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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 ...

Should I use the S & P 500 and Asset Allocation Model or Total Market Index?

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn whether the S & P 500 and traditional asset allocation models or the Total Market Index is a better way to invest. A listener asked if they shou...

Brokerage Accounts, Loads and Fees

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about brokerage accounts, loads and fees. In this podcast I review whether to keep a financial advisor or invest on your own, which brokerage fi...

600th Episode Celebration! Mindset, Contest and More!

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the power of your thoughts, how to get your mindset focused and strengthen your beliefs. We are starting a Summer Sizzle contest from now until ...

ENCORE: How to Become a Millionaire or Billionaire With Little or No Money

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to become a millionaire or billionaire with little or no money. It's been said that it takes money to make money, but that's no longer true....

ENCORE: 10 Ways to Keep Getting Richer

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 10 habits that keep you moving in the right direction for financial freedom. The article is here.  INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXP...

Your Biggest Problem May Be Not Maximizing Your Investing Potential

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why your biggest problem may be that you are not maximizing your investing potential. It is said we are not saving enough. What if the problem i...

5 Ways to Recognize if an Investment is Too Good to Be True

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 5 ways to recognize if an investment is too good to be true. I start with Bernie Madoff and continue with a current financial I saw that made th...

What if You're Depressed About Getting a Late Start Saving for Retirement?

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to get yourself out of depression if you are getting a late start saving for retirement or feel like your financial future is doomed. INTERE...

What's Wrong With Target Date Funds?

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what is wrong with target date funds and why they are costing you big money over the long-term. The article is here.  INTERESTED IN THE BE WEAL...

Why the Decline in Foreign Investment in US Real Estate?

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why there is a major decline of foreigners investing in US real estate. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) survey over the last year sho...

Top US Growth ETFs Year to Date

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the top US Growth ETFs are year-to-date and for 3 and 5 years. There are some ETFs you may never have heard of that are leading ETF perform...

3 Cannabis ETFs: Which One is Best?

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the 3 Cannabis ETFs, which one I like best and why. There is a new Cannabis ETF this week, symbol THCX. I compare it with the two other Ca...

3 Steps to $1 Million in Your 401k

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 3 steps to getting a million dollars in your 401k. It is possible to reach a million dollars in your 401k, even if you have an average paycheck ...

5 Tips for Couples and Money Success

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the 5 secrets how a couple was smart with money and how it contributed to their successful 25 year marriage. In this article, a couple reviews m...

Tips to Get a Pay Raise

10 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how many people got a pay raise in 2018 and how you can get a raise. You may be surprised that not many people have gotten a pay raise in the la...

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how much money people think they need to retire and why they aren't even close to having enough. There is a huge problem with people not having ...

10 Pointers on Building Wealth

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 10 things to do over your lifetime to build wealth and have financial independence. There are definite choices to make over your lifetime to adv...

How to Think Through the Opportunity Cost of Owning Multiple Cars

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to determine how much owning multiple cars is really costing you.  I address a listener question. Gilbert has purchased a car for $40k and ...

Why More Women Are Lacking Financial Confidence

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about a study that showed women are losing financial confidence and why. A new study showed rather than improving their finances, women are slip...

How to Buy Silver Coins

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

    Learn how to buy silver coins and specific things to do and not do. Some people say silver is the most under-valued asset on the planet because ...

Should I Contribute to My 401k or Pay Off Debt?

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the math behind this decision that makes the right answer obvious. Recently a question was asked on a financial page, "Should I still contribute...

Gold Bull Market is Back!

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why there is a new gold bull market and why gold is so important. There are 8 reasons why a gold bull market is happening. The article is here. ...

Mindset, Self-Sabotage & MCT Wealth Building Formula

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why our mindset is so important, how to improve it and how to overcome your blocks and weaknesses. INTERESTED IN THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPE...

Top Performing US Diversified Stock and Sector ETFs YTD

19 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the top performing US diversified stock and sector ETFs are YTD. Although these are only YTD performance numbers, they can tell us where f...

Should You Invest In Growth Stocks or Stocks That Pay Dividends?

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn whether to invest in growth stocks or dividend stocks and why. This is a listener question: Linda, Do you feel it's important to buy stocks with...

How Jay-Z Made $1 Billion (Not From Singing)

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how Jay-Z made a billion dollars by investing. You will be surprised to learn some of the brands he owns and what he invested in. The article is...

Is it Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what to consider when refinancing your mortgage and what mortgage trends are. Refinancing has spiked again due to low interest rates. They're ba...

Top Dividend ETFs Year-to-Date

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn which dividend ETFs have performed the best for 1 and 3 years and which have the highest yields. Use large cap dividend ETFs to add a cushion to...

You Cannot Starve Your Way to Wealth

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to set 5 spending priorities, why you can't starve your way to wealth and what to do instead. This week, two people sent me this quote from my ...

What's Going on With the Stock Market?

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what is going on in the stock market, why it has dropped 6 percent from its highs and why you need to have some cash on hand. The "two agreement...

Why Not to Use Online-Only Banks

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why not to use an online-only bank, whether I like banks or credit unions best and how much cash to keep on hand at home in case of emergency. T...

How to Claim Your Unclaimed Money!

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to collect any unclaimed property with your name on it for free. Don't assume there's nothing there for you - I found money under my name, m...

How to Make Extra Money by Starting a Side Hustle

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to make extra money – the kind that can lead to multiple streams of income or income for the rest of your life.  Interview on how to make...

Encouragement to Reach Your Financial Goals Rewind + Offer

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from listeners and gain encouragement to reach your financial goals from others who are taking action and reaching theirs. I was blown away by c...

Make More Money on Your Home or Airbnb

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn simple, inexpensive updates for your home to get a higher sale price or rent on Airbnb. The article is here. WANT TO LEARN HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY...

Why Did April Home Sales Drop?

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why April home sales dropped from a year ago and what is happening in your region of the U.S. Home sales are down 4.4% from a year ago. Why are ...

Uber, Lyft and Pinterest: Time to Buy?

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why Uber, Lyft and Pinterest may still not be buys and why. I suggest you listen to the following related podcasts: 047: What Makes Stocks Go U...

Become a Millionaire (or Billionaire) With No Money

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to become a millionaire or billionaire with little or no money. It's been said that it takes money to make money, but that's no longer true....

Women & Money Stress

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how women stress about money and 3 ways to solve money stress. Merrill Lynch and Age Wave did a survey and found 61% of women would rather talk ...

Top Performing ETFs Year-to-Date

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn what the top performing US Large Cap, Foreign and Sector ETFs YTD are. This is very short-term performance, too short to make investing decision...

Financial Challenges of Women

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn the unique financial challenges and opportunities women have. The article is here.  WANT TO LEARN HOW TO GET YOUR MONEY WORKING HARDER FOR YOU...

Future Income Opportunities with Airbnb

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about how Airbnb is creating income opportunities in new and innovative ways. The article is here.  READY TO GET YOUR MONEY WORKING HARDER FOR...

Side Hustle Millionaire

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about an entrepreneur who created a side hustle and became a millionaire. I'm sharing this with you so you can see the possibilities for financi...

10 Ways to Keep Getting Richer

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 10 habits to keep you moving in the right direction for financial freedom. The article is here.  READY TO GET YOUR MONEY WORKING HARDER FOR YOU...