Welcome to Monday Morning Money. A short podcast (about 3 minutes) about personal finance, retirement, and investing.
Can the stock market predict the outcome of the election? What about a back-to-back bear market? And, how big was the stock market drop in dollar terms?
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This is our September Question and Answer Episode.
We answer these five questions:
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Do you need $8 Million to retire? This was the title of a recent article. We'll take a look and share our thoughts.
visit: https://flemingwatson.com/do-you-need-8-million-to-retire/
More on the 4% Rule: https://flemingwatson.com/the-4-percent-rule/
The 2020 Bear Market is over! In this episode:
To see more, including charts and graphs like this one...
visit: https://flemingwatson.com/the-2020-bear-market-is-over!/
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the stress on the Social Security system. Some experts predict that benefits would have to be cut as soon as 2029. Are you ready for a 20% cut to your Social Security benefits? Will it really happen, or is it just clickbait?
To see more, visit: https://flemingwatson.com/cut-to-your-social-security-benefits/
How will the 2020 presidential election impact the stock market? That's a big question on the minds of many. Today, we'll dig into some numbers. We'll show you what happened to the stock market in the three months before and after previous presidential elections.
To see more, including some charts and graphs, visit: https://flemingwatson.com/how-will-the-2020-presidential-election-affect-the-stock-market/
Today on our show, we offer a simple, low-cost estate planning tip to help you avoid probate. We talk about the current bear market, and share some expert predictions. And we answer three questions. The big one: do I need Medicare supplement insurance?
You can get more information including graphs and charts like the one below at: https://flemingwatson.com/do-i-need-medicare-supplement-insurance/
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Here is a highlight from our recent Ask a CFP Pro Show, (You can hear the full version here).
Heidi is 10 years away from retirement. She asks: "What should I be Doing to Prepare, and should I pay off my mortgage before I retire?
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Maintaining spending levels in retirement can be a challenge. A recent study showed that nearly half of retirees were forced to reduce their spending because they didn't have adequate resources. What are some of the characteristics of those who were forced to cut their spending? We'll explore that so you can make better decisions about your retirement.
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The Coronavirus interupted our lives. It disrupted the economy. And it had an impact on the investment markets. Today, we look back at how the major asset classes performed in the first half of the year.
We also provide an update to our asset allocation quilt. (For the full size image, visit the link below)
To see more, visit: https://flemingwatson.com/a-wild-start-to-2020/
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