Protect Your Assets

With the stock market volatility this year, there’s no shortage of whispers—and shouts—that we’re in a bear market and/or recession. Inflation is on many people’s minds. What is a bear market, and what do you need to know about them? What can you do right now to protect yourself? Can you recover this late in the game? Are you still able to retire, even though your 401(k) may be down 30% or more? T...

It was another volatile week for the markets, with the S&P finishing the week up and the NASDAQ and Dow both in the negative. This volatility has a lot of people rattled, so what happened and why was last Thursday such a rollercoaster? Find out what you need to be looking out for in this week’s Market Recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past week the Dow was off almost 20 percent for the year and the S&P was still off over 23 percent. This shows that volatility is here to stay in the near future. What factors are leading this current wave of volatility in the markets? Find out in this week’s Protect Your Assets Market Recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not a matter of if your health fails but when your health fails. And when it does, the people you love are the ones who pay the biggest price. It'll be your spouse and/or your kids who will have to care for you and who are left holding the bag on the medical bills that are oftentimes enough to completely wipe someone out. The Sandman has a strategy for veterans called Aid & Attendance Ben...

The third quarter ended last week and the market hit lows for the year as all major indexes are down over 20 percent. How deep will this economic downturn be? Find out what you should be looking out for in the days ahead in this week’s Protect Your Assets Market Recap.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll out points to some surprising trends on how people are thinking and feeling about money in retirement these days. Find out what your peers may be worrying about  and, more importantly,  what you can do right now to remove that worry in  your  life. Hear The Sandman’s answers to questions like: ·        How can you account for inflation in your retirement plan? ·        What are some pot...

There may not be a financial product that is surrounded by more confusion and misinformation than annuities. It is important that you zero in on the misunderstood facts about variable annuities and potentially expose their darker side. Don’t get exposed to high fees and get talked into a variable annuity only to regret it later. Find out what you need to know about variable annuities before it is...

It was another rough week for the markets as all major indexes finished down over four percent. Oil is slowly pulling back and bonds are off twelve percent year to date. So what should you do going forward? How did the consumer price index impact the market? Find out in this week’s Protect Your Assets market recap.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teaching our kids about earning and saving money is an important life skill that can pay huge dividends in their future. Starting the conversation can be difficult as you may not know where to begin. Find out six things you need to teach your children when it comes to finances in this episode of Protect Your Assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The markets finished lower for the third straight week as we continue to head towards correction territory. Bonds finished down yet again, so there are very few places to hide overall. What caused the markets to slide further down? Find out in this Protect Your Assets market recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a tough week for the markets as all major indexes finished over four percent down for the week. Fed Chair Powel spoke at Jackson Hole last week, and fed policy was different than market expected. Will inflation and rising rates continue to negatively impact the markets? Find out in this Protect Your Assets market recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cars are selling for some serious money right now, as a record setting auction at Monterey Car Week totaled over 469 million dollars. Many retirees have a special car or a collection, however is it covered by your current will or trust? Cars can present a special set of problems, and if not dealt with effectively, they can create problems for those you leave behind. Find out how you can plan ahead...

Markets were off a little bit this past week as an article in the Wall Street Journal suggested that the Fed may be disengaged with the stock market. It also suggests that the Fed may continue raising rates.  The housing market continues to cool off, as both housing stats and permits declined more than expected. What else should you be looking out for? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market R...

Inflation took a great step in the right direction this past week. The markets liked this news as all major indexes finished up for the week. How will inflation continue to impact the economy? Find out the answers in this week’s Market Recap.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US economy added an impressive 528,000 jobs in July, which was more than expected. However the wage growth rose more than expected which suggests that inflation is still around and not necessarily going away. What else should you be looking for in the upcoming weeks? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know how they say kids are expensive? Well retirees can be expensive as well. You need to have a plan and prepare for spending money in retirement. Retirement may cost you more than expected with inflation out of control and things such as travel and fitness. Find out how much retirement may cost you in this episode of Protect Your Assets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We just finished the worst start to the first half of the year since 1970. Before the market goes down again, how can you de-risk your investment accounts and protect them against another economic downturn? As volatility continues, what can you do and what should you be looking out for? Find out in this episode of Protect Your Assets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Markets had a good week with all major indexes finishing in the green, although for the year still in bear market territory. The 10 year treasury was down for the week, but still up for the year. Commodities have slid back since their highs from a few weeks ago. Why did the markets rally with multi-week highs? Find out in this market recap.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

The market staged a healthy recovery last week as the market established a technical near term bottom. Does this mean that we are finally starting to see some optimism in the markets? Find out the answers you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making the decision to retire can be a difficult one. Have you saved enough? Will that money last the rest of my life? Well with uncertainty in the economy, is now the right time? Find out how to avoid running out of money in retirement and finally celebrate financial freedom in this episode of Protect Your Assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US economy has entered a recession, but will it be a mild or severe one? Almost every sector of the Market is way down for the year. What factors have led to our current state of the economy and what should you be looking for in the future? Find out in this week’s Market Recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you concerned about your ability to retire in the current economic climate? Well before you retire you must have a plan in order to be successful. Find out 5 things you must do before you retire in this episode of Protect Your Assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are headed toward the end of the first half of the year, and the market has had its worst 6 months since 1970. What other factors should you be paying attention to that may indicate a recession? Find out in this week’s market segment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The consumer price index report, which measures inflation, was ugly and the market did not like it. Indicators believe that the Fed will raise interest rates further which may create more volatility.  Will this create more turmoil in stocks? Find out the answers in this week’s Protect Your Assets market recap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stocks dropped on Friday after the inflation report showed a faster than expected rise in prices and consumer sentiment hit a record low. What other factors are causing this decline? Find out in this week's market recap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.