Interest rates are a vital part of our economy and can quickly turn a boom into a bust or vice versa. Today, Tom and John tell you everything you need to know about the recent shift in interest rates, what they foresee happening to interest rates, and some ways to prepare for the coming changes. …

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Long-term disability insurance is designed to help supplement income when you’re unable to work due to a disability. Long-term disability payments will typically last between 5-10 years, or until retirement, depending on your coverage. Losing the ability to work is more common than many people think. It’s estimated that 1 in 4 of today’s 20-year-olds …

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There are many types of investments available on the market today designed to “increase your capital.” One classification of these is short-term investments. Short-term investments are investments that are held for a relatively short period of time and can be easily converted into cash.  While being easily converted to cash may sound like an ideal …

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“Free Range” chicken is better than regular chicken… or is it? While it certainly commands a higher price over other birds at the grocery store, “Free Range” doesn’t mean what many people think it does. “Free Range” isn’t the only misleading label… there are many others, and not just in the food industry. Don’t get …

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High cash value life insurance policies are often referred to as banks… but is this correct? Learn about what goes into the process of starting a bank and why this is important to you. Not only are there different practices on this topic, but there are a few regulations as well! Listen in on Wealth …

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We can’t control the “what ifs” of life… but we can choose to live in faith. Faith for the future does not entail thinking raw positive thoughts or screaming “I am a hero” in the mirror. In fact, such raw positivity, unfounded on a solid base, leads to fear and frustration. On Wealth Talks, join …

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How should you manage your money? Is it a good idea to let an adviser or planner manage your money for you? Should you be concerned about getting the highest rate of return? All this and more on the latest episode of Wealth Talks.

Why do so many airplanes crash after heavy maintenance (engine overhaul, etc.)? Why do cars sometimes have more problems when they come out of the shop? Why do patients become worse after surgery? Why are some people losing money even when their money is actively managed? There is something to explain this phenomenon, it’s called …

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Making money is one thing, keeping it is quite another! There are many places to keep money, IRA, 401K, 529 plan, etc., but where should you keep yours? On today’s episode, Tom and John discuss some of the different places you can keep your money. Listen Now!

With the US dollar becoming more inflated, the question arises: Should I buy gold? Silver? What about crypto? Drawing from history, Tom and John discuss some of the ramifications of monetary policy in this episode of Wealth Talks! Listen in to get their take on the whole gold/silver/crypto question. Resources: A History of Money and …

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