InvestTalk

InvestTalk

Navigating today's global economy and deciphering investment choices can be an intricate endeavor. The influx of opinions and ever-shifting financial data adds to the challenge. For those committed to success, staying informed through market education and unbiased guidance is paramount. This realization has led an increasing number of individuals to integrate KPP Financial's 'InvestTalk' radio program and podcast into their investment strategies. InvestTalk, a daily program, delves into a range of pertinent investment subjects while addressing listener queries. Powered by KPP Financial in Irvine, California, the show/podcast is hosted by KPP Owner Justin Klein and Portfolio Manager Luke Guerrero. No investment inquiry is off-limits. Are your assets properly diversified? How can you optimize your 401(k) management? What implications do economic shifts have on real estate? Spread the word among your friends and family. They can access timely responses to these and numerous other financial and investment queries in each episode of InvestTalk, airing every weekday. Learn more at InvestTalk.com.

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August 12, 2025 44 mins

Learn how ex-dividend dates determine which shareholders receive dividend payments by explaining the relationship between the record date, ex-dividend date, and how ownership timing affects dividend entitlement in stock investing. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group Inc., Market Wrap, MET - Metlife Inc., FIX - Comfort Systems USA Inc., How to Invest in the Bond Market, Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates: When Are You En...

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Thanks to its role in global finance and continued trust among central banks, experts agree the dollar remains firmly resilient as the world’s primary reserve currency. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill, Market Wrap, ABBV - Abbvie Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Is the U.S. Dollar Really on the Brink of Collapse?, Strategy for a Potential Recession, APP - Applovin Corp., Jobs Report, US Cons...

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Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: IAG - Iamgold Corp., Market Wrap, OKLO - Oklo Inc., Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?, MPAA - Motorcar Parts of America Inc., Sitting on Cash, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, G...

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Thanks to historic economic advantages, baby boomers still control over half of U.S. wealth, but millennials are rapidly closing the gap through higher earnings, rising home equity, and smart investing. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., Market Wrap, 401k Plan, Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?, COP - Conoco Phillips, CVS - CVS Health Corp., Gold, Dividend Reinvestment Plan, AXP - American E...

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Investing your emergency fund may promise higher returns, but it puts essential savings at risk of loss and delayed access. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, Market Wrap, V - Visa Inc., Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Corporate Profits, SFM - Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., BBY - Best Buy Co. Inc., UPS - United Parcel Service, Inc....

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As hyperscale AI models drive explosive growth in data‑center demand, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are investing in novel energy strategies—from nuclear deals and renewable procurement to grid‑flexibility measures. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Market Wrap, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., How Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for Power, OKE - ONEOK Inc., RITM - Rithm...

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Strategically investing in a dedicated portfolio “bucket” for self-funding of long-term care involves balancing tax considerations, asset allocation, and other considerations. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Strategic Income Fund, Market Wrap, EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, KLG - WK Kellogg Co., ADBE - Adobe Inc., A-I and Job Cuts, VICI ...

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Amid economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans over 50 are reconsidering or delaying retirement. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: FICO - Fair Isaac Corp., Market Wrap, Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Covered Calls, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, Housing Market, CAN - Accenture PLC Cl A, Is A-I Boom Bigg...

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Learn actionable steps for achieving and keeping a strong credit score, including timely payments, maintaining low credit usage, monitoring your credit reports, and responsible credit activity. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: ALSN - Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., Pacaso, HKHHY - Heineken Holding N.V....

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Apparently, psychological influences and biases affect the financial behaviors of investors and markets, revealing that people often make irrational choices driven by emotion and mental shortcuts rather than strict logic and rationality. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, CWT - California Water Service Group, Market Wrap, Understanding Behavioral Finance: How Psychology Shapes Financial Deci...

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It would be wise to take the time to learn about dividend reinvestment, including tax onsiderations and how this strategy fits various financial goals and market conditions. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends, VTGN - Vistagen Therapeutics Inc., NLR - VanEck Uranium & Nuclear ETF, LNW - Light &...

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Before downsizing in retirement, be sure to evaluate seven critical financial factors—-including housing costs, estate and inheritance taxes, Social Security taxation, and more. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Market Wrap, Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement, LULU - Lululemon athletica inc., TGS - Transportadora de Gas del Sur S.A. ADR, Small Caps vs. Large Caps, PZZA - Pa...

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Many taxpayers unknowingly pay more than they owe, with big tax refunds, incorrect filing status, missed deductions, and poor withholding adjustments. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Market Wrap, MSTR - MicroStrategy Inc., 6 Clear Signs You’re Overpaying on Your Taxes (And How to Stop), ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., KPP Newsletter, Who’s Paying the Tariffs USA, ALE - Allete Inc., ZBRA...

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A relative valuation model is a financial tool that helps investors assess a company’s worth by providing a clearer picture of whether a stock may be fairly priced within its industry. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., Market Wrap, Interest Rates, How Investors Compare Companies to Find True Value, AZO - AutoZone Inc., Energy Sector, PSC - Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF, RNMBY - Rheinmetall AG ADR, Private E...

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High mortgage rates and declining home sales are raising concerns about a potential housing market drag on the broader U.S. economy. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: BRC - Brady Corp. Cl A, Market Wrap, Taxes and ETFs, U.S. Housing Market Flashes Warning Signs for the Economy, FINV - FinVolution Group ADR, KINS - Kingstone Cos. Inc., Earnings, Home Prices, CTRA - Coterra Energy Inc., PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, 24 Hour Trading...

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Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to assets like the US dollar, are revolutionizing the crypto landscape by offering the stability and reliability that traditional cryptocurrencies often lack.

 

Today's Stocks & Topics: KMI - Kinder Morgan Inc., Market Wrap, RL - Ralph Lauren Corp. Cl A, Stablecoins: The Game-Changer Reshaping Cryptocurrency Stability, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., Plans for Kids, CNC - Centene Corp., Tariffs War...

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You can confidently manage your finances and reach your savings goals in a way that fits your unique financial situation, if you implement various popular budgeting methods. 

Today's Stocks & Topics: GLOB - Globant S.A., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc. Cl B, Market Wrap, Budgeting Methods to Suit Every Lifestyle, Is the Stock Market Manipulated?, Ethereum, QS - QuantumScape Corp. Cl A, Bitcoin Mining, Earnings Season, OPEN ...

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Many investors believe dividend stocks are always safe and reliable, but there are key misconceptions that can lead to poor investment choices-- if not carefully examined.


Today's Stocks & Topics: LEU - Centrus Energy Corp. (ASE), CHKP - Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NAS), TLN - Talen Energy Corp. (NAS), FUTU - Futu Holdings Ltd. ADR (NAS), VAW - Vanguard Materials ETF (ETF), a question from our YouTube channel...

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July 17, 2025 46 mins

Coast FIRE is a strategy where you save and invest enough early in life so that your retirement nest egg can grow on its own through compounding, allowing you to stop making new retirement contributions.


Today's Stocks & Topics: GPN - Global Payments Inc. (NYS), BRKB - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Cl B (NYS), AKAM - Akamai Technologies Inc. (NAS), PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NAS), NVO - Novo Nordisk A/S ADR (NYS), a liste...

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With high interest rates and changing economic conditions weighing down returns, out-of-favor Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) now offer compelling valuations and attractive dividend yields.


Today's Stocks & Topics: BBWI - Bath & Body Works Inc. (NYS), FLMX - Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF (ETF), HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (NYS), MYE - Myers Industries Inc. (NYS), NVR - NVR Inc. (NYS), O - Realty Income Corp...

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