I cover market news now that earnings reports are in on some of the bigger names. Apple increases its dividend and share buybacks program, but can’t sit on this much cash forever. I explain why the White House has to balance dollar strength with cash repatriotization issues such as the pitfalls of profits in other currencies flooding into the US market. Other topics include:

• Why you should be looking at rebalancing opportunities when the market hits all time highs
• International stocks and emerging markets
• Annuities –Are they all horrible? When are they worth looking at?
• Safe money going into retirement–How to max FDIC insurance

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Today I discuss California’s real estate problem since half of the Bay Area millennials plan on fleeing, citing housing and cost of living as main reasons. I pick apart new tax plan rumors and explain standardized deductions vs. itemized deductions. Other topics include:

• 2 types of people who take social security early and government drawbacks when they do
• April’s earnings scorecard –Are we out of our revenue recession?
• When motivational investing events hurt
• Hedging the US Dollar
• Protecting your wealth by setting safe money aside

Whether you're 20 or you're 60, managing your money can get complicated. Please join us for one of our two seminars to learn strategies that can help you build wealth, invest confidently, retire better, and pass on your estate while minimizing taxes. Click HERE to sign up!

Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. (PDT)

Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.