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LAYOFFs are on the rise 231211 from 2023-12-11T21:30:14
Episode 437: Layoffs at smaller companies appear to be on the rise. That’s good and bad news. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/----...
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High Yield JUNK Bonds 231206 from 2023-12-06T20:59:01
Episode 436: High Yield is a marketing euphemism for JUNK. I don’t often buy bond or bond funds, but when I do, I only purchase INVESTMENT GRADE. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: ...
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Santa Claus rally came early…will it last? 231129 from 2023-11-29T23:16:18
Episode 435: The Santa Claus rally is a seasonal phenomenon mostly driven by tax policy. Like New Year’s resolutions, it usually quickly fades…leading to the 2nd Quarter phenomenon known as “sell...
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Save at least 15% 231127 from 2023-11-27T21:13:14
Episode 434: In the early stages of building wealth, the key factor is SAVING. Saving is also one of the few things that you have influence to control. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentar...
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Become fire-proof like Sam Altman 231122 from 2023-11-23T01:02:34
Episode 433: How to become a master craftsman in your career. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/-------------------------------------...
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Walmart drops 8%…harbinger for the MARKET? 231119 from 2023-11-19T22:23:20
Episode 432: This past week Walmart stock climbed to a record high, then abruptly retreated, to close down more than 8%. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investable...
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Earnings estimate beat SHENANIGANS 231115 from 2023-11-15T21:09:04
Episode 431: In yesterday’s session the Market had an impressive breakout, in all aspects. Price, volume and breadth were all superior. We’ll see if it holds. I’m skeptical of the foundation of ...
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Sideways stock market 231113 from 2023-11-13T22:05:30
Episode 430: The S&P 500 peaked in January 2022. It’s worse for the RUSSELL2000, with a current price at below pre-Pandemic levels. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://ww...
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CEO fears&IPO flops 231018 from 2023-10-18T22:25:36
Episode 429: Corporate CEOs are becoming less optimistic about 2024 and recent IPOs are a disaster. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe...
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Market up on Israel-Hamas war…it’s all about interest rates 231010 from 2023-10-14T02:46:44
Episode 428: Wall Street is obsessed with the possibility of lower interest rates. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/----------------...
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Big LOSERS on Wall Street 230923 from 2023-09-23T22:45:47
Episode 427: The Market has been down for two consecutive months…how bad will it get? Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/-------------...
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Lowering interest rates won’t solve the problem 230908 from 2023-09-10T19:33:45
Episode 426: Interest rates and monetary policy can’t solve the global supply conundrum. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/----------...
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Anemic German Economy&Future Opportunity 230831 from 2023-08-31T21:18:51
Episode 425: The slowdown in Germany is characteristic of the general global malaise. But...German industrial giants have survived multiple world wars, they'll survive this current situation. ...
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Fed Jackson Hole Summit- Structural Shifts in the Global Economy 230829 from 2023-08-29T19:32:48
Episode 424: The major indexes have regained their 50dma but global trade is slowing as evident by the decline in exports from China, Germany&Japan. Short term markets are exuberant for peak inte...
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Is the AI hype fading? 230814 from 2023-08-14T21:00:03
Episode 423: If the handful of tech stocks that have been propping up the Market are starting to stall, then perhaps the S&P 500 is headed lower. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: ...
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Why do good stocks go down with bad? 230803 from 2023-08-03T21:07:41
Episode 422: The Fitch downgrade of US debt caused almost all asset classes, including precious metals to go down…why? Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablew...
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Listener Question&Headlines you need to pay attention to 230725 from 2023-07-25T21:46:32
Episode 421: Listener question- why aren’t I investing in Small Cap stocks? Headlines- FOMC, 2nd Qtr Earnings, Leading Economic Indicators, Grain Prices, Multiple Expansion, Chinese&Japanese stoc...
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Pitiful state of the Global Economy 230711 from 2023-07-11T21:20:09
Episode 420: Economic forecasts, PMI surveys, as well as market indicators like Metal&Petroleum prices are all pointing to a very mediocre global economy. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Comment...
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Think of Money Market Funds as Dividend Paying Stocks 230709 from 2023-07-09T19:29:35
Episode 419: Money Market Funds are paying yields at 15 year highs…that’s where most of my money is currently parked. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewe...
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9th Anniversary Celebration 230704 from 2023-07-04T19:13:53
Episode 418: Today we celebrate nine years of Wealthsteading… a daily disciplined methodical approach to taking stewardship of your assets. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: htt...
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LIVE PRESENTATION: where’s the recessions? 230628 from 2023-06-28T21:22:28
Episode 417: The is the audio portion of a midyear economic presentation given on June 27 2023; the full video can be seen at: https://youtu.be/jm7LAbdbiHcSign up for free ALERTs&Market Com...
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Fed Rate Hike…pivot…pause…skip 230613 from 2023-06-13T20:03:48
Episode 416: Regardless of what the Fed does with interest rates, the global economy is slowing, inflation is sticky, and zombie companies are starting to file bankruptcy. Sign up for free ALER...
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A lot of agony out there-Charlie Munger Berkshire Hathaway 230605 from 2023-06-05T21:34:03
Episode 415: “A lot of real estate isn’t so good any more...We have a lot of troubled office buildings, a lot of troubled shopping centers, a lot of troubled other properties. There’s a lot of ago...
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Individual Investor ADVANTAGE 230516 from 2023-05-16T20:29:11
Episode 414: The key advantage that individual investors have over large institutional investors is the ability to move to CASH in anticipation of a market decline. Sign up for free ALERTs&Mar...
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LISTENER QUESTION: why park money in a Money Market Fund vs CD or Treasury? 230511 from 2023-05-11T20:34:59
Episode 413: I park my money temporarily in a Money Market Fund to preserve the principal and keep it 100% liquid. The interest rate is a secondary consideration. Sign up for free ALERTs&Mark...
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Where’s the RECESSION? Where’s the RALLY? 230510 from 2023-05-10T20:41:13
Episode 412: The Market has been stagnant. I continue to believe there is more downside risk than short term upside potential. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.inv...
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Stock Market review&preparing for new leadership 230422 from 2023-04-22T22:48:04
Episode 411: The Economy&Stock Market are at an inflection point…they could break up or down…my bias is to the downside. But either way, now is the time to prepare for the new company leadership ...
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Hedging against a downturn comes with a cost 230414 from 2023-04-14T20:51:16
Episode 410: Hedging strategies like selling short, buying options contracts or inverse&leveraged ETFs can be costly and might result in a steep loss. Simply parking your money in a cash equivale...
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Profits are headed LOWER 230412 from 2023-04-12T20:35:56
Episode 409: The Market is seemingly complacent about declining corporate profits. Did I mention that I’m ~ 90% in cash? Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewe...
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There’s no money in the banks…oh my! 230405 from 2023-04-05T18:58:58
Episode 408: The fact that banks don’t have enough money to cover deposits isn’t a failure of the system, it’s a design element. Want to become rich? Stop thinking about wealth in terms of c...
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Understanding the Business Cycle 230317 from 2023-03-17T22:32:08
Episode 407: To reiterate…we’re not yet seeing a Black Swan event or a failure of the system. What’s happening in the economy is what should be anticipated during a Fed tightening cycle. What yo...
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Orchestrated recession…learn to play the game 230311 from 2023-03-11T23:04:01
Episode 406: Panic is suddenly gripping the Stock Market with fears of bank failures. Do you think Warren Buffett is scared? Or do you think he’s plotting how to make a HUGE profit on this crisi...
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Stock Market keeps FAILING at key resistance levels 230227 from 2023-02-28T01:14:36
Episode 405: The S&P 500 is again struggling to breakout above 4,000, as it hangs between its 50dma and 200dma. Over the past year, the Market has failed to form a consistent “V” or “W” recovery,...
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Millennials need to experience a DOTCOM bubble 230217 from 2023-02-17T22:50:02
Episode 404: Seasonal effect, short squeeze, relief rally, dead cat bounce, suckers rally, catching a falling knife…all that and more in this episode. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary ...
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Declining Profits&Soft Breakout above 200dma 230210 from 2023-02-10T22:08:35
Episode 403: I’m concerned about two issues with the stock market. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ --------------------------------...
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Not enough workers are being fired 230206 from 2023-02-07T00:31:13
Episode 402: There’s been a notable shift in Stock Market technical indicators since Friday’s “unexpectedly” high employment numbers. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www....
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Inflation is coming down BUT the VALUE of money is DANGEROUSLY high 230205 from 2023-02-05T20:57:15
Episode 401: Money is the most expensive in 16 years and the 3rd highest in over a generation. Regardless of Fed monetary policy, if corporate profits continue to decline, then just as during the...
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Parallel Savings into buckets&wells 230128 from 2023-01-28T18:51:10
Episode 400: There’s no secret to building wealth, it’s a simple formula = earn+save+invest. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ------...
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Housing Sector could be bright spot in 2023 230126 from 2023-01-27T03:53:09
Episode 399: Single family residential real estate should fare much better than most people are expecting and not likely to see a 2008 style price collapse. Industrial real estate should continue...
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Controlled burn of the economy 230113 from 2023-01-13T21:04:51
Episode 398: The Federal Reserve has been tightening monetary policy to burn off excesses in the economy and given the rebound of unprofitable MEME stocks, I think there’s ample underbrush to scor...
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RECESSION- millionaires are pulling back spending 230101 from 2023-01-01T19:24:44
Episode 397: HAPPY NEW YEAR ! The Media is abuzz about the pending recession and how millionaires are pulling back spending and not wasting money. Let me tell you about self-made millionaires…t...
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Performance improvement- keep a journal 221230 from 2022-12-30T22:27:23
Episode 396: One of the best tips I have for improving your overall success rate is to keep a journal, and use the information for continual improvement. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commenta...
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What do you want to do when you grow up? 221223 from 2022-12-23T22:34:56
Episode 395: Want to improve your career satisfaction&compensation? Ask yourself these three questions. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscrib...
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Where to park cash reserves in a turbulent Stock Market 221220 from 2022-12-20T22:16:13
Episode 394: For me and my money, I want liquidity, so I’m using cash equivalent money market funds, which are currently paying at or near 4%. If you don’t have access to a money market fund, oth...
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Declining earnings…Unfavorable valuations 221211 from 2022-12-11T23:41:28
Episode 393: Earnings estimates for 2023 are being revised down sharply and if the Fed’s terminal rate gets to 5%, then valuations are extremely unfordable. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market...
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2022 Santa Claus rally- 3 key drivers 221204 from 2022-12-04T19:42
Episode 392: The seasonal Santa Claus rally is in full effect, but I think two of the three drivers are head fakes. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.c...
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Recession? Watch for a rise in the unemployment rate 221127 from 2022-11-27T23:33:04
Episode 391: One of the best recession indicators is a rise in the unemployment rate. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ------------...
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S&P 500 failed for third time at the 200dma 221121 from 2022-11-21T21:50:25
Episode 390: It’s an ominous sign whenever the Market consistently fails at a declining 200 day moving average. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/s...
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Stock Market failing at old resistance 221031 from 2022-10-31T21:51:21
Episode 389: Of the several factors holding the Market back, I think the most critical is lack of sustainable stock leadership. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.invest...
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Economic Hangover 221008 from 2022-10-08T18:33:47
Episode 388: The economy is hungover from the excesses of the pandemic. Hangovers are painful. They’re not fun. But they’re not fatal. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://...
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Tripwire triggered selling 221001 from 2022-10-02T00:26:06
Episode 387: A sell tripwire caused me to sell 30% of my portfolio. Here are two charts to explain why. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscrib...
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Stock Market CRASH: Buy-Hold-Sell 220924 from 2022-09-24T23:58:36
Episode 386: If you sell, make sure you have a strategy to get back in. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ---------------------------...
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Midterm Election Stock Market Rally? 220906 from 2022-09-06T18:15:14
Episode 385: If you were an incumbent politician, wouldn’t you want a strong economy and stock market when you’re running for reelection? Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://...
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The FED is warning about pain…but for who? 220902 from 2022-09-02T23:18:23
Episode 384: The Federal Reserve is warning about how they’re prepared to cause pain by raising interest rates. The stock market has dropped based on those fears. But ultimately, who will suffer...
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Beware of the MEME stock rebound 220811 from 2022-08-11T20:28:56
Episode 383: The S&P 500 is back in rally mode, retracing more than half of the distance from the Bear market peak-to-trough. I remain cautiously optimistic, but beware of the bounce in highly sp...
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Apprenticeship to wealth 220804 from 2022-08-04T20:02:07
Episode 382: Speaking of apprenticeship, check out my recent visit to the Homesteady homestead: https://youtu.be/Df5UB7h0BxgSign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.invest...
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Investing is like paddling a canoe 220725 from 2022-07-26T01:27:32
Episode 381: The investor sentiment Fear&Greed cycle is comparable to a poorly paddled canoe. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ -----...
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Why stock market Fridays are important 220719 from 2022-07-19T22:24:55
Episode 380: How the stock market performs at the end of each week is an important nuanced signal that can indicate investor sentiment. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://w...
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PMI Growth&2nd Qtr Earnings 220711 from 2022-07-11T22:28:50
Episode 379: Second quarter earnings will be forthcoming…pay attention to forward earnings estimates, but regardless of what CEOs say, know that June’s PMI indicates an expanding economy. Sign ...
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8th Anniversary: Do you want to argue or make money? 220705 from 2022-07-06T06:23:49
Episode 378: Happy 8th anniversary to the Wealthsteading Podcast. In this episode, I sum up the 10 Wealth Building Principles by asking the question: Do you want to argue or make money?Sign up for ...
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Retracement&Resistance Levels 220629 from 2022-06-29T15:27:30
Episode 377: Fear&Greed move the stock market on a daily basis. The cycle can be illustrated on a stock chart by observing retracement along levels of support and resistance. Currently the S&P 5...
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Blood in the streets of the Magic Kingdom&everywhere else 220616 from 2022-06-16T19:50:06
Episode 376: The Markets might have finally hit selloff capitulation. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ -----------------------------...
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Investor Attitudes that separate Winners from Losers 220609 from 2022-06-09T19:56:26
Episode 375: There are three investor attitudes that separate the Winners from the Losers. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ -------...
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Conflation of fears drives extreme negative investor sentiment 220605 from 2022-06-05T23:27:40
Episode 374: Investor sentiment is extremely negative. I believe the panic is unwarranted. Fears from the Ukraine situation are being conflated with issues from the Pandemic that have already be...
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Stock Market Selloff…Rants, Digressions, Explanations&Portfolio Adjustments 220514 from 2022-05-14T23:18:40
Episode 373: The Stock Market has been selling off for 6 weeks...here's what I'm doing. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ -----------...
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Global Economic Choke Points 220506 from 2022-05-07T00:16:21
Episode 372: There’s a global economic crisis but it might be a windfall for the USA. Sign up for free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ -------------...
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RECESSION? Road Trip Economic Indicator 220505 from 2022-05-05T23:23:58
Episode 371: Consumers haven’t run out of money yet. Sign up for my free ALERTs&Market Commentary at: https://www.investablewealth.com/subscribe/ ------------------------------------------...
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NETFLIX crash reveals myth of first mover advantage from 2022-04-20T22:50:13
Episode 370: NETFLIX’s crash shows that: 1) stay-at-home stocks still have further to drop&2) first-mover advantage doesn’t justify extreme valuations. ----------------------------------------...
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Products recession…Services BOOM ! from 2022-04-16T20:24:03
Episode 369: Is there a pending recession? Yes, probably in the “products” side of the economy, but the “services” side of the economy has yet to fully bloom. Think in-person experiences, travel...
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Five cheap old stodgy stocks from 2022-04-12T23:05:17
Episode 368: Value is a better word than cheap, but it isn’t as good of an attention getter. Here are five large cap stocks that I own and I believe they are valuable because they have a favorab...
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Four Specialty Stocks that no one’s heard of from 2022-04-12T01:23:25
Episode 367: The markets remain volatile but there are still plenty of stocks that I like, including these four stocks that I’ve owned for over a year: FLS, ITGR, MHH&VPG. --------------------...
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S&P 500 at support while volatility spikes from 2022-04-08T21:13:06
Episode 366: The S&P 500 is sitting on very strong support at the convergence of its 100dma&200dma but this week volatility spiked back up…should you be concerned? ----------------------------...
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Suddenly…everyone loves TWITTER from 2022-04-05T22:18:33
Episode 365: Two thoughts on how to invest without reacting to every kneejerk headline or avoiding what you personally don’t like. ------------------------------------------------------
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How to invest $1000 to make Quick&Easy money from 2022-04-01T23:23:01
Episode 364: Happy April Fools’ Day ------------------------------------------------------
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Inverted Yield Curve predicted 9 of last 2 Recessions from 2022-04-01T01:23:26
Episode 363: Recessions generally follow an inverted yield curve, but not every inverted yield curve proceeds a recession. ------------------------------------------------------
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Why bond funds are losing money from 2022-03-28T20:06:54
Episode 362: Contrary to the Wall Street myth, bonds and specifically bond funds are not “safe”. There are a number of risk factors, and today’s dominant risk is a rising interest rate environmen...
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Oil prices causing demand destruction muted by wealth effect from 2022-03-23T21:13:10
Episode 361: Consumer demand destruction is likely to be muted because households have significant amounts of wealth in their home and stock portfolio. -----------------------------------------...
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The good times are over for good from 2022-03-22T21:34:14
Episode 360: Today on my birthday, join me in a sarcastic cynical reflection of the good old days of an America that’s gone forever. ------------------------------------------------------
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What’s the Petrodollar? A myth from 2022-03-20T00:11:48
Episode 359: The petrodollar scare tactic is circulating again. Hide your wife…hide your kids ! ------------------------------------------------------
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What’s really causing inflation? from 2022-03-19T00:02:13
Episode 358: Inflation isn’t synonymous with Higher Prices. If the FED isn’t fully responsible for higher prices, they also can’t be the sole source of the solution. --------------------------...
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The time to buy Oil stocks was 2 years ago from 2022-03-14T23:22:21
Episode 357: I wouldn’t recommend rushing out and chasing the headlines…I’m preparing to buy what everyone else doesn’t like. ------------------------------------------------------
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Absolutely nothing about Ukraine or Russia from 2022-03-04T04:54:43
Episode 356: Ignore the crisis du jour, and fortify your portfolio with quality, diversification, and especially US equities. ------------------------------------------------------
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My stock just crashed…what do I do now? from 2022-02-18T01:00:13
Episode 355: How should you handle an individual stock collapse? In this episode I’ll discuss how I’m dealing with a 80% loss in SelectQuote. ------------------------------------------------------
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Tech Stock RALLY or dead cat bounce? from 2022-02-07T19:57:11
Episode 354: The Media narrative about Tech Stocks is flawed…there hasn’t been a major selloff nor is there currently a relief rally occurring. The QQQ has only been up about 8% over the past 12 ...
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Listener Questions from 2022-02-02T01:22:41
Episode 353: Listener questions- Chinese Stocks, Tech Stocks, 2022 Outlook, Portfolio Management, Swing Trading and more. ------------------------------------------------------
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Goldman Sachs poster stock for VALUE from 2022-01-18T21:25
Episode 352: Goldman Sachs stock price took a big dive today, as did the entire stock market. But GS, like other high quality companies are extremely profitable with very reasonable valuations. ...
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2022 Volatile&Profitable from 2022-01-17T19:57:57
Episode 351: The way that 2022 is beginning is likely the way it will end…volatile&profitable. In this episode I discuss why I believe that stock valuations can support further growth in the econ...
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Beware daily balance watching from 2021-12-29T20:34:34
Episode 350: One of the worst investing mistakes you can make is obsessing over your daily portfolio balance. Wealth building is a marathon, not a sprint. Focusing on day-to-day market variation...
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How Morse Code made me rich from 2021-12-21T23:27:02
Episode 349: Don’t underestimate the value of a hobby. ------------------------------------------------------
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Value Stocks I purchased during this dip from 2021-12-18T22:06:08
Episode 348: Here’s the video were I describe how the Small Cap index has been trading in a defined range all year long: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqKjPEJgeDUAnd here’s the link to the 6...
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Apology and Seasonal Message from 2021-12-05T21:32:42
Episode 347: A portion of this episode is an audio replay from a video recorded on 3/21/2020: https://youtu.be/CVR5l-topvs------------------------------------------------------
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Black Friday SELLOFF…FED will never raise interest rates from 2021-11-28T21:49:31
Episode 346: I’m not at all concerned about the stock market selloff that happened on Black Friday. In fact, the rally will likely continue even longer, because now the FED will be more hesitant ...
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Peloton vs SelectQuote…buy the dip? from 2021-11-17T21:42:23
Episode 345: Both Peloton and SelectQuote are down by nearly 70%. Is this a good entry point to buy the dip or should you avoid trying to catch a falling knife? -------------------------------...
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GDP down…Stocks up from 2021-11-03T21:06:21
Episode 344: Stocks are at record highs at the same time that 3rd Qtr GDP was way below estimates. Join me today as I discuss free market economics along with a stock market review. ---------...
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$2 Million Retirement Portfolio from 2021-10-24T00:22:58
Episode 343: Retirement is like taking a vacation, you should pack half the clothes and twice the money you’ll think you’ll need. ------------------------------------------------------
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VERIZON bottom fishing for dividends from 2021-10-16T22:55:49
Episode 342: Everyone hates Verizon (VZ)...now might be a good time to buy it. ------------------------------------------------------
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Assets beat INFLATION from 2021-10-15T00:19:08
Episode 341: If you own appreciating assets then you’re not only keeping up with inflation, you’re profiting from inflation. ------------------------------------------------------
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Stock Market is in ROTATION not CORRECTION from 2021-10-10T02:10:48
Episode 340: There wasn’t a stock market correction in September and I think it’s highly unlikely there will be one in October. In this episode I’ll highlight names of companies that I own that h...
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Positive Harbinger: Hotel Stocks are OUTPERFORMING from 2021-09-22T00:55
Episode 339: My mantra hasn’t changed…buy the dip. In this episode I’ll discuss positive harbingers for the stock market, including how hotel stocks like Hilton and Marriott are outperforming the...
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Inevitable Sep/Oct Stock Market Crash? from 2021-09-14T21:07:56
Episode 338: The media narrative this month is that a September or October stock market correction is inevitable. Maybe…maybe not. ------------------------------------------------------
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FED Tapering is just talk from 2021-08-25T02:56:29
Episode 337: The title says it all. When the Federal Reserve starts to taper their monthly bond purchases, it doesn't mean they'll actually start to retire debt and reduce their balance sheet. ...
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Buy Signal: RUSSELL2000 bounces off 200 day moving average from 2021-08-21T21:23:25
Episode 336: Small Caps&ReOpening Trade stocks have been underperforming…but I remain optimistic and continue to “buy the dip”. The two factors that are driving the most fear right now are mutuall...
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5 ReOpening stocks at a buy point from 2021-08-10T21:31:52
Episode 335: These 5 stocks have been part of my COVID90 ReOpening trade since Oct 2020, they’ve done extremely well, but because of concerns over the Delta Variant they’ve recently pulled back. ...
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S&P500 at record high with limited upside…but underlying opportunity still thrives from 2021-08-07T20:15:29
Episode 334: Since August 2020 the S&P 500 has climbed a COVID wall of worry consistently putting in new record highs. I expect that to continue, with temporary bouts of turbulence, along with li...
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I still like Oil Stocks from 2021-07-28T18:32:07
Episode 333: I think Oil stocks have farther to run as the threat of COVID Variants subsides. In this episode I mention my Oil positions. ------------------------------------------------------
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Wells Fargo ending Personal Line of Credit Loans…SO WHAT??? from 2021-07-18T18:37:35
Episode 332: Don’t fall for the hysteria that Wells Fargo’s recent action to end personal lines of credit loans is the “tip of the iceberg” and that the US banking system is about to collapse. I...
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How to deal with Envious Karens from 2021-07-17T23:00:21
Episode 331: Throughout your life, you’re going to deal with people that try to stop or inhibit your progression. Whether it’s advancement in your career, your wealth journey, or simply in your e...
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DIVERSIFICATION: COVID90 Portfolio isn’t COVID10 for a reason from 2021-07-13T19:37:04
Episode 330: I believe the best way to build&preserve your wealth is through Diversification and Active Portfolio Management. ------------------------------------------------------
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Covid Variant Boogeyman: buy the dip opportunity from 2021-07-07T18:40:31
Episode 329: The latest Media driven fear factor is that variants of Covid will squelch the economic recovery. I think the anxiety will be short lived, just like last month’s propaganda about hyp...
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Net Worth = FREEDOM from 2021-07-05T22:33:36
Episode 328: Happy Independent Day as we celebrate the 7th anniversary of the Wealthsteading Podcast. In this episode I’ll touch on the most important Wealth Building Principles ( https://www.we...
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Wage Inflation benefits the PRODUCTIVE from 2021-06-11T19:54:46
Episode 327: Wage inflation is good for those that are productive. That’s because inflation is price beneficial to all appreciating assets, which includes productive employees and companies. ...
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FED won’t stop 2021 Stock Market RALLY from 2021-05-23T22:38:01
Episode 326: The subtitle to this episode could be: Why lumber prices are so high but timber prices are so low. Bottom line, the media narrative of hyperinflation is much ado about nothing. Ove...
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Shortages&Inflation…great investing opportunities from 2021-05-12T03:36:36
Episode 325: A lot of the financial news coverage is negative focusing on shortages and price&wage inflation. But technically I think the major indexes are performing well and a great deal of oppo...
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Why you keep missing opportunities in the stock market from 2021-04-20T02:04:04
Episode 324: In this episode we’ll look at current market conditions in light of investor psychology and especially drill down into the reasons why YOU keeping missing opportunities in the stock m...
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Tech Unwind is continuing to create opportunity in the ReOpening stocks from 2021-03-01T00:05:27
Episode 323: As we see the Markets sell off from the COVID19 Tech Unwind and rotation out of Stay-at-Home stocks, I’m buying the dip, and remain extremely optimistic about the ReOpening Trade. ...
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DiD yOu MisS tHE pOSt-eleCtIOn StOcK mARkeT RaLlY? from 2020-12-13T22:16:16
Episode 322: Did you miss the post-election stock market rally? Well, the easy money has already been made, but there are still MANY opportunities. In this episode I discuss potential that stil...
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My portfolio for a post-COVID stock market recovery from 2020-11-02T00:14:16
Episode 321: COVID 2nd Wave&Election volatility are hitting the markets again. So is this a time to panic or buy? I can’t tell you what to do, but in this episode I explain what I’m calling ...
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Market rally failed again…is it going lower? from 2020-09-23T23:24:44
Episode 320: The rotation rally looks like it has fizzled. The S&P 500 keeps failing at its 50dma. That’s a good indication that the market is headed lower. --------------------------------...
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Is the Stock Market in a CORRECTION or ROTATION? from 2020-09-20T00:45:41
Episode 319: The stock market has fallen for three straight weeks. There are mixed signals that this selloff could simply be a Rotation out of overbought Tech stocks and into Value and Cyclicals...
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Listener Questions- Oil, Penny Stocks, Reverse Splits, Protective Puts&more… from 2020-09-09T22:22:33
Episode 318: Listener Questions: Is it time to buy oil stocks?Why don’t you talk about penny stocks?What happens when a stock is delisted?What is a reverse stock split?Should I contribute to an...
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National Debt: is the US bankrupt? from 2020-09-09T03:58:57
Episode 317: The national debt is at astronomical levels, the deficit is larger than tax revenues, the Chinese are dumping Treasuries, the FED is creating trillions of dollars out of thin air…I’m ...
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September swoon…how low can it go? from 2020-09-04T02:30:36
Episode 316: The market took a big tumble today. Is this just a normal September swoon? Or are we headed for a more drastic correction? ------------------------------------------------------
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My Grandfather: a legacy of resilience, perseverance&faith from 2020-08-06T23:07:53
Episode 315: In this episode I celebrate the 6th anniversary of the Wealthsteading Podcast with a special story about my grandfather’s remarkable life. He was an amazing man that faced insurmount...
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Reasons for prudent investing during this VOLATILE transition from 2020-06-30T22:11:49
Episode 314: The Market has been incredibly resilient over the past month but I believe it could easily stumble into a rapid decline if investor sentiment turns sour. In this episode I discuss th...
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RIOTs&100k+ COVID Deaths…drive the market higher from 2020-06-02T23:33:09
Episode 313: The COVID death toll is over 100K, unemployment is nearing 20%, and protesters are rioting and burning the cities…yet the stock market keeps going up. Will this rebound rally conti...
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5 Dumbest Listener Questions from 2020-05-05T19:28:30
Episode 312: TRIGGER WARNING: This episode may offend some listeners…especially those of you that ask DUMB questions. Bottom line…this episode focuses on the fundamentals of building wealth: Ear...
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CRISIS Portfolio Re-balancing Strategy from 2020-04-20T06:02:08
Episode 311: In this episode I discuss how I’m planning to re-balance my portfolio to take advantage of what I believe will be an inevitable recovery. -----
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STRATEGIC INVESTING: Covid-19 is NEUTRON bombing the economy from 2020-03-28T17:35:09
Episode 310: In this episode I compare Covid-19 to a neutron bomb that kills people but doesn’t destroy infrastructure. The devastation is massive, but short-lived because CONSUMPTION is DEFERRED...
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Dividend Paying Stocks produce during a Bear Market from 2020-03-12T23:34:47
Episode 309: Dividend paying stocks keep producing an income, even when the stock market is down.-----
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COVID-19 spreads globally…Panic or Profit? from 2020-02-25T02:53:58
Episode 308: The Wuhan coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading outside of China. I’m not sure why that’s a surprise toanyone. But before you panic, let’s put things in perspective. COVID-19 is avirus...
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Coronavirus drives S&P 500 to record highs&Tech stocks from 2020-02-13T02:02:39
Episode 307: Wuhan coronavirus is still in the news but the S&P 500 is setting record highs. WHY? There are a number of reasons this market is so resilient- short covering, Chinese monetary poli...
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Top stock holdings by age group from 2020-01-31T03:40:47
Episode 306: Forget about the Wuhan coronavirus, focus on things that build your wealth. In this episode I’ll discuss top stock holdings and SAVINGS rates of successful financially independent pe...
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Listener Questions…lots&lots of them! from 2020-01-09T04:37:22
Episode 305: In this episode we’ll start off the new year with a slew of listener questions covering everything from Automation to XOM. --------------------------------------------------------------
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Longfellow was mad at GOD from 2019-12-24T20:34:49
Episode 304: Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, season’s greetings to all. In this episode we’ll take a break from the banter of the stock market and instead reflect on a story about a man that was...
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Ray Dalio is mad at the market from 2019-12-08T00:06:01
Episode 303: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has recently penned a piece for LinkedIn entitled “The world has gone mad and the system is broken.” I think Mr. Dalio is wrong. The world is what it ...
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S&P 500 winning streak continues…will the next move be up/down 7%? from 2019-11-17T20:28:16
Episode 302: The S&P 500 closed above 3120 for the first time, continuing a six week winning streak. In this episode I’ll discuss the next 7% move, which could be either Up or Down. ------------...
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S&P 500 sets record high…what happened to the inverted yield curve? from 2019-10-31T01:49:29
Episode 301: Today the S&P 500 set a new, all-time record high. That’s in spite of all the fear over non-existing threats like the inverted yield curve. Listen in for where I think the market is...
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How to identify REAL threats to the economy from 2019-10-13T23:34:55
Episode 300: In this episode I give a very simple example of the difference between an existential threat and a harmless policy decision problem. -------------------------------------------------...
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Recession Fears? S&P 500 surges to near record HIGH from 2019-09-12T02:22:52
Episode 299: Over the past eight trading sessions the S&P 500 has surged to within 1% of a record high. There are several explanations for the rally, with the primary reason being gestures coming...
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Conformity equals personal Mediocrity but builds stable corporate structures from 2019-08-28T22:06:57
Episode 298: In this episode I’ll discuss the paradox of conformity. On a personal level, conformity leads to mediocrity. But from an investor perspective, conformance to a corporate structure o...
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SUCCESS: follow your passion vs developing a passion from 2019-08-21T01:38
Episode 297: The debate rages on about whether it’s a good idea to follow your passion- I suggest changing the paradigm. Rather than following your passion, I suggest you work on DEVELOPING a pas...
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Understanding the financial news cycle from 2019-08-17T22:41
Episode 296: The market vacillates on a short term basic because of fickle investor sentiment, not fundamental valuations. Sentiment is driven by the financial news cycle. If you can understand ...
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Extremely volatile two weeks with switchbacks almost every other day! from 2019-08-15T03:03:09
Episode 295: Today the S&P500 dropped 3% on fears of an inverted yield curve. It’s been an extremely volatile two weeks, with switchbacks almost every other day. In this episode I’ll review the ...
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S&P500 below 100dma- WAIT for 200dma to BUY from 2019-08-05T21:27:55
Episode 294: Today in retaliation to new tariffs, the Chinese have devalued their currency. This is very similar to what we saw in August of 2015. Global markets have tumbled and the S&P500 has ...
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Rate Cut- good or bad news? from 2019-08-01T01:58:51
Episode 293: Today the FED cut rates and postponed their Quantitative Tightening program. The move was much anticipated and therefore we saw a typical “buy the rumor, sell the news” reaction. Th...
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S&P500 Record High&Bank Stocks BREAKING OUT from 2019-06-30T04:30:19
Episode 292: The month of June has been a textbook example of a counter trend rally. The S&P500 dropped around 7% from the April high, bottomed out on June 3, then went on to make an all time new...
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When to sell a stock? Walmart example from 2019-06-04T03:25:04
Episode 291: Determining when to sell a stock is one of the hardest decision for an investor. Regardless of the outcome, one always wonders if they’ve sold too early or too late. In this episode...
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Is Silver at a buy point? Is JPMorgan manipulating the price? from 2019-05-23T01:03:10
Episode 290: Silver is trading below $14.50/oz…is this a good entry point? Maybe not. Perhaps precious metals are fairly priced because of the diminishing fear of inflation. But what about JPMo...
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FRANCHISING: 7 common mistakes from 2019-05-21T00:43:53
Episode 289: Here are my thoughts on the 7 most common mistakes that people make when buying a franchise or starting a new business. --------------------------------------------------------------...
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China dumping Treasuries, Corporate Buybacks…oh my from 2019-05-17T00:36:01
Episode 288: How about the resiliency of this market? There’s been no earnings recession and while the Chinese are supposedly dumping US Treasuries…guess what? Corporate buybacks have surged 26%...
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Market Volatility is BACK ! from 2019-05-08T01:07:42
Episode 287: Market Volatility is BACK ! Should you panic or buy the dip? For now, I think it’s premature to buy; however, overall the markets do seem like they’re behaving in an orderly manner....
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IPO hysteria- lipstick on a pig from 2019-04-16T23:44:55
Episode 286: Three reasons I don’t invest in IPOs- and the title says it all. --------------------------------------------------------------The Robots are Coming: A Human's Survival Guide to Prof...
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S&P500 near record high-Talk is CHEAP from 2019-04-14T19:13:32
Episode 285: The S&P500 is near a record high and while it still has room to run, I’m starting to harvest some profits in the US, but for now don’t have any plans to sell International stocks. In...
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China, USA&the FED from 2019-03-13T02:53:34
Episode 284: The stock market and indeed the global economy are likely to keep chugging along because of the trifecta of converging forces: China, the US and the Federal Reserve. ----------------...
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Special Dividends, Ex-Dividend&all things Dividends from 2019-03-10T03:43:17
Episode 283: I love dividend paying stocks, but the terminology can be very convoluted. In this episode I’ll discuss confusing terms like special dividends, ex-dividend date, record date and much...
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Social Engineering: 1950s cigarette commercials from 2019-02-27T04:52:06
Episode 282: I receive a lot of questions about Wealth Building Principle #8 and how to decrypt propaganda. Propaganda comes in many forms and it’s not always easy to identify, especially when yo...
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IMF warning sign as a contrarian indicator from 2019-02-17T19:59:42
Episode 281: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward their growth forecast and warn of storm clouds gathering for the global economy. Based on their previous agenda driven inte...
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Charles Lindberg 5 keys to SUCCESS from 2019-02-10T08:27:37
Episode 280: Want to improve your chances of success? Study history and observe why some people fail while others succeed. Charles Lindberg’s historic solo flight across the Atlantic is an excell...
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Fundamentals vs Investor Sentiment from 2019-01-19T21:35:08
Episode 279: December 2018 was the worst stock market performance since the Great Depression…January 2019 is turning out to be one of the best. What’s driving the bipolar personality of this marke...
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Working thru a Market CRASH from 2018-12-24T04:15:23
Episode 278: The market is in full blown correction and within a few percent from a Bear market. Will it get worse before it gets better? I have no idea…and neither does anyone else. But I beli...
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Wage Slave: John Lasseter story from 2018-12-06T11:00:01
Episode 277: Are you working for a horrible boss or at a miserable dead-end job? Don’t despair, listen and learn from John Lasseter’s story. Lasseter has been the creative genius at Pixar/Disney...
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Market Meltdown: 5 reasons I remain optimistic from 2018-10-29T23:42:16
Episode 276: The stock market looks horrendous, but I remain optimistic for these reasons: ValuationsPolicy AbundanceGrowth Trade War HypeBonus Reasons: Contrarian TradeTech&Geopolitics ...
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Early Retirement…not for me from 2018-10-10T01:40:41
Episode 275: I don’t recommend early retirement, especially in the context of Millennials that want to retire in their 30s or 40s. I think early retirement is both Unrealistic and Undesirable.It...
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I never BUDGET from 2018-09-28T22:29:45
Episode 274: I never budget. Budgeting is a plan for failure. Optimistic biased budgets encourage people to spend what they can “afford”. Inevitably things go awry. Unforeseen expenses cause ...
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Coca Cola Coffee&Cannabis from 2018-09-27T01:03:14
Episode 273: Marijuana stocks? No, not for me. Too speculative. I’m avoiding the hype of unprofitable Cannabis companies but I’m not ignoring the inevitable trend of various forms of legalized...
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Trade War MAD from 2018-09-12T23:11:36
Episode 272: Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) of the global economy is what will keep the trade war from escalating out of control. You can view my latest YouTube video on BRAZIL here: https:...
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Trade the Trend not the Volatility from 2018-08-26T22:38:03
Episode 271: JP Morgan Chase stock is in an uptrend and I don’t think it’s over yet. In this episode, I’ll discuss trading a Trend versus the day-to-day market volatility, using JPM as an exampl...
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The Wealthy Handyman from 2018-08-15T04:12:22
Episode 270: Lessons about starting a business from scratch…it’s all about serving your market and creating value. --------------------------------------------------------------The Robots are Com...
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Emerging Markets: buy or sell? from 2018-07-11T18:54:39
Episode 269: It’s time for a market review and specifically to discuss contrarian opportunities that I see in Healthcare, Financials and especially International&Emerging Markets. ---------------...
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Salesmanship vs Deceit…don’t be a sucker from 2018-07-06T20:02:54
Episode 268: Want to avoid bad investments? Learn to recognize deceitful sales practices. Want to become wealthy? Develop an honest and sustainable sale strategy.Also in this episode- why MLPs ...
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$1 million HAPPINESS from 2018-07-04T20:21:53
Episode 267: Happily saving $1 million while celebrating the 4th anniversary of the Wealthsteading Podcast and reviewing the 10 Wealth Building Principles. -----------------------------------------...
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TRUMP October surprise from 2018-06-16T21:56:08
Episode 266: Major indexes are recovering from the past few months of gloom&doom…the NASDAQ and Russell2000 are at record highs. Although markets will likely remain volatile, I believe that leadi...
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Jesse Livermore: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator from 2018-05-30T03:17:02
Episode 265: I start this episode with a quick market review and rundown of the crisis du jour and then recommend a book for summer reading. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is a must read class...
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Wage stagnation good for Wall Street from 2018-05-14T03:33:03
Episode 264: The S&P500 is back up above its 100 day moving average. Will it hold this time? I think so, because the boogeyman of wage inflation seems to be held at bay. Wall Street LOVEs wage ...
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Too late to buy Intel, Google&Tech stocks? from 2018-04-30T22:52:28
Episode 263: FaceBook&Amazon gapped up nicely this week. So is it too late to buy the Tech sector? In this episode I’ll discuss my Tech holdings which include GOOGL, CSCO, INTC, IBM, RYT&CQQQ . ...
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Location Independence from 2018-04-19T22:26:21
Episode 262: What if you could live anywhere? There are more restrictions than just money. --------------------------------------------------------------The Robots are Coming: A Human's Survival...
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Stock charts are maps not magic from 2018-04-18T00:03:48
Episode 261: Has the volatility of the past eight weeks subsided and was a bottom put in? Maybe. The S&P500 held its 200dma and has remained above the February 9, 2018 low. In this episode I’ll...
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Fear&Greed RANT from 2018-03-27T00:41:25
Episode 260: Fear and greed are the classic patterns of human nature that keep you from being a successful investor. --------------------------------------------------------------The Robots are C...
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Is your side hustle just a line dance? from 2018-02-27T03:21:32
Episode 259: In this episode I’ll discuss my contrarian view on “side hustles”. In most cases, I think people are wasting time with unrelated side hustles and should instead focus on expanding th...
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Buying the dip in an UP market from 2018-02-12T02:58:04
Episode 258: I believe that the current market downturn is a correction (transitory) and not a full blown bear market where prices will drop 20% for an extended period of time. My hypothesis is t...
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Inflation fears market meltdown- panic or opportunity? from 2018-02-04T22:48:19
Episode 257: Friday the S&P500 dropped more than 2%- time to panic or a buying opportunity. In this episode I’ll discuss my thoughts on inflation fears, rising interest rates and the politics of ...
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S&P500 3,000&3% Treasury Yields from 2018-01-18T01:07:26
Episode 256: Here are the three sectors that I believe are best to start off 2018- International, Healthcare&Banking. To see all 25 stocks that I’m currently invested in, please see the 2018 Reti...
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ESPN Dopes & Dopers? from 2017-12-21T00:58:03
Episode 255: In this episode I’ll poke some fun at ESPN and discuss how sometimes a company’s value is often disguised by the ineptness of its management.
Why Disney is valuab...
COPPER- key market indicator from 2017-12-18T00:51:33
Episode 254: One of the reasons I’ve remained optimistic this year has been due to the firm price power of copper. It’s not too high and it’s not too low…boding well for a healthy global economy ...
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Employees are NEVER paid what theyre “worth” from 2017-12-05T02:03:05
Episode 253: Continuing with a career theme, today’s episode will discuss why employees are never paid what they’re worth…and therefore why it’s better to be an entrepreneur.
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Flynn allegation flash crash- what can you learn? from 2017-12-03T00:42:13
Episode 252: On December 1, 2017 ABC news released a story that former General Michael Flynn would testify that President Donald Trump had directed him to make contact with the Russians during the...
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A year without a DIP from 2017-11-14T03:03:22
Episode 251: The S&P500 is up 20% since last November’s Presidential election and volatility has been extremely muted with no more than a 3% pullback all year. The market since 2009 has been ...
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Earnings Season considerations from 2017-10-17T23:59:06
Episode 250: We’re in the midst of earning reports which will set the stage for the likelihood of a yearend Santa Claus rally. In this episode, I’ll discuss the importance of earnings and general...
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Importance of FED balance sheet UNWIND from 2017-10-04T02:08:30
Episode 249: In this episode we’ll discuss the IMPORTANCE of the Federal Reserve’s plan to unwind their $4.5 trillion balance sheet. An old adage on Wall Street is, “don’t fight the Fed.” Truer...
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Death of the internal combustion engine? from 2017-09-13T23:27:01
Episode 248: Many governments have announced the banning or phase-out of the internal combustion engine over the coming decades. Does this present an investment opportunity or just medi...
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Economic & Hurricane Predictions from 2017-09-12T19:54:54
Episode 247: Were Hurricane Irma forecasts any more valid than flipping a coin? Probably not, and neither are economic forecasts.
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US oil exports to CHINA from 2017-08-27T21:01:37
Episode 246: After decades of being an oil consumer, the US has become an oil exporter. The US is now the 11th top supplier to China, just behind the United Arab Emirates.
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Stock market static & the art of ham radio from 2017-08-19T23:43:32
Episode 245: Are you concerned about how all the political drama will impact the stock market? Don’t be. Just like the nuclear war panic from exactly 10 days ago (that everyone has conveniently ...
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HOLLABACK: Trump vs Kim Jong Un from 2017-08-10T00:20:11
Episode 244: The media is in a frenzy over threats from President Trump to nuke North Korea. Are we headed into a thermonuclear Armageddon?
I doubt it.
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DOW dog Walmart back in favor from 2017-08-08T22:05:55
Episode 243: In this episode I review the portion of my portfolio that’s focused on contrarian value positions…many of which are “Dogs of the DOW”.
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You probably dont need a financial advisor from 2017-07-31T20:02:34
Episode 242: The title speaks for itself. Variations could also include:
* You won’t listen to good advice (tough love)
* You can’t afford good advice
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Interest Rate regression to the mean? from 2017-07-26T23:17:47
Episode 241: Will interest rates regress to their mean? Yes, eventually when the Federal Reserve and other central banks end their intervention.
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Now overweight in Contrarian & Value stocks from 2017-07-14T23:54:49
Episode 240: Today I added three new stocks to the portion of my portfolio that’s focused on a contrarian or value play. That brings Value up to an overweight of roughly 36% of the portfolio, jus...
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Oil inventory is senseless data from 2017-07-12T23:37:48
Episode 239: This episode continues the theme of ignoring the news headlines, with specific examples of hyped oil inventories and unemployment rates.
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North Korea not WWIII from 2017-07-11T00:36:53
Episode 238: In this episode I discuss why I’m not concerned about a major military action in North Korea and if it does happen, I would view it as a buying opportunity.
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TESLA downgrade by Goldman- old news from 2017-07-06T21:18:04
Episode 237: The headlines have been blaring the news that Goldman Sachs has drastically downgraded Tesla stock…but the Goldman “buy” recommendation was downgraded October 2016, that’s 9 months ag...
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Celebrity Interview: How I went BROKE (parody) from 2017-07-04T19:56:58
Episode 236: To celebrate the podcast’s 3rd anniversary please enjoy this historic first ever celebrity interview: How I Went BROKE
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Wealthsteading sing along from 2017-07-02T20:14:57
Episode 235: To celebrate the podcast’s 3rd anniversary and just to have a little fun…I’ve set some market commentary and wealth building principles to music. Sit back, relax and sing along.
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Leading Indicator of a RECESSION from 2017-07-02T02:26:51
Episode 234: There’s lots of talk about gloom and doom; I suggest you ignore the pundits and instead study the data.
In this episode I discuss the unemployment rate as a leadi...
Disney is still a buy! from 2017-06-09T23:48:40
Episode 233: Today I did something that I rarely do. I added to an existing stock position. Disney has been out-of-favor lately, but I think it’s still a good buy with near term upside potential...
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SNOOZE the NEWS! from 2017-06-03T00:33:08
Episode 232: My mantra on building wealth is EARN+SAVE+INVEST, in that order. The next most important skill is learning to ignore the news. (See Wealth Building Principle #8: Listen
Baristas out on their Keisters when Starbucks automates! from 2017-05-31T22:09:33
Episode 231: Currently my favorite robotic stock isn’t a high tech company like ABB, it’s Starbucks. I believe that over the short to near term, Starbucks will start implementing off-the-shelf ro...
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SPECULATION: Bitcoin Ethereum Cryptocurrency Blockchain from 2017-05-27T22:44:14
Episode 230: Thoughts on investing versus speculative trades. Specifically discussing how in the next decade Bitcoin could be worth zero or a million dollars.
I relate blockc...
International & Health Care sectors still strong from 2017-05-22T22:44:58
Episode 229: Portfolio review of how overweighting International and Health Care sectors has worked out over the past 5 months. For now I plan to hold these positions.
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Should a doctor mow his lawn? from 2017-05-20T23:41:35
Episode 228: Should a doctor waste time, mowing his own lawn? Maybe. He is likely to if he’s a wealthsteading millionaire next door type.
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STOP LOSS- I dont use it from 2017-05-18T23:27:16
Episode 227: I don’t use a stop loss as a risk mitigation strategy because I believe it’s a false sense of security. I’ve covered this a number of times, but people keep asking, so I’ll review my...
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The Robots are Coming…my new book is available from 2017-05-08T21:25:04
Episode 226: Today I’m launching my new book about how automation and artificial intelligence will affect every aspect of your life- career, investments & even where you live. More importantl...
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BREXIT-Twitter-Mortgage-Scams from 2017-05-06T02:20:39
Episode 225: Lightning round answers to common listener questions:
* How badly will BREXIT hurt England?
* Is Twitter a buy?
* Should I pay my mortga...
The case against GOLD, Investing, Retirement, Stock Market Trading, Money, Freedom from 2017-05-05T07:38:17
Episode 224: This is such an important subject that I’m simile casting it with a video on YouTube: https://youtu.b...
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