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Episode 39:  (Part II) The chickens may be coming home to roast at the old stogy blue chip companies that have been relying on balance sheet engineering (share buyback programs)- McDonalds, Coca Cola, IBM. The market closed down today but still well above its 50 day moving average, which so far is showing support. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. The Wealthsteading Podcast teaches 10 wealth building principles to help investors build wealth and attain personal freedom. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 38:  Q3 earnings are relatively weak but the revised estimates have been dumbed down to only around 4.5%…so a “surprise” beat expectations is probably cooked into the books.  Expect earnings growth to exceed 6%…which would be down from last quarter’s growth of 7.5% and way down from early estimates of double digit growth. In Part I we discuss Pharma and High Tech earning results. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. The Wealthsteading Podcast teaches 10 wealth building principles to help investors build wealth and attain personal freedom. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 37:  Gold is a commodity subject to the laws of supply and demand.  Don’t fall in love with gold or any other investment.  Think of gold as real estate that you can carry around in your pocket.  The price will fluctuate.  The long term price point of gold is primarily driven by the cost of energy to extract and refine it. As the cost of energy goes down, so will the price of gold.  The rule of thumb correlation is approximately 15 times the price of a barrel of oil will equal the price of gold in ounces. For additional information read my article:  http://www.investablewealth.com/900oz-goldmaybe/ Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. The Wealthsteading Podcast teaches 10 wealth building principles to help investors build wealth and attain personal freedom. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.  

Episode 36:  The indexes were all up in above average volume breaking through their 200 day moving average- excellent example of a follow through day.   Watch for action around the 50 dma- will it act as resistance?  Or can the market break through to close out the year with new highs? Near term trends to consider- stronger dollar (weak Europe), low interest rates, low oil.  Need to be cautious about global slowdown, debt loan on PIGS & other nations, China’s slowdown & real estate bubble.  Midterm elections in November are still a wildcard. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. The Wealthsteading Podcast teaches 10 wealth building principles to help investors build wealth and attain personal freedom. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 35:  In Part 2 we get into the actual nuts and bolts of trading a stock.  I believe the most important thing about trading a stock is knowing when to sell. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. The Wealthsteading Podcast teaches 10 wealth building principles to help investors build wealth and attain personal freedom. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 34:  We drill down from determining a couple market trends, then select a favored industry, and finally get granular on Southwest Airlines taking it through fundamental and technical analysis to determine its stock “personality”. Next episode we continue using Southwest as an example and work the nuts and bolts of simulating an actual stock trade. The markets are still in correction and extremely volatile. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.  

Episode 33:  Investing in the stock market isn’t anything like gambling- gambling has better odds ! Don’t be deceived- no “expert” can accurately predict the economy or stock market.  There are no secret algorithms or trading strategies.  There are no determinate odds, there is only risk and uncertainty. That doesn’t mean we can’t profit from stock trading.  It just means that there are no easy solutions, there are no get rich quick opportunities.  Production is the source of wealth. [wealth building principle #3] Market review- IBD has the market in correction.  Be cautious. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 32:   How much you earn doesn’t necessarily correlate with how much you’re worth. Top 1% earners:  ~$390k Top 1% net worth: ~$2.4 million  (Believe me when I tell you that I know MANY middle class Joe’s that never earned $300k and yet they’re nearing retirement with a net worth of $2 million.  How did they do it?  Prudent and intelligent living.) See the 10 wealth building principles. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.  

Episode 31:   Mortgage debt- whether you pay off the mortgage or not, the point is to lead a prudent lifestyle so that you own your house and it doesn’t own you. Should you pay off your mortgage early?  That depends…we discuss some options. The main take away on debt- the interest fee isn’t the biggest penalty, it’s the use of leverage to lead a life that’s beyond what you can afford.  The danger is: not living within your means. In this episode we also cover Obamacare propaganda and some other news tidbits. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.  

Episode 30:   Mutual fund managers and other institutional investors are constrained by the mandate of their prospectus.  In some cases this prevents them from selling equities and moving to cash, to avoid an apparent stock market meltdown.  They’re forced to buy and hold.  Perhaps that’s why the financial industry tries to convince individual investors that they too should shackle themselves into buy and hold handcuffs. When fund managers sense a pending market correction, if they can’t move to cash, they’re forced to purchase the safest stocks- usually big blue chip dividend paying companies.  Again, perhaps that’s why the Russell 2000 is doing so poorly and the DOW has been hitting new highs. Today the major indexes fell hard below their 50 day moving averages.  This might be a harbinger of things to come. The US Dollar remains strong. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 29:   These cities support a blue collar [entrepreneur] millionaire lifestyle because opportunity is not overshadowed by cost of living: Flower Mound TX, Broken Arrow OK, Olathe KS, Richardson TX, Carmel IN, Meridian ID, Kenosha WI, Cape Coral FL, Layton UT, Henderson NV. The key to a reasonable cost of living is keeping housing below 3 times your annual salary: $100k income would mean not paying more than $300k for a house.  [By living within your means, you can eventually conform to wealth building principle #2:  Live debt free] My definition of “blue collar entrepreneur” is broadly defined as someone that works with their hands creating a product or service- so a carpenter or a heart surgeon would qualify.  Even most small business owners would meet the definition. The key point is PRODUCTION.   [wealth building principle #3:  Production is the source of wealth] Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 28:  The markets are extremely volatile and the US dollar is rising.  IBD’s market status has moved back under pressure after only a few days of uptrend.  My take can be found here:  http://www.investablewealth.com/markets-volatile-while-the-us-dollar-rises/ The global economy is slowing.  The rising dollar may hurt exporters and reduce foreign profits because of unfavorable exchange rates.  Be cautious. Listener questions on:  Triple Witching Expiration, Alibaba IPO. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 27:   Financial news sources I use on a daily basis In this episode we answer listener questions: –          Sources for news and financial information. –          Discount stock brokers. –          Sources for online stock charts that show moving averages and volume. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.  

Episode 26:   Meet a young couple with an above average net worth- what makes them different than you?  They’re savers. Market review:  uptrend under pressure- rotation out of high risk NASDAQ stocks into DOW. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.

Episode 25:   In this episode I rant about being cautious and watching out for thin ice.  When the media’s all talking hype, you should be concerned. Watch the 50 day moving average of a stock or of an index. There’s about $30B coming out of the market weekly- is that the smart money? Not everything is up:  37% of stocks down and although World Markets are recovering most are still down. Subscribe to the Wealthsteading Podcast: via iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthsteading-podcast/id896417058 via STITCHER:   http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53115&refid=stpr Hosted by John Pugliano. For more information visit us at: www.wealthsteading.com or www.investablewealth.com Copyright © 2014 Investable Wealth, LLC. All rights reserved. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a solicitation, offering advice or recommendation of any security. This podcast does not intend to provide investment, tax or legal advice. The content is strictly the observations and opinions of Investable Wealth, LLC. The information in this podcast is not intended for distribution to, or use by, any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation. Investable Wealth, LLC is an investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah.