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How the Election Could Impact Taxes
There's a lot of noise about how the election could impact your taxes. We hear a lot of "taxes are going to skyrocket" and "tax hikes are coming", but for who? And by how much? In Ep. 321 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Brendan and Tom take the emotions out of this...
Politics are Not in the Portfolio
In Ep. 320 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, the guys discuss politics and its place in investment portfolios. Here at Mullooly Asset, our portfolios are not constructed based off of who is in the White House (red or blue). They also discuss myths about diversification...
Debunking a Myth About Active Management
There's a continuing myth surrounding active management. They justify higher fees with a promise of outperformance during bear markets. During this week's podcast, Tom and Tim discuss the facts surrounding that myth, the unemployment numbers for July, and what...
Making Sense of the GDP Numbers
In Ep. 318 of the podcast, Tom and Tim discuss the 2nd quarter GDP numbers that came out this week. Despite it being widely anticipated, reaction to the number was less than stellar. What does this mean for the market? What does it mean for your investments? Find...
Do We Need More Incentives to Save?
In Ep. 317 of the podcast, the guys discuss incentives from the government to save money, and if we need MORE. They discuss funding emergency savings accounts, and how 401(k)s have changed over the years as well. Show Notes 'People Don't Save Enough for Emergencies,...
The Big Social Security Decision
Deciding when to take Social Security is a big decision. Add a recession and a pandemic into the equation, and things can get messy. In Ep. 316 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Brendan and Tim discuss the different factors playing into your Social Security decision. ...
A Few Reminders About Unemployment
In Ep. 315 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, the guys discuss a few key points to remember about unemployment and taxes. It seems many people don't realize that their benefits are counted as taxable income, and could surprise people next year around tax time. They also...
All Upside, No Downside
Want to find an investment that gives you all of the market upside with none of the market downside? Sorry, but in Ep. 314 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast the guys explain why that doesn't exist. They discuss annuities, which type of annuity is appropriate, and they...
Opening Pandora’s Box
The last two economic downturns have been met with unprecedented response from both the Fed and the federal government. In this episode, the guys discuss the potential ramifications of these government actions, and how (or if) they can be scaled back/what does it...
Managing Risk in Retirement
In Ep. 312 of the Mullooly Asset Management, the guys talk about managing risk in retirement. They talk about finding the right allocation of stocks and bonds, the importance of rebalancing and what that can do for your portfolio, and more! Show Notes 'Is it Time to...
“Living Off of the Interest”
In Ep. 311 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Tom, Brendan, and Tim discuss the idea of "living off of the interest" and not touching your principal in retirement. In today's environment, it might not be as feasible as many people think. They also discuss why there is...
How to Lose Your Shirt in 10 Days With Leverage
In Ep. 310 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Tom, Brendan, and Tim discuss the dangers of leverage once again with a great example in The Wall Street Journal. Leveraged investment products are a great way to go broke really quick. They also discuss massive market moves...
What is Your Money REALLY For?
In Ep. 309 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Tom, Brendan, and Tim discuss a handful of articles that revert back to one main theme: what is your money actually for? Figuring out what your money is really for can make investing, saving, and so much more easier! Show...
Making Sense of the Unemployment Numbers
In Ep. 308, Tom, Brendan, and Tim discuss how the initial jobless claims number is calculated, why the number is "fluid", and what - if anything - it means for investors moving forward. They also discuss the state of the mortgage market, and what low bond yields mean...
What Will the Economic Recovery Look Like?
In Ep. 307 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Tom, Brendan, and Tim discuss ridiculous question of "what letter will the economic recovery look like", and explain why the letter shape matters way less than individual recoveries. They also discuss oil futures horror...
Is Leverage a Good Investment Strategy?
In this week's episode of the podcast, Tom and Tim discuss the dangers of using leverage in your investment strategy. While the upside of leverage may seem great, the downside risk is far too great for more individual investors to handle. They also discuss the...
Is Gold a Good Diversifier?
In Ep. 305 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Tom, Brendan and Tim discuss the merits of gold as a diversifier in your portfolio. Does it actually work? Is it good at keeping up with inflation compared to stocks and bonds? Is it worth the risk? They also discuss the...
Do You Need More Exposure to Oil?
In Ep. 304 of the podcast, Brendan and Tim discuss the oil markets, how people can get exposure to oil, if NOW is the time to be adding exposure, and the risks involved with trying to day trade commodities. They also discuss the dangers of credit cards in an economic...
What Would Warren Buffett Do?
In Ep. 303 of the podcast, Tom, Brendan, and Tim discuss using actions of legendary investors like Warren Buffett as buy/sell indicators for your own portfolios. While there is a lot to learn from these investors, trying to compare the financial decisions they make...
Don’t Check Your Account Daily
In Ep. 302 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Brendan, Tom and Tim discuss a handful of topics. Brendan shares some statistics about how often to check your account. The less often you check, the better the chances are of seeing a higher number. They also discuss...
