—especially now.Today's Stocks & Topics: Small Time Investors, The Oil Markets and Oil Reserves, DIS - Walt Disney Co., KHC - Kraft Heinz Co., Technical Indicators, NUGT - Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bull 2X Shares, The Debt Ceiling, LDOS - Leidos Holdings Inc., EBS - Emergent Biosolutions Inc., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Low costs and tax efficiency are obvious pluses, but so are ease of oversight and cash flow extraction.Today's Stocks & Topics: Treasury Department, Economist Paul Krugman, ING - ING Groep N.V. ADR, RGR - Sturm Ruger & Co., SWBI - Smith & Wesson Brands Inc., GLW - Corning Inc., Reverse Split, RF - Regions Financial Corp., WBD - Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. Series A, New Home Sales, IEP - Icahn Enterprises L.P., CHPT - ChargePoint Holdings Inc. TRIVIA QUESTION: "The recent 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, put about $140 per month more in Social Security beneficiaries’ checks...but looking at statistics...... What do you suppose has been the AVERAGE Social Security COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) since the year 2000? AND-- HOW does that compare with the cost of goods and services AVERAGE over that SAME TIME PERIOD?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A diversified portfolio is essential and a certificate of deposit ladder, or CD ladder, can capture higher yields amid interest rate uncertainty.Today's Stocks & Topics: Rate Increases, Banking Deposits, Home Prices, RHHBY - Roche Holding AG ADR, CDs, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., ATKR - Atkore Inc., BC - Brunswick Corp., QYLD - Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF, XYLD - Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF. Justin's PERSPECTIVE today will look at the history of central banks.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy