The market had mixed results last week as the S&P finished up while the Dow and Nasdaq finished down. Bonds were up yet again as they are up over four percent for the year. Oil had another strong week as the price per barrel went over 80 dollars per barrel. However there are some signs of a recession on the horizon. There are three main areas that are indicators of a slow down emerging. What are they? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

Do you worry about how you will generate income in retirement? How much can you spend in retirement and not run out of money? These are some of the most common questions people face who are about to retire. The worst thing to do is to wait until the last minute to figure out your plan. What are the key factors to building a retirement income plan that you enables you to do everything you’ve always dreamed of? Find out in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

The market had a good week as all indexes finished up as inflation seems to be waning as well as no major bank contagion as of yet. However, there seems to be two camps setting up, the bears and the bulls. What factors must happen for the bulls to prevail? Find out in this week’s Protect Your Assets Market Recap.

This past month was Women’s History Month. It is a time to reflect on the transformational accomplishments of women over the years. Women are gaining more representation in leadership roles, outpacing their male counterparts. Women are earning degrees as well as starting businesses at twice the rate of men. Women have a come a long way but still face many challenges. The gender pay gap, rising costs of childcare and health care, weak family leave policies, are just a few of the areas that need improvement. How do finances play a role in improving your overall situation? Find out five financial tips to empower women in this episode of Protect Your Assets.

The Fed raised interest rates 0.25% last week. Is this more dovish-than-expected Fed a bullish game-changer for the market going forward? The Sandman doesn’t think so. Hear why on this week’s market segment.