The market's up, the market's down — what gives? In this episode, Chris breaks down what market volatility really means, why it happens, and how you can stay calm (and maybe even take advantage) when the markets get shaky. Download Guide To Market Volatility: https://premieriwm.com/guide  Follow YNDY:  https://www.facebook.com/yourenotdeadyetpodcast/    Song of The Week: https://youtu.be/Gv2txA_w204?si=Eua1OoiFFiZo80gh  Disclosures: Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities regardless of fluctuations in price levels. Investors should consider their ability to continue purchasing through periods of low price levels. Such a plan does not assure a profit and does not protect against loss in declining markets. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

With the recent volatility and uncertainty in the market loading up on cash may seem like a good strategy, but like your favorite dessert, is there a downside to having too much of a good thing? Chris walks through 3 reasons to examine your cash allocation.  Follow YNDY:  https://www.facebook.com/yourenotdeadyetpodcast/    Song of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFCsuDcWqY0  Disclosures: Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Asset allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.  There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

You’re in your 50s, you’ve done a great job saving, and you’re ready to retire, there’s just one problem… all of your money is in your 401(k). So now you are faced with two choices: 1. You can keep working until you reach the IRS’s magical age of 59 ½ or 2. You can retire early and pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty on any withdrawals from your 401(k). Neither sound ideal. But what if there was a third choice? Chris dives in to two strategies for drawing income from your 401(k) before age 60. Follow YNDY:  https://www.facebook.com/yourenotdeadyetpodcast/  Song of The Week:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQIZ-Esbg_c Disclosures: Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 and a half and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

According to a 2024 survey by Allianz Life, 63% of Americans are more concerned about running out of money than death. That's understandable as we don't know how long we'll live, our future costs, and what kind of returns we can expect on our investments and savings. At this point, we don't even know what tax rates will be next year, let alone 20 years down the road. This week Chris breaks down the different considerations and financial planning strategies to help you plan for a long life. Follow YNDY: https://www.facebook.com/yourenotdeadyetpodcast/ Song of The Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPa7bsKwL-c Disclosures: Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing. Premier Investments & Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional. Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. All performance referenced All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 and a half and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.