It is the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security; amazingly, some recipients over the age of 150 are apparently still receiving benefits (!). Could there be a clue here on how to help shore up the fund? Just sayin... Nvidia earnings are on the way; Meta has and a 20-day winning streak, not one down day for the pat6 20-trading days. &nbsp;Its performance as one of the Mag-7 stocks is what has helped, in part, keep markets elevated. The market defies more negative news because retail investors continue to step in and “buy the dip.” In our recent Bull Bear reports, we discussed the push by retail investors, but looking at retail sentiment is quite remarkable. Since the pandemic, retail investors have never been this bullish on the stock market. Such is amazing, given that their mailboxes are not being stuffed with government stimulus checks.” Retail investors are expected to become more bullish about increasing equity exposure when markets rise. However, the more extended markets become, the more confident investors are about increasing speculative risk. In other words, “success breeds confidence.” Lance reviews the dynamic between margin debt and free cash &nbsp;(w/charts); Lance and Jonathan examine the in's and out's of private equity fund investing; a discussion of the 60/40 portfolio rule viability; FOMO vs the fear of loss. SEG-1:The 90th Anniversary of Social Security SEG-2: Looking at margin Debt vs Free Cash SEG-3: Private Fund Investing Pro's &amp; Con's SEG-4: Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead? Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (3/29/25) HERE: https://streamyard.com/watch/Gy68mipYram2 ------- Watch today's show video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOR8zWqfC0&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=11s  ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Retail Exuberance Sets Market Up For A Correction" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/retail-exuberance-sets-market-up-for-a-correction/  ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Too Much Money Chasing Too Few Assets," is here:&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l0shh-hCog&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1  ------- Our previous show is here: "What If You Live to 100?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jao-pXxZ46U&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=2&amp;t=2s  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SocialSecurity #MagSeven #Nvidia #Meta #RetailExuberance #EmergingMarkets #InternationalMarkets #TooMuchMoney #TooFewAssets #InvestingTrends #InvestmentStrategies #StockMarketCorrection #RetailInvesting #MarketCrashAlert #StockMarketBubble #MarginDebt #FreeCash #FOMO #PrivateEquityFund #60_40_portfolio #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-18-25 Retail Exuberance Sets Up Market for Correction

&nbsp;Markets traded very sloppily Tuesday...until the last 15-minutes of the day: Buys rushed into the markets, pushing up to another, new, all-time high. Can markets hold? Will they continue to build on yesterday's breakout? Typically, all time highs generate more all time highs; it's all about momentum. The MACD did not trigger a sell signal, and it's still on a "buy." Relative strength is starting to move up, but not over sold, yet, and money flows continue to be positive. Presently, there is no reason to be overly bearish in the market as the trend continues higher, at least for the short term. Also, we are still within the seasonally-strong period of the year. Price compression to the buy side continues. We suggest continuing to manage risk, and use opportunities to rebalance portfolios. Hosted by RIA Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO&nbsp; Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch the video version of this podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pexErGgTA6A&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1&nbsp;  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/  ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (3/29/25) HERE: https://streamyard.com/watch/Gy68mipYram2 ------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SloppyMarkets #AllTimeHighs #MarketMomentum #RelativeStrenth #PriceCompression #MACDBuySignal #InvestingTrends #InvestmentStrategies #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-19-25 All-Time Highs Generate All-Time Highs

The New York Fed Reports an improving economy, and Nvidia cues up its next quarterly report after recovering from the DeepSeek dip. The Fed is on hold, and positive money flows abound on Wall Street. There are no real indicators we're on the cusp of destruction...for now. 2026 EPS estimates are insanely optimistic. Markets pull out another all-time high on Tuesday afternoon. What is the Economy? As thousands of government workers are being invited to leave, and Chevron offers severance packages to a swath of its employees, what's the best strategy if you're offered an opportunity to retire? Take a lump-sum or annuitize the dollars? Lance Roberts and Danny Ratliff offer helpful suggestions if you're facing "permanent furlough" with severance package advice and suggestions on how to invest severance pay; &nbsp;how to manage a severance package and severance pay tax strategies; and, what to do after job layoff. The DOGE deep dive into Social Security is getting interesting. Should SS benefits be taxed or not? How to best reform SS? Lance's pre-ski vacation diet and more discussion on the proper way to reform and sustain Social Security. Reports on 401k plan participation are deceiving. SEG-1: NY Fed Reports Some Improvement; NVIDIA Recovers from DeepSeek Dip SEG-2: What Should You Do with a Severance Package - Pt-1 SEG-3a: What Should You Do with a Severance Package - Pt-2 SEG-3b: DOGE &amp; the Social Security Challenge SEG-4: How to Reform Social Security Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Financial Advisor, Jonathan Penn, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT CANDID COFFEE (3/29/25) HERE: https://streamyard.com/watch/Gy68mipYram2 ------- Watch today's show video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l4vQ5lspQU&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=3s ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "Retail Exuberance Sets Market Up For A Correction" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/retail-exuberance-sets-market-up-for-a-correction/  ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "All-Time Highs Generate All-Time Highs," is here:&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pexErGgTA6A&amp;list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&amp;index=1&nbsp;  ------- Our previous show is here: "Retail Exuberance Sets Up Market for Correction," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mOR8zWqfC0&amp;list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&amp;index=1&amp;t=11s  ------- Get more info &amp; commentary:&nbsp; https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SloppyMarkets #AllTimeHighs #MarketMomentum #RelativeStrenth #PriceCompression #MACDBuySignal #SeverancePackage #FinancialPlanning #InvestingAfterLayoff #WealthManagement #CareerTransition #SocialSecurity &nbsp;#InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

2-19-25 What You Should Do with a Severance Package

Rebalancing long-term portfolios - taking gains and redeploying capital amid market volatility. 

Rebalancing & Embracing Volatility

In this Word on the Street special, Clare Francis talks to Will Hobbs and Miles Sherry about what’s been happening in markets recently. 

As a slump in US equity markets causes a ripple effect across the rest of the world, investors are re-evaluating their positions as questions remain over what the US administration may do next.

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#311 Fears of contagion fuel global market sell-off

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Global trade is being redefined through structural tariffs and new alliances. This week on Basis Points, Kevin Flanagan is joined by WisdomTree Macro Strategist of Model Portfolios, Sam Rines and Head of Equity Strategy, Jeff Weniger to discuss how investors should position for the next phase of global macro realignment.  

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Positioning Portfolios for a New Trade Regime

This week, Sophie Barrington speaks with Francis Addai about the recent oil price spike, key takeaways from central bank meetings, and the outlook for the US dollar.

To read news and insights from Barclays Wealth Management, visit  https://www.barclays.co.uk/wealth-management/news-and-insights/investments/

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#327 Crude moves. Banks pause. Dollar waits

The end of the second quarter marks one of the busiest in memory. In this week’s episode, Sophie Barrington talks to Luke Pearce about the latest tariff developments, fiscal shenanigans, and US labour market data.

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#329 Fiscal shenanigans

In this insightful podcast, we delve into the crucial mindset needed to seize opportunities during market downturns ('blood in the streets'). Learn how to stay calm, develop a bullish outlook, and differentiate between noise and signals in trading. 

We discuss practical strategies to prepare your mental state, understand market structure, and act confidently in volatile times. 

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, these tips will help you sharpen your trading psychology and capitalize on pullbacks.

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 📈 The Market's Nature: Designed to Go Up
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📊 Recognizing Market Structure & Support Levels
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Investing involves risks including loss of principal. This material represents the opinions of the participants at a specific time and is not intended to forecast future events or guarantee future results and should not be relied upon as investment advice. Kevin Flanagan is a registered rep of Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

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