Tuesday offered the biggest one day gain in the stock market since 1933 which is just more proof that the biggest up days occur during a bear market. This is another reason you should never try to time the market. Prior to these moves, many small and mid cap stocks had already fallen 75-85% as much as they did during the Great Recession. The economy has come to an abrupt halt. How we work our way out of this situation. Also:

• Financial planning moves to consider during an awful situation
• Are some bonds on sale 

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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There is some optimism as the senate is closes in on a $2 trillion stimulus bill. Markets have reacted worse in the past, more precisely the ’07-’08 scenario where congress voted against a buyout  before a market plunge that sent them scrambling. While today’s snapback rally won’t get you where you want to be, but it will give you the opportunity to sell some losers. The world is coming together to fight this virus and hopefully we have already hit rock bottom. Also:

• Rob and I compare today's economy to the great recession

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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California, one of the largest economies in the world, is shutting down under the order of Governor Gavin Newsom. Though none of us have a crystal ball, we are looking at recessionary numbers as people stay in and it comes with its positives and its negatives. Home cooking and staycations save you money, but still, on paper you are losing some money in the stock market. Today Rob Black looks at the potential aftermath of COVID-19.

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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Ever seen a good guy, bad guy movie where the heroes have to get creative to beat the baddies? That’s exactly what happened when the feds lowered rates to zero to combat COVID-19. Really though, coronavirus isn’t causing a crisis, but rather people’s reactions to it are causing the crisis happening around the world. Rob Black takes over today to discuss market volatility, crafting a recovery and more.

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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A few months ago, rate hikes and the trade war were predicted to cause the next recession, now coronavirus has come around and increased the chances of recession. Add in the crash in oil prices and it’s easy to understand why fear levels are rising. Can the market survive the disruption and avoid a true recession? Other topics include:

• Recession survival guide
• Planning for a more expensive retirement
• Rebalancing strategies

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.

What a wild ride it’s been. In just two months the market has seen some major ups and downs in a short amount of time. From trade wars to coronavirus, the headlines can cause you to panic, sell off and leave you wondering when to get back in. Remember, major corrections never stem from something people are anticipating. Other topics include:

• How the market responded to past epidemics
• Refresher course on bear markets
• The switch from growth to value

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.