New Focus on Wealth with Chad Burton

How the Feds will announce their plans to unwind the balance sheet and not let interest rates that affect the overall economy go up too quickly. How the world is affected by a dollar that gets too strong due to rapidly increasing interest rates. Borrowing on your 401k for the purchase of a first home Common retirement concerns Accessing you 401k early without penalties Divorce and retirement accounts 529 College savings plans

World markets are reaching new levels but the US dollar sinks to 10 month lows. Believe it or not this is actually good if you are looking at emerging and international developed markets. Other topics include: Timing the market incorrectly in retirement How the relationship between bonds and interest rates has resulted in lower than normal income for retirees Why you should avoid going to all cash Fixing annuities and life insurance policies you should not have bought

OPEC’s battle to increase their own production and boost barrel prices while discouraging competitors from fracking. Should you consider leasing a car to avoid unaffordable auto loans; something which could become our next big issue? Paying for long term care Avoiding bad financial and tax advice Roth IRA conversion strategies 529 college savings plans

With all the chaos currently happening in the White House, what is driving the stock market higher? People tend to forget the market is not a living thing but companies with revenues and earnings. Today I discuss current P/E ratios and revenue growth that show whether companies are actually doing well or not. Other topics include: • 6 readiness tests you need to do before you retire • Getting in to real estate investing • When is the best time to take social security?

How will the Feds not let interest rates that affect the overall economy go up too quickly. How the world is affected by a dollar gets too strong due to rapidly increasing interest rates. Borrowing on your 401k for the purchase of a first home Common retirement concerns The city is buying Tom’s house. How much should he put into his portfolio vs. his next home? Challenging the 4% rule –What is the proper stock vs. bond allocation for someone going into retirement?

S&P earnings reports Volatility and your portfolio Brexit Why you should invest in emerging markets despite volatilities How “financial advisors” convince people to take money out of their 401k and into indexed life insurance policies Accessing your 401k early without penalties Divorce and retirement accounts Mutual funds vs. ETF’s

Global markets hit new highs but the Dollar slumps to 10 month lows. Why is this good for emerging markets?

Low interest rates mean low income for retirees. Today I discuss major risks to your retirement.

Small changes in spending now can make big changes later. Always stick to your retirement plan for the best results.

Did Warren Buffett really tell us to not own any bonds? Here is what I believe he really meant in his interview

Is college right around the corner? Your child's 529 plan is finally going to be put to use. Help them get the most out of this investment.

Wedding season has begun. Protect your marriage and your assets by following these tips.

Is college right around the corner? Your child's 529 plan is finally going to be put to use. Help them get the most out of this investment.

Wedding season has begun. Protect your marriage and your assets by following these tips.

What are your long term care insurance options as a business owner? What is a hedge fund? Today I answer listener questions