Have you ever wondered what happens to your retirement account once you retire? On today’s episode, we’ll discuss this along with how you can avoid unnecessary penalties and not get killed in taxes. Show Notes: 2 problems to avoid with retirement accounts: Penalties Getting killed in taxes Know the rules: Before age 59.5 (10%…
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My Euro Cup Endowment Effect
This past year I’ve been watching a new sport that I have never invested much time in before: international soccer. I took a break from football, basketball and jumped over the pond to enjoy a fresh taste of a different sport. I mainly watched the Premier League (England’s top-flight club football division) since NBC broadcasts…
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2Q 2021 Market Overview
Market Update Markets continued to showcase strong performance through the second quarter of this year. The U.S. market was up 8.2%, foreign markets up 5.7%, and emerging markets up 2%. Small caps lagged behind large stocks by -4.2%. And we saw a reversal back to growth outperforming for the quarter (6.22% over value). Real estate…
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Ep. 10 | Investing Part 4: The Most Important Piece
This is Part 4 and final episode of our mini-series on investing. Check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here. Today, we are going to talk about the most important piece of investing. If you get this part wrong then not much else matters. Show Notes: 2 ways we run aground as…
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If Inflation Heats Up, What Should I Change?
Inflation heating up has hit the headlines again (U.S. Inflation is Highest in 13 Years). And it appears that inflation is increasing at an alarming rate: 5% over last year! But remember, compared to where inflation was at this time last year, where prices were actually depressed, of course inflation looks like it’s flaming up….
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Ep. 9 | Investing Part 3: A Simple Way to Increase Returns
This is Part 3 of a mini-series on investing. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 here. Today, we are going to show you a simple way to increase returns that doesn’t involve choosing the best fund, having a complex options strategy, or putting your money with a fancy hedge fund manager. Show Notes: Examples of…
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