Benchmarks Rise on the Eve of Earning Season #WEVU 1/14/2019
In this week’s recap: the CPI decreases, a service sector activity index takes a fall, oil’s rebound continues, and equities advance.
Stocks Start 2019 in the Green #WEVU 1/7/19
In this week’s recap: an impressive jobs report, a disappointing factory activity index, a slight recovery for oil, and some tailwinds on Wall Street
Getting Your Personal Finances in Shape for 2019
Now is a good time to assess where you stand and where you could be.
Stocks Head Lower #WEVU 12/17/2018
In this week’s recap: inflation moderates, oil prices head south, and equities have a tough week.
End-of-the-Year Money Moves
Here are some things you might want to do before saying goodbye to 2018.
Comments From Jerome Powell Inspire a Rally
In this week’s recap: stocks soar, the USMCA is signed, households spend more, and two housing market indicators fall short.
A Short Week Brings Significant Descents
In this week’s recap: a gain in existing home sales, a dip for consumer sentiment, more pain for the oil sector, and more losses for the big three.
The 4 Uses of Money
In this episode, Eric discusses the value of simplifying your finances, and how all uses of money can be simplified down to just 4 categories. Knowing these 4 categories and how to use them can make a huge difference in your financial future.
Major Indices Retreat #WEVU 11/19/18
In this week’s recap: a bit more inflation pressure, a big fall retail sales gain, another setback for light sweet crude, and a down week on Wall Street.
For Retirement, Income Matters as Much as Savings
A recent poll of pre-retirees suggests that truth risks being ignored.
A New Month, A New Direction for Stocks
In this week’s recap: swift service sector expansion, sustained consumer optimism, a surge in wholesale inflation, and gains for equities.
Red Turns to Green on Wall Street #WEVU 11/5/2018
In this week’s recap: exceptional jobs data, a rally on Wall Street, high marks for consumer confidence and spending, and a dip for a key factory indicator.
Finding Contentment & Confidence in Your Finances
Do you have kids living at home? Who do your kids bedrooms belong to? Who owns their bedrooms? What’s the difference? Listen in as Eric discusses the difference between ownership & stewardship – and how a simple shift in your thinking can lead to true contentment & confidence.
Welcome to the PlodderPodcast
Would you like to know the secret to prosperity? Hi, this is Eric, and the good news is, I have the answer. The bad news is, it’s not any one thing; the secret to prosperity is in every decision you make. The Bible calls it steady plodding. I call it common sense. Join me on this podcast as I try to inspire you to make your next financial decision, and the one after that, a good one.
Things to Consider if You Plan to Retire Before 60
Financially speaking, what moves might you want to make?