We discussed last month consumer sentiment and an “immunization factor,” meaning that current consumer, government, and foreign activities aren’t enough anymore to make the markets move. So what will? This month,

Recent studies on consumer sentiment show that Americans are still feeling a general lack of satisfaction and confidence with how things are going with the U.S. economy and our political system, yet the markets are still performing well.

Whether you are a retail or commercial investor, real estate can have a significant impact on the economy and your finances. Listen as Ron and Mark cover the U.S. real estate market and how Russia's activity in the Ukraine could impact U.S. investing.

The battle on both sides of the political aisle doesn’t seem to take a rest, but it appears that we have found something that everyone agrees on: Consumer education debt is an issue. Many people have student loans, and most are carrying them longer with

There are a number of investment adages or clichés. Since “Sell in May and Go Away” is upon us, we thought why not take a look at the statements and see if there is any truth to them. In this month’s podcast you’ll hear the most common clichés a

The markets have hit another all-time high. Are things really as good as they seem? Or are the markets rigged? Find out what’s really going on and if we’re headed towards a 1987 crash in this month’s podcast.

Russia goes from being in the spotlight for the Olympics to being in the limelight for the Ukraine. Why is this region so attractive to Putin and how might the situation play out politically and economically? Hear more about Russia along with possible ret

The Dow has already gained or lost 100 points in a day multiple times this year. Manufacturing and auto sales cited one of the possible reasons for their decline are short-term circumstances like the weather. Could the Polar Vortex really impact business