Mastering Money 11/4/21

Every time you think the market can’t go higher, it does. Many investors are bewildered by the rise of the stock market since COVID 19.  Milestone after milestone has been hit, including Dow-30,000 even with the economy on one leg. As remarkable as it...

Mastering Money 9/24/21

As you get closer to the day when your salary goes away… and everything you’ve accumulated up to this point has to be the source of ALL your future paydays… your decisions need to become more accurate. You can’t afford the mistakes you made thirty years...

Mastering Money 9/29/21

While the stock market may dip due to the PSYCHOLOGICAL effects of a recession or unexpected event, there is a big difference between a dip and a crash. As an investor, you are wise to understand that difference.  Unfortunately, scary headlines about BOTH often...

Mastering Money 10/14/21

Question: do the rich GET rich at the expense of the poor? Many people believe that the rich ONLY become rich at the expense of OTHERS. This world view is called “zero-sum thinking” because its adherents regard economic life as a...

Mastering Money 10/6/21

So, what happens if you retire at or near a Market Peak? Have you thought about that? Statistically, people are more inclined to retire during the top end of a bull market. It only makes sense. That’s when confidence and peace of mind are higher. The trouble, as...

Mastering Money 9/9/21

Although many people DON’T think about owning life insurance, many, many people do. Life insurance has evolved from just a few choices in the old days, like whole life and straight term, to more advanced and flexible forms of Universal Life insurance which can...