In this episode, Chad Burton discusses the recent downgrade of the US government's credit rating by Fitch. He highlights the fiscal and political instability as the reasons for the downgrade. Despite the government's ability to borrow, the interest rates are increasing. Chad emphasizes the need for new leaders and term limits to address the country's growing debt, which currently stands at around 120 percent of GDP.

Timestamps:

[00:01:40] We need new leaders.

[00:04:05] Strongest recovery of any.

[00:08:30] Lower income and unfair treatment.

[00:12:43] Inverted yield curve.

[00:14:38] Rebalancing and bond strategies.

[00:18:57] Large cap tech valuations.

[00:24:11] Retirement portfolio allocation

[00:28:30] Knowing your discretionary expenses.

[00:29:21] Retirement and fulfillment.

[00:35:09] Medicare part B premiums.

[00:36:10] Linear cash flow model.

Email your money question to chad@chadburton.com. 

Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit www.ChadBurton.com

In this episode, Chad Burton discusses the recent downgrade of the US government's credit rating by Fitch. He highlights the fiscal and political instability as the reasons for the downgrade. Despite the government's ability to borrow, the interest rates are increasing. Chad emphasizes the need for new leaders and term limits to address the country's growing debt, which currently stands at around 120 percent of GDP. Timestamps: [00:01:40] We need new leaders. [00:04:05] Strongest recovery of any. [00:08:30] Lower income and unfair treatment. [00:12:43] Inverted yield curve. [00:14:38] Rebalancing and bond strategies. [00:18:57] Large cap tech valuations. [00:24:11] Retirement portfolio allocation [00:28:30] Knowing your discretionary expenses. [00:29:21] Retirement and fulfillment. [00:35:09] Medicare part B premiums. [00:36:10] Linear cash flow model. Email your money question to <a href="mailto:chad@chadburton.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chad@chadburton.com</a>.  Call 1-888-762-2423 for Wealth Management and Financial Planning services or visit <a href="http://www.chadburton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ChadBurton.com&source=gmail&ust=1616098767834000&usg=AFQjCNFfULnZ0w5Fo43h-WqtNmVqM4Mw-Q">www.ChadBurton.com</a>

Rob Black and Certified Financial Planner, Chad Burton, discuss important financial planning and wealth management issues. If you want to learn how to plan for retirement and do a better job managing your investment portfolio... this is the show for you.

Rob Black and Certified Financial Planner, Chad Burton, discuss important financial planning and wealth management issues. If you want to learn how to plan for retirement and do a better job managing your investment portfolio... this is the show for you.

New Focus on Wealth with Chad Burton

Filtering through the “noise” on Wall Street and pointing out the current market issues and news stories that truly affect your path to retirement. Sponsored by EP Wealth Advisors.

Filtering through the “noise” on Wall Street and pointing out the current market issues and news stories that truly affect your path to retirement. Sponsored by EP Wealth Advisors.

New Focus on Wealth

New Focus on Wealth with Chad Burton, CFP®