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Learn what scammers are up to that has cost people over $39 million. From text messages to robocalls, learn their schemes so you don't fall for them. The article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives, we have seen enormous money be made in real estate, technology stocks, etc. and have seen wild swings in markets before. They can feel scary at the tim...

Learn about the potential CBD treatment for CV and why NY may legalize cannabis in 2020. The first article is here . The second article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives, we have seen enormous money be made in real estate, technology stocks, etc. and have seen wild swings in markets before. They can feel scary at the time, but in hindsight are of...

Learn how to avoid burnout due to working from home and ideas to de-stress. It's easy to feel stressed working from home, and having additional responsibilities. Hear how other people are feeling and how they are coping.  I share my favorite de-stressors and give you ideas for how to cope and thrive. The article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives,...

Learn what stocks are in the QQQ that are not in the S & P 500 and why. Why is the QQQ up 3.1% while the S & P 500 is -13% and the Dow is -19%? Listen to the podcast and find out why! Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives, we have seen enormous money be made in real estate, technology stocks, etc. and have seen wild swings in markets before. They can feel scar...

Learn why there will be extreme moves in the stock market this year and where wealth building opportunities are. This is the year of extremes. I'm usually a long-term buy and hold investor, but that is not possible this year in my opinion. The stock market is close to a pullback because of real estate and bank problems, and we may see negative interest rates.  That could drive stocks to new all ti...

Learn about negative interest rates and what they may cause people to do. The article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives, we have seen enormous money be made in real estate, technology stocks, etc. and have seen wild swings in markets before. They can feel scary at the time, but in hindsight are often tremendous opportunities for future financial...

Learn why the stock market is disconnected from reality and what the best performing ETFs are year-to-date. The stock market is disconnected from reality because we are still in the chasm and there are no numbers for revenue, sales, profits, etc. due to the economy being shut down. That means we can't determine what the correct valuations should be. Below are the best performing equity ETFs, to gi...

Learn how 5 couples have changed their spending money habits during the pandemic. Want to know if the changes you've made are like what other people are doing? The article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives, we have seen enormous money be made in real estate, technology stocks, etc. and have seen wild swings in markets before. They can feel scary...

Learn which biotech and health care ETFs are performing the best. I also discuss the unemployment report that came out today and why we are not in a depression. The link to the chart is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? As we live our lives, we have seen enormous money be made in real estate, technology stocks, etc. and have seen wild swings in markets before. They can...

Learn why GDX and GDXJ outperformed the stock market and by how much. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth and the stock market averaged 10% annually, your $10,000 per year would grow to $697,299 after 20 years and $...

Learn why Warren Buffett sold all of his airline stocks and what he didn't say in his explanation. This is a follow up podcast to an earlier episode about Buffett selling his Delta airlines shares. The article is here .  Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431...

Learn why May is a difficult month for the stock market. April was upon 12.7%, the best month since 1987.  Q2 GDP was -4.8% and Q3 is estimated to be -30%. We are in a recession and a deflationary period. How should you invest now? Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30...

Learn why this is not the time to be blindly aggressive, and why there are new and exciting investment opportunities ahead; this is a jumpstart to the future. The helipad article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested f...

Learn why investing in dividend paying stocks can be a dividend trap and how to avoid it. There's a problem with choosing the highest dividend - you may be incurring more risk. In this podcast, I explain why and how some companies have very high dividends and why they may not be a sign of financial health. Learn 3 companies that have recently raised their dividend. The link to the first article is...

Learn what my stock market forecast is for the rest of the year. There is more volatility ahead. We may be in a topping process short-term now, with highs and lower lows ahead. Find out the causes of the volatility and why it's mostly about debt. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,6...

Learn why the FANG stocks may have more risk right now. If you think the FANG stocks can only go up, listen to the podcast and learn why they might be in a spectacularly overvalued situation. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you investe...

Learn why it is important to take some time and focus on yourself right now. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth and the stock market averaged 10% annually, your $10,000 per year would grow to $697,299 after 20 year...

Learn why the next 45 days in the stock market are critical and which famous money manager agrees with me. The article is here . Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth and the stock market averaged 10% annually, your $...

Learn why the recent stock market decline might be a cycle re-occurring March 2001, March 2008 and March 2020. You have to see this chart! Go here .   Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth and the stock market average...

Learn 2 strategies for a volatile stock market during the next few months in the chasm. The next 3 to 4 months are going to be more volatile than usual. I anticipate huge up days and huge down days. More like an elevator than a roller coaster.  What is your plan to get through it? I have 2 suggestions in this podcast. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per...

Learn why the large mining companies have performed so much better than the S & P 500 index. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth and the stock market averaged 10% annually, your $10,000 per year would grow to $697,2...

Learn why the stock market is anticipating an improvement in the economy. How quickly will the economy recover? It's important to look beyond the chasm and maybe even into 2021. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth a...

Learn the moves Warren Buffet is making now, 3 reasons I'm optimistic and why not to buy airline stocks. Warren Buffett recently made 2 stock sales. Why? What should you be doing with your portfolio now? We cover this in the podcast. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after...

Learn why it is important not to get caught up in negative unemployment numbers and to look ahead 6 months or better, 3 to 5 years. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but earn only 2%, after 20 years you'll have $262,692 and after 30 years $431,908. However, if you invested for growth and the stock market averaged 10% annually, you...

Learn why the investing opportunity presented is not different than in past bear markets. The most dangerous phrase in investing is "This time is different." Bear markets happen, and each time the reason is different, but the cycle and investment strategy isn't. The chart showing how bear markets recover, specifically, after a first quarter than declines more than 10%, is posted  here . (Thanks to...