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Podcast for 8/28/07: Highlights from KRLD show

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This week's podcast features calls from our weekly radio show on KRLD-AM (1080).

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Length: 14:18

Notes:
1:00 Mickey asks how he can tell whether some old stock he inherited is worth anything
4:00  Alan asks about covered options and LEAPs, and how the Snider Method differs from another company that has a show on the radio
12:40  Jeff asks what to do if you're just starting out.

Resources:
"Personal Investing 101"

 

Kim Snider, Kim Snider Financial Communications, Chronim Investments and/or Snider Advisors make no representation that the information and opinions expressed are accurate, complete or current. The opinions expressed should not be construed as financial, legal, tax, or other advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Call 866-952-0100 to request the Snider Investment Method™ Owner's Manual, which includes a description of the Snider Investment Method, investment objectives, risks, suitability and other information. Please read and consider carefully before investing. All investments are subject to risk including possible loss of principal.

 

Podcast for 8/21/07: Interview with Dr. Jim Mahar

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Kim interviews Dr. Jim Mahar of FinanceProfessor.com about the recent market drama and why we should think long-term.

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Length: 16:05

Notes:
0:55  Why we shouldn't worry so much about recent performance and why we shouldn't get hung up on little things.
2:03  Lots of things in the investment world have changed since the 1920s.
3:10  Dr. Mahar says he doesn't expect to see as high returns going forward, but there's no way to know for sure. He says be cautiously optimistic.
4:00  When mountain biking, don't look at every rock and stick in your path; keep looking down the road a bit. It's the same with investing.
4:52  He says you shouldn't try to chase returns. Market-timing doesn't work.
5:41  He says don't think short term; think long-term.
6:18  How do you define the long term?
7:05  He says people should automate their investments as much as possible -- take away emotions.
10:10  Reasons why market-timing doesn't work... He gives an example with fantasy football.
12:30  Most people would prefer to do other things than spend hours poring over stock charts.

Resources:
The Finance Professor
Finance Professor blog
Personal Investing 101

 

Kim Snider, Kim Snider Financial Communications, Chronim Investments and/or Snider Advisors make no representation that the information and opinions expressed are accurate, complete or current. The opinions expressed should not be construed as financial, legal, tax, or other advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Call 866-952-0100 to request the Snider Investment Method™ Owner's Manual, which includes a description of the Snider Investment Method, investment objectives, risks, suitability and other information. Please read and consider carefully before investing. All investments are subject to risk including possible loss of principal.

 

Podcast for 8/14/07: Interview with Jordan E. Goodman

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Kim interviews author and speaker Jordan E. Goodman about investing topics everyone should know about.

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Length: 14:09

Notes:
0:57  Nobody cares about your money as much as you do. Getting educated empowers you to do the best you can with your money.
2:13  Crowds of investors always seem to do the opposite of what they should be doing.
3:23  When you buy a stock, you are actually buying equity in that company -- you are along for the ride. So Jordan says you should buy high-quality companies.
4:42  Jordan talks about dividends.
6:06  About bonds and how they work
7:03  Bonds and risk
7:39  The difference between managed mutual funds and index funds. Most managed funds don't beat the indexes over time.
8:42  Money-market funds
9:50  It pays to research who has the best money-market rates.
10:12  For people who don't have experience in investing, start small and use systems that are mostly automatic and keep you from making snap decisions.
10:50  Real estate
11:46  You owe it to yourself to learn as much as possible.

Resources:
Jordan Goodman's website
Kim Snider
Personal Investing 101: An introduction to cash-flow investing using the Snider Investment Method™

 

Kim Snider, Kim Snider Financial Communications, Chronim Investments and/or Snider Advisors make no representation that the information and opinions expressed are accurate, complete or current. The opinions expressed should not be construed as financial, legal, tax, or other advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Call 866-952-0100 to request the Snider Investment Method™ Owner's Manual, which includes a description of the Snider Investment Method, investment objectives, risks, suitability and other information. Please read and consider carefully before investing. All investments are subject to risk including possible loss of principal.

Podcast for 8/7/07: Highlights from live show

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Kim takes calls from listeners on KRLD-AM (1080) in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Length: 11:10

Notes:
0:58  Paul asks if he can use the Snider Investment Method(tm) in an IRA
2:55  Amy asks about college financial aid and 529 plans... Kim says that's not her area of expertise, but that Amy should consult a fee-only financial planner.
5:48  Carroll asks if there's someone who can manage his money for him using the Snider Method
9:00  Steve asks if he can use the Snider Method in his 401(k).

Resources:
"Investing for Cash Flow"
KimSnider.com

 

Kim Snider, Kim Snider Financial Communications, Chronim Investments and/or Snider Advisors make no representation that the information and opinions expressed are accurate, complete or current. The opinions expressed should not be construed as financial, legal, tax, or other advice and are provided for informational purposes only. Call 866-952-0100 to request the Snider Investment Method™ Owner's Manual, which includes a description of the Snider Investment Method, investment objectives, risks, suitability and other information. Please read and consider carefully before investing. All investments are subject to risk including possible loss of principal.