Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount. This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies. InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a ra ...
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Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. I ...
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Strategic Interdependence Is Rewiring the Global Economy
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46:28The U.S.-China economic relationship has fundamentally shifted from focusing solely on cost and efficiency to prioritizing geopolitics, security, and supply chain resilience. Today's Stocks & Topics: FI - Fiserv Inc., Market Wrap, GRMN - Garmin Ltd., BROS - Dutch Bros Inc., Strategic Interdependence Is Rewiring the Global Economy, Is It Good Time t…
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Top Recession-Proof Investments to Protect and Grow Your Portfolio
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45:45U.S. Treasury bonds, dividend-paying stocks, defensive sector ETFs, gold, and real estate can help investors preserve stability and generate steady returns during economic downturns. Today's Stocks & Topics: GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Market Wrap, Top Recession-Proof Investments to Protect and Grow Your Portfolio, JOBY - Joby Aviation Inc., CS.TO…
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The New Frontier of Trading: Tokenized Shares of SpaceX and OpenAI
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44:35A new platform is emerging that will allow investors to trade shares of private tech giants like SpaceX and OpenAI with the ease of crypto, raising new questions about risk and accessibility for retail traders. Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, Market Wrap, TEVA - Teva- Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, The New Fr…
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Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates: When Are You Entitled to Stock and Cash Dividends?
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44:56Learn how ex-dividend dates determine which shareholders receive dividend payments by explaining the relationship between the record date, ex-dividend date, and how ownership timing affects dividend entitlement in stock investing. Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group Inc., Market Wrap, MET - Metlife Inc., FIX - Comfort Systems USA Inc., How t…
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Is the U.S. Dollar Really on the Brink of Collapse?
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45:41Thanks to its role in global finance and continued trust among central banks, experts agree the dollar remains firmly resilient as the world’s primary reserve currency. Today's Stocks & Topics: CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill, Market Wrap, ABBV - Abbvie Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Is the U.S. Dollar Really on the Brink of Collapse?, S…
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Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?
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47:10Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: IAG - Iamgold Corp., Market Wrap, OKLO - Oklo Inc., Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?, MPAA - Motorcar Parts of…
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Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?
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45:31Thanks to historic economic advantages, baby boomers still control over half of U.S. wealth, but millennials are rapidly closing the gap through higher earnings, rising home equity, and smart investing. Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., Market Wrap, 401k Plan, Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?, COP - Conoco Phillip…
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Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund
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46:32Investing your emergency fund may promise higher returns, but it puts essential savings at risk of loss and delayed access. Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, Market Wrap, V - Visa Inc., Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Corporate Profits, SFM - Sprouts Fa…
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How Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for Power
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46:25As hyperscale AI models drive explosive growth in data‑center demand, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are investing in novel energy strategies—from nuclear deals and renewable procurement to grid‑flexibility measures. Today's Stocks & Topics: QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Market Wrap, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., How Big Tech Pl…
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Where and How to Invest Your Long-Term-Care ‘Bucket’
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46:59Strategically investing in a dedicated portfolio “bucket” for self-funding of long-term care involves balancing tax considerations, asset allocation, and other considerations. Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Strategic Income Fund, Market Wrap, EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Ex…
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Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline
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47:02Amid economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans over 50 are reconsidering or delaying retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: FICO - Fair Isaac Corp., Market Wrap, Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Covered Calls, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver,…
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How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score
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47:32Learn actionable steps for achieving and keeping a strong credit score, including timely payments, maintaining low credit usage, monitoring your credit reports, and responsible credit activity. Today's Stocks & Topics: ALSN - Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score, IIPR -…
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Understanding Behavioral Finance: How Psychology Shapes Financial Decisions
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46:08Apparently, psychological influences and biases affect the financial behaviors of investors and markets, revealing that people often make irrational choices driven by emotion and mental shortcuts rather than strict logic and rationality. Today's Stocks & Topics: PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, CWT - California Water Service Group, Market…
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7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends
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45:56It would be wise to take the time to learn about dividend reinvestment, including tax onsiderations and how this strategy fits various financial goals and market conditions. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends, VTGN - Vistagen…
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Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement
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47:19Before downsizing in retirement, be sure to evaluate seven critical financial factors—-including housing costs, estate and inheritance taxes, Social Security taxation, and more. Today's Stocks & Topics: TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Market Wrap, Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement, LULU - Lululemon athletica inc., TGS -…
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6 Clear Signs You’re Overpaying on Your Taxes (And How to Stop)
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46:19Many taxpayers unknowingly pay more than they owe, with big tax refunds, incorrect filing status, missed deductions, and poor withholding adjustments. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Market Wrap, MSTR - MicroStrategy Inc., 6 Clear Signs You’re Overpaying on Your Taxes (And How to Stop), ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Lt…
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How Investors Compare Companies to Find True Value
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46:26A relative valuation model is a financial tool that helps investors assess a company’s worth by providing a clearer picture of whether a stock may be fairly priced within its industry. Today's Stocks & Topics: J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, Interest Rates, How Investors Compare Companies to Find True Value, AZO - AutoZone Inc., Energy Sect…
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