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Is this stock market too high?  Some billionaires are making news talking about shorting the market, but NEWSFLASH, short sellers are ALWAYS selling short. In today’s timely report, we’ll make the case why–exactly–this market can and likely will continue, albeit with a few speed bumps and stop lights along the way. We’ll use solid MATH and factual detail, not just opinion and hype. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

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“Doomsday” newsletters make a fortune preying on retired investors’ worst fears. For example, many seem to fear that China will be the keeper of the world’s reserve currency. Fat chance. China is undergoing a real estate collapse combined with a run on Chinese government bonds that is driving interest rates to record lows there, creating a situation similar to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the U.S.  Steve reviews a Wall Street Journal report on why they’re saying that in the Market Intel Segment, and then he closely examines and demonstrates why the 60-40 portfolio strategy–using bonds as the “40”, is NOT the optimal approach in retirement.  Don’t miss today’s podcast, THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

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Ernestine Shepherd is the world’s oldest female bodybuilder—and she’s got a Guinness World Record to prove it. At age 56, Ernestine was motivated to start working out after her sister died at a young age from a brain aneurysm.  She’s now 86 and looking great. At what age does the body hit a peak? Research has determined that it depends on the activity.  We’ve got some shocking facts for you from a  Wall Street Journal report in the first segment.  Then, we’ll review the single most important aspect of a sustainable financial plan for retirement, especially as Social Security and Medicare face the prospect of depletion by 2033.  THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

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Should you share ownership of a vacation home with family and friends? Only if you get certain things in writing. We’ll tell you what planners and attorneys recommend as we review a Wall Street Journal report on what can go wrong and how to avoid it in the Market Intel segment. Then we’ll dig deep into the why and how you should be shifting your thinking about where to invest going into retirement, and after you retire. Understand how to counter the risks of this economy for years–no matter what happens with the stock market…THINK RETIREMENT NOW is on the air!!!

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Why are the sickest patients fleeing Medicare Advantage Plans later in life? Medicare Advantage has high denial rates later in life.   We’ll review the risks of “Free” Medicare programs, which are costing taxpayers billions while benefiting many undeserving. Then we’ll dig deep into the most reliable income strategy that pays higher and longer for both spouses, with far less risk and reserve-backed guarantees.  THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!!!

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Premium-economy seats are one notch below business class, one above the best parts of coach. They have become not only popular, but the most profitable tickets airlines are selling. A Wall Street Journal report in the Market Intel segment, then Shelley Grandidge joins us. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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A tax deduction of $380,000 for running your business? Yes, thousands of doctors, attorneys, accountants, and business owners are using this little known but very legitimate method of tucking money away several million tax deductible dollars for their own retirements.  We’ll review how it works and may benefit you,  then review how disaster turned into opportunity during one of America’s darkest hours. Opportunity always presents itself when things look like they can’t get worse. An intriguing show you don’t want to miss–THINK Retirement NOW  is on the air!!!

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Do you get the feeling that markets move faster than they ever have BEFORE? It’s no illusion–the speed of trades in the markets HAS increased by several hundred percent just in the past few years. 70% of all trades in the market are now generated by “algorithmic trading” (also called automated trading, black-box trading, program trading or algo-trading.) It uses a computer program to make automated trades without emotion (kind of like a shark.)   We’ll review how it works then review HOW and WHY the 4% Withdrawal Rule can fail…. THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!

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Consumer spending is the driving force of the U.S. economy. Spending drives the economy, and–in turn–the economy often drives the the stock market. Consumer spending is at the core of the economy, so we want you to have a solid grip on where it really comes from. We’ll first review the 5 determinants of consumer spending, and a trend showing up in our economy that’s never seen before.  Then, we’ll share the true story of how one newly retired doctor saved a million dollars on his financial plan. See if it might work for you, too!  THINK Retirement NOW is on the air!

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