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Sales of gold have skyrocketed at Costco - you read that right - demand for gold bars has soared at Costco. But is it a good investment to buy gold while shopping for items in bulk at Costco?

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Artificial Intelligence, or AI has sent share prices of companies like Nvidia soaring over the past few years. Worried you've missed the boat to invest in these companies? You may already be invested in them without even knowing it!

Wade into the economics of the upcoming solar eclipse with us! Ever wonder how the "economic impact" of a big event is figured out? We examine the upcoming solar eclipse and impact on the economy in areas that find themselves in the middle of the path of totality!

Should you consider investing in a new class of ETF's claiming to offer yields over 90%? This week's episode examines this new class of funds and why you should be extra careful if considering these kinds of investments.

Money Market Funds have risen to record levels in the past year, but there's a concern over what to do with these holdings as interest rates have stabilized and appear likely to decline at some point in the near future. We discuss the best options for reinvesting money market holdings if rates do drop.

Contrary to popular belief (and human nature), markets being at all-time highs presents investors with an opportunity to adjust portfolios and take profits, minus the stress that's felt when making changes when markets are in turmoil. It's just as important to know how to navigate times when markets are at or near all-time highs as it is when they're down!

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In our first episode of 2024, we're debunking the myth of financial predictions. Join us as we unveil the truth about why predictions are not only useless but can be a risky distraction from your wealth-building journey. We share practical strategies to navigate unpredictable conditions in both the economy and stock market.

We discuss some of the recent market activities and ways to seek opportunities in the midst of market turbulence. Towards the end we focus on year-end strategies along with changes to retirement plan contributions for 2024.

Who benefits most from the most recent Federal Reserve interest rate decision? We discuss winners and losers regarding the latest interest rate news on this week's episode.

Investing in artificial intelligence is a topic we're asked about often. We talk about the different ways you can consider investing in this growing sector, and the risks and rewards associated with each.

Student loan payments resuming on September 1st is likely going to have a significant impact on borrowers and the economy as a whole. We talk strategies to be ready for payments to resume along with potential impacts on the stock market and greater economy.

Significant changes are coming if you're over 50 and making catch-up contributions to your 401(k). We discuss whether the new rules are more likely to help or hinder those making the max contributions to 401(k) plans.

CDs rise again: Unveiling the Phoenix of Investing. Discover the long-forgotten strategy for stable returns with rates higher than they've been in the past quarter-century on this episode of Wade Into Wealth.

Apple recently announced a new savings account that will pay interest up to 4.15%! We discuss why Apple is able to offer such a high yield and best practices for taking advantage of such a high savings rate.

We discuss the first quarter of 2023 and why the first three months of the year have been the perfect example of why a diversified portfolio works.

A conversation about the latest in the banking industry, and the types of questions you should be asking yourself with about your bank and any banking investments you may be holding.

Discussing the latest on SVB Financial, also known as Silicon Valley Bank, and what it means for the banking industry, stock market, and you.

ChatGPT, one of the newest ways to use AI to search the internet is experiencing a meteoric rise in use. We decided to ask it how to invest.

Now you can own the same investments as your representatives in Congress...sort of. New exchange-traded funds tracking the investments of members of Congress are now available to own. But just because you can, should you?

Things have looked a bit different in the stock market to start the year, as 2023 has seen markets turn positive. Our discussion this week goes into why that's happened, and how to make sure your investments are set up to participate in the market recovery.

It's earnings season for the stock market and we discuss what earnings reports are, how to interpret them, and which parts matter most when considering an investment in a company.

You may have seen the term "debt ceiling" in the news lately. What is it, and how could it possibly impact you?

We all want to buy low and sell high - but it's one of the hardest things to actually do - except for right now. We discuss ways to buy investments at a low price in this week's episode.