About this episode
(8/2/23) Despite claims of no Recession imminent, tax receipt declines and other indicators belie an emerging weakness in the economy. The timing of a Recession, however, is still uncertain. The NASDAQ remains the winner this year, but negative divergences are beginning to appear. The index has rallied back to January's highs without the benefit of additional stimulus. Fitch Credit Rating Downgrade preview (tune in tomorrow!) Six signs you're ready to retire: the negative impact of social media as a news source: Gauging the impact of future, lower interest rates on retirement savings; looking at the reality of Retirement spending. How much money has been saved against unexpected expenses? Where is that money kept: Diversification of assets. Where is the retirement income source? The Social Security factor (impact of demographics). Healthcare expenses, importance of HSA's and FSA's. Getting rid of debt; the difference between "good" debt and bad. SEG-1: Timing of Recession Still Uncertain SEG-2: Six Signs You're Ready to Retire, Pt-1: Impact of Interest Rates on Retirement Savings SEG-3: Six Signs You're Ready to Retire, Pt-2: Diversification of Assets and Retirement Income SEG-4: Six Signs You're Ready to Retire, Pt-3: Healthcare Expenses & Debt Elimination Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show, on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztaZOBnpqeU&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=5s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Why a Correction Now Would Be Healthy" is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_169z6iAwu4&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "Markets Summer Heat in Full Swing" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t00ufC9aedY&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=4s -------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Bullish Measures Are Getting Really Bullish" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/bullish-measures-are-getting-really-bullish ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #Recession #Correction #Retirement #NASDAQ #EconomicWeakness #TaxReceipts #Markets #Money #Investing