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How well have you done with your investments over your lifetime? You’ve had some good years where you got twenty percent or so perhaps. But, like the rest of us, you have had some STINKERS. Most investors lose money an average of three years out ten. That’s why averaging ten percent is so hard. Most investors also buy stocks or mutual funds haphazardly–without a clear strategy. That’s another proven way to hurt your overall returns. How long does it take to DOUBLE your money? Using the Rule of 72, money doubles every eighteen years at four percent compounded, it doubles every twelve years at six percent compounded, and every nine years at eight percent compounded. Today, we’ll review the real secrets of raising your average rate of return and how get a guaranteed bonus of ten percent on a safe fixed income vehicle, with a GUARANTEED growth rate of 7 percent COMPOUNDED.  Then health insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us. A very timely show you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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There are two major categories for stock investors to choose from:  Growth Stocks and Value Stocks.  As the name implies, Growth Stocks are all about supply and demand. The price of what you own will rise on the basis of how many other people WANT what you HAVE. There are no dividends.   The price-to-earnings ratio may not look like a bargain. The company may not even HAVE any earnings!  Buta great growth stock can make you money if you select the right one at approximately the right time, and hold it long enough to see capital gains. Tesla is an obvious example of a pure growth stock. Value stocks on the other hand—also as the name implies—are focused on business fundamentals, in other words intrinsic value. Is the company making money? How much am I paying to participate in the profits.  These are the questions VALUE investors ask.  Value stocks are not the “go-go” variety that you “date” briefly. They are the ones you consider “marrying,”  if you’re the marrying kind. Today, we’ll analyze a potentially hot growth stock you may want to own, and then we’ll shed light on how the smart money is allocating for retirement right now.  An educational show you don’t want to miss….MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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When we hear about sudden, massive gains in speculative stocks like Tesla and GameStop—the temptation is to feel like you somehow “missed out”.  But most investors of retirement age are not ready to put a heavy load of their money into one or two stocks to try to make a killing. As an investor, you need to decide what your priorities are, what your realistic goals are, and how much risk you are willing to take to achieve those goals.  If you’ve already accumulated five hundred thousand to a million dollars or more, it’s likely that you’re not ready to lay it ALL down on one stock in hopes that it doubles within ninety days.  You’re more likely to place an emphasis on PRESERVING what you’ve already made before you take big chances– with big chunks of your money. In fact, the real reason you’ve accumulated money is that you’ve mostly avoided silly risks along the way.  Instead, you kept your eyes on the prize:   a comfortable retirement funded by diversified, solid investments that make sense. Today, we’ll review a smart strategy for doing just that. Then medicare and health insurance specialist Shelley Grandidge joins us.  This is a show you DON’T want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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In case you hadn’t noticed, the future is getting just a ‘tad’ more unpredictable every day. That’s why protecting your core capital and securing your retirement income are such high priorities.   Smart people are seeing the need for more certainty going forward. And…many are turning to NEXT GENERATION annuities to meet that need. Once you reach age fifty or sixty, why WOULDN’T you want a floor under your money?   Annuities are not for young investors aged 20 to 40. They are for those who want a retirement that can weather the worst of economies, without losing a penny or missing a beat.  The key benefit that modern day annuities may provide a retired person is a contractual guarantee of principal and income—regardless of market conditions.There are four different types of annuities, and due to current low interest rates and volatile markets, THREE of those types may not be recommended.  Today, Steve will review exactly WHICH annuities are leading the pack, and which might be right for you. Then Medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us for the Q & A.  A power packed and timely show you DON’T want to miss…MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

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How does changing weather affect the price of commodities and everything  we buy? Probably, more than you think. In case you weren’t aware, we’ve been experiencing mostly “El Niño” weather conditions for the past ten years. El Niño is characterized by warmer ocean temperatures which affect weather patterns around the world. It has nothing to do with climate change, but rather is a natural result of the massive swirling of warmer and cooler ocean waters,  leading to atmospheric pressure changes. Here’s the problem: El Niño’s cooler sister, La Niña—is moody. She brings cooler ocean water temperatures, and…. she has officially arrived.  La Niña, in fact,  is shaking up agriculture in an already-tumultuous year for commodity markets, says the Wall Street Journal. We’ve got the fascinating Journal report for you today, then Medicare expert Shelley Grandidge joins us…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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As Trumponomics comes to a close and Bidenomics begins, investors don’t really need to predict which set of economic policies will work the best to stimulate the economy—at least not for a while yet. Experts say it will take six to twelve months or longer to begin to see the effects of most of Biden’s economic moves. In the meantime, whose policies will end up looking better when history is the judge–Trump, or Biden?  Most logical thinkers know that reining in job-killing government restrictions, lowering taxes for both job-creating corporations and tax paying Americans, and creating trade deals that bring and KEEP more factories right here in America, is a more sure path to long term economic success for OUR nation as a whole. But logic is not always the sure path to making money in the stock market. You need to know where the big boys are going, like Goldman Sachs, the Fed, and JP Morgan. We have a Barrons report on that for you today and Steve will review adjustments being made to the Black Diamond and Blue Diamond portfolios…an important show you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!!

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Today on Mastering Money…It’s a MOTLEY FOOL MONDAY!! The Motley Fool Money Show is one of the most popular stock market TALK SHOWS in America, featuring timely insights from top market experts and heard by millions of listeners coast to coast—including Saturdays right here on Money Radio at 5pm! After an update of the markets and today’s breaking financial news stories, we’ll take you to an exclusive broadcast of the Motley Fool Money Show… chock full of ideas to help you become a more informed investor, followed by proven money-making and money-SAVING ideas from Steve that you DON’T want to miss! — A jam-packed show for you today,  and it all starts RIGHT NOW… MASTERING MONEY IS ON THE AIR!!!      

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Many investors are bewildered by the rise of the stock market since COVID 19.  Milestone after milestone has been hit, including a 30,000 Dow, even with the economy on one leg. As remarkable as it sounds, stocks still have room to run according to top Wall Street analysts. Pent up demand is building on the half of the economy that is nearly shut down, and the vaccine could get things back to normal. But there is another KEY REASON WHY the market has risen and likely to KEEP rising in 2021 no matter who is running the White House or the Senate. We’ll explain that key factor in detail, with data from the Wall Street Journal. Then Steve reviews the 2021 strategy for the Black Diamond and Blue Diamond portfolios. A very timely show you DON’T want to miss…MASTERING MONEY  is on the air!!!

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Is the “Santa Claus rally” real—and does it apply to crazy, zany years like 2020? In the investing world, the uptick in stock market performance at the end of most years is commonly referred to as the “Santa Claus” rally, often bringing investors jolly gains. It is typically followed by what is known as the “January Effect.”  But will Santa visit THIS year, and if he does, how many “goodies” will leave us? There are numerous explanations for the causes of a Santa Claus rally including estate tax considerations, a general feeling of optimism on Wall Street because the Fed is keeping rates low, and the investing of holiday bonuses. But are the stars lining up this year? We have a full report for you today, and then Health Insurance expert Shelley Grandidge joins us. A fact filled and entertaining show you don’t want to miss…MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

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Historically, there’s a 91% chance of the stock market giving you a positive return over any particular 10 year period.  Here’s the problem: the 91 percent of positive ten year periods have come AFTER recessions and poor markets. The worst ten year periods have come after long bull market expansions, like we’re in now.  In or near retirement, THAT’S an important thing to consider. Question: How much of your money should be IN the market, and how much OUT of the market right now? What will happen in 2021? Where will the markets be in a year? Today you will hear analysis from several investment managers:   Steve will reveal how the Black Diamond Dividend Growth Strategy works in flat and down markets to keep building wealth. Then, the famous host of the MOTLEY FOOL MONEY SHOW, Chris Hill joins us. It’s going to be a great show you don’t want to miss. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!! 

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