Wed, 30 August 2017
Today’s revised GDP report rose 3% more than expected. This resulted in market futures turning a bit negative now that a December rate hike is more likely to happen. Believe it or not war and other horrible things can be good for the stock market. Hurricane Harvey is causing a lot of destruction and even though many jobs will be lost, more jobs will be recreated once rebuilding occurs. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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Tue, 29 August 2017
![]() A lot went on in the news last week, but it’s clear that Hurricane Harvey is going to need help from everybody. Airbnb waves host service fees to as part of a free housing program to help those being evacuated and the American Red Cross allows you to donate $10 buy texting HARVEY to 90999. Whichever way you choose to get involved be sure to protect yourself from scammers by checking out sites such as Charity Navigator or consider giving stock for significant dollar amounts. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. |
Wed, 23 August 2017
![]() When you were younger the thought of $1million was enough to make you feel rich. Going into retirement today that’s not so much the case. Today I look at the trending GoBankingRates article on How Long $1 Million Will Last In Retirement In Every State. Are these numbers accurately adjusted for inflation? Which states will get you the most out of your million? What expenditures were not taken into consideration? Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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Tue, 22 August 2017
We’ve had quite a year in the markets between increasing values and emerging markets just crushing it. However, new studies show the “Trump Bump” has become a “Trump Slump” as the industrial and financial sectors see a correction. Smaller companies are more likely to feel the hurt from high corporate taxes and tax reform could finally be on the way. Today I look at positives and negatives in the market and what would change if tax reform makes it easier to repatriate cash. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. |
Wed, 16 August 2017
Albert Einstein once said “"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.” Today I put that quote to the test as I try and take on everything Bitcoin, the complex digital currency demanded by ransomware hackers. I also explain why Bitcoin is incredibly volatile due to its mining and valuation processes. Is this a currency or "wild west investing". Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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Tue, 15 August 2017
![]() Domestic and international corporate earnings are up again with the best increase we’ve seen since 2011. Why? The US Dollar sank 10% since Trump took office, which is good for companies making profits overseas and want to bring their business back home. Today I discuss this and other geopolitical issues that affect the market. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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Wed, 9 August 2017
At 2 p.m. the Feds will announce their plans to unwind the balance sheet and not let interest rates that affect the overall economy go up too quickly. Today I look at how the world is affected by a dollar that gets too strong due to rapidly increasing interest rates. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com. Mashup Edition |
Tue, 8 August 2017
![]() Should we continue investing globally instead of focusing on our own economy? World markets are reaching new levels but the US dollar sinks to 10 month lows. Believe it or not this is actually good if you are looking at emerging and international developed markets. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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Wed, 2 August 2017
![]() Electric vehicles are gaining traction and OPEC can no longer hold the world hostage. Today I discuss OPEC’s battle to increase their own production and boost barrel prices while discouraging competitors from fracking. Leaps in technology means cars will begin to depreciate faster than ever before. Should you consider leasing a car to avoid unaffordable auto loans; something which could become our next big issue? Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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Tue, 1 August 2017
With all the chaos currently happening in the White House, what is driving the stock market higher? People tend to forget the market is not a living thing but companies with revenues and earnings. Today I discuss current P/E ratios and revenue growth that show whether companies are actually doing well or not. Other topics include:
Retirement planning is more complicated than ever, and it can be hard to even know where to begin. But focusing on a few essential issues can help increase your income in retirement and your chances of enjoying a secure future. Click HERE to sign up for our 10 a.m. seminar at Four Points by Sheraton on September 9th!
Email your money question to chad@newfocusfinancial.com , or call the show at 1-800-516-1220 on Tuesday's and Wednesday's from 6:00-7:00 a.m. (PDT)
Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.NewFocusFinancial.com.
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