Category: 3-PersonalFinanceDaily

Target posts its best quarter in a decade. Alibaba drops despite a strong 1st-quarter report. Pepsi buys SodaStream. Gap struggles with its namesake brand. Investors put sports retailers in the penalty box. And Lowe’s hits an all-time high. As we officially enter the longest bull market in history Jason Moser, Matt Argersinger, and Ron Gross analyze those stories and share why the future looks bright for investors.  Plus, journalist Sarah Kessler talks about her new book Gigged: The End of the Job and the Future of Work.  Thanks to Away for supporting The Motley Fool. Go to awaytravel.com/fool and use the promo code “fool” to get $20 off a suitcase!

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Not sure if your health insurance qualifies you for a health savings account or HSA? Laura answers a listener question and covers the facts about what an HSA is and the rules to qualify for one. If your health plan qualifies, using an HSA is one of the best ways to cut your medical costs and save more money. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/insurance/how-to-know-if-your-health-plan-qualifies-for-an-hsa Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW MONEY GIRL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraAdams

Walmart racks up its fastest sales growth in a decade. Nordstrom dazzles. Macy’s slips. J.C. Penney plummets. Home Depot nails it. And Amazon goes to the movies. Our analysts discuss those stories and weigh in on Southwest Airlines and flying miniature horses. Plus, author Jonah Sachs talks about his new book, Unsafe Thinking: How to Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most. 

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Interview with Marissa Alexa McCool. She is a very productive activist with several books and podcasts! We discuss secularism and transgender issues.
Her newest book (and all the others) can be found on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Once-Unspoken-Monologues-Previously-Unheard/dp/1986000028/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1534349450&sr=8-1&keywords=once+unspoken

Her performance at the vagina Monologues...
https://www.facebook.com/aiden.harris.16/videos/362595150816463/

Podcast is "The Inciting Incident Podcast"

She will be speaking at the FreeThought Alliance Conference (Lakewood CA) on Aug 26, 2018
http://freethoughtalliance.org/fta/annual-conference/

Investing Skeptically: The Cushion, Trump administration idea to redefine "cost", Tesla, Fidelity Zero expense ratio funds.


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While it might be a while before you begin taking distributions from a retirement account, there are important rules you should factor into your planning, no matter your age. Find out what retirement RMDs are, how they affect different types of retirement accounts, and 6 distribution rules every investor should know. Read the transcript at Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW MONEY GIRL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraAdams

Tesla’s dramatic week has Wall Street debating the company’s future. Superheroes rescue Disney’s 2nd-quarter report. Trade Desk’s stock soars on record revenue. And Match Group shareholders feel the love. Andy Cross, Jason Moser and David Kretzmann analyze those stories as well as the latest from Etsy, Zillow, Booking Holdings, Papa John’s and more. Plus, Washington Post writer Christian Davenport shares highlights from his new book The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos.

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Interview with Raghen Lucy. She is a University Student and member of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance).

Investing Skeptically: How much to have at retirement, Specific stock risk, Cushion update and much much more.

Saving for retirement is the granddaddy of all financial goals--but how much do you really need? Find out where retirement income comes from and easy ways to figure the amount of savings and income you'll need to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/retirement/how-to-retire-with-enough-money-and-income Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW MONEY GIRL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoneyGirlQDT Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraAdams

Apple reaches a trillion-dollar milestone. Baidu faces a Google-sized potential competitor. Blue Apron fails to deliver. And Red Robin and TripAdvisor lose altitude. Ron Gross, Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger analyze those stories, as well as the latest from Tesla, Square, Take-Two Interactive, and Activision Blizzard. Plus, Restaurant Business Magazine executive editor Jonathan Maze talks Chipotle, IHOP, McDonalds, and the changing restaurant business.

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Interview with Ralph Covert. He is the creator of Ralph's World music for kids. Now with around a dozen albums and an emmy nomination. He has also released several solo albums and was one of the founders of The Bad Examples in 1987. The Bad Examples song "Not Dead Yet" was a big hit in Chicago and received some national airplay. This song was also covered by a little band called STYX in 1990.

His 14th rock album "Welcome to Deadsville" comes out on Aug 10th, 2018.

http://www.ralphcovert.com/

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