Ep 12: How Will the 2020 Election Impact Investing?

We’re only a year away from the 2020 presidential election and that’s making some investors anxious. How will the election affect finance? What about the candidates and their platforms? We get Ben’s thoughts on this topic plus two other recent headlines that all relate to retirement planning.

 

Full Show Notes: https://www.baschrock-fg.com/podcast/ep-12-how-will-the-2020-election-impact-investing/

 

Today's Rundown: 

0:32 – Ben’s office just wrapped up their first-ever Schrocktoberfest. 

1:22 – On today’s show, we’re reacting to recent news headlines.

2:08 – Looking at the 2020 election, at what point will that begin to play a role in the way we behave as investors?

3:55 – Democratic candidate Andrew Yang wants to give every family a $1,000 ‘freedom dividend’ every month. What would his family do with the money?

4:55 – Could this plan work and how do we pay for it?

7:11 – A new study shows 37% of households are ‘free and clear.’ Is that higher or lower than you expected?

7:56 – How many of Ben’s clients go into retirement without a mortgage?

9:17 – Our final headline is about a new trend in the wedding industry to loan young couples money to pay for their ceremony and reception. 

11:25 – Wedding days go by so quickly and it’s more important to remember the people and the moments than the things.