Q&A Time: Investing at Market Highs and Biotechnology
The “Money Talks” hosts address a listener’s concern about investing with the NASDAQ near 5,000 and address another listener question on global biotechnology company Biogen Idec.
Why Mutual Funds’ NAV Drops After a Dividend Payout
Our experts explain how mutual funds work and the effect a dividend payout has on a fund’s net asset value.
Money Talks – March 14, 2015
This week on “Money Talks” Dr. Gene Henssler is joined by Bil Lako, CFP®, Troy Harmon, CFA, and Matt Hames, CTFA, to discuss Wholesale Trade, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, and mortgage rates. They talk about strengthening dollar, and how it may affect manufacturing, earnings, exports and the stock market. The experts also explore a case study of a couple trying to determine when to take Social Security benefits. Listeners’ questions on incentive stock options and Take-Two Interactive Software and King Digital Entertainment round out the show.
Case Study: Deciding When to Take Social Security Benefits
Our experts follow a case study of a couple deciding when to begin taking Social Security benefits.
Dow and S&P 500 Had Their Third Straight Week of Losses
Last week the Dow and S&P 500 had their third straight week of losses, which sent both back into negative territory for the year. The dollar continued to gain strength, hitting $1.06 against the euro (its highest level since January 2003), while the price of oil, which had been above $50 a barrel at the beginning of the month, fell to roughly $45. The experts also discuss Wholesale Trade, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, mortgage rates.
Dow and S&P 500 Had Their Third Straight Week of Losses
Last week the Dow and S&P 500 had their third straight week of losses, which sent both back into negative territory for the year. The dollar continued to gain strength, hitting $1.06 against the euro (its highest level since January 2003), while the price of oil, which had been above $50 a barrel at the beginning of the month, fell to roughly $45. The experts also discuss Wholesale Trade, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, mortgage rates.
Q&A Time: ISOs and Game Developers
The “Money Talks” hosts answer a listener’s question on evaluating incentive stock options as part of his compensation package. They also address a question on game developers Take-Two Interactive Software and King Digital Entertainment.
The Rising Dollar
The “Money Talks” experts discuss how the rising dollar affects the consumer, manufacturing, earnings, exports and products like Apple.
Money Talks – March 7, 2015
This week on “Money Talks,” Matt Hames, CTFA, Troy Harmon, CFA, and Charlie Holloway, CFP®, CDFA™ discuss the major economic releases from the week, including Personal Income and the Manufacturing and Services indices. Our experts take a look at a case study of a professional who desires help with her investments and needs to decide on the type of financial professional she want to work with. They also answer listeners’ questions on the energy intensity of GDP, Silgan Holdings, Inc., Amdocs Ltd., and beneficiary designations for singles.
Case Study: Selecting a Financial Professional: Brokers and Advisers
Our experts take a look at a case study of a professional who desires help with her investments and needs to decide on the type of financial professional she want to work with.