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In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending August 6th, 2022... the Fed's next move, a mortgage rate rollback for home buyers, and a new all-time high for single-family rents.Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.Economic NewsWe begin with economic news from this past week. Federal Reserve policymakers say they are “nowhere near” the end of their fight against inflation. Four Fed Presidents spoke out on Tuesday, August 2nd, about their resolve to get inflation back down to 2%. San Francisco Fed Chief Mary Daly said that she is currently seeing a 50 basis point rate hike as appropriate in September, but she says: “If we just see inflation roaring ahead undauntedly, the labor market showing no signs of slowing, then we'll be in a different position where a 75-basis-point increase might be more appropriate.” Comments from the other three Fed Presidents were similar. (1)And then there was a screamingly strong jobs report a few days later. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that hiring in July exceeded expectations. Nonfarm payrolls were up 528,000, and the unemployment rate dipped lower, to 3.5%. To put this in perspective, in the years leading up to 2020 when the economy was robust, job creation was closer to 195,000 per month on average.The unemployment rate is now back to its pre-pandemic level. As reported by MarketWatch, it's tied for the lowest level since 1969. (2) Some economists see the strong jobs report as signs that the Federal Reserve will lean toward a more aggressive rate hike in September. KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk said in a CNBC report: “This is hot. For the Fed, this is another 75 basis point hike.” (3)The unemployment report shows a slightly elevated level of new claims. During the last week of July, 260,000 people applied for benefits which is an increase of 6,000 from the week before. The number of continuing claims was also higher by about 48,000. That brings the total number of continuing claims up to about 1.42 million, which is the highest level since April. (4)A new report on home price growth shows that year-over-year prices were up 18.2% in June. On a month-to-month basis, the CoreLogic report says they were up .6% for the 125th consecutive month of higher prices. This is more inflationary news that may convince the Fed to be more aggressive with rate future hikes. However, the report does shows that price growth is slowing down. CoreLogic expects it to drop to 4.3% by next June. (5)Higher home prices also increase homeowner equity. CoreLogic says the average borrower had $280,000 in home equity at the end of the first quarter. That's a gain of about $64,000 over the past year, and a gain of about $125,000 over five years. (6) Those folks expecting a housing crash will have to consider why homeowners with so much equity and low fixed rate mortgage payments would suddenly abandon their homes. Higher home prices are slowing sales, and that's driving up inventory levels, but they are still nowhere they need to be. According to Realtor.com, active listings are about 30% higher than they were a year ago but are less than half of what they were in June of 2019 and about two-thirds of where they were in June of 2020. The good news is that homebuyers have a few more homes to choose from and a little extra time to make a decision, but only a little extra time. The Realtor.com trends report says that homes are spending just ONE extra day on the market compared to last year.(7)New home builders are also experiencing a sales slowdown and higher inventory levels. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, there are more than nine months supply of newly-built homes on the market. However, it can be difficult to gauge new home inventory because many of those homes are experiencing construction delays and not sales delays. (8)Another sign of the housing market slowdown is a sharp drop in construction spending. The Commerce Department reported a 1.1% decrease in June. Private residential construction took the biggest hit. It was down 1.6%. (9) Ironically, the construction of new homes is what's needed to increase supply, yet builders are generally the first to get hit with higher interest rates. A slow down in new home construction could mean continued bidding wars on existing homes in growth markets.Mortgage RatesHome buyers are getting a break right now on their mortgage rates. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped below 4% for the week ending August 4th. They dropped 31 basis points to an average of 4.99%. The 15-year dropped 32 points to 4.26%. Freddie Mac's Chief Economist, Sam Khater, says: “Mortgage rates remain volatile due to the tug of war between inflationary pressures and a clear slowdown in economic growth.” (10)You may be wondering why mortgage rates have gone down when the Fed fund rate is going up. Mortgage rates are generally tied to the 10-year Treasury as mortgage backed securities attract the same type of investor. With the Fed raising rates aggressively, big investors are worried it will create a recession, so they seek the safety of bonds and MBS's. These investors also may believe that we've hit a peak in inflation. Otherwise they would invest in inflationary stocks instead of bonds. In other news making headlines... Single-Family Rent GrowthDemand continues to grow for single-family rentals as more and more potential homebuyers are priced out of the market. And that's pushing rents higher. A new report from Yardi Matrix says the average single-family asking rent rose $23 in June, to an all-time high of $2,071. (11)Rent growth is slowing for both single-family and multi-family rentals. The report says that year-over-year single-family rent growth has dropped 90 basis points, to an annual rate of 11.8%.House Approves Remote NotarizationThe U.S. House approved legislation that would make remote online notarizations possible in all 50 states. The bill will make it easier to close a deal without having the notary and the person signing the agreement in the same room. During the pandemic, agents in many states had to arrange for drive-by closings, with social distancing. (12) The pandemic also inspired almost half the states to allow for remote notarizations. The National Association of Realtors pushed for a national bill to support the demand for virtual sales and closings in all 50 states, even though there's less concern now about pandemic-related safety measures. The bill is now pending consideration in the Senate. That's it for today. Check the show notes for links at newsforinvestors.com. I would also like to share some other exciting news. Within the last few weeks, we hit a big milestone for Real Estate News for Investors. It's been six-and-a-half years since our first news podcast, and we have now posted our 1200th show! We are currently posting two or three podcasts a week for real estate professionals. Set your podcast player to have them automatically downloaded, so you don't miss any! And please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review!Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.Links:1 -https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-02/daly-says-fed-nowhere-near-done-on-curbing-high-infation-rate2 -https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/feds-daly-34-reasonable-place-get-by-year-end-rates-2022-08-03/3 -https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/05/jobs-report-july-2022-528000.html4 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-unemployment-claims-climb-to-260-000-and-stick-near-nine-month-high-11659616784?mod=economy-politics5 -https://www.corelogic.com/intelligence/u-s-home-price-insights/6 -https://www.corelogic.com/intelligence/podcast-vodcast/oce-monthly/homeowner-equity-reached-record-level-in-early-2022/7 -https://www.realtor.com/research/weekly-housing-trends-view-data-week-july-30-2022/8 -https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSACSR9 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/construction-spending-fell-sharply-in-june-11659363237?mod=economic-report10 -https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms11 -https://rentalhousingjournal.com/average-rents-rise-to-all-time-high-in-june/?utm_source=Master+Vendors&utm_campaign=a590da3d77-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_07_20_02_10&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4780df7d33-a590da3d77-11392877312 -https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2022/07/28/remote-online-notarization-is-one-step-closer

Sven Henrich is the lead market strategist for NorthmanTrader, publisher of the Daily Market Brief, host of NorthmanTrader's Straight Talk Podcast, and a highly respected technical analyst and commentator about markets & the macro economic environment. He is a frequent contributor to CNBC, CNN Business and MarketWatch. You can follow Sven on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/NorthmanTrader REFERRAL LINKS: Coin Stories is powered by Okcoin.  Okcoin is on a mission to make crypto investing and trading easily accessible to anyone around the world. We are building the next generation of tools to help onboard the investors and traders who have been on the fence about crypto. Okcoin is a globally licensed exchange with offices in San Francisco, Miami, Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. We are a collective of global citizens with a common passion to help decentralize finance and level the economic playing field for everyone around the world. Visit https://www.okcoin.com/natalie for $50 in Bitcoin when you sign up. *** BITCOIN 2023, which will be the BIGGEST BITCOIN EVENT IN HISTORY held May 18-20 in Miami Beach. If you missed Bitcoin 2022, make sure to head to  @Bitcoin Magazine  to find videos and highlights of all the biggest events and panels. You can get an early bird pass for Bitcoin 2023 at a steep discount if you head to: https://b.tc/conference/bitcoin2023. Use code HODL for 10% off your pass.  ***   With iTrustCapital, you can actually invest in crypto without worrying about taxes, or fees. iTrustCapital allows their clients to invest in crypto through an individual retirement account, or an IRA. IRAs are tax sheltered accounts, which means all your crypto trading is tax-free and can even grow tax-free over time. The best part is that it's totally free to open an account, and there are no hidden fees. You don't need to pay any monthly subscription or membership fees either. If you open and fund an account, you will get a $100 funding bonus added to your account. To learn more, click the link below and open a free account to learn more. https://itrust.capital/nataliebrunell    ***  Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world! Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with the Fold's Bitcoin cashback debit card and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie for 5,000 in free sats! #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #inflation

Justin Bruni and Emerson Beery jump in the studio to discuss their latest RB Rankings updates. They highlight running backs who have risen and fallen in their rankings through training camp and how fantasy owners should look to react. Listen in as the two compare where they've settled on select top running backs as well as rising late-round targets. You can find their rankings Here to follow along better as you listen. ===================================================== SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app WynnBET - Bet $100 and get a $100 FREE bet! - https://sg.pn/WynnBET Support for this episode - IPVanish.com/sgp | OddsTrader.com/bluewire Follow The Sports Gambling Podcast Fantasy Football On Social Media Twitter: www.twitter.com/SGPNFantasyFootball Follow The Hosts On Social Media Emerson: https://twitter.com/Dynasty_Analyst Justin: https://twitter.com/TITTHJB Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Discord - https://sg.pn/discord  Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kiersten and Julien Saunders, authors of "Cashing Out", argue the case for the 15-year career. We also discuss how people can pursue FIRE (financial independence / retire early) and live a life of purpose.   SPONSOR Personal Capital:  Sign up for Personal Capital's free tools for your chance to win a Tesla Model 3! RESOURCES Rich and Regular Cashing Out (Book) GUEST BIO - Kiersten and Julien Saunders: Julien and Kiersten are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game By Walking Away under Portfolio Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. They are also the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com, producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, their mission is to inspire better conversations about money. The couple has used frugal living, real estate, stock market investing and their online business to build wealth and ultimately achieve financial independence. They paid off $200,000 in five years and their story has been featured in The NY Times, Forbes, CBS This Morning, Marketwatch, the Oprah Winfrey Network and more. When they're not sharing stories about their experiences with money, they are parents to their son Beau, traveling the world or searching for their next great meal. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness:  10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%:  Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching:  Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube:  Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram:  Follow our IG channel Voicemail:  Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store:  Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors

Josh Lloyd introduces Market Watch Monday, a weekly look at player rank and ADP changes across fantasy sites, looking at the recent adjustments on Yahoo. The Locked On Fantasy Basketball Podcast is brought to you by Basketball Monster. Join the Discord here Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Intro Music by Ben Lloyd Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now let's take a look a conversation between host, Brian Fernandez and Kelvin Wong, market strategist at CMC Markets. Both speaking about the China stocks gain as investors monitor Pelosis's visit to Taiwan.

Now let's take a look a conversation between host, Brian Fernandez and Kelvin Wong, market strategist at CMC Markets. Both speaking about the China stocks gain as investors monitor Pelosis's visit to Taiwan.

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci says that Bitcoin is way below its actual fair value by 70%, and that the bottom is likely already in for the king crypto. In a new interview with MarketWatch, the veteran hedge fund manager says his firm's metrics put the current Bitcoin value at roughly $40,000 per coin. “We believe that the leverage has been blown out of the system. I don't think it's going below the low that was reached for this cycle, which would be at around $17,500. According to our fair market value metrics based on adoption, wallet size, use cases, growth of wallets, we think the fair market value for bitcoin right now is about $40,000.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Smith (SEN) is joined by Tristan Merlehan (TopSport) & Gerard Condon (@ReadingThePlay) to preview Round 21 of the 2022 season the Roosters chances against the Broncos, if the Storm can bounce back against the Titans and how Penrith will cope without Nathan Cleary down in Canberra.

MarketWatch deputy personal finance editor Leslie Albrecht will talk to MarketWatch housing reporter Aarthi Swaminathan about the state of the housing market.

Our guest on the podcast today is Wade Pfau. He is professor of retirement income in the Ph.D. in financial and retirement planning program at the American College of Financial Services. He is also co-director of the American College Center for Retirement Income and RICP program director at the American College. Pfau has written several books, including his most recent, Retirement Planning Guidebook. He is a co-editor of the Journal of Personal Finance, and he publishes frequently in a wide variety of academic and practitioner research journals. He hosts the Retirement Researcher blog and is a regular contributor to Advisor Perspectives, MarketWatch, and Forbes. Pfau holds a doctorate in economics and a master's degree from Princeton University and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Iowa. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.BackgroundBioRetirement Planning Guidebook: Navigating the Important Decisions for Retirement Success, by Wade PfauWade Pfau booksWade Pfau blogs posts on Retirement ResearcherRetirement Income StrategiesAlex Murguia“Selecting a Personalized Retirement Income Strategy,” by Alejandro Murguia and Wade Pfau, Retirement Management Journal, Dec. 1, 2021.“Determining Your Retirement Income Style,” by Wade Pfau, financialplanningassocation.org, 2021.“Two Philosophies for Retirement Income Planning Part One: Probability-Based,” by Wade Pfau, forbes.com, Dec. 18, 2019.“What Is a Safety-First Retirement Plan?” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“The RISA Framework: A Systemized Approach to Personalizing Retirement Income Strategies for Clients,” by Wade Pfau and Alex Murguia, kitces.com, April 20, 2022.Inflation and Other Risk Factors“Bill Bengen: Revisiting Safe Withdrawal Rates,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Dec. 14, 2021.“Inflation, Deflation, Confiscation & Devastation—The Four Horsemen of Risk,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“Wade Pfau: TIPS and Annuities Good Bets When Inflation Is High,” by Ginger Szala, thinkadvisor.com, March 31, 2022.“The Changing Risks of Retirement,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“The Four Approaches to Managing Retirement Income Risk,” by Wade Pfau, papers.ssrn.com, Dec. 31, 2019.“Don't Panic on Sequence of Returns,” by Amy Arnott, Morningstar.com, May 16, 2022.Withdrawal Rates“Wade Pfau: The 4% Rule Is No Longer Safe,” The Long View Podcast, Morningstar.com, April 29, 2020.“Retiring Soon? Why the Popular 4% Withdrawal Rule May Be a Bad Idea,” by Greg Iacurci, cnbc.com, April 13, 2021.“What Is the ‘Retirement Spending Smile?'” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.Annuities“Retirement Income Strategies With Annuities,” by Wade Pfau, retirementreseacher.com.“Wade Pfau Takes a Balanced Look at a Retirement Product Some Advisors Love to Hate,” by Ed McCarthy, thinkadvisor.com, July 22, 2022.“David Lau: Taking High Commissions Out of Annuities,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, June 21, 2022.“Are Annuities Too Expensive?” by Wade Pfau, linkedin.com, July 2, 2021.Long-Term Care“Costs and Incidence of Long-Term Care,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.“Managing Long-Term Care Spending Risks in Retirement,” by Wade Pfau and Michael Finke, lecp.naifa.org, Jan. 7, 2020.“Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Policies,” by Wade Pfau, retirementresearcher.com.Other“Laura Carstensen: ‘I'm Suggesting We Change the Way We Work,'” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, Sept. 14, 2021.

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Electric cars are all the buzz lately! Our family is considering getting one, but is it worth it? I share the different options we're considering when it comes to buying an electric car or not.     Also, I answer a question about paying cash for a house vs. getting a mortgage. Since both options have their fair share of pros and cons, I take some time to look at both sides.  Last but not least, Zoey and I are back with another Money Quiz! We're talking about “big purchases” in our family and how we can decide what's worth it.  SPONSOR Personal Capital:  Sign up for Personal Capital's free tools for your chance to win a Tesla Model 3! RESOURCES Federal Tax Credits for All Electric or Plug in Hybrid Vehicles Credible:  Check out the latest mortgage rates and compare lenders to save OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness:  10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%:  Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching:  Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube:  Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram:  Follow our IG channel Voicemail:  Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store:  Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork:  Liz Theresa Editor:  Podcast Doctors

Peter Zeihan, author and geopolitical strategist, is back on the show with Jason Hartman to discuss inflation, the breakdown of supply chains and global manufacturing, the labor shortage, generational demographics, the Russia Ukraine conflict, and so much more! “In his timely new book, The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization, author and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan maps out the next world: a world where countries or regions will have no choice but to make their own goods, grow their own food, secure their own energy, fight their own battles, and do it all with populations that are both shrinking and aging. The list of countries that make it all work is smaller than you think. Which means everything about our interconnected world - from how we manufacture products, to how we grow food, to how we keep the lights on, to how we shuttle stuff about, to how we pay for it all - is about to change. A world ending. A world beginning. Zeihan brings readers along for an illuminating (and a bit terrifying) ride packed with foresight, wit, and his trademark irreverence.” At the moment, the labor disconnect is the single largest issue behind our inflation numbers and the worker shortage will increase every year until 2030. The advanced worker cadre of baby boomers is moving into retirement and the need for government spending to keep these people alive will skyrocket. The very core of globalization is that anyone can go anywhere to get anything. This will change as China is no longer a reliable manufacturing partner and many companies are on their way out. Also, when we talk about the breakdown of supply chains, we're entering into a world where raw commodity access is no longer guaranteed, so we can look forward to large portions of the world losing access to the inputs that are necessary to attempt a modern lifestyle. Take silicon for semiconductors for example; 95% of it comes from one mine in North Carolina. So it's one thing to control global food or global energy - it's another thing when you can control the only input that allows digitization to even theoretically happen. The sourcing of raw materials is critical. Now that the world's top wheat exporter has invaded the world's number four wheat exporter, what short and long term consequences can we expect? Not to mention that Russia is also the world's largest exporter of fertilizer and the components necessary so people can make it. We're in the early stages of a multi year shortage in all things agricultural. Key Takeaways: 0:00 Welcome Peter Zeihan, he just released his new book The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization 1:50 Globalization is unique to this period in history 3:15 Mass explosion of economic activity around the world 4:39 Aging demographics around the world 5:56 China crammed 200 years of economic advancement into 40 years 9:59 Historically, capital and demographics have not been intertwined 12:18 The link between inflation capital availability and demographics - Boomers are retiring in large numbers 13:21 We have a 400,000 workers shortage and that will increase every year until 2030 15:10 The labor disconnect is the single largest issue behind our inflation numbers 17:56 Labor market over the next 20 years 19:18 Can China take over the world? 22:39 China's severe lockdown measures 24:41 China in Africa 26:57 Will automation destroy jobs? 29:45 The future of manufacturing 31:49 Was the Bretton Woods Agreement a good system? 34:43 Peter Zeihan on industrial commodities 37:42 What's next for the economy? 40:38 Building material shortage 42:45 Learn more at Zeihan.com. Follow Peter on Twitter @PeterZeihan and check out his new book - The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization PETER ZEIHAN is an expert in geopolitics: the study of how place impacts financial, economic, cultural, political and military developments. He presents customized executive briefings to a wide array of audiences which include, but are not limited to, financial professionals, Fortune 500 firms, energy investors, and a mix of industrial, power, agricultural and consulting associations and corporations. Mr. Zeihan has been featured in, and cited by, numerous newspapers and broadcasts including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, AP, Bloomberg, CNN, ABC, The New York Times, Fox News and MarketWatch.   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Learn More: JasonHartman.com Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free course: JasonHartman.com/Deals Free White Paper on The Hartman Comparison Index™: HartmanIndex.com/white-paper Free Report on Pandemic Investing: PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips in Vimeo Free Class: CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: JasonHartman.com/Protect Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: JasonHartman.com/Ron What do Jason's clients say? JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Contact our Investment Counselors at: www.JasonHartman.com Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee Jason Hartman's Extra YouTube Channel Jason Hartman's Real Estate News and Technology (RENT) YouTube Channel

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Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 411, published last September 10, 2014. Jeff Reeves is the Editor at InvestorPlace.com. He's the author of, "The Frugal Investor's Guide to Finding Great Stocks." Reeves discusses why investors should love Google again. He also explains why blue chip brands like Amazon, Coke and Whole Foods make for bad investments. Reeves then shares which emerging markets and healthcare stocks are poised to take off.  Jeff Reeves is a financial journalist and editor of the investing website, InvestorPlace.com. As a former editor with the New York Times Co. his passion is looking beyond the headlines to find out what the news really means for individual investors and consumers. Jeff's byline has appeared in numerous finance publications and websites, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, MarketWatch, Smart Money and 24/7 Wall Street.  Read Jeff Reeves' work at InvestorPlace.com.   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Learn More: JasonHartman.com Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free course: JasonHartman.com/Deals Free White Paper on The Hartman Comparison Index™: HartmanIndex.com/white-paper Free Report on Pandemic Investing: PandemicInvesting.com Jason's TV Clips in Vimeo Free Class: CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: JasonHartman.com/Protect Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: JasonHartman.com/Ron What do Jason's clients say? JasonHartmanTestimonials.com Contact our Investment Counselors at: www.JasonHartman.com Watch, subscribe and comment on Jason's videos on his official YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/JasonHartmanRealEstate/videos Guided Visualization for Investors: JasonHartman.com/visualization Jason's videos in his other sites: JasonHartman.com/Rumble JasonHartman.com/Bitchute JasonHartman.com/Odysee Jason Hartman's Extra YouTube Channel Jason Hartman's Real Estate News and Technology (RENT) YouTube Channel

This week: Multifamily housing construction looking strong for Q322, Portland-area investment is up, along with multifamily sales, and why multifamily is your best bet to sustain during economic turbulence.

0:00 Intro.1:37 Start of interview.3:03 Francine's "origin story". She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Purdue in accounting but "she hated it." She began in internal audit at Chicago's Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust. She later worked with KPMG/BearingPoint in the early 1990s. She also worked at JP Morgan where she focused on Y2K risk. Post Sarbanes Oxley she worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP until 2006. She then pivoted as an investigative reporter and feature writer. At MarketWatch, and for The Wall Street Journal and Barron's, McKenna reported on public company accounting, fraud and financial investigations, and the potentially dubious financial reporting practices of pre-IPO companies. She also started teaching at different universities. She has now joined full-time as a Lecturer at University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School.17:53 On Ernst & Young's $100 million penalty by the SEC for employees cheating on CPA ethics exams and misleading investigation. To put this case into context, it's important to understand KPMG's case from 2019 ($50 million penalty by the SEC). Note this teaching case study on the KPMG/PCAOB scandal.24:50 Criminal convictions in KPMG case.26:01 EY's role in misleading the investigation of the SEC.31:38 On KPMG receiving its largest UK fine (£14.4M) for providing false information about its audits of Carillion and Regenersis. On why the "Big 4 Audit Firms" are "Too Big to Fail."33:16 What's really going on with the Big 4  audit firms? Audit services vs consulting services. "When there is tension between professionalism and commercialism, [the latter] will always win out." "You cannot restrain the heartless except via enforcement."37:50 On lessons for directors in frauds of private companies. "I use Theranos as a warning case for students in accounting: it's the canary in the coalmine in case the audit profession doesn't evolve." There were three audit firms involved in the Theranos case: EY at the beginning but then walked away, then KPMG until they had a dispute about stock option valuations (staying only to do consulting), and PwC did forensic work winding down the company. None of them audited the firm, they only provided services. "They [the audit firms] made more money, with less liability, by providing other services [actively choosing not to provide auditing services.]" "Private companies avoiding going public [the deeper scrutiny] is the shape of things to come." How the JOBS Act stripped away some of the scrutiny over emerging growth companies [EGCs]. Some, like SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, are in favor of this lighter regulatory approach.47:22 On whether unicorns require a stricter regulatory framework. "We are seeing this [laissez-faire] attitude to the max in the crypto industry."50:00 On whether Sarbanes Oxley had a negative effect on the US IPO market. "We should not have marginal/shady companies in the public markets." On the negative effect of relaxing the rules in the JOBS Act. "We should be talking about the quality of companies, not the quantity of listings."55:26 On the difference between valuations (in private companies) and marketcap (in public companies). "I'm a big believer in the power of short sellers and activist investors to highlight [price inefficiencies and fraud] because they put their money where their mouth is." "The SEC has been very disappointing in both Republican and Democratic administrations in terms of actually calling accounting fraud by its name." On the role of whistleblowers.01:04:02 On the rise (and increasing political polarization) of ESG. "I'm cynical towards it, firms are looking to get a piece of clients' wallets." "The trend first emerged in Europe with firms providing side audits like carbon emissions." "My head is tainted with the idea that it's all a big marketing ploy." The audit mandate in the proposed SEC's climate change disclosure rules. On the proxy proposals (like Exxon's) and greenwashing.01:10:28 - Three books that have greatly influenced her life: Siddartha, by Hermann Hesse (1922)The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck (1978)The Origins of Totalitarianism, by Hannah Arendt (1951)01:13:18 - Who were your mentors, and what did you learn from them? From her time at Continental Illinois:Peggy Jackson TurnerJudy Port01:15:03 - Are there any quotes you think of often or live your life by? "Der Mensch Tracht, un Gott Lacht (Man Plans, and God Laughs)" (Yiddish)"Morallity cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless." Martin Luther King Jr.01:16:12 -  An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves: collecting metal objects.01:17:47 -  The living person she most admires: Judge Jed S. Rakoff, Jordan Peele.Francine McKenna is a full-time Lecturer at University of Pennsylvania Wharton Business School. She teaches ACCT 611 and 613, Introduction to Financial Accounting for MBAs. She is also an independent writer and commentator and authors the newsletter The Dig, where she scrutinizes accounting, audit and corporate governance issues at public and pre-IPO companies.__You can follow Francine on social media at:Twitter: @retheauditorsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francinemckenna/Substack: https://thedig.substack.com/__ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Federal Reserve raises interest rates 0.75%, interview with MarketWatch's Gregg Robb (5), President Biden out of COVID-19 isolation, CHIPS bill passes Senate, gun makers testify before a House Committee on assault weapons and U.S. makes offer to free Americans held in Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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(3:19) - Hour two begins with the guys touching on housing data for May, which showed continuous increases in home prices.(12:00) - Jeremy Owens, bureau chief and tech editor at Marketwatch, joined the show to talk about what we're seeing in big tech earnings.(22:25) - A conversation about inventories, which are wreaking havoc on economic data and business plans for companies.(34:17) - Stack roulette.

Inflation is changing the way Americans spend and save, as well as how they plan to retire. Join MarketWatch reporter Alessandra Malito and AARP expert David John as they discuss what near-retirees are faring with record-high inflation, and what this all means for an older workforce and generation hoping to retire.

Jackie Beck helps you navigate your way out of debt Episode 1972: When You Feel Like You Will Never Get Out of Debt: Things to Consider by Jackie Beck Jackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She's walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC, and more. The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/im-never-gonna-get-this-paid-off/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Maggiulli, author of "Just Keep Buying", shares what you can do after maxing out your Roth IRA.  We also discuss the importance of understanding when a 401k plan at work is worth it or not.    Also, David Freed from Minnesota shares how he and his wife achieved Coast FIRE at 30 years old with $500,000 invested! SPONSORS Personal Capital: Get access to FREE financial tools that help you invest more efficiently and build wealth for your family.  RESOURCES Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli (Book) Nick Maggiulli (Website) David Freed (Instagram) GUEST BIO - Nick Maggiulli: Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer and Data Scientist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he oversees operations across the firm and provides insights on business intelligence.  He is also the author of OfDollarsAndData.com, a blog focused on the intersection of data and personal finance. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Los Angeles Times.  Nick graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics and currently resides in New York City. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors

Jackie Beck helps you navigate your way out of debt Episode 1972: When You Feel Like You Will Never Get Out of Debt: Things to Consider by Jackie Beck Jackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She's walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC, and more. The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/im-never-gonna-get-this-paid-off/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackie Beck helps you navigate your way out of debt Episode 1972: When You Feel Like You Will Never Get Out of Debt: Things to Consider by Jackie Beck Jackie and her husband paid off over $147,000 in debt, including their house! She's walked the walk to become completely debt free, and she wants to help you do the same with her award-winning Pay Off Debt by Jackie Beck app. Jackie and her app have been featured in Oprah Magazine, MarketWatch, Forbes, CNBC, and more. The original post is located here: https://www.jackiebeck.com/im-never-gonna-get-this-paid-off/   Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The potential for creating novel brilliant solutions is not going to be found at one ivory tower or the other but in the middle, and we have to destigmatize what it looks like to be in the middle.” Annette Simmons Working with each other, rather than against each other, is what the world needs especially in times of conflict. While competition is inherently human, it can as well be divisive and cause people to pull towards different directions instead of working towards achieving a common goal. Annette Simmons is passionate about having collaborative narratives, and believes that storytelling is a tool that can enable people to see the bigger picture.  Annette Simmons is a successful consultant and author of five books including her most recent, Drinking From a Different Well: How Women's Stories Change What Power Means in Action   (2021)  Simmons' solo career started in 1997 with the success of her first book Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work (AMACOM, 1997) a deep examination of the micro-behaviors that discourage truth telling, information sharing and resource re-allocation.  As a follow up Annette developed a facilitation guide called, A Safe Place for Dangerous Truths:Using Dialogue to Overcome Fear and Distrust at Work (AMACOM, 1998), full of tips for sharing truth in a safe way as well as principles and tools to shift the “truth telling” norms for one-on-one conversations and meetings. Her book about storytelling, The Story Factor (Basic Books, 3rd ed. 2019) introduced the business use of storytelling and was named one of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time (Penguin, 2009). She followed it with a workbook designed to develop a reader's “six stories” titled Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact (AMACOM, 2nd ed. 2015)  She started out with a marketing degree from Louisiana State University (1983) and a move to Australia that provided ten years of international business experience with Ericsson and J. Walter Thompson. Annette returned to the USA to earn a Masters Degree in social psychology and adult education at North Carolina State University in 1994.  Annette has been featured on CNBC's Power Lunch, NPR's Market Watch, talk radio programs, quoted in Fortune, Working Woman, Harvard Business Review, The Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, and dozens of other respected publications.  In addition to English her books have been published in Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, German and Russian. In today's episode, Annette talks about the power of storytelling, and why it is important to have collaborative narratives when looking for solutions to shared problems.    Listen in! Books by Annette; Drinking From a Different Well: How Women's Stories Change What Power Means in Action  Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work A Safe Place for Dangerous Truths:Using Dialogue to Overcome Fear and Distrust at Work Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins: How to Use Your Own Stories to Communicate with Power and Impact  Social Media Handles https://annettesimmons.com/   https://differentwell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettesimmonsstory/ https://twitter.com/thestoryfactor?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/Annette.Simmons.StoryFactor At an early age, I read books that started me on this lifelong quest of believing that if you just work hard enough, you can figure it out. I facilitated this form of dialogue, and then eventually realized that storytelling was the magic tool to help someone to see a situation through another's eyes. When we're trying to maximize our potential, we need to be able to combine somebody else's narrative with our narrative into a bigger picture that includes us both. If we don't learn how to tell our story, and take someone on a little field trip about what we've seen, they can't see it. I help people learn how to create collaborative narratives, and work together and find opportunities that they just can't see when they're in silos. As long as people are arguing from these polar opposites, they are wasting the time that they could be creating solutions. The potential for creating novel brilliant solutions is not going to be found at one ivory tower or the other but in the middle, and we have to destigmatize what it looks like to be in the middle. We've optimized this idea that you can solve metrically, and therefore have scored badly in solving the things that just can't be measured. Creating potential is almost always a function of building collaborative relationships with other people. Commercial break The first four books that I wrote were really kind of power with strategies instead of power over strategies. One of the things that I'm finding is that people with the collaborative narrative don't just want to win, but they want to protect. One of the problems with a strictly competitive is that it makes us think that harm is just the cost of doing business. This particular book takes you through the stories that women tell that men don't, and takes you through the idea that moral wins actually undercut competitive wins. We need to do is we need to re-define harm avoidance, as something other than risk avoidance. We've got to learn how to redesign the way we keep track of who we are, and how successful we are, and women have a talent for it. It is time to redesign what power means in terms of the logistical design of systems so that women will be more attracted to these top jobs. Companies are going to have to provide the opportunity to do good as well as to do well, if they're going to attract women. My hope for this new book is I want women to not feel like they have to suck up to the guys in charge, but to feel like they have an opportunity to educate the guys in charge. Women have to start believing that they can see things that are invisible from a competitive narrative. Start trusting yourself, and start taking people on a field trip about what you know is true. ………………………………………………… Do you want to be a go to expert that news reporters, anchors and media producers turn to? Are you a media professional looking for credible, reliable and timely guests? Shock Your Media Potential is here for you. Shock Your Media Potential is a one of a kind platform that connects vetted experts with news professionals around the globe. 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Today I'm sitting down with my lovely husband, Ethan Hutcheson, financial advisor to talk allllll things personal finance! You all had TONS of questions on this topic and we dive into all of them! What you can expect in this episode: Budgeting 101 + tips for savingHow to get started with investing What is a 401K and Roth IRA? Best savings plans/accounts to start saving for kidsCredit card debt – how to tackle it and how to avoid Why you should consider working with a financial advisor WANT TO CONNECT WITH ETHAN?Local to Kansas City? Book with Ethan or Metcalf Partners here: metcalfpartners.comFollow Ethan on Facebook and LinkedInAffiliate Codes & Other Resources Mentioned: LoveHandle discount code wellnessforthewin - shop here! Tubby Todd - use my affiliate link for 10% off! Follow @personalfinanceclub on Instagram for finance tipsEthan's favorite resources: Marketwatch.com, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, Investopedia - https://www.investopedia.com/CONNECT WITH ME: Follow me on Instagram at @wellnessforthewin and @wellnessforthewinpod Check out my blog for healthy, family-friendly recipes & articles on wellness, travel, motherhood and more Join my email list! Get weekly inspiration in your inbox with easy, healthy recipes, wellness tips, random things I'm loving, upcoming podcast episodes & future wellness challenges! Talk to you soon! 

MarketWatch deputy personal finance editor Leslie Albrecht talks to assistant managing editor Rachel Koning Beals about Koning Beals' new column, The Upcycler, which aims to help you make more with less, save or earn extra money, and shrink your carbon footprint. Recent topics for The Upcycler have included how to use apps to reduce food waste, and how to save money when you trade in your old phone.

(2:01) - The second hour starts with a conversation about Chinese homebuyers protesting Xi Jinping's policies.(10:03) - Jon Swartz from Marketwatch called into the show to talk about Netflix's better-than-expected Q2 earnings.(22:35) - Touching on the auto market and how monthly loan payments for cars have sky-rocketed.(32:42) - Greg McBride of Bankrate joined the show to discuss Bankrate's survey that found real estate as Americans' preferred long-term investment.

Michele Schneider, director of trading education at MarketGauge.com, says she has limited exposure to the stock market right now because technical analysis shows the market as being "stuck in a range," that she thinks is likely to end with a downward move, which could last until inflation problems are resolved. Schneider says the dollar could be peaking right now, which could create a prolonged boost for precious metals, "which we think haven't really woken up right now." Also on the show, Marketwatch columnist and editor Rex Nutting discusses his recent period about why Americans are so grumpy about the economy in a period where a deep dive through the numbers proves that conditions aren't as bad as angry investors and consumers are making them out to be. In the Market Call, Andrey Kutusov, portfolio manager at Seven Canyons Advisors, talks about being a growth-stock investor at a time when the market is showing signs of limited growth.

The number one reason startups fail is a lack of cash flow.  There are many ways to raise funds for your startup. You could try to get a loan from the bank, or you could bring in angel investors or venture capitalists to invest in your company. But there is one thing all these sources of funding have in common: they want to see a good return on their investment. This episode talks about the importance of creating value for your investors and making sure your business is attractive to potential funders.  (Excerpt from Susan's keynote recorded live at the Weekend MBA Event) Susan Sly is a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, trainer and entrepreneur. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and has been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds a Certificate in Management and Leadership with a focus in AI and Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT and is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists. Susan has built channel sales teams that have produced over $1.7 billion in sales. She is the Co-CEO, and cofounder, of Radius AI – a Silicon Valley and Phoenix-based AI company, founder of Agency 8 – a digital agency for startups, founder of The Femboss Incubator, and CEO of Crimson Phoenix Marketing. Follow Susan Sly Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SusanSlyLive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/susansly/ Twitter https://www.twitter.com/susan_sly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly YouTube https://www.youtube.com/susanslylive Website https://susansly.com/   The Information discussed and shared on Raw and Real Entrepreneurship is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only.  You should not make any decision, legal, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with an appropriate professional.

In this episode I sit down with David McKnight, the best-selling author of, "The Power Of Zero". We discuss many of the guaranteed, tax-free income streams and the misconceptions surrounding life insurance and other assets. David also goes into the data and gives us a glimpse into what our future tax system will look like with the continued inflation and national debt. Guest Bio David McKnight graduated from Brigham Young University with Honors in 1997. Over the past 22 years David has helped put thousands of Americans on the road to the zero percent tax bracket. He has made frequent appearances in Forbes, USA Today, New York Times, Fox Business, CBS Radio, Bloomberg Radio, Huffington Post, Reuters, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Nasdaq.com, Investor's Business Daily, Kiplinger's, MarketWatch and numerous other national publications. His bestselling book The Power of Zero has sold over 350,000 copies and the updated and revised version was published by Penguin Random House. When it was launched in September of 2018, it finished the week as the #2 most-sold business book in the world. For two consecutive years Forbes Magazine has ranked The Power of Zero as a top 10 financial resource in the country. This book was recently made into a full-length documentary film entitled The Power of Zero: The Tax Train Is Coming. When his follow-up book Tax-Free Income for Life launched in November of 2020, it finished the week as the #3 top-selling business book in the world. He and his wife Felice have seven children. Guest Links David's website - https://davidmcknight.com/ David's Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcKnight/videos (https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidMcKnight/videos) The Power Of Zero - https://davidmcknight.com/books/  #BetterWealth  Free 15 Minute Clarity Call: https://bttr.ly/ytclarity (https://bttr.ly/ytclarity)  The And Asset Book: https://bttr.ly/book (https://bttr.ly/book)  BetterWealth Quiz:  https://bttr.ly/quiz (https://bttr.ly/quiz)  AndAsset.com:  https://bttr.ly/andasset (https://bttr.ly/andasset)  BetterWealth Youtube - https://bttr.ly/bwyoutube (https://bttr.ly/bwyoutube)  Financial Advisor, Agent or Coach: https://bttr.ly/advisor (https://bttr.ly/advisor)

Real estate has proven to be an excellent place to invest your money.  But where should you start in this competitive market? Rentals? Airbnbs? Sam Dogen, also known as the Financial Samurai, joins us to share his thoughts! Sam retired from his corporate career about 10 years ago. Real estate (among many other avenues) was a huge part of his financial independence success.  Also, Amy Greene from North Carolina, shares how she and her husband increased their family net worth to over $1 million by age 44! Last, but not least, my son Calvin joins me for another “Good Word”. We discuss how a recent professional baseball game became national display of generosity and helping your fellow man. SPONSORS Personal Capital: Get access to FREE financial tools that help you invest more efficiently and build wealth for your family.  RESOURCES Buy This Not That (Book) Financial Samurai (Website) Amy Greene (Instagram) Good Word Story (CBS News) GUEST BIO - Sam Dogen (Financial Samurai): Sam Dogen is the mastermind behind FinancialSamurai.com, one of the largest independently-run personal finance sites with roughly one million organic visitors a month. He launched Financial Samurai in 2009 when the world was falling apart and his net worth was taking a beating. His inspiration was to help himself and others make sense of the chaos. In 2012, he left his day job in finance at age 34 to be permanently free and pursue being a writer. He has lived in seven countries and has traveled to over 60 countries so far. Since the financial crisis, more than 80 million visitors have stopped by FinancialSamurai.com to learn, share, and grow. In addition, Dogen's work has been highlighted in major publications such as CNBC, MarketWatch, Forbes, The Consumerist, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, and many more. Dogen is also known for The Financial Samurai Podcast and the one-of-a-kind eBook, How To Engineer Your Layoff, which teaches employees how to negotiate a severance package and be free. When not writing or podcasting, Sam can often be found on the playground taking care of his two young children or on the softball field or tennis court. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors

In this Real Estate News Brief for the week ending July 9th, 2022... why the job market is reducing recession anxiety, the big mortgage rate turn-around, and Airbnb's contest for unique listing ideas.Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.Economic NewsWe begin with economic news from this past week. The job market is showing a lot of muscle, despite concerns about a recession. The government reported last week that companies created a whopping 372,000 new jobs in June. That's well above Wall Street estimates for 250,000 new jobs. (1)Companies may have a hard time filling all those positions however due to a severe labor shortage. As reported by MarketWatch, there are two open jobs for every person looking for one, or about 11.3 million job openings. (2) Layoffs are also at historically low levels, including the number of people working part-time because they had their hours reduced. The report says there are 3.6 million involuntary part-timers. That's the lowest level in 21 years. (3)Despite that good news, the unemployment numbers are up slightly for last week. The Labor Department reports that initial claims were up 4,000 last week, to 235,000. That's the highest level in six months. They were as low as 166,000 just four months ago. (4) But unemployment is still at 3.6% and the big picture is that job creation and hiring are strong. ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollack says: “This is not what a recession looks like.”St. Louis Fed President James Bullard is also seeing signs of economic strength. He's predicting economic growth for the year despite the slowdown we're already seeing due to the Fed's rate hikes. He says he's basing his calculations on “gross domestic income” instead of “gross domestic product.” The GDI is the income that's earned on the production of the GDP. While the GDP has already contracted in Q1 and may have done so in Q2 as well, Bullard says the GDI shows that the economy is actually expanding. (5)Mortgage RatesMortgage rates did a big U-turn this last week. Freddie Mac says the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped 40 basis points to 5.3%. The 15-year fell 38 points to 4.45%. (6) The drop in rates along with a 5.4% drop in mortgage applications is a sign that the housing market is cooling off. (7)In other news making headlines...On-Time Rent in UnderwritingFreddie Mac is making it easier for some renters to qualify for a mortgage. As of July 10th, Freddie is including on-time rental payments in its underwriting system. (8)Freddie started encouraging landlords to report on-time rental payments to credit bureaus last November. It also offered an incentive in the form of closing cost credits for multifamily loans. That apparently attracted a lot of landlords.HousingWire reports that 70,000 households within more than 800 multi-family properties are now enrolled, and that more than 15,000 renters have been able to establish credit scores. Fannie Mae began a similar program last year.Rent Growth SlowdownThe latest rent report from Zumper shows a slowdown in rent growth. It says that rent levels typically peak during the summer because a lot of people are moving but this year, Zumper's National Index is up only .5 percent for one-bedroom apartments and down a big 2.9 percent for two-bedroom apartments. That lowers the national median price for a two-bedroom apartment to $1,707, and slightly increases the median rent for a one-bedroom to $1,421. (9)Airbnb Party Ban Now Permanent Airbnb's temporary party ban is now a permanent ban on “disruptive parties and events.” That includes open-invite gatherings as well as one-night rentals for a large crowd. Airbnb initiated a ban on “party homes” after an Airbnb shooting in 2019 that killed five people. It then called for a global ban on Airbnb parties at the start of the pandemic. (10)The global ban has reduced complaints by 44% but hasn't stopped them altogether. Airbnb says that people booking remote accommodations can often invite as many people as they want without getting caught. Airbnb says if they are caught, they could face consequences, including suspension or a permanent ban from the website.Airbnb OMG! FundOn a lighter note, there's still a few weeks left to participate in Airbnb's search for the craziest listing ideas, and the winners will get a hefty sum of money to make their crazy ideas a reality. Airbnb is funding the contest with a $10 million “OMG! Fund.” That's enough money to give 100 people $100,000 each to help finance these projects.The ideas will be judged on originality, feasibility, the experience the space will provide to guests, and sustainability. The deadline to apply is July 22nd. Check for a link in the show notes at newsforinvestors.com if you want to know more! The Airbnb announcement includes a lot of examples for inspiration. That's it for today. Please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review! And thank you for listening!Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.Links:1 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/coming-up-u-s-jobs-report-for-june-11657282206?mod=mw_latestnews2 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-job-openings-dip-to-11-3-million-but-labor-market-still-historically-strong-11657122659?mod=economy-politics3 -https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/08/involuntary-part-time-worker-numbers-dip-to-lowest-level-in-21-years.html4 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/u-s-unemployment-claims-rise-to-6-month-high-of-235-00-in-possible-sign-of-rising-layoffs-11657197517?mod=jeffry-bartash5 -https://finance.yahoo.com/news/feds-bullard-sees-continued-u-170206923.html6 -https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms7 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/mortgage-rates-fall-amid-rising-concerns-over-a-recession-11657203176​8 -https://www.housingwire.com/articles/freddie-mac-to-include-on-time-rent-payments-into-underwriting/9 -https://realestateinvestingtoday.com/zumpers-national-rent-report-for-june-22/10 -https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/28/airbnb-makes-its-party-ban-permanent.html11 -https://www.google.com/search?q=airbnb+omg+fund&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS822US822&oq=airbnb+omg+fund&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60.4025j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Economists have been weighing each twist and turn of the economy to determine whether we are going “up” or “down.” Many are predicting a recession at some point, while a few say we're already in a recession because the economy is contracting. But does this economy show the typical signs of a recession? One MarketWatch contributor doesn't think so.Hi, I'm Kathy Fettke and this is Real Estate News for Investors. If you like our podcast, please subscribe and leave us a review.As you may know, two quarters of negative economic growth are usually interpreted as a recession. We've already seen negative growth in the first quarter. The economy contracted at an annual rate of 1.6%. And now, there are analysts and GDP trackers that are predicting the second quarter will decline as well. The Q2 numbers won't be out until the end of this month, but in the meantime, there are plenty of people looking at historical patterns to determine what might be happening, or not happening.Economy Still Quite HealthyMarketWatch contributor, Jeffrey Bartash, doesn't believe the typical definition of a recession will hold true this time around. He says the report we see on the “gross domestic product” is often reduced to simple headlines that don't tell the whole story, and that, right now, “many parts of the U.S. economy still seem quite healthy.” (1)For one, consumer spending and business investment both rose in the first quarter. Consumers are well employed with plenty of savings from the pandemic, while businesses are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs that they can't fill because of a labor shortage. The unemployment rate is 3.6% which is close to a 54-year low. That makes layoffs less likely, even if the economy sputters in the months ahead.Blame the International Trade DeficitBut the economy did decline in Q1. Bartash says it's not because the economy is in bad shape. He says it's because of a surge in the international trade deficit, and that happened because of supply chain issues. Many companies placed bigger orders for foreign goods to “stock up.” But the surge in goods coming into the country also made it look like our economy was slowing down. There's a group of eight economists at the National Bureau of Economic Research who study all the details of a potential recession. Bartash says they pay special attention to hiring, unemployment, manufacturing, consumer income, and consumer spending, adjusted for inflation. And he says none of those data points support the idea of a U.S. recession, right now.NBER's Definition of “Recession”The NBER's definition of a recession is a little different than two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. It says a recession happens when there's “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and that lasts more than a few months.” It also says that a downturn has to be “deep, broad, and long-lasting” before it's considered a recession. We still have about three weeks before the official report comes out on the second quarter GDP. As Bartash points out, a lot can change between now and then, and between now and next year. This is why some economists are predicting a potential downturn or recession in 2023. But most agree, an economic slowdown has already begun.As Senior Wells Fargo Economist, Sam Bullard, told CNBC: “There are certainly a lot of challenges ahead. The latest incoming data clearly signals there has been a loss of momentum.”Economic Challenges AheadA few weeks ago, the Federal Reserve lowered its full-year GDP estimate to just 1.7% from 2.8%. Both those numbers are substantially lower than last year when the GDP was 5.7%. (2)The central bank lowered its outlook after it announced the biggest rate hike in 28 years to help curb inflation. It raised the Federal Funds rate 75 basis points, and is now planning to do the same at its July meeting. Fed Chief Jerome Powell has emphasized the need to fight inflation. The Consumer Price Index hit 8.6% in May.Higher interest rates will help slow the economy by making money more expensive. It'll cost more for things like credit cards, car loans, business loans and adjustable rate mortgages. Fixed-rate mortgages are also impacted indirectly, and they've been shooting higher as well. The cost of a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has doubled since last fall from around 3% to around 6%.Why Consumers Are Doing So WellEconomists feel that most consumers are doing well so far because unemployment is low and many are flush with savings. They didn't spend as much on things like clothes, gas, travel, and entertainment during the pandemic.. MarketWatch says that consumers have more than $2 trillion in “excess” savings. Many employees are also getting bigger paychecks because of the labor shortage and pay raises meant to keep them from leaving. All that helps offset higher prices. According to the MarketWatch assessment, a lot depends on how much the Fed has to raise rates before we see inflation ease up. Some say we need to see improvement by the end of this year, and with short-term rates that don't go any higher than 4%. Other variables, of course, involve the war in Ukraine and the price of oil and grain that come from that region. And the supply chain squeeze that began during the pandemic and hasn't resolved.Avoiding Recession with a Bit of Good Luck!Higher interest rates that slow the economy could help producers catch up. But when it comes down to what makes or breaks the economy, it could be that we need a little bit of luck for things that are not in our control outside the U.S. Economist Oren Klachkin of Oxford Economics told MarketWatch: “The window for avoiding a recession is narrower today, but a downturn isn't unavoidable.”If you'd like to hear more about how the economy is impacting real estate and the housing market, I go into more detail on that topic in a recent webinar. It's my Housing Market Update for Q2. You can listen to the replay for free at newsforinvestors.com. You'll find it under the “Learn” tab.And please remember to hit the subscribe button, and leave a review!Thanks for listening. I'm Kathy Fettke.Links:1 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-u-s-wont-officially-be-in-recession-if-gdp-shrinks-again-and-heres-why-11657047088 2 -https://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-odds-of-recession-are-rising-but-the-u-s-economy-is-not-doomed-to-a-downturn-11655479959

Money can allow us to have our most basic needs met and buy more time freedom to enjoy more life today.  But can we become too distracted by money? Can the pursuit of more money and wealth distract us from a life of meaning today? Joshua Becker, Author of Things That Matter, joins us to discuss how we can overcome the distraction of money. He shares how he's moved toward a life that matters and how it all started by moving away from the things that don't matter. SPONSORS Personal Capital: Get access to FREE financial tools that help you invest more efficiently and build wealth for your family.  RESOURCES Things That Matter (Book)  Joshua Becker (Website) All the Hacks Podcast GUEST BIO - Joshua Becker: Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism 12 years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor and he became a pioneer of the Modern Minimalist Movement with his blog, Becoming Minimalist, which reaches over 1M readers every month. He is also the USA Today best-selling author of 5 books, including his new one: Things That Matter. He is a contributor to Forbes Magazine and has spoken for Fortune 100 countries around the US including Google and SalesForce. He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two teenage children. OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE Family Wealth and Happiness: 10 Steps to a Better Tomorrow (Today) How We Paid Off Our 15 Year Mortgage in 5 Years 50% to 10%: Why We're Happy Saving Less in FIRE Journey MKM RESOURCES MKM Coaching: Request a free 15-minute consultation today YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews Instagram: Follow our IG channel Voicemail: Leave your question or comments here  Merch Store: Check out our t-shirts, hoodies, and coffee mugs! SHOW INFORMATION:  Marriage Kids and Money Marriage Kids and Money is dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. This award-winning platform helps couples and parents achieve financial independence and discover the true meaning of wealth.  To achieve these big goals, we answer questions and interview experts who uncover smart net worth building habits and tools that can help everyone find their own version of financial independence. Learn more at https://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com HOST BIO:  Andy Hill Andy Hill is the award-winning family finance coach behind Marriage Kids and Money - a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness.  Andy's advice and personal finance experience have been featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and NBC News. With millions of downloads and views, Andy's message of family financial empowerment has resonated with listeners, readers and viewers across the world.    When he's not "talking money", Andy enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies. DISCLAIMER This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Podcast Doctors

Canary Cry News Talk #506 - 07.08.2022 MOUNT OF GODS AND GUNS Abe Shot Dead, Bye Boris, Rogers Cyber-Pandemic, Saudi Inc, Network States TAKE THE SURVEY HERE: https://bit.ly/39VCG4D LINKTREE: CanaryCry.Party SHOW NOTES: CanaryCryNewsTalk.com CLIP CHANNEL: CanaryCry.Tube SUPPLY DROP: CanaryCrySupplyDrop.com SUPPORT: CanaryCryRadio.com/Support MEET UPS: CanaryCryMeetUps.com Basil's other podcast: ravel Gonz' New Youtube: Facelikethesun Resurrection  Gonz' Video Archive: Facelikethesun.Live App Made by Canary Cry Producer: Truther Dating App   PODCAST T-2:31 START SHOW PRE LEAD  5:38 V/ 3:07 P Biden's executive order on abortion (AP) Elon musk terminates twitter deal (MarketWatch)   GATES OF THE GODS [Brief]  16:33 V / 14:02 P No, CERN did not open a portal into another dimension (Snopes)   NOTE: Not mentioned in Snopes: Gotthard Tunnel opening ritual, Lord Shiva monument, CERN announces largest particle accelerator discovered on Mars, Science Gateway 2023, WWW invented by CERN scientist…on and on…   GUN CONTROL/TRUMP/NWO  25:48 V / 23:17 P → → Creator of Japanese hit anime Yu-Gi-Oh found dead off Japanese coast (NY Daily/MSN) → → Japan makes online insults punishable by 1 year in prison (CNN, Sir Sigrah) **Japan's Shinzo Abe sought to revive economy, fulfill conservative agenda (Reuters) **Assassination shocks nearly gun-free Japan (NY Times) **Tetsuya Yamagami used homemade gun, served in Japanese Navy (News18) Source: Abe is a conservative…widely described as right-wing Japanese nationalist (Wiki) Source: Thread with image and video from the Abe shooting scene (Twitter) Gonz Notes: Shinzo 安倍 means [safe][double]; Abe means “Sun Festival” in Ainu; shooter named Tetsuya Yamagami Note: Yen rises to 135.33 per dollar in Abe shooting aftermath (Aljizeera)   POLYTICKS/TRUMP/GREAT RESET  50:48 V / 48:17 P Why Boris Johnson fell but Trump remains his party's de facto leader...for now (CNN)   INTRO (M-W-F) 1:01:58 V / 59:27 P B&G Update V4V/Exec./Asso./Support   FLIPPY 1:09:11 V / 1:06:40 P Ukraines Killbots (The All I Need)   [Party, Ravel, Clips, Clue]  1:19:06 V / 1:16:35 P  CLUE   BEAST SYSTEM / NWO 1:20:55 V / 1:18:14 P  Georgia Guidestones had to be totally demolished for safety (Newsweek)   TRANSHUMAN/BEAST SYSTEM [Note] - For the next show → The Making of Saudi Inc. (Bloomberg) The Network State becoming mainstream (Tim Ferris) Note: Description of the “Network State” (Foresight Institute)   [TREASURE/SPEAKPIPE/BYE YOUTUBE] 1:49:31 V / 1:47:00 P   POLYTICKS 2:16:46 V / 2:14:15 P   Treasury faces scrutiny for giving Hunter Biden 'cover' with new rule for doc requests (Fox)   CHICAGO 2:25:21 V / 2:22:50 P   Lightfoot Hypocrisy  (Fox) Chicago's 4th of July Weekend Bloodier than Highland (WAPO) Only Chicago Rules can defeat Russia (Atlantic)   CHINA 2:50:42 V / 2:48:11 P  China holds combat exercises around Taiwan as U.S. senator visits (Reuters) “I'm getting slapped by my child.” 2:54:47 V / 2:52:16 P   [TALENT] 3:02:45 V / 3:00:14 P   ANTARCTICA  3:37:07 V / 3:34:36 P  Antarctica Castle Discovered (Antarctica Journal) → Simulations show Antarctica's only insect is at risk due to global warming (Phys.org) → Two Crystal Ships "Arrested," Crystal Endeavor Sails From Argentina (Travel Agent Central!)   NEPHILIM UPDATE  3:56:05 V / 3:52:44 P  Argentine 'gargoyle' shows how huge predatory dinosaurs evolved (Reuters)   [TIME/OUTRO]  4:02:46 V / 4:00:15 P    EPISODE 506 WAS PRODUCED BY… Executive Producers Lotte** CK from Calgary**   Producers Lady Knight Littewing, Isaac G, Marti K, Red Hood, CAM, MORV, LX Protocol V2, Runksmash, Jeanette R, Sir Casey the Shield Knight, Gail M, Darrin S, Veronica D   AUDIO PRODUCTION (Jingles, Iso, Music): JonathanF, Psalm40, AlaskaFour9, Runksmash   ART PRODUCTION (Drawing, Painting, Graphics): Dame Allie of the Skillet Nation, Sir Dove Knight of Rusbeltia, DarrinS, BrotherG, JOLMS, MikeB   CONTENT PRODUCTION (Microfiction etc.): MrJag: And that day and hour has finally come. The waiting is now done. Changed in a twinkling of an eye, Caught up to cloud of isle. As I looked aside, Am seeing some googly eyes. It's not just any googly eyes, but it's Basil's glorified eyes!    CLIP PRODUCER Emsworth, FaeLivrin, Epsilon   Timestamps: Mondays: Jackie U Wednesdays: Jade Bouncerson Fridays: Christine C   Social Media: MissGBeauty   ADDITIONAL STORIES: Maldives building first floating city on the ocean (Traveller) Bezos quote tweets Biden plea for gas stations to lower prices (Twitter) Giant African land snails put Florida town in quarantine (METRO) Did CERN open a portal to another dimension? (PopCrush) How Jack Parsons and the Suicide Squad Created a ‘New Paradigm in Rocketry' (Pasadena) Got COVID? Doctors warn powering through it, even from home, can worsen health (LA Times) Comey and McCabe, Two Trump Foes, Both Faced Intensive I.R.S. Audits (NY Times) Rogers network outage across Canada hits banks, businesses and consumers (CNBC) Teledyne wins Pentagon contract to make bomb disposal robots (Yahoo) The Most Haunting Robots That Are Actually Real (SlashGear)