How will the 2024 election affect the economy, the markets, the deficits, and your wallet? Our favorite economist is back on the podcast for a third time with his straightforward opinions! Bob Stein is the Deputy Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors, where he’s responsible for commenting on and forecasting the U.S. economy.
[01:59] Introducing the topic of today’s episode
[03:03] A mid-year review: What should be in everybody’s wealth management plan in 2022?
[05:20] How we use Monte Carlo Analysis to stress test our clients’ wealth planning scenarios
[10:34] Newly retired or close to retirement? Here’s how you need to plan for it and why you need an Investment Policy Statement regardless of the stage of life you’re in.
[13:06] What to do if you don’t have a wealth management plan.
[14:37] US Market Update for the second quarter of 2022 and year-to-date
[18:06] Are we in a recession?
[26:48] Should I invest in stocks (for the long-term) right now or save in cash?
[30:49] 4 things that can help us determine the market bottom
[32:42] Wealth management strategies Monument used this year that WORK
[37:10] Parting thoughts & Words of wisdom: Cryptocurrency & Possibilities vs probabilities of markets going up/down