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Overcoming the Fear of Job Loss or Financial Ruin
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why now is the time to create positive thoughts about the future. Fear causes you to go to the worst case scenario. Yet most fears never come tr...
Don't Blow this Opportunity to Invest
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why this is an important investing opportunity and what to consider and ignore. People are asking me if they should buy airline stocks? This is ...
Precious Metals and Stocks on Fire!
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why precious metals and stocks are on a tear. What is causing it? Can it continue? Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you...
Update on MJ ETF
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the latest on the MJ ETF. There are 2 articles, one from USA Today and one from Politico. Sales have increased dramatically. Will that lead to h...
How to Cope Financially During Social Distancing
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what to do to focus on getting to the other side of the chasm. We are in a 15 day countdown, with 11 days left. Suggestions to help you survive ...
The Buying Opportunity of a Lifetime?
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why this might be the buying opportunity of a lifetime. Is it time to buy? Bill Miller, one of the most revered money managers on Wall Street, h...
Coronavirus Financial Report - Explanation and Action
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is going on with the stock market, how we got here and where we are going. The S & P 500 declined by 12% Monday, the second biggest one day...
Gold, Silver and Mining Stock Opportunities (GDX, GDXJ)
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why gold, silver and mining stocks are providing a unique opportunity. Recently the prices of gold, silver and mining stocks have declined. Why?...
State of Emergency Declared - Special Report
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the State of Emergency means to the economy and stock market. I also cover the bill that was passed by the House H.R. 6201. Details are fro...
Bear Market Report
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how we got into a bear market and what is likely to happen next. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 pe...
Is a Recession More Likely?
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the reasons why a recession is becoming more likely. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for r...
Flight to Safety ETF
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the new Flight to Safety ETF from Direxion. Learn why this ETF is unique and what the pros and cons are. Symbol is FLYT. Are you investing...
4 Reasons to Hold Your Stock Market Investments and Not Sell
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why it is better to hold during a correction than to sell. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year...
Why Hedge Funds Aren't Performing
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why hedge funds aren't beating the indexes and the crazy investments some people are considering. I call this the Cray Cray Investing Episode. ...
Is it Time to Buy Stocks?
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn whether or not it is time to buy stocks and why. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retir...
Invest or Pay Off Your Mortgage?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn whether it is more advantageous to pay off your mortgage or invest in a retirement account. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or no...
27% of Homeowners Don't Know This
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 27% of homeowners don't know and why it is important information that can save you a lot of money. Are you investing well for financial fre...
Update on Gold Mining ETFs: GDX and GDXJ
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the gold mining ETFs are taking off and why it will continue IMO. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,0...
Opportunity Cost of an Emergency Fund
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the opportunity cost is for a $1k, $5k and $100k emergency fund. Let's walk through the math of the opportunity cost of a money market acco...
Online Romance Scams
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why romance scams have increased 7 fold to $210 million annually, what their methods are and what to do to stop it. Why are people so easily foo...
Crazy Compounding of Millionaires and Billionaires
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what some compounding rates have been to become a millionaire or billionaire and why you only need 10% to create wealth. Some billionaires have ...
Millionaire Mindset: 83% of Millionaires Believe This
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 83% of millionaires attribute their wealth to. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for re...
Millionaire Mindset on Spending
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn when to buy new technology and my opinion on the opportunity cost of Peleton and cell phones. Are you investing well for financial freedom...or ...
Best Performing Sectors for the Last 5 Years
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where the fastest growing sectors are and why we won't have a recession this year, in my opinion. Are you investing well for financial freedom.....
3 Ways to Save on Your 2019 Taxes in 2020
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 3 methods to save on your 2019 taxes in 2020. Are you investing well for retirement...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for retirement, but...
65% of Americans Consider This Their Worst Money Mistake
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the worst money mistake is and what to do about it. Are you investing well for retirement...or not? If you invest $10,000 per year for reti...
5 Things to Do if You Missed Being Invested in the Stock Market
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to recover from missing great returns in the stock market the last few years. Recently, I received this email: Dear Linda, Any suggestions f...
53% of Americans are Making This Retirement Mistake
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what retirement mistake is being made and how to fix it. The article is here. Are you investing well for retirement...or not? If you invest $10...
How to Overcome Money Stress
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn strategies to overcome money stress: a new study shows 77% of Americans feel anxious about their finances and 58% feel finances control their li...
Corona Virus, Bubbles, Cycles and What to Do During a Correction?
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what to do and not do during the Corona virus scare, what to buy to hedge your portfolio and why this correction was expected. INTERESTED IN THE...
File Your Taxes Early to Avoid Tax Fraud and Scams
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why you need to file your tax refund as soon as possible and how to avoid being a victim of fraud and phishing schemes. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEA...
How to Avoid Tax Refund Delays
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the 3 reasons tax refunds are delayed and how to avoid them. The average refund is $2,860 and has been delayed 38 days. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEA...
6 Financial Tips for Meghan and Harry
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what financial moves Meghan and Harry should make for a successful Megxit and financial independence. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP...
4 Million Downloads - Opportunity Cost + A Huge Mistake + Big Announcement!
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the biggest mistake of paying off a mortgage + my big announcement! Surprise! I'm so excited we crossed 4 million downloads today! Thank you so ...
What it is Like to Be a Billionaire with Richard C. Wilson
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the biggest mistake the ultra wealthy make when buying a home, the 4 most advantageous states to live in, and why owning multiple homes is becom...
Real Estate Report for 2020
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com have to say about prices and sales in 2020. Where are the hottest and coldest real est...
When is it Time to Sell Stocks?
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the indicators of a stock market peak and when it is time to sell. I review historic returns from past decades and what are key indicators to lo...
How to Reach Your Financial Goals in 2020
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the most common financial goals are according to a survey and some ideas to reach them. Can you guess what the 2 most common goals are for ...
How Not to Sabotage Your New Year's Resolutions
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the major deterrent that is likely keeping you from achieving your goals. A few days after the New Year, many people have already given up on th...
How to Start a Million Dollar Side Hustle Business with JV Crum III
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the formula for starting a million dollar side hustle and enjoying another stream of income from JV Crum III. J V Crum III, JD, MBA, became a se...
5 Ways to Get 2020 Off to a Good Financial Start
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 5 financial things you can do to make 2020 a great year. This episode announces the winners of the review contest. See list below. INTERESTED IN...
10 Reasons Why I Don't Advise Trading Your Stock Account
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why we may be repeating the Roaring Twenties and you don't want to sell your stocks. Due to the "4 Points of the Compass" of economic policy, th...
World's Most Expensive Residential Real Estate
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where the world's most expensive real estate is and where the most expensive street to live is and why. INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT THE...
Wealthy Mindset & Gratitude
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about a wealthy mindset and gratitude, how I'm grateful for you, and listener reviews. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! INTERESTED IN FINDING...
Best Stocks and Industry of the Decade
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which stocks and industry performed the best this decade. INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE? To learn w...
7 reasons Why Impeachment By The House Won't Impact the Stock Market
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the stock market won't be impacted by the House impeaching the President. 1) The President won't be removed from office. 2) The stock market...
The Experts Gave Him Advice - Why I Disagreed With All of Them
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why I gave different advice to someone about stopping his 401k contributions to save for a down payment for a home. This question was asked: "I ...
How Lady Gaga's Poverty Mindset Failed Her
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Lady Gaga, one of the most successful singers of all time, went bankrupt by having a poverty mindset. The article is here. Mindset is so imp...
Where the Hottest Housing Markets Will Be in 2020
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where the top 25 housing markets are for 2020, according to research. Research shows people are moving away from the coasts. You may be surprise...
Why Age 40 is a Major Wake Up Call for Retirement
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why age 40 is an important deadline to get serious about investing for retirement. Why is 40 so important? You may be familiar with my Wealth He...
Prepare for Market Volatility This Week
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the news and cycles are coming together to create what may be a very volatile week. The Inspector General report is due out today and Mr. Ho...
Why December is the Best Month to Buy a Home
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why December is the best month to buy a home at a discount. According to a new study, 3 days in December are the best days to buy a home. Find o...
5 Possible Surprises for the U.S. Stock Market
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the 5 possible surprises are that could propel the U.S. stock market higher in 2020. Besides good things happening in the U.S., there are d...
Why You Might Receive an Inheritance
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why inheritances are increasing and what the average amount is. The article is here. INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR MONEY TO WORK HARDER BY JOINING...
5 Reasons Why I'm Bullish for 2020
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why there are a lot of reasons to be bullish for 2020. The article is here. INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR MONEY TO WORK HARDER BY JOINING THE BE W...
Why Wealth is Knowledge
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the huge difference having the knowledge to invest can make. Having the knowledge to know how to invest your money is the difference between not...
Avoiding Common Gift Giving Mistakes
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what research tells us about gift giving and common mistakes to avoid. The article is here. INTERESTED IN GETTING YOUR MONEY TO WORK HARDER BY J...
Last Minute Tax Saving Strategies for 2019
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn simple last minute tax saving strategies you can do before the end of 2019. It is more important than ever that you pay attention to what could ...
How to Become a Billionaire
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what 6 habits that 21 self-made billionaires have in common that you can easily do too. The article is here. Also, by my calculation, if Kylie J...
How Not to Overspend During the Holidays
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to not overspend so you don't have a debt hangover in January. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE? In this monthly LIVE we...
How to Plan for This Retirement Surprise
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what to do if your career, and income, ends at age 59. Today's retirees stopped working at age 59, on average, according to a new study. The art...
How to Learn to Invest
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why you should not leave learning how to invest up to chance. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of people manage their own money, only 1% use a Financia...
How Much You Can Contribute to Your Retirement Plan in 2020
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the new contribution amounts are for retirement plans in 2020. I also go through 3 examples of how much money you will accumulate in 10, 20...
New Income Tax Brackets for 2020
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what the inflation adjusted incomes are and tax brackets for 2020. The article is here. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE? In ...
What is a Wealth Mentoring Library?
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what a wealth mentoring library is and how to use it to achieve financial freedom. Hear how 2 listeners improved their finances by applying what...
The FED Cut Interest Rates Again, What's Next?
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what cutting interest rates means for the stock market and the economy and what's coming next. The article is here. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY...
Can Millennials Ever Save Enough to Retire?
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why I definitely think Millennials will be able to achieve good compounding rates and be able to retire. There's a lot of doom and gloom out the...
Update on Gold, Silver and Gold Mining ETFs
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why gold, silver and gold mining ETFs are doing so well. Miners are are still in an uptrend and looking good. Valuations remain low and underval...
What's Going On With the Repo Market - Part 2
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is happening with the Federal Reserve and the Repo market. This is part 2 of my podcast about the Repo market. The article is here. INTER...
Best Diversified ETFs
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which ETFs are the best performing equity ETFs for YTD, 3 years and 5 years. These are large caps, mid caps, and blend ETFs. Almost all of them ...
4 Ways to Not Outlive Your Retirement Savings
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn four ways to not outlive your retirement savings. The #1 fear people have is outliving their money. Here are four methods to make sure that does...
4 Ways to Catch Up for Retirement
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 4 ways to catch up for retirement. Sixty-two percent of Americans say they are behind saving for retirement. Here are 4 things you can do to cat...
Are Free Commissions on Stock Trades A Big Deal?
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what I think about the new trend of not charging commissions for stock trades. Recently brokerage firms announced they will no longer be chargin...
3 Steps to Get Your Finances in Order
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why 92% of Americans said nothing makes them happier than feeling their finances are in order. Here are 3 easy steps to get your finances in ord...
Should I Start a 401k or Buy a Home?
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how I answer a listener question about whether an entrepreneur should start a 401k or buy a home? Here is the listener question from Leigh: Hi L...
Proof Real Estate (Housing) is Overvalued
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why there is undeniable proof the housing market is overvalued. We're often told there is "no way to know" that a crash is ahead. This chart say...
Find the Perfect City For You to Live In
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which city you should live in by inputting your preferences and using a free search tool. After entering your preferences, you can determine the...
Cities with Highest Job Growth and Wages
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which cities have the highest job growth and wages. With such a low unemployment rate, now may be the time to get a new job or move to a lower c...
Is it Time to Refinance Your Mortgage Again?
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is happening with interest rates, the real estate market and if it is time to refinance again. The article is here. Complete the short appl...
The Best and Worst Performing Stocks of 2019
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn which stocks and asset classes are the best and worst performers of 2019 and longer. The article is here. Complete the short application below t...
What is Going On With The Federal Reserve, Banks and Repos - Part 1
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is going on with the Federal Reserve, Banks and Repos. Banks lend overnight, usually at a rate of about 2% interest. Recently those interes...
How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how much money you need to save for retirement. I'm often asked how much money is needed for retirement? First a few statistics from my prior po...
Why House Flipping Returns Are the Lowest in 8 Years
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why house flipping returns are the lowest in 8 years. The article is here. Complete the short application below to find out how to invest for gr...
14 Financial Tips to Finish 2019 Strong
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 14 financial tips to finish 2019 strong. Here are my suggestions for how to finish 2019 strong. Listen to this episode for more details. 1. Pay ...
The One or Two Mistakes That Could Kill Your Retirement
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the one or two things necessary to maximize your money at retirement. There is a lot of focus on making sure that you are saving enough money fo...
Where to Invest in Times of Turmoil
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where to invest in times of turmoil. The article is here. When Saudi Arabia was attacked, the stock market opened lower on Monday, but precious ...
4 Myths About 401ks
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the myths about 401ks. The article is here. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE? In this monthly LIVE webinar with Linda, you'll...
Real Estate Bubble Popping is Postponed
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the popping of the real estate bubble has been postponed for the forseeable future. Interest rates play an important role in the direction o...
A Clarification of My Debt Strategies
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why not all debt is the same and why paying off your mortgage can be a mistake. Recently a reviewer really missed what I recommend and why regar...
Why Are the Rich Spending Less?
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why the rich are spending less, the impact on the luxury real estate market and if it will trigger a recession. Very high-end real estate ($10 m...
Update on MJ and How to Buy It
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what is new with cannabis medicine and how to invest in the MJ ETF. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE? In this monthly LIVE we...
Where the Most and Least Expensive Homes Are in the U.S.
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn where the most and least expensive homes are in the U.S. The article is here. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE? In this month...
My Jackson Hole Trip and Contest Winners!
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about my recent trip to Jackson Hole, WY and who the winners of the Summer Sizzle contest are! See names below! The Summer Sizzle Contest Result...
Investor Psychology, Cannabis and Silver
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why it is difficult to buy low and sell high and think long-term. Get the ins and outs of Cannabis and mining stocks. Is it time to buy? The Sum...
10 Less Expensive, Peaceful Places to Retire
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn 10 less expensive, peaceful places to retire. The article is here. The Summer Sizzle Contest is ON! Prizes are: 5 Wealth Mentoring sessions with...
How to Get to $1 Million in Your 401k or IRA
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to get to $1 million (or more) in your 401k, Roth IRA or IRA. The article is here. The Summer Sizzle Contest is ON! Prizes are: 5 Wealth Men...
Is a Recession Coming?
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what a recession is and how to tell if a recession is coming. The media is going crazy over an inverted yield curve. We will discuss what it is ...
How Stock Investing Today is Not Like the Technology Bubble of 2000
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how stock investing has changed since the technology bubble of 2000. This is a listener question from Gilbert: Hi Linda, I bought an audio versi...
Women & Wealth: The 7 Richest Women in the World
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn who the richest 7 women in the world are and how trends in wealth apply to you. The article is here. The Summer Sizzle Contest is ON! Prizes are...
Overcome Fear, Emotions and Lack of Knowledge to Invest
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to overcome fear, emotions and lack of knowledge to invest. Here are 5 things to help you move past fear, emotions and lack of knowledge to ...