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Final Fed Meeting of 2023

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what will happen at the final Fed meeting of 2023. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mon...

Why Mortgage Refi's are Back

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why mortgage refi's are back. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and t...

Apple is Worth $3 Trillion Again

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Apple is worth $3 trillion again and what that portends for the future. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedo...

Santa Claus Rally Ahead?

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if a Santa Claus rally is ahead. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding an...

How Much Money Makes You Happy?

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how much money makes you happy. Recent surveys show differing amounts by each generation.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? ...

Stock Market Breakout Ahead?

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why a there may be a stock market breakout ahead. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mone...

Why Home Prices Are the Highest in Any October

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home prices are the highest in any October. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...

Your Millionaire Action Plan

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover your millionaire action plan.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and...

I'm Grateful for YOU

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why I am grateful for you! Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time...

Biggest Weekly Stock Buybacks in History

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why recently the stock market had the biggest weekly stock buybacks in history. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial fr...

Why Stocks Are Up Three Weeks in a Row

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stocks are up for a third week in a row and what's happening next. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...

Inflation is Down and So Are Interest Rates

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why inflation is lower and so are interest rates. What is this saying about next year? Where is the stock market going? Are you on track for ...

What are the Magnificent Seven Stocks?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the Magnificent Seven stocks are and if their performance will continue. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial free...

Technology Stocks Are Up and Cryptos Will Fly Higher

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why technology stocks are up and cryptocurrencies will fly higher. What role do interest rates play? What returns are possible? Are you on tr...

Interest Rate Indicator - Possible Rate Cuts Coming?

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why an indicator is showing interest rates may start to be cut soon. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a ...

Why Last Week Was the Best Week for Stocks This Year

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why last week was the best week for stocks this year. What caused the strong rally and what can we expect next? Are you on track for financia...

Is the Fed Finished Raising Interest Rates?

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the Fed may be finished raising interest rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...

Nasdaq is Ready to Take Off Again!

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Nasdaq is ready to take off again!  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compou...

Year-End Stock Market Rally Ahead?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why there may be a year-end stock market rally ahead. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...

Gen Z Thinks They Need $1.2 million to Retire

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Gen Z thinks they need $1.2 million to retire. How much will you need? Is there a way to retire earlier? Are you on track for financial f...

Average U.S. Homeowner Is a Millionaire

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the average U.S. homeowner is a millionaire. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money...

What's Going on With Interest Rates?

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what is happening with interest rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...

Case Dismissed!

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the Ripple case had another piece dismissed and what it means for Ripple and XRP.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Fina...

Is Crypto an Undervalued Asset?

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if some quality cryptocurrencies might be undervalued assets right now.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom ...

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how much money you need to retire.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Stock Market Buy Signal

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why I am issuing a stock market buy signal.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...

Tax Extension Deadline Nears

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what you need to know about the tax extension deadline. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination o...

How to Avoid Financial Scams

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to avoid financial scams. Scams are a huge problem right now. Learn the most common ones and how to avoid being scammed. Are you on track...

What's Going On With Interest Rates?

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what is going on with interest rates. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...

Why Stock Market Sentiment is at Extreme Fear Levels

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why stock market sentiment is at extreme fear levels and what's next. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a...

The Proper Party

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what happened at the Proper Party. What was it all about?  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinati...

3 Smart Money Moves to Make This Fall

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover three smart money moves to make this Fall.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, co...

How Much You Need in Emergency Savings

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how much you need in emergency savings.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compo...

Why 80% of Americans Think Now is a Bad Time to Buy a Home

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why 80% of Americans think it is a bad time to buy a home. Is it just high interest rates, or is there another reason? Are you on track for f...

How Mark Cuban's Crypto Wallet Was Hacked

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how and why Mark Cuban's crypto wallet was hacked. Protect yourself from hackers by being smart and making good choices. Are you on track for...

The Fed Meeting and Consumer Spending Trends

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what will happen at the Fed meeting and how consumers are changing their spending.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financi...

US Wealth at a Record High

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why US wealth is at a record high.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Is the IPO Market Back?

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the IPO market is back. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and tim...

Controlling the Narrative

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what it means to control the narrative, who is doing it and why. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a comb...

Phishing Scams on Instagram

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why you need to beware of phishing scams on Instagram. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...

Rules for Unmarried Couples Buying Homes Together

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the rules for unmarried couples buying homes together.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...

Most Expensive and Least Expensive States to Retire

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the most expensive and least expensive states to retire. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...

XRP FUD Alert!

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why there is fear, uncertainty and doubt around XRP investments and what's next. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...

10 Fastest Growing Millionaire Cities Globally

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the 10 fastest growing millionaire cities globally. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...

6 Reasons to Remodel Rather Than Move

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover 6 reasons to remodel rather than move. Costs to remodel are high, but moving can cost you even more. Things to consider before deciding to mo...

What Happens to Crypto When You Die?

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what happens to crypto when you die. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Why 401k's Worth a Million Dollars Are Growing

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why 401k's worth a million dollars are growing. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...

Why Home Sales Are at a 25 Year Low

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home sales are at a 25 year low. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Which Goods and Services Are Causing Inflation?

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover which goods and services are causing inflation. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money,...

Correction Continues in Stocks and Crypto

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the correction is continuing in stocks and crypto. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of...

Why Massive Wealth is Coming By 2027

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why massive wealth is coming by 2027.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoun...

Energy Rebounds While Tech Stocks Pull Back

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why energy stocks rebounded and tech stocks pulled back. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...

The Institutional Wave of Money Coming Into Crypto

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why there is an institutional wave of money coming into crypto assets.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom i...

Why Home Prices are Back to Breaking Records

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home prices are back to breaking records. What is ahead for the US housing market? Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Finan...

When Will the IPO Market Return?

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover when the IPO market will return.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding ...

What the US Credit Downgrade Means For Your Finances

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what the US credit downgrade means for your finances.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination o...

Ways to Use AI to Make Money Now

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover ways to use AI to make money now.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...

How Private Equity Can Boost Returns

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how private equity can boost returns. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundi...

The Dow Hasn't Done This in 125 Years

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the Dow's longest winning streak of 14 sessions, a record since 1897, was almost broken.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or no...

Why Two of the Richest Men Own the Same Stock

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why two of the richest men own the same stock. Is it a good stock to own?  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedo...

Fed Rate Hike and Earnings Week

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why this is a busy Fed and earnings announcement week.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination ...

Why Ripple and XRP May Appreciate Significantly This Decade

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Ripple and XRP may appreciate significantly this decade.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combin...

How the Way We Invest in Private Equity May Change

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how the way we invest in private equity may change. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of mo...

Why Americans Have No Incentive to Move

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Americans have no incentive to move. The one strategy to buy a home that works now. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Fina...

Ripple Wins and XRP Has Legal Clarity

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the results of the judge's decision and why XRP is now the only crypto with legal clarity. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? F...

Why You May Inherit Less Money Than You Think

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why you may inherit less money than you think. The Fed did a study of inheritances, but talking about the average inheritance isn't very accu...

Week of Heavy Economic Data

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why this week is full of economic data and what that means. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combinati...

Why did the stock market dip? Is it time to buy?

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the stock market dipped yesterday and if it's time to buy. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combin...

Number of US Home Listings Drops

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the number of US home listings dropped dramatically. Many "experts" predicted a home crash, but it's not happening, even with interest ra...

June Correction Isn't Over

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why the June pullback isn't over.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding...

AI is like "Dotcom Bubble" Plus the "Y2K Boom"!

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why I believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) is like the "Dotcom bubble" plus the "Y2k boom".  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not...

Home Sales and Prices are Rising

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home sales and prices are rising. The first article is here: https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-new-home-sales-jump-may-median-house-...

Stock Market Pullback in Process

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how long the stock market pullback is likely to last.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination o...

Why Americans Expect to Work Longer Before Retirement

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why some Americans expect to work longer before retirement.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combina...

The 10 Fastest Growing Millionaire Cities

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the 10 fastest growing millionaire cities. The article is here. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combi...

Why Home Prices will Rise

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why home values will rise. Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank, predicts home prices will rise. Why I agree. Are you on track for financial free...

Missed Opportunity

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why so many people may be missing a long-term opportunity in the stock market.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...

The Leading Measure of Wealth

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the leading measure of wealth according to different generations. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a com...

Important Financial Events This Week

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the important financial events happening this week.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of ...

Is This a New Bull Market?

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if this is a new bull market or not.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compound...

Millionaires' Biggest Threats to Wealth

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what millionaires said are their biggest threats to wealth. This was a survey done by CNBC. The article is here. Are you on track for financi...

The Financial Problem People Fear More Than Death

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the financial problem people fear more than death. This is according to a survey done by Allianz. Are you on track for financial freedom...or...

The One Thing People are Spending Money on Now

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the one thing people are spending money on now and what they are spending less money on.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? F...

Is the Debt Deal a Head Fake?

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if the deal over the debt ceiling is real or if it could be a head fake? After saying a deal was reached, now it is in question again. What g...

Memorial Day Sale Shopping Ideas

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Memorial Day sales can be a great time to find bargains. Learn how to find a way to get items discounted when they are not on sale. Are y...

Nvidia, Tech Stocks and AI are Booming

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why Nvidia, tech stocks and AI are booming.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...

Linda Interviewed on GMC

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what Linda thinks about the debt ceiling debate, the Ledger debacle, the housing market and more! And, I reveal my new home office that I dec...

Does Market Timing Work for Stocks?

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if market timing works for stocks.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compoundin...

Tech Speculation on AI Heats Up Ahead of June Stock Selloff

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why tech speculation on AI is heating up ahead of a June stock selloff. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is...

What Was Voted Best Long-term Investment by Americans?

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what was voted as the best long-term investment by Americans. Stocks? Gold? Real estate? Bonds? The answer may surprise you. Are you on track...

Is Silver Ready to Take Off?

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if silver is ready to take off.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding a...

Inflation is the Lowest in 2 Years, What's Next for Stocks?

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why inflation is the lowest in 2 years and what that means for the stock market.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial...

5 Things that Will Happen if the U.S. Government Defaults on Debt

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover 5 things that will happen if the US Government defaults on debt.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a co...

Will the US Default?

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if the US Government will default and hear who showed up at the XRP Event in Las Vegas! The XRP Las Vegas video is here: https://www.youtube...

The 10 Most Overpriced Housing Markets in the U.S.

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the 10 most overpriced housing markets in the U.S. Five are in Florida. One really surprised me. Are you on track for financial freedom...or ...

Is the Fed Pausing? What's Next?

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover if Fed Chair Powell has indicated the FOMC will pause raising interest rates.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial fr...

The Fed, Interest Rates and the Debt Ceiling

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what is happening with the Fed, interest rates and a possible US debt default.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial f...

What is Happening With First Republic Bank?

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover what is happening with First Republic Bank.  Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, c...

Will the FED Raise Interest Rates Next Week?

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover whether the FED will raise interest rates next week and why some think it is a bad idea. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Fin...

How to Determine What Percentage You Should Have in Bonds

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how to determine what percentage of your portfolio should be in bonds. Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is ...