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Should You Take Money From Your 401(k)?
Under the CARES Act, folks can take early withdrawals in 2020 from their 401(k) plan at work with incurring the usual 10% early withdrawal penalty. But just because you CAN, doesn't necessarily mean you SHOULD. In this episode, Tom walks through PROS and...
An Important Message for Future Retirees
In Ep. 200 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom has an important message for all future retirees out there. If you plan on retiring at some point in the future: LISTEN UP! Retirement isn't something you plan overnight. You need to start planning today, but make sure...
Should Banks Use Stock Dividends?
In Ep. 199 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom explains why stock dividends might be a good idea for bank stocks during an economic downturn. He explains how they work and the benefits they offer both the company and the shareholders. ? Should Banks Use Stock Dividends?...
Are Dividend-Focused Sectors Safe?
Investors often flock to sectors of the market that pay dividends because they're seen as "safer" parts of the equity market. Are they really? In Ep. 198, Tom breaks down a few popular dividend-focused sectors and the risks involved. ? Are Dividend-Focused Sectors...
Living Off of Stock Dividends – Episode 197
Living Off of Stock Dividends - Summary In Ep. 197 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom sheds light on the risks involved with living off of stock dividends - solely - for retirement income. Tom walks viewers through a pretty telling example of what can happen when a...
One Reason Why Dividends Matter
In Ep. 196 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom talks about stock dividends. When it comes to investing, there is one main reason why dividends are important. Two words: TOTAL RETURN. It's important to keep track of your own personal investments with total return, and...
Not All Stocks That Crash Come Back
In Ep. 195 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom explains how dangerous speculating on stocks that have crashed can be. Not all stocks that crash make it back to their previous levels. Some go away for good! He talks about the activity going on at Robinhood with some...
What Happens in Bankruptcy
In Ep. 194 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom explains the different types of bankruptcy. How come companies can be "in bankruptcy", but still be operating normally? What's the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy? Find out in this video! ? What...
The Math Behind Market Declines
In this week's episode, Tom walks viewers through the math behind making your money back after a market decline. If you lose 35%, then gain back 30%, you should only be down 5% - right? Not quite. Find out why in this video! ? The Math Behind Market Declines -...
Credit Cards and COVID-19
In Ep. 192 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tim talks about managing your credit cards during the COVID-19 crisis. Now more than ever it's important to keep a close eye on your credit card debt. Some credit card companies have begun reducing lines of credit for...
What Did Warren Buffett Actually Say?
In Ep. 191 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom talks about the annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting and comments made by Warren Buffett. A lot is being made about his comments, but what do they actually mean for every day long-term investors? It sometimes gets forgotten...
What Does GDP Mean For Your Investments?
In Ep. 190 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tim discusses the recently released GDP numbers for the 1st quarter of 2020. What do they mean, if anything, for your long-term investments? He also discusses how these GDP numbers were NOT a surprise to anyone, and how the...
What Happened With Oil?
In Ep. 189 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom explains what exactly happened with oil prices on Monday afternoon. He explains the difference between the price of crude oil and the monthly oil futures contracts, how often oil prices "crash", and what happens when they...
What Do I Do With My 401k Now?
In Ep. 188 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom answers the popular question: what do I do with my 401k now? Do I go to cash? Do I wait for a potential re-test of the lows? If you have a systematic plan for your retirement contributions, you take the guessing and the...
The Financial Entertainment Industry
In Ep. 187, Tom talks about the BOLD claims "experts" have been making on TV. It's important to remember that what you see on TV is financial entertainment, and most of it will NOT apply to the every day long-term investor. Tom shares some insights into regular...
The Problem With Buying Back in at the Bottom
In Ep. 186 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom explains why trying to buying back in at the bottom is so difficult. Waiting for an "all-clear" signal from the market to get back in is not a plan. In 2009, waiting just THREE months after the bottom to invest again...
This is Not 1929 or 2008
In Ep. 185 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom illustrates why this market decline is NOT like 1929 or 2008. Despite what the media reports, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic moving forward. Find out what they are in this week's video! ? This is Not 1929 or...
Emergency Funds and the Coronavirus
In Ep. 184 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom talks about the importance of having an emergency fund during times like this. It's also a perfect example of why you need to keep your emergency fund SAFE during good periods in the economy and the market. You never know...
Stocks & the Virus: When Will the Craziness End?
In Ep. 183 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom continues to address growing concerns for the economy due to the coronavirus and the decline in the oil industry. How long will all of this craziness last? When can we potentially expect things to level off? How much will...
The Fed Cuts Rates, And…
In Ep. 182 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom addresses the "surprise" interest rate cut from The Fed. He talks about why they decided to cut rates, what it could mean for the economy, and how it should (or shouldn't) impact your investment decisions! ? The Fed Cuts...
