Common Sense Investing with Victor McClure

In the latest episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, hosted by Victor McClure and Steve Ringo, the discussion centered around the impact of political tensions on financial planning, particularly amid conflicts between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The hosts delved into the intricacies of interest rate decisions, highlighting the Federal Reserve's role in managing...

During this week's edition of the Common Sense Investing (CSI) Show, hosts Victor McClure and Steve Ringo focused on the intricacies of planning for retirement amidst increasing life expectancies. They emphasized the importance of understanding the differences between the accumulation and distribution phases of financial life, particularly highlighting the potential financial challenges that can a...

This week's Common Sense Investing Show, hosted by Victor McClure, featured discussions with Steve Ringo and guest Daniel Snover, focusing on today's financial landscape and investment strategies amidst the latest CPI report.. Victor shared his insights on navigating the complexities of financial planning, particularly emphasizing risk management over stock-picking for long-term success. The conve...

In this week's Common Sense Investing Show with Victor McClure, Victor dedicated the episode to addressing listener inquiries, reflecting his 30-plus years of financial expertise. One prominent topic discussed was the considerations involved in retiring abroad, such as the impact on savings and pensions, healthcare arrangements, and lifestyle adjustments. Victor emphasized the importance of evalua...

This week on the Common Sense Investing (CSI) show, Steve Ringo sans Victor McClure, discussed the impact of global conflicts on the financial markets and their implications for retirement planning. Steve emphasized the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio and having a concrete retirement plan in place to mitigate risks presented by market volatility. He highlighted the value of stres...

In this week's episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, Victor McClure and Steve Ringo get into significant financial topics impacting retirement planning, including the much-discussed "big, beautiful bill" making its way through Congress. The hosts explored the implications of continued tax cuts from the 2017 Jobs Act, emphasizing the importance for retirees to stay informed about potential ch...

This week's episode of the Common Sense Investing Show featuring hosts Victor McClure alongside Steve Ringo and special guest Daniel Stover. The discussion centered around navigating fluctuating markets, inflation, and the stress these factors place on individuals approaching retirement. McClure emphasized the importance of using common sense in investment strategies to avoid common pitfalls, like...

This week's episode of the Common Sense Investing show, hosted by Victor McClure and Steve Ringo, delves into the volatile landscape of retirement planning amidst unpredictable market conditions. Victor shares insights from his 30+ years of experience, emphasizing the importance of a strategic approach to safeguard retirement portfolios. He highlights the risks posed by relying too heavily on curr...

This week's episode of the Common Sense Investing show, hosted by Victor McClure from McClure Capital Wealth Management, delves into Victor's insights from his near-40-year career in financial advising, emphasizing the challenges of establishing a client base and the tenacity required in the industry. The show gets into a Global Atlantic study revealing that a majority of investors, particularly t...

In the "Common Sense Investing Show," hosts Victor McClure and Steve Ringo discuss financial planning, retirement, and market dynamics in a straightforward style. The show kicks off with light-hearted banter about a fishing trip, setting a casual tone before delving into the core financial topics. Victor McClure uses his extensive experience to emphasize the importance of having a solid financial...

The Common Sense Investing Show, featuring hosts Victor McClure and Steve Ringo, delves into various investment strategies and financial planning for retirement. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding both active and passive investment strategies, likening them to different types of vehicles suited for various life stages. Further discussions touch upon the challenges posed by economi...

The "Common Sense Investing" podcast hosted by Victor McClure emphasizes strategic retirement planning, especially regarding asset allocation and market volatility. Victor highlights the importance of transitioning to safer investments as one approaches retirement to avoid substantial losses that can be difficult to recover from due to time constraints. He discusses how many do-it-yourself investo...

In the latest episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, Steve Ringo of McClure Capital goes solo and dives into market volatility and its effects on retirement planning. He emphasizes the significance of having a written retirement plan, noting that a staggering 70% of people still lack one. The discussion ranges from anecdotal experiences with market fluctuations, such as the tech crash and the...

With so much market volatility in the news, many retirees are thinking about the parts of their income strategy that don’t rise and fall with the market. For many retirees, that means Social Security. How could recent market fluctuations affect social security and retirement planning? Plus, Victor McClure answers questions about spending too much in retirement, spending concerns and worries, maxim...

On this week's Common Investing Show, Victor and Steve kick off the show by discussing the psychological impact of market volatility, tariffs, and the looming fear of a recession. Victor emphasizes not to panic amidst market fluctuations, advising that a well-planned retirement strategy can withstand short-term market swings. He highlights the importance of having a robust retirement income plan t...

In this episode of the "Common Sense Investing" show, Victor McClure discusses how to overcome the fear of spending money in retirement. With over 30 years of experience, Victor emphasizes the importance of proper retirement planning and understanding cash flow. He explores the psychological impact of seeing account balances decrease during retirement and how stress testing and comprehensive finan...

This week on The Common Sense Investing Show, hosted by Victor McClure and Steve Ringo of McClure Capital Wealth Management, the show addresses the importance of a solution-based approach to retirement planning and discusses Victor’s book, "The Common Sense Investing Guide to Retirement." The hosts emphasize the significance of understanding one's financial goals, maintaining a balanced investment...

In the "Common Sense Investing Show," Victor McClure of McClure Capital Wealth Management, joined by Steve Ringo, addresses market volatility and financial planning for retirees. Victor emphasizes the importance of having a structured retirement plan that prioritizes secured income streams over volatile market investments. The discussion underscores that retirees need not worry about daily market...

Victor and his team tackle various subjects crucial to financial planning; they discussed their unique retirement strategies, such as stress testing portfolios and creating comprehensive retirement plans tailored to individual needs. They emphasize the importance of early and methodical financial planning to ensure a secure and comfortable retirement. Additionally, the hosts touch upon the complex...

In this episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, Victor McClure and his co-host Steve Ringo dive deep into the complex world of social security and retirement planning. Victor shares invaluable insights garnered from his over 30 years of experience in wealth management, focusing on the optimal timing for collecting social security benefits. The discussion highlights the common dilemma faced by...

In this episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, Steve Ringo sits in for Victor McClure to shed light on the vital topic of taxes as we approach the potential expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Steve dives into what these changes could mean for individuals nearing or already in retirement, discussing the substantial impact on required minimum distributions, investment withdrawals, an...

In this insightful episode of the "Common Sense Investing Show,"  Victor McClure and Steve Ringo  delve deep into crucial aspects of retirement planning. With over 30 years of experience, Victor answers listener questions and discusses topics including the impact of taxes on retirement savings, the sequence of returns, and the misconceptions surrounding annuities and investment strategies. Victor...

In this episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, host Victor McClure, alongside Steve Ringo dive into the critical economic challenges on the horizon for 2025 that could impact your retirement. Victor leverages his extensive 30-plus years of financial expertise to provide plain-spoken, no-nonsense advice on how to prepare for the potential financial uncertainties ahead. The team discusses the c...

In this episode of the Common Sense Investing Show, host Victor McClure, from McClure Capital Wealth Management Companies, is joined by Steve Ringo to break down practical financial strategies. Victor utilizes his impressive 30 years of experience in plain-spoken language to tackle the complexities of managing your finances. The episode delves into strategic tax planning under the current administ...

Where do you plan to live in retirement? Will you stay in your current home, or will you downsize? Who will inherit your house one day?  A new study from Freddie Mac says 68 percent of Baby Boomers plan to “age in place.” They want to stay in their current home for as long as possible. For more information about Victor McClure, Steve Ringo and the McClure Capital team, visit https://mcclurecapital...