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Fiscal Fitness

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Money isn't the only thing, but it touches everything. Too many Americans today struggle with money because they don't know how to play the game. For those who are ready to master the game of money, John Grace and Daniel Medina will be your coaches who first help you know your objectives. Then you can establish personal goals so that whether you live too long or die too soon, you can play the game to win.brbr Our trademark statement, “The Proof is in the Planning” represents the hard work and perseverance, coupled with a sound plan for the future. The financial plans we create are highly customized, but they have three things in common: They are designed to be STRONG, SAFE, and SIMPLE. Strong means they can weather market uncertainty. Safe means they can help protect you from unnecessary risk. Simple means you will understand everything you’re doing all the time. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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Money isn't the only thing, but it touches everything. Too many Americans today struggle with money because they don't know how to play the game. For those who are ready to master the game of money, John Grace and Daniel Medina will be your coaches who first help you know your objectives. Then you can establish personal goals so that whether you live too long or die too soon, you can play the game to win.brbr Our trademark statement, “The Proof is in the Planning” represents the hard work and perseverance, coupled with a sound plan for the future. The financial plans we create are highly customized, but they have three things in common: They are designed to be STRONG, SAFE, and SIMPLE. Strong means they can weather market uncertainty. Safe means they can help protect you from unnecessary risk. Simple means you will understand everything you’re doing all the time. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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English


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Encore: Fiscal Fitness -The Bigger the Housing Bubble The Bigger the Bust

10/13/2021
Instead of a housing market crash during the COVID-19 recession, median home prices are up a staggering 24%. And as every 7 year-old in the world knows, all bubbles burst, 100% of the time. Will such an event be good news, bad news or no news for you?

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Fiscal Fitness - 7 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor

9/1/2021
While some Financial Advisors are diligent, thoughtful, and thorough, others are lazy as hell. Here are 7 smart questions to ask who you have hired or are thinking of hiring.

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Fiscal Fitness - Who will win: The bull or the bettor against?

8/25/2021
Star stock picker Cathie Wood is betting on “innovation” at the same time Michael Berry (who predicted the subprime mortgage crisis) bet big against her fund. Join us to see what this may mean to you.

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Fiscal Fitness - Turn Your 401(k) Into a Virtual ATM Machine

8/18/2021
Congress did something good. Now 401(k) plan sponsors have a green light for offering investments that provide guaranteed income for life. Join us to see how annuities can become a major power tool to helping you plan your financial success.

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Fiscal Fitness - The Angst of August

8/11/2021
August is often the most negative volatile month in the year. In the final 3 months of all bull markets since 1970, 4 sectors have performed the worst. Now is the time to be prepared.

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Fiscal Fitness - How Deadly is the Delta Virus

7/28/2021
The U.S. could well be following other countries bracing for the Delta variant impact. Tune to discover what’s scaring our medical experts now and how to keep you and your loved ones safe

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Fiscal Fitness - How Deadly is the Delta Virus

7/21/2021
The U.S. could well be following other countries bracing for the Delta variant impact. Tune to discover what’s scaring our medical experts now and how to keep you and your loved ones safe

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Fiscal Fitness - 5+ Show-Stopping Stats Every Employer Needs

7/14/2021
Expert will reveal how employers are working to overcome today’s most common recruiting and retention challenges. See how you can apply the takeaways to fill skill gaps in your own organization.

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Fiscal Fitness - Clients Are Keeping Their Retirement Woes Secret

7/7/2021
Does this sound familiar to you? · 71% worried about the rising costs of healthcare · 67% worry about rising costs of living · 66% afraid market downturns will affect their savings · Only 1/3 have broached the subject with their advisor Tune in to put light on the subjects!

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Fiscal Fitness - Ask the Ph.D. Economist

6/30/2021
You will undoubtedly hear in the news about The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosting a modified, in-person program for this year’s Economic Policy Symposium, “Macroeconomic Policy in an Uneven Economy,” in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, August 26-28, 2021. Dozens of central bankers, policy makers, academics, and economists from around the world will be in attendance. I mention this for two reasons; the papers will be available at kansascityfed.org as they are presented. More significantly, we won’t be in attendance but we are interviewing my friend Lacy Hunt, Ph.D. who could have been Chairman of the Federal Reserve and you will have access to him at our show

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Lumber and gold prices may be canaries in the coal mine

6/23/2021
Lumber prices have experienced one of their biggest and quickest plunges in history. Futures contract dropped more than 40% in 25 trading sessions. That current plunge is a bearish sign for stocks. August through October tend to be weak months and are riper for seasonal crashes. Prepare for wealth transfer today.

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Fiscal Fitness - Is a Foreclosure Crisis On the Horizon?

6/16/2021
The federal government’s foreclosure moratorium is ending later this month. We’ll look to see if that portends foreclosures are about to come roaring back.

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Fiscal Fitness - “Stimulus for Business”

6/9/2021
Business giants like Google, Facebook, and Apple were once just ideas. Contemporary ideas coming from the minds of people hold equal potential to influence the world order. The only difference is in the realization and execution. Tune in for bright ideas you can use for your successful business.

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Fiscal Fitness -Expert Reveals 5 Places to Find Scholarship Money

6/2/2021
During the 2018-19 school year, students received $41.3 billion in federal grant aid alone to help pay for college. Scholarships and grants aren’t completely free money for college-you must compete for them- but they can save students and their families from debt.

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Fiscal Fitness - 9 Reasons To Be Optimistic About Our Future

5/26/2021
So many Americans are terrified over the time yet to come. Meet students who show us why we can enjoy the present as we look forward to a compelling future.

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Fiscal Fitness - 7 Secrets Your Divorce Lawyer Won’t Tell You

5/19/2021
It is reasonable to believe that there will soon be a significant increases in Americans filing for divorce. Unfortunately too many people rely on their friends for advice. Since upwards of 90% settle it’s a good idea to see how to play the game with a new attitude.

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Unlocking the Medicare Mystery

5/12/2021
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 which qualifies them for Medicare health coverage. Many applicants don’t understand Medicare so they make costly mistakes as a result.

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Fiscal Fitness- Despite ‘stimulus’ There’s No Productivity Growth

5/5/2021
Central banks would have you believe stimulus will always make the economy grow no matter what. With a rising U.S. population between 1964 and 2000, labor hours employed per capita rose by a robust 40%. Since 2000, however, labor hours employed per capita have declined by nearly 9%.

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Fiscal Fitness - A Margin Debt Canary in the Coalmine?

4/28/2021
There was an astonishing surge in leverage in late 1999 that peaked March 2000. A similar gush peaked July 2007, three months before the market peak. This interesting indicator is worthy of watching.

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Fiscal Fitness - Will the housing market crash soon?

4/21/2021
Join us to learn why this question is a hot google search. We'll also reveal the 50 areas that may bust first.

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