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Market Segment: Volatility Alive and Healthy

This past week the Dow was off almost 20 percent for the year and the S&P was still off over 23 percent. This shows that volatility is here to stay in the near future. What factors are leading this current wave of volatility in the markets? Find out in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

The Retirement Money Poll – What People Are Worried About & What You Can Do About It

A new poll out points to some surprising trends on how people are thinking and feeling about money in retirement these days. Find out what your peers may be worrying about and, more importantly, what you can do right now to remove that worry in your life.

 

Hear The Sandman’s answers to questions like:

• How can you account for inflation in your retirement plan?
• What are some potential sources of retirement income you can capitalize on now?
• How can you create your own pension?
• Is Social Security financially viable over the long term?
• What strategy can you employ to withdraw money in retirement each year to reduce the likelihood that you’ll run out of money?

 

We believe that instead of being consumed by worry, it's better to take action—take steps to reduce that worry and put you back in control. Wouldn't that feel better? To regain a sense of control amidst all of this chaos, stay tuned as we talk about this new retirement money poll: what people are worried about and what you should be doing about it right now.

 

Link to Kiplinger poll: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/605176/a-kiplinger-athene-poll-retirees-are-worried-about-money

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Market Segment: Market Continues to Fall

The third quarter ended last week and the market hit lows for the year as all major indexes are down over 20 percent. How deep will this economic downturn be? Find out what you should be looking out for in the days ahead in this week's Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

Variable Annuities in Retirement

There may not be a financial product that is surrounded by more confusion and misinformation than annuities. It is important that you zero in on the misunderstood facts about variable annuities and potentially expose their darker side. Don’t get exposed to high fees and get talked into a variable annuity only to regret it later. Find out what you need to know about variable annuities before it is too late in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Another Tough Week for the Market

It was another rough week for the markets as all major indexes finished down over four percent. Oil is slowly pulling back and bonds are off twelve percent year to date. So what should you do going forward? How did the consumer price index impact the market? Find out in this week’s Protect Your Assets market recap.

Teaching your Kids about Money

Teaching our kids about earning and saving money is an important life skill that can pay huge dividends in their future. Starting the conversation can be difficult as you may not know where to begin. Find out six things you need to teach your children when it comes to finances in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: Rough Week for Wallstreet

The markets finished lower for the third straight week as we continue to head towards correction territory. Bonds finished down yet again, so there are very few places to hide overall. What caused the markets to slide further down? Find out in this Protect Your Assets market recap.

Car Collections and Retirement

Cars are selling for some serious money right now, as a record setting auction at Monterey Car Week totaled over 469 million dollars. Many retirees have a special car or a collection, however is it covered by your current will or trust? Cars can present a special set of problems, and if not dealt with effectively, they can create problems for those you leave behind. Find out how you can plan ahead in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

Market Segment: The Fed is Controlling the Market

It was a tough week for the markets as all major indexes finished over four percent down for the week. Fed Chair Powel spoke at Jackson Hole last week, and fed policy was different than market expected. Will inflation and rising rates continue to negatively impact the markets? Find out in this Protect Your Assets market recap.

Market Segment: Fed Disengaged with the Market?

Markets were off a little bit this past week as an article in the Wall Street Journal suggested that the Fed may be disengaged with the stock market. It also suggests that the Fed may continue raising rates.  The housing market continues to cool off, as both housing stats and permits declined more than expected. What else should you be looking out for? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.