Archive for February 2021

The current economic cycle, fears of inflation and the mixed inflationary signs, and the need for additional stimulus. Plus listeners’ questions on Tesla’s valuation, the potential for a market crash, and Mastercard’s announcement to accept cryptocurrencies.

A couple’s situation who have most of their retirement assets in their 401(k)s and are concerned about their risk exposure now that they are about 10 years from retirement. Plus listeners’ questions on selling a franchise business and online service marketplace Fiverr International.

This week on “Money Talks,” the hosts discuss the week’s economic news, including the Consumer Price Index and Wholesale Trade. The Financial Experts take a closer look at what happened with GameStop’s meteoric rise and why financial advisers won’t speculate with an investor’s retirement funds. The hosts round out the show answering listeners’ questions on the future of cannabis stocks, cryptocurrency Dogecoin, a rebound in travel stocks, selling energy, and more.

This week on “Money Talks,” the hosts discuss the market’s year-to-date performance as well as the country’s progress toward herd immunity between COVID vaccinations and survivors. The financial Experts explore a listener’s decision to begin withdrawing the funds he’s saved and grown over the last 30 years. They cover which accounts to tap first, controlling his tax situation, and the importance of having a financial plan. The hosts round out the show answering listeners’ questions on remaining in a company’s 401(k) plan when matching contributions have been cut and the merger between Slack Technologies and Salesforce.