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In this special brief broadcast, Steve delves into the most popular and common questions asked about annuities. If you’ve been invited to a steak dinner financial workshop (who hasn’t?), then you know that all you get is about 30 minutes of information, with some canned jokes.  Mastering Money is a DAILY podcast from Kiplinger Contributor and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Steve Jurich (pronounced Jur-itch)– that actually takes the time to help you learn financial topics.  Today, we’ll cover how annuities work today in easy to understand terms–including bonuses, fees (or lack thereof) and much more…  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/6/23

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Tax-loss harvesting is a technique that involves using capital losses to offset capital gains or even ordinary income to reduce your overall tax bill. Traders can incorporate tax-loss harvesting into their investing strategy before the end of a calendar year by selling underperforming stocks and locking in losses. We’ll discuss that strategy in the Market Intel segment,  then Shelley Grandidge joins us to discuss the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.  A very timely show, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/5/23

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Climate change activists are meeting at a huge convention in Dubai this month to make the case that human beings worldwide need to stop eating meat, very, very soon. Cows pollute more than cars they say. Are you ready to go vegan? A Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel segment, then we’ll talk about caps, spreads, and participation rates on annuities. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Bidenomics! Inflation! China! Digital currency! And, an upcoming Presidential election–a lot is happening in the world these days and it could affect your investments. Who better to comment on timely issues than the great Lou Dobbs? Today, Lou is our special guest host for segments 2 and 3, with commentary from Steve in segments 1 and 4.  This is a great podcast you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/4/23

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Are you paying a penalty for Medicare because you made too much money 2 years ago? Well, you may be due a refund, says the Wall Street Journal.  The Medicare surcharge known as “IRMAA”  can be a pain, but there are little-known workarounds: And many are winning on appeal, making the surcharge go away. We’ll have the details for you in the Market Intel Segment, next, then health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us to talk about Medicare…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief  12/1/23

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During the pandemic, auto dealers rushed to buy used cars off the street from individual buyers as vehicle production declined amid supply-chain shortages. Companies like Carvana, turned it into a business model. Now, big dealerships have taken it to a new level. We’ll review a fascinating inside-baseball report on the auto industry in the Market Intel segment, then Steve continues his educational series on annuities. A fact filled show you don’t want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 11/30/23

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 11/29/23

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Many stock analysts are talking about a company that is the world’s largest auctioneer of salvaged vehicles. It is flying under-the-radar says Barrons. We’ll talk about that stock in the Market Intel Segment then health insurance and medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us.  MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

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Any day now, the first gene editing technologies for medical use will be approved by the FDA. The goal of gene editing is to alter an ailing person’s DNA sequence. Welcome to the brave new world. In the Market Intel segment, we’ll review a Wall Street Journal report on two biotech companies that are at the forefront of the DNA Sequence editing frontier. Then Steve explains why so many retiring professionals are choosing Next Generation Annuities with Guaranteed Income Riders to anchor their retirement. A very timely show you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 11/28/23

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Bidenomics! Inflation! China! Digital currency! And, an upcoming Presidential election–a lot is happening in the world these days and it could affect your investments. Who better to comment on timely issues than the great Lou Dobbs? Today, Lou is our special guest host for segments 2 and 3, with commentary from Steve in segments 1 and 4.  This is a great podcast you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 11/27/23

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 11/24/23

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So, what’s the difference between banks and life insurance companies issuing annuities in a financial crisis? A big difference. Fast rising rates by the Fed have HURT banks reserves dramatically, but HELPED insurance companies’ reserves GREATLY. We’ll explain why today and then Shelley Grandidge joins us to review today’s best health insurance and Medicare options…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Daily IQ Retirement Brief 11/23/23

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In this special brief broadcast, Steve delves into the most popular and common questions asked about annuities. If you’ve been invited to a steak dinner financial workshop (who hasn’t?), then you know that all you get is about 30 minutes of information, with some canned jokes.  Mastering Money is a DAILY podcast from Kiplinger Contributor and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Steve Jurich (pronounced Jur-itch)– that actually takes the time to help you learn financial topics.  Today, we’ll cover how annuities work today in easy to understand terms–including bonuses, fees (or lack thereof) and much more…  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/6/23

Check out this episode!

Tax-loss harvesting is a technique that involves using capital losses to offset capital gains or even ordinary income to reduce your overall tax bill. Traders can incorporate tax-loss harvesting into their investing strategy before the end of a calendar year by selling underperforming stocks and locking in losses. We’ll discuss that strategy in the Market Intel segment,  then Shelley Grandidge joins us to discuss the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.  A very timely show, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/5/23

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Climate change activists are meeting at a huge convention in Dubai this month to make the case that human beings worldwide need to stop eating meat, very, very soon. Cows pollute more than cars they say. Are you ready to go vegan? A Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel segment, then we’ll talk about caps, spreads, and participation rates on annuities. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!

Bidenomics! Inflation! China! Digital currency! And, an upcoming Presidential election–a lot is happening in the world these days and it could affect your investments. Who better to comment on timely issues than the great Lou Dobbs? Today, Lou is our special guest host for segments 2 and 3, with commentary from Steve in segments 1 and 4.  This is a great podcast you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Check out this episode!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/4/23

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Are you paying a penalty for Medicare because you made too much money 2 years ago? Well, you may be due a refund, says the Wall Street Journal.  The Medicare surcharge known as “IRMAA”  can be a pain, but there are little-known workarounds: And many are winning on appeal, making the surcharge go away. We’ll have the details for you in the Market Intel Segment, next, then health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us to talk about Medicare…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

Check out this episode!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief  12/1/23

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During the pandemic, auto dealers rushed to buy used cars off the street from individual buyers as vehicle production declined amid supply-chain shortages. Companies like Carvana, turned it into a business model. Now, big dealerships have taken it to a new level. We’ll review a fascinating inside-baseball report on the auto industry in the Market Intel segment, then Steve continues his educational series on annuities. A fact filled show you don’t want to miss, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!

In this special brief broadcast, Steve delves into the most popular and common questions asked about annuities. If you’ve been invited to a steak dinner financial workshop (who hasn’t?), then you know that all you get is about 30 minutes of information, with some canned jokes.  Mastering Money is a DAILY podcast from Kiplinger Contributor and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Steve Jurich (pronounced Jur-itch)– that actually takes the time to help you learn financial topics.  Today, we’ll cover how annuities work today in easy to understand terms–including bonuses, fees (or lack thereof) and much more…  MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/6/23

Check out this episode!

Tax-loss harvesting is a technique that involves using capital losses to offset capital gains or even ordinary income to reduce your overall tax bill. Traders can incorporate tax-loss harvesting into their investing strategy before the end of a calendar year by selling underperforming stocks and locking in losses. We’ll discuss that strategy in the Market Intel segment,  then Shelley Grandidge joins us to discuss the differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage.  A very timely show, MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!

Daily IQ Retirement Brief 12/5/23

Check out this episode!

Climate change activists are meeting at a huge convention in Dubai this month to make the case that human beings worldwide need to stop eating meat, very, very soon. Cows pollute more than cars they say. Are you ready to go vegan? A Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel segment, then we’ll talk about caps, spreads, and participation rates on annuities. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Check out this episode!