Investors who are concerned about a recession are putting their money in safe havens As Peter Richon with Richon Planning explains to Erin Kennedy gold is usually seen as a safe haven when markets and economies are facing headwinds And during periods of high inflation gold is often seen as a hedge Investing in gold makes sense if you're looking to diversify your portfolio or if you're interested in insuring against the devaluation or collapse of the dollar However if you're looking to maximize the growth of your investments investing in gold is probably not the best vehicle In this [... more]

Winter rsquo s high heating bills will soon be here But did you know you can get money back for making your home more energy efficient On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will explain about how the new legislation passed this summer will give homeowners significant rebates and tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Have you ever thought something was difficult so you didn rsquo t even try to do it Unfortunately a lot of folks think that about creating a spending plan But the good news is you don rsquo t have to be a rocket scientist to draft a budget On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will share some budgeting basics to help get you started Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

If you rsquo re considering a home renovation project you rsquo ll be happy to hear that prices have gone down a bit for one major building material But the cost continues to rise for many others nbsp On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk about those costs and some renovation projects you might want to think twice about Then he rsquo ll answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The financial markets are always headed up or down But which way will they head on any given day No one knows So you must plan for either direction On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk with Rachel McDonough about successful investing in volatile markets Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Federal Reserve rsquo s ongoing effort to curb inflation by raising interest rates is having a ripple effect throughout the economy especially in the housing market On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will get a mortgage update from Dale Vermillion Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

There rsquo s no question that after one of the longest bull markets in history investors are having quite an emotional time now that the bears are running loose on Wall Street nbsp On today's MoneyWise Live host Rob West will have some advice about dealing with a bear market and investing for the long haul Then Rob will answer your calls and financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

GUEST DARRELL HARRISON co-host Just Thinking Podcast Environmentalism then global warming now climate change or creation care to some Christians is one of the most useful means to achieve humanistic ends of global control Energy is a fundamental aspect of life Our bodies need energy to survive and therefore we eat animals and plants which require energy to farm and harvest which require energy to transport to markets which require energy to build and cool and heat which need power plants to produce which need people to operate who need energy to live and well you get the circular cycle [... more]

The S P recently climbed more than from a low But is the Bear Market really over In this video Peter with Richon Planning reveals to Erin Kennedy which metrics he's keeping an eye on and whether he thinks the upswing in the markets will continue Peter also explains why he believes we're not out of the woods yet when it comes to whether we will see a recession this year If you have any concerns about market volatility or whether your portfolio can withstand another downturn or recession please feel free to contact Peter at - or make an [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Clarence Saunders revolutionized the way people shopped He developed self-service grocery shopping in his Piggly Wiggly stores at a time when store assistants usually collected products for their customers By introducing checkouts clearly priced goods and itemized receipts he set the foundations for the supermarkets of today Mike Freeman is the author of Clarence Saunders amp the Founding of Piggly Wiggly The Rise and Fall of a Memphis Maverick Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

What was the biggest financial headline of According to Peter at Richon Planning the two stories of are Inflation and the ensuing Fed Rate Hikes As Peter explains to Erin Kennedy steep interest rate hikes from the Fed affected almost every aspect of our economy and the markets putting pressure on both stocks and bonds Peter also weighs in on whether bonds will make a comeback and how the Midterm elections will affect the markets in If you'd like to speak with Peter about your unique financial goals for and how continuing interest rate hikes may affect your financial plan [... more]

As the recent economic challenges continue the financial markets also continue to go up and down And that volatility has certainly caused investors to feel anxious about their portfolios On today's MoneyWise Live Rob West will talk with Chad Horning of Praxis Mutual Funds about dealing with investor anxiety Then Rob will answer your questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories meet Ron Brown a man who grew up in a rough area of Chicago was practically abandoned by his father and would mend their relationship later on in life Clarence Saunders developed self-service grocery shopping in his Piggly Wiggly stores at a time when store assistants usually collected products for their customers By introducing checkouts clearly priced goods and itemized receipts he set the foundations for the supermarkets of today Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - Reconnecting With My Absent Father Who Was Presumed Dead - A Store [... more]

Having an emergency fund is always important and considering how volatile the markets have been this year Peter with RichonPlanning explains to erinkennedy precisely how much cash you should have on hand right now As you know your emergency fund should be able to cover - months of living expenses Having cash on hand will ensure you don't have to dip into retirement savings to cover living expenses And if you're worried about having too much cash on hand right now considering the rate of inflation there are investment products that still allow for high returns while offering liquidity If [... more]

Rick Manning Democrats call our agenda social issues but they have no problem pushing their agenda on us The Protect Marriage Act does not protect marriage it destroys lives and families AB in California is destroying labor markets and truckers are pushing back at the Ports in Oakland Brett Oubre Motivational Speaker and successful owner of five car dealerships in Louisiana Overcoming issues on Self Esteem gives people the ability to achieve their dreams and goals [... more]

You should never invest in something you don't understand which is why Peter with richonplanning and erinkennedy are breaking down the similarities and differences between Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs and mutual funds ETFs have become very popular recently and experts predict global ETF assets will total more than trillion by the end of But before investing in this growing trend Peter recommends you weigh the pros and cons of each by walking through these questions -How are they managed -How are they traded -What are the costs -What about Tax Efficiency If you'd like Peter's help determining which investment [... more]

Economic Headwinds Is Now is a Good Time to Rebalance Equity markets and bonds continue their volatility So is now a good time to rebalance Peter with RichonPlanning tells us why rebalancing our portfolio is important when it comes to managing risk Peter and ErinKennedy also take a closer look at the biggest winners and losers in this year's AssetClasses YTD and he breaks down important tax implications you need to keep in mind before buying or selling any asset If you have any questions about whether you should be taking a closer look at your investments please reach out [... more]

has started off with market volatility and losses Market volatility is not unusual In fact investors must expect volatility as part of their investment experience however is off to a bit of a rocky start and investment losses have some reasonably concerned Listen to this week's edition of PlanningMattersRadio and PeterRichon discusses the causes of volatility and how having a sound plan in place can help us determine and control risk exposure and identify opportunities even in challenging markets [... more]

Welcome fellow adventurers The discussion on spiritual ear exam continues right here on the Masculine Journey After Hours Podcast The clips are from The Andy Griffith Show Windtalkers Oh God Abbott and Costello-Who's On First and Despicable Me There's no advertising or commercials just men of God talking and getting to the truth of the matter The conversation and Journey continues [... more]

has started off with market volatility and losses Market volatility is not unusual In fact investors must expect volatility as part of their investment experience however is off to a bit of a rocky start and investment losses have some reasonably concerned Listen to this week's edition of PlanningMattersRadio and PeterRichon discusses the causes of volatility and how having a sound plan in place can help us determine and control risk exposure and identify opportunities even in challenging markets [... more]

We have seen some recent instability in the markets It has invoked a lot of emotion from some investors Just because we see market volatility or believe it may be coming does not mean we should stop our financial progress or put off goals out of fear Fear is not a stop sign Caution is always prudent but fear should never determine the steps in your financial progress Listen this week as Peter Richon and Daniel Diggs talk about the facts and the fiction of the market Website - https richonplanning com podcast [... more]

Volatile markets spiking oil prices and prices at the pump Russia-Ukraine conflict escalations All this can weigh on the minds of investors watching their life savings fluctuate in the markets Peter Richon helps to provide perspective for long-term strategy success Reach out if you have questions - [... more]

GUEST CAL BEISNER author Biblical Foundations for Economics Morality is the judgment between what is right and what is wrong and economics is how money goods and services are used and exchanged While morality and economics seem unrelated they are actually linked When moral judgments are made about any given issue economic decisions follow to support those moral judgments For example abortion is viewed by our government as morally good and so therefore economic policy is made to fund the killing of the pre-born and post-born It's no coincidence that as American's judgment of what is right and wrong has [... more]

Peter discusses recent market jitters and what drove them The Infrastructure spending bill taxes and the influence of the Chinese markets and EverGrande on our economy [... more]

Most investors know that bonds make up part of a well-diversified portfolio But far fewer truly understand the important role bonds play in their financial future and the way they can impact the world On the next MoneyWise Live host Rob West welcomes Benjamin Bailey of Praxis Mutual Funds to talk about bonds and having an intentional approach to our investments Then Rob will take your calls and questions on the financial topics you rsquo d like to discuss That rsquo s MoneyWise Live where biblical wisdom meets today rsquo s finances weekdays at pm Eastern pm Central on Moody [... more]

The Daily Encouraging Word with Dr Don Wilton [... more]

Michele Schneider of Market Gauge joins Peter Richon to discuss what sectors of the market are looking like opportunities moving into the holiday season and into [... more]

Uncertainty about the - academic year in N C public schools is sparking renewed interest in educational alternatives The N C Senate's Republican leader recently used unease about public school schedules as a reason to promote the Opportunity Scholarship Program Those scholarships help low-income families send their children to private schools Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies assesses the current climate for school choice in North Carolina Speaking of school choice the U S Supreme Court recently delivered a victory for advocates of education options Mike Long president of Parents for Educational [... more]

TC and his wife Lynn discuss family life their joint mission of working against human trafficking and TC's time in law enforcement [... more]

Kansas' decision to move forward with Medicaid expansion has placed more pressure on North Carolina to follow suit Jordan Roberts John Locke Foundation health care policy analyst assesses the potential impact of Kansas on the Medicaid expansion debate in this state Republican legislators especially in the N C Senate have remained cool to all expansion proposals Conflicts between the United States and China appear to be growing Walter Lohman director of the Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center recently discussed The China Challenge in Raleigh in a speech sponsored by the Jesse Helms Center Lohman highlighted challenges linked to long-term American [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs talks with Patrina Mosley of the Family Research Council Mosley discusses the recent rise in chemical abortions and outlines the dangers associated with chemical abortions as well as many of the lies that the abortion industry markets about this particular method [... more]

Over the last many decades almost every sector of life in America schools government media corporate America to name a few have incrementally and systematically eliminated Christmas for what it is a commemoration of the birth of the Son of God and Savior of mankind Jesus Christ Merry Christmas is chastised in favor of Happy Holidays Christmas break in schools is now Winter break and Christmas trees are festive trees [... more]

Gold the markets and politics are all closely related What will political events mean for your money into and beyond Peter Richon discusses with special guests [... more]

North Carolina's system for funding public schools is broken A more student-centered approach to funding could fix the problem Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and resident scholar discusses recommendations from a new report that recommends a major overhaul of N C public education financing When most of think about markets we think of goods and services Salim Furth senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University focuses his attention on the market for neighborhoods Furth discusses the implications of applying economic principles to the places where we live The N C Constitution bans [... more]

Republicans have been able to cut tax rates balance budgets and increase spending on high-priority items since taking control of the N C General Assembly in But they will face some new challenges as they return to the budget process in the new year Joseph Coletti John Locke Foundation senior fellow outlines those challenges Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman delivered free-market messages to a wide television audience with his Free to Choose program on public TV The Free to Choose Network follows in Friedman's footsteps with a series of programs highlighting the importance of markets President and CEO Robert Chatfield [... more]

A Charlotte makeup artist wants to open a school to share her expertise But a state regulatory board says no To win state permission Jasna Bukvic-Bhayani would be forced buy thousands of dollars of new equipment and expand her curriculum to include hours of instruction in subjects other than makeup So she is suing the state Carolina Journal has covered her story Editor-in-Chief Rick Henderson explains why the Institute for Justice is pursuing the lawsuit on free-speech grounds The political left has turned to the sports world in recent years for ammunition in its ideological battles The weaponization of sports [... more]

John is joined by Richard Pucciarelli founder of Carolina Retirement Resources to discuss the merits of precious metals as part of your portfolio [... more]

A staggering percentage of this year's growth in the S P can be attributed to just a handful of companies--Facebook Google Apple Amazon and Microsoft Is this a sign of another impending dot com crash Brian Evans founder of Madrona Financial Services joins John to discuss [... more]

Dan Cuprill founder of Matson and Cuprill in Cincinnati joins John to talk about the follies of investing based on what's going on in the news [... more]

Nearly a month after Election Day Republican Gov Pat McCrory's concession confirmed that Democrat Roy Cooper would assume office as North Carolina's new governor in January Carolina Journal Editor-in-Chief Rick Henderson recounts some of the questions about the election process and looks ahead to Cooper's challenge of working with a General Assembly dominated by Republicans No one bats an eye when we trade money for food or clothing The situation changes if we talk about spending money to buy or sell a kidney Georgetown University professor Jason Brennan argues in the book Markets Without Limits that kidney sales should be [... more]

Skip Kelley--now a financial advisor in Manchester NH--talks with John about his past life as a futures trader [... more]

Diversification is a popular buzzword but what does it actually mean John joins Payne Capital Management Chief Investment Officer Bob Payne to discuss Click the link for more in-depth reading in a recent blog post https mrstillmansopus com investing-strategy what-diversification-actually-means [... more]

John Stillman is joined by Mark Silverman who explains his disdain for mutual funds [... more]