InvestTalk

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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 range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero. No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate? Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.

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San Diego, CA

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Markets and Investing

Business & Economics Podcasts

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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 range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero. No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate? Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.

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@InvestTalk

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English

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34232 Pacific Coast Highway , Suite B Dana Point CA 92629 888 992 4278

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http://www.investtalk.com/

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info@kppfinancial.com

Episodes

The Holiday Debt Trap: BNPL "Phantom Debt"

12/9/2025

Adobe Analytics has reported that "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) usage hit an all-time high of $10.1 billion in November 2025, and this "phantom debt" doesn't always show up on credit reports immediately. Today's Stocks & Topics: PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Market Wrap, “The Holiday Debt Trap: BNPL "Phantom Debt"”, Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM), Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY), Commodities, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Entergy Corporation (ETR). Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:26

US Dollar Volatility: The Choppy Path to Stabilization in 2026

12/8/2025

We will examine the volatile 2026 forecast for the U.S. dollar, which Morgan Stanley predicts will decline to a 2021 low by mid-year before staging a significant rebound. Today's Stocks & Topics: Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), Market Wrap, Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF (AIPO), “US Dollar Volatility: The Choppy Path to Stabilization in 2026”, Stryker Corporation (SYK), Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG), Impinj, Inc. (PI), U.S. Consumer Sentiment, Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index (FNILX), U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS), A-I and Shopping. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:57

AI's Credit Market Footprint: Financing the Data Center Boom

12/5/2025

We will analyze how the AI arms race is triggering massive Big Tech debt issuance to fund data center construction, and what this "mega-issuance" means for the stability and "spreads" of the investment-grade credit market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Upwork Inc. (UPWK), Market Wrap, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares (VTI), “AI's Credit Market Footprint: Financing the Data Center Boom”, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Target Date Funds (TDFs), Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW), Mega Mergers. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:44:48

The American Supply Chain Renaissance

12/4/2025

We will be analyzing the fundamental strategic shift from global cost-cutting to domestic resilience... as companies pour investment into onshoring and nearshoring... in order to prioritize speed and proximity in manufacturing. Today's Stocks & Topics: Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO), Market Wrap, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL), Safe Haven Investment, Dow Inc. (DOW), “The American Supply Chain Renaissance”, Rio Tinto Group (RIO), The Private Loan Market, StartEngine, TETRA Technologies, Inc. (TTI). Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:14

Warning Signs: Is the Market P/E Ratio Justified?

12/3/2025

We will debate whether the S&P 500's historically high Shiller P/E (P/E10) ratio is justified by today's economic environment, or if the current market valuation—nearly matching the 2000 peak—signals an unsustainable bubble. Today's Stocks & Topics: Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON), Market Wrap, Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM), “Warning Signs: Is the Market P/E Ratio Justified?”, FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS), Abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), Copper Supply and Demand, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMAB), Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. (BAM), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK), Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Modine Manufacturing Company (MOD), Vanguard and 401k. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:31

Navigating Divergent Commodity Markets

12/2/2025

Commodity markets are splitting: Inflationary pressure eases as energy and food prices decline due to better supply, while strategic minerals (like copper, lithium, and rare earths) face sustained volatility and high prices due to supply constraints driven by surging demand from the AI and EV sectors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tecnoglass Inc. (TGLS), Market Wrap, Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS), “Navigating Divergent Commodity Markets”, International Exposure, Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Oil Pipelines, Covered Calls ETFs, Target Corporation (TGT), Walmart Inc. (WMT), Japan Bond Rates. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:46:16

The "6-Figure HSA" Retirement Strategy

12/1/2025

A growing trend is emerging where a Health Savings Account (HSA) is treated not as spending money, but instead as a "Super IRA" for retirement. Could this be the right call for you? Today's Stocks & Topics: Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT), Marker Wrap, Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG), “The "6-Figure HSA" Retirement Strategy”, Liquidity, Leidos Holdings, Inc. (LDOS), The Auto Industry, Emerging Markets Bonds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/INVEST * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:40

Black Friday - Best of Caller Questions

11/28/2025

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: A-I Stocks, Bond Maturity, Short-Term Rental Market, The VIX, Crypto, Pre-Tax Allocation vs. Roth I-R-A, Poorly Managed Companies, Publicly Traded Sports Teams, P.E. Ratios, Oil, Portfolio Management, Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth, Cash Management, How to Calculate Company's Debt, 529 Plan, Entry Point. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:47:00

Thanksgiving Day Special - Best of Caller Questions

11/27/2025

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: I-R-As, 401k Plan, Compound Frequency, Is It Good Time to Buy Stocks, Fidelity 401k Plan, Small Cap Stocks, Fed Rate Cuts, Relative Strength, Young Investor Looking for Advised, Silver, Start Taking Equity, Financial Terminology, Fundamental Analysis, 457 Retirement Plan. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:47:00

Buffett's $382 Billion Cash Pile

11/26/2025

We will talk about Warren Buffett's pile of cash and the concept of "controlled greed" in today's market. Today's Stocks & Topics: Prologis, Inc. (PLD), Market Wrap, Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. (DRUG), “Buffett's $382 Billion Cash Pile”, Heritage Global Inc. (HGBL), Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. (TKOMY), Markel Group Inc. (MKL), Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY), The Federal Reserve, Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VOE), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Barrick Mining Corporation (B), How A-I Influences Shopping. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:58

The "Dovish" Pivot: December Rate Cut Odds Jump

11/25/2025

Just as markets were looking shaky, NY Fed President John Williams dropped dovish comments that spiked the odds of a December rate cut. Today's Stocks & Topics: Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI), Market Wrap, ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), “The "Dovish" Pivot: December Rate Cut Odds Jump”, Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (VOT), Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK), NICE Ltd. (NICE), Black Friday, Buying Options, Stride, Inc. (LRN), ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry on A-I. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordProtect: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:46:48

Gold or Bitcoin? The New Safe-Haven Showdown

11/24/2025

We will examine the case for gold and bitcoin as alternative assets, and look at how each fits (or doesn’t) into a diversified portfolio, and what type of investor each one is really built for. Today's Stocks & Topics: Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF (FREL), Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR), Market Wrap, “Gold or Bitcoin? The New Safe-Haven Showdown”, Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares (VT), The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG), Blue Owl, CD Rates, American Electric Power Company, Inc. (AEP), Vistra Corp. (VST), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), Teradyne, Inc. (TER), Bonds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordVPN: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:24

Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum: What’s the Smarter Move?

11/21/2025

We tackle the classic investing dilemma of putting your money in slowly versus investing it all at once, and explain when each strategy can make the most sense for real-life investors. Today's Stocks & Topics: Cameco Corporation (CCJ), Market Wrap, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), “Dollar-Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum: What’s the Smarter Move?”, Themes ETF Trust - Leverage Shares 2X Long SPOT Daily ETF (SPOG), Crypto, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Retirement, Unusual Machines, Inc. (UMAC), Adient plc (ADNT), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), Private Equity. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: https://incogni.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out NordVPN: https://nordprotect.com/investalk * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:37

High-Yield Savings vs. T-Bills: Where Should Your Cash Live?

11/20/2025

We compare high-yield savings accounts and Treasury bills, breaking down liquidity, safety, and after-tax returns so you can choose the best parking spot for your short-term cash. Today's Stocks & Topics: California Resources Corporation (CRC), DoorDash, Inc. (DASH), Market Wrap, Grupo Cibest S.A. (CIB), “High-Yield Savings vs. T-Bills: Where Should Your Cash Live?”, Humana Inc. (HUM), Converting a Traditional I-R-A to a Roth I-R-A, Jobs Report, BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (BTSG), Carnival Corporation & plc (CCL), Eastman Chemical Company (EMN), Corporate Bonds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:03

Magnificent Seven Overload: Is Your Portfolio Too Top-Heavy?

11/19/2025

We will dig into the market’s obsession with the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants, the hidden concentration risk in many portfolios, and how to rebalance without missing out on innovation. Today's Stocks & Topics: Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM), Market Wrap, Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL), “Magnificent Seven Overload: Is Your Portfolio Too Top-Heavy?”, iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF (TOPT), The Crypto Fall, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Start Taking Equity, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc (RYCEY), The Housing Market. Get an exclusive 5% discount on NordProtect plans. ➼ Go to: https://nordprotect.com/investalk and use the code investtalk at checkout. Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code investtalk at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/investtalk Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:11

“The Forgotten 401(k): Are You Leaving Money on the Table?”

11/18/2025

In this episode, we will explore how abandoned 401(k) plans can quietly drain your long-term wealth and we’ll talk about the simple steps you can take to track down that lost money and put it back to work. Today's Stocks & Topics: Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), Gartner, Inc. (IT), Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Market Wrap, “The Forgotten 401(k): Are You Leaving Money on the Table?”, I-R-As, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD), The Bond Market, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN). Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:12

Don’t Outlive Your Nest Egg: Strategies to Make Savings Last

11/17/2025

We'll talk about practical ways to stretch retirement dollars-- such as adjusting withdrawals, delaying Social Security, integrating annuities, and managing market risk. Today's Stocks & Topics: Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Market Wrap, VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF (FLTR), iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV), Don’t Outlive Your Nest Egg: Strategies to Make Savings Last, Small Cap Stocks, WW International, Inc. (WW), Elon Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package, Amdocs Limited (DOX), Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), Social Media. Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:44:14

Annuities Demystified: Types, Payouts, and Trade-Offs

11/14/2025

We will look into a plain-English guide on how annuities work, from fixed to variable and indexed options, plus fees and guarantees to watch. Today's Stocks & Topics: Trex Company, Inc. (TREX), Devon Energy Corporation (DVN), Market Wrap, Annuities Demystified: Types, Payouts, and Trade-Offs, Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), Dow Inc. (DOW), Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH), Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, China’s Gold, Young Investor Looking for Advised, The Brink's Company (BCO), Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Roche Holding AG (RHHBY), Stocks Are Falling. Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:00

Boomers are less bullish on ETFs—should they be?

11/13/2025

New research shows that despite ongoing investor demand for exchange-traded funds, baby boomers appear to be bucking the trend, and there may be a good reason for it. Today's Stocks & Topics: Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (VCLT), East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC), Boomers are less bullish on ETFs—should they be?, McKesson Corporation (MCK), Fidelity 401k Plan, Insurance Companies and Private Equity Markets, Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO), Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH), Streaming Prices, Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT), Index Concentration. Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:45:52

50-Year Mortgages: Quick Fix or Costly Mistake?

11/12/2025

We will examine why ultra-long loans may lower payments but slow equity-building and raise lifetime interest costs, and what that means for housing affordability. Today's Stocks & Topics: Silver, Market Wrap, The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), 50-Year Mortgages: Quick Fix or Costly Mistake?, Mueller Industries, Inc. (MLI), SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF (SPSM), U.S. Insurance Companies, iShares Gold Trust (IAU), Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG), SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Oil and Gas Demand. Our Sponsors: * Check out Gusto: https://gusto.com/investtalk * Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Duration:00:43:24