Welcome to Monday Morning Money. A short podcast (about 3 minutes) about personal finance, retirement, and investing.
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.
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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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Welcome to our second Ask a CFP® Pro show. Today we talk about:
Here are the questions:
The money in my checking account isn’t earning anything, and I probably have too much in that account anyhow. What can I do to earn a better return on my cash? (5:02)
If we are setting up a college account for a grandchild, do we have to open the account in the state in which they live? Can we set it up in Ohio even though they live in North Carolina? (11:28)
How do you select dividend producing stocks? (17:03)
What if President trump loses the upcoming election, What will this do to the stock market? (20:45)
We have pictures. Click here to see them: https://flemingwatson.com/ask-a-cfp-pro-what-happens-to-stocks-if-president-trump-loses/
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Many experts are forecasting lower future returns for both stocks and bonds. If they are correct, this can create a real problem for future retirees.
Today, we'll share 3 ideas to help you plan for lower future returns.
We talk about....
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Some experts are forecasting lower returns for both stocks and bonds. Does this mean the 4% rule for generating retirement income is dead?
Be sure to check this out on our website: https://flemingwatson.com/is-the-4-percent-rule-dead?/
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Lower interest rates create some obvious problems for retirees. Things like savings accounts and CD's just aren’t earning much. But there is a longer-term problem with these low yields. Today, I'll discuss how lower interest rates affect your retirement.
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Do you have a question about money? Get answers from a CFP Pro!. Click here to ask what's on your mind.
Are you ready to retire? Learn how you can get you free Retirement Snapshot.
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How many times have you heard this? "The long term average return of the stock market is 10% per year." What if future returns for the stock market are less than average? How would that impact your retirement?
To learn more visit: https://flemingwatson.com/what-if-future-stock-returns-are-lower/
To listen to our Ask a CFP Show, visit: https://flemingwatson.com/are-you-pessimistic-or-optimistic/
Do you have a question about money? Get answers from a CFP Pro!. Click here to ask what's on your mind.
Are you ready to retire? Learn how you can get you free Retirement Snapshot.
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