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In pursuit of a “Work-Optional” Lifestyle? Learn How To Retire And STAY Retired: Join Scottsdale Financial Planner Steve Jurich, AIF® for The “Common Sense Financial Hour” aka MASTERING MONEY —  on Money Radio am 1510 , DAILY at 8am and 11am, with updates M-F at 4:30pm. Podcasts 24/7 on the Mastering Money APP (Android) and i Tunes (Apple). Or, simply visit RetirementRadioUSA.com

Recent Episodes

Mastering Money 5/28/25

So what’s better for the stock market—a strong dollar or a weak dollar?  After years of a strong dollar in relation to foreign currencies, the U.S. is now in an environment of a weaker dollar–  Is that a bad thing? Well, it can be both good and bad economically—DEPENDING.  Steve explains in the Market Intel segment, then Certified Financial Planner® Matt Zucarro joins us with instructions on how to build a tax exempt bond ladder…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Mastering Money 5/27/25

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to get more work out of teenagers to address the state’s labor shortage. His office has drafted a bill that would cut restrictions on the hours that minors can work. Florida is the latest in a string of states to revamp or try to change child-labor laws in recent years to allow young people to work and businesses to hire them. We’ll have that report in the Market Intel Segment, then a Q & A Session with a new team member for Mastering Money.  Then we’ll discuss annuity “refinancing”.  A great show for you today….MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

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Mastering Money 5/26/25

It’s a Larry Kudlow Monday!  Today on Mastering Money we feature a special podcast edition of Larry Kudlow’s terrific nationwide podcast. Having served as an economist in two presidential administrations–Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump–and having been an ‘A-list’ commentator on the two top business stations–CNBC and Fox Business–Larry’s insights are on the money. In each podcast he interviews top thought leaders from the worlds of investments, government, and the private sector.  Don’t miss today’s show with Larry and his special guest. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!

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Mastering Money 5/23/25

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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Mastering Money 5/22/24

Southwest Gas Corporation, incorporated in March 1931, is a regulated utility that provides natural gas services and has a wholly owned subsidiary that operates a pipeline transmission system. We’ll review why many analysts are calling the stock a strong buy. That story in the Market Intel Segment, then the results of a surprising Duke University study on how much retirees actually spend in retirement…MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

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Recent Blogs

“Should My Living Trust Be The Beneficiary of My IRA?”

Many people own revocable living trusts and consider the idea of making their trust the beneficiary of their IRA. Even before new laws were proposed, the idea was problematic. Unless your trust is specifically worded using what is known as a “conduit provision”, the trust may be a poor choice for an IRA, 401k, 403b, or TSP beneficiary.

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