Wed, 25 April 2018
![]() Rates hit 3% yesterday for the first time since January 2014 and bond traders are dealing with a huge amount of new US debt issuance at $96 Billion worth of bonds, the largest since 2014. Was this planned prior to rates moving up? Also in the news Caterpillar and Twitter make a good showing in the market and the cryptocurrency Gemini takes a step in the right direction. Other topics include:
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Tue, 24 April 2018
![]() Q1 earnings are coming out and expectations are high following tax cuts and the market rally. So is the market actually doing great? Are market returns negative? Other topics include:
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Wed, 18 April 2018
![]() Happy Groundhog Day to CPA’s and enrolled agents who are currently filing taxes and extensions on the one day extension. In other news, big banks are looking good in the first quarter since corporate tax reform took place. Cryptocurrency is also back in the news as New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman probes major trading platforms to find out more about operations, internal controls and customer safeguards. More cryptocurrency regulations this year for sure. Other topics include:
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Tue, 17 April 2018
Happy Tax Day everyone! Today may not come with fireworks or barbecue, but it does bring you a few friendly reminders: 1. An extension does not delay penalties and interest on amounts you owe 2. Your IRA and Roth contribution must be postmarked today even if you file an extension 3. Self employed still have time to fund some retirement accounts. Other topics include:
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Thu, 12 April 2018
![]() Over 25+ years I’ve seen plenty of horrible money mistakes that destroy your chances at retirement. In the second half of today’s podcast I share major money mistakes that can really hurt you down the road. I also share good money habits such as accumulating positive cash flow assets. Other topics include:
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Thu, 12 April 2018
![]() This week continued jobless claims see a slight uptick, but initial jobless claims decreased sharply by 9,000 in a firming of the job market. When will we finally see a wages rise? In other news futures were affected by a tweet from President Trump. Other topics include:
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Tue, 10 April 2018
![]() Futures are up and a lot of it has to do with China opening its economy to foreign investors. While day to day ups and downs don’t really matter in the long run, the reasons why do. Other topics include:
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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)
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Wed, 4 April 2018
![]() Some trade deals, such as NAFTA, are over 23 years old. Current deals with China were created when China was considered an emerging market. The Chinese economy is much larger today and deals must be reviewed. Renegotiating trade agreements is one cause for the current market volatility. Other topics include:
Please join Rob Black, Michelle Lerman and I for our Retirement Income Strategies and Estate Planning Seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Juniper Hotel Cupertino on May 3rd. Click HERE to sign up!
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)
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Tue, 3 April 2018
![]() When was the last time you heard about LIBOR rates? This loan which was common at the top of the real estate debacle seems to be working its way back into the news, this time in the form of corporate debt. As interest rates go up there’s a good chance you’ll hear about lower quality borrowers feeling the squeeze. Other topics include:
Please join Rob Black, Michelle Lerman and I for our Retirement Income Strategies and Estate Planning Seminar from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Juniper Hotel Cupertino on May 3rd. Click HERE to sign up!
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! |