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Bootcamp Series: How to Save More Money and Get Ready for Retirement in 2023 Jan 10, 2023

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It’s a new year. Have you been thinking of your goals for this year? Is one of those goals to retire in 2023? How about saving for something you always wanted? We’re going to share some easy things you can do to save more money and get ready for retirement if that's what you're thinking about.

All the major stock markets have been up a little bit. Will that continue? Are you prepared for what could be coming here in the next six weeks? Are you financially prepared to take care of yourself for the next 20, 30, maybe even 40 years? What about a loved one? A fairly extensive research study recently concluded that the vast majority of you are not prepared for retirement. And here's why. Retiring today is different than it was ten years ago, especially when most company-sponsored pension plans are obsolete. We're living much longer. You have to figure out how to generate income off your assets without putting everything you've worked for at risk. And right now, with inflation and expenses, everything's so much more expensive. Taxes are tough, too. Stay tuned here for our first financial bootcamp of the year, where we cover some basics you need to know.

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Market Segment: Most Difficult Year for Stocks Since 2008 Jan 03, 2023

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Last week closed the most difficult year for stocks investors have seen since 2008 and the worst year for bonds in a very long time. However is there upside to capture or is there a recession coming? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

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Retirement 101 Christmas Special Dec 27, 2022

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There are some key things to take care of before the end of the year regarding your finances. Many people are trying to minimize taxes and figure how much money you’ve lost in the markets this year. Some of you may be concerned about your financial future in general. Find out how to mitigate risk in the markets and prepare for the recession coming next year in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

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Market Segment: Christmas Time Rally Dec 27, 2022

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There was no rally this past week as stocks finished lower yet another week. All major indexes were down as we head towards a recession in the first part of 2023. However the Ten Year Treasury was up and actually finished up for the year. This has been an incredibly tough year for the markets, how has that impacted you? Find out what you should be looking out for in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

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How to Prepare for a Recession Dec 20, 2022

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Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellan said in an interview that we are not headed towards a recession in 2023. However many CEO’s disagree and in fact they are laying off more people then they did in the 2008 recession. Will you be able to retire if we are headed towards a recession or will you have to go back to work? Find out how to prepare and protect yourself for a recession in this episode of Protect Your Assets

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Market Segment: Evidence That Inflation is Going DOWN Dec 20, 2022

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We finally saw some evidence that inflation is starting to go down. This is good news that we are finally starting to recover. How does this impact our economy, and will it stop a recession from happening? Find out what you need to know in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

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Market Segment: Are More Interest Rate Hikes on the Way? Dec 13, 2022

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The Consumer Price Index, a direct measure of inflation, is on the way next week. The Fed looks at this data to determine future rate hikes. Does The Sandman see another rate hike in our future? Plus, hear his answer to the question: Why is the volatility index VIX so low, and is it losing its credibility overall as we analyze markets? All that on more on this week’s market segment.

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Market Segment: Is the Fed Pivoting? Dec 08, 2022

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Stocks had a pretty positive week, as Chairman Powell has some decent news. Were his comments really that positive? Plus, the latest jobs report has supported a general theme of cooling from a position of strength. The Fed's going to have some ammunition to potentially raise 75 basis points soon. Hear The Sandman’s take on the economy in this week’s market segment.

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Reflecting on the Three Keys to the Bottom Nov 28, 2022

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Reports are showing that inflation and rising costs to borrow money have caused a solid contraction in business activity across the U.S. private sector, which helped the market in November. Then, some negative news from the University of Michigan’s five-year inflation expectations survey that showed long-term inflation remaining at 3%. What do we need to see occur before we can say that the bottom is here and stocks start to move up? The Sandman reflects on his three keys to identifying the bottom on this week’s market segment.

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Tips for Staying Safe During the Holiday Season Nov 22, 2022

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Americans collectively lose $50 billion per year to fraud. Fraudsters and thieves are innovative professionals, constantly reinventing ways to rip you off. When fraud happens or a robbery happens, you're left not only with financial loss but a compromised identity and emotional distress. However, there are ways to protect yourself. And today, Piedmont California Police Chief Jeremy Bowers is in the studio to cover common present-day scams and crimes, why they are successful, some red flags that a scam may be afoot, and what you can do if it happens to you.

Plus, catch the weekly market report where The Sandman breaks down what’s next for the cryptocurrency industry, recent negative corporate earnings news, and capacity utilization for industrial production—and so much more.

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