Apply chess strategy to your investment plan:

When you want to win, stick with what works.

Listen to this financial podcast to find out how to understand which investing tools and strategies work best for you and how to use them most effectively.

What is one of the worst financial risks?

How about losing money in high tax payments.

You can prevent this from happening by putting some of your earnings into a tax-deferred investment. Find out how this helps by looking at the knight on the chessboard, which performs best when it finds a square in enemy territory that can’t be touched by your opponent’s pawns.

If you are thinking of investing in gold, you can either buy physical gold or put your money into a gold ETF.
Which is better? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? If you are thinking of investing in gold, find out how to protect yourself against potential fraud and the actual costs of storing gold. How much does it cost to insure gold? Listen to what you need to know about investing in gold on this financial podcast.

What are three financial moves that you can make now to ensure that you will have a comfortable retirement?

Consider basing your financial moves on chess strategies. You can adapt chess maneuvers to put your finances in order and prepare for retirement. Download this financial podcast to learn a how to apply chess moves to your finances.

Longer lifespans mean longer retirements. Therefore, in order not to run out of money, it’s critical to prepare properly. For more about preparing for retirement in the “age of longevity,” listen to my interview with Professor Andrew Scott, author of The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity.

One way of strategic investing is to buy ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds).

Sometimes investors are worried about risk, and as a result, limit their choices of ETF to local companies that they already know.

Learn about the wide range of ETFs that you can choose from, and why playing a defensive chess game of chess (or being too conservative with your investments) is not always enough in order to succeed. Click here to learn about the different varieties of ETFs.

What tactics do Warren Buffett and Susan Polgar use when making investing decisions and playing chess? How can an investing tactic be applied to chess, or vice versa? Discover why Warren Buffett says you should invest within your circle of competence and how building a “moat” protects your chess pieces and also the stocks in which you invest.

Which chess quote from Garry Kasparov inspired this financial podcast?
Find out what this chess quote teaches about taking opportunities, and also why it’s important to have a specific line of strategy when you invest. Watch a free video about separately managed accounts (SMAs).

A “fork” is a chess technique that involves using a single piece to attack two targets simultaneously. How does this move work, and how can you apply it to retirement planning?
Listen to this financial podcast to get tips and advice on how to utilize your assets to achieve more than one investment goal at a time.

As baby boomers get closer to retirement, what’s the financial tool they should avoid?
Find out why it’s important to line up your assets as your retirement approaches, just like a chess player who lines up his pieces and refines his endgame. Is it a good idea to take on a mortgage as you approach retirement?

As America is a world leader in energy production and technology, the U.S. economy is one of the most powerful economies on this planet.  America is also one of the world’s largest consumer markets. If you are tempted to benefit from the growth in the U.S. economy by investing in American companies, consider following this chess strategy. Also download a free tool to find out what your risk tolerance level is.

Despite enjoying popularity on the street, not every “rule of thumb” or popular investing strategy works. A “rule of thumb” is a principle that can be broadly applied to a situation, and by definition, lacks a certain amount of accuracy.

Sometimes rule of thumb guidelines can be safely followed. Other times, it may be best to scrutinize common wisdom, like “sell in May and go away.”

Today’s episode provides tips on what to think about when deciding what your next financial step should be. Should you follow a general rule of thumb or should you take customized action steps based on your specific situation?

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If markets fall, and your stock portfolio takes a beating, don’t despair. On this episode of Rich As A King, find out why it’s important to stick to your strategy even when things go wrong. Falling stock prices isn’t the main threat to your portfolio. Listen to find out what the real danger is.

Get information about our upcoming real-life finance course, and click here to send us your financial questions.

What’s the best way to improve your investment results?

Learn to filter out distractions and give your plan a chance to work.

Listen to this financial podcast to find out why it’s important to stick to your financial plan, rather than continually moving your investments around. In the same way that a chess player ignores the constant barrage of comments from onlookers, and stay focused on the game, you need to stay focused on your financial plan.

Get information about our upcoming real-life finance course and send your financial questions to http://www.richasaking.com/contact-us/

If you are still working, here’s one retirement planning opportunity you don’t want to miss out on…

As many as 68% of working people in America don’t take advantage of this simple retirement savings technique.  What should they do?

Maximize the amount you put into an employer-sponsored savings plan or IRA.

Listen to this financial podcast to learn what happens to your contributions to a traditional or Roth IRA. What do you need to know if you are 50 or over?

Get information about our upcoming real-life finance course (full of other retirement planning ideas) and send your financial questions to http://www.richasaking.com/contact-us/.

Why should non-Americans invest in the United States?

There are many non-American players on Susan Polgar’s chess team, because they are seeking the high-quality coaching that the United States specifically offers. America’s reputation for quality extends beyond education to the field of investing. More and more non-Americans are investing in the United States because of the high quality of American investments. Listen to this financial podcast to find out what the three qualities that make U.S. investments so attractive to non-Americans are?

Watch this 10-minute video about U.S. brokerage accounts for non-Americans.

What should you do when you get an inheritance?

The first thing you should do when you get an inheritance is not to make any rash decisions or changes in your lifestyle without understanding what you have just received. This is especially true if these assets are complex investments.

Listen to why it is important to get guidance from a qualified financial advisor when you receive an inheritance.

How can you make more money by consolidating your investments?

 If your investments are scattered among different companies not only is it difficult to know what you own, but you may end up paying more in fees. Not to mention, your asset allocation may not be as diversified as you think.

Organizing your investments isn’t a guarantee that you’ll make more money, but it is an effective strategy to increase investment returns. Get a link to a free tracker that will help you see your financial situation clearly and easily.

Protect your money by using an amazing chess move – castling. How does this “castling” work, and what’s its connection with investing?

This financial podcast explains the basic steps for keeping your money and your family safe from financial checkmate.

Do you know which of your assets has the most potential to make money? Listen carefully to the answer – it may both surprise and inspire you. And once you know, follow three very important tips that will help you to use this asset to its greatest potential to make money.

Buying and selling options is a frequently discussed financial strategy.

What are options?

Are they an appropriate investment for retirees and anyone else looking to generate income from their portfolio or invest for the long term?

Listen to this financial podcast to find out how to access a free and easy-to-read explanation of how to buy call options, taken from the bonus material normally only available to people who have bought Rich As A King.

Investing in real estate can have two possible outcomes – it can either make you rich or poor! People tend to buy properties either to live in or for an investment.

Investing in real estate for either of the above reasons involves risk. This financial podcast provides a strategy for investing in real estate, describing REITs (real estate investment trusts) and why these may be a convenient way to invest in property without having to become a landlord.

An economic problem that targets senior citizens: generally older people have a low tolerance for risk. This can translate into investments with lower returns, which means they might not “make enough” in order to meet their needs. Is there a solution to this economic problem? Could bond ladders be the answer for post-retirement investors? Listen for links to articles about bond ladders and find out why they might be a good financial strategy for you.

Worried that interest rates will jump and you won’t be able to make money from bonds? Are you afraid that if interest rates go up, your money can get locked into low-interest bonds and you’ll miss out on potential profit? How can you earn current income and maintain flexibility to reinvest in higher-yielding bonds if interest rates rise?

The answer to the problem of being locked into a certain interest rate is a bond ladder.

Listen to this podcast to learn how to build sturdy bond ladders and how they can help you manage risk in your portfolio.

Also, go to www.RichAsAKing.com/ladder for free access an article and two videos on how to make smart decisions about bond ladders.

Are ETFs a good investment for you? ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are a very popular investment, but before investing in them there are a few important things that you need to know. This week’s financial podcast gives you some important advice and guidance. You can also get a free gift – a special download that will show you how to actually benefit from potential losses in ETFs.

Last week’s financial podcast showed that annuities are a hot topic. In answer to many questions that he received after the last show, Doug discusses the tax implications of annuities. How much money are you going to get at the end, once Uncle Sam has received his slice? Which kind of tax will you pay? Listen now for hot tips about variable annuities and don’t miss your last chance to get a free section of Rich As A King dealing with this subject.

Many people invest their money in variable annuities because they believe they are very safe. But how safe are they? What are the risks involved? Are you aware of the various charges on your annuity? This financial podcast is a must for anyone thinking of investing in an annuity. Tune in now – and don’t forget to download your free chapter of Rich As A King about annuities.

What are your dreams and goals, and do you think they will come true? On this financial podcast, learn a powerful lesson about the differences between goals and wishes. How can you turn your wishes into goals - and then achieve them? 

Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

Communication is vitally important for success in finance, relationships, and other major aspects in life. For tips on how to communicate with your financial advisor and when and with whom you should discuss personal money issues, listen to this instructive financial podcast.

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Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and of course, our website. 

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

Who gives you financial advice?  Is it someone you can trust and is sufficiently knowledgeable about personal finance and your individual situation? Listen to this financial podcast for some important tips on who you should ask for reliable advice.

To listen to this podcast, click here

Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and of course, our website. 

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

What are the basic rules for managing your bank account and keeping your funds safe? Listen to this financial podcast for tips on avoiding identity theft, sprucing up your credit rating, and staying on top of the activity in your account.

To listen to this podcast, click here

Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and of course, our website. 

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

You can learn a lot of lessons in personal finance from the recent crisis in the Greek economy. Why is it important to be honest about your finances? What happens if you take on too much debt? And why is building an emergency fund not only necessary for Greece but also for you? Listen to this week’s financial podcast for the answers.

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Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and of course, our website. 

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

Why would anyone keep their savings in the bank? Which kinds of investments are good for your level of risk? This financial podcast tells you why CDs are good for some people and what the connection is between risk levels and investments. 

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Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and of course, our website. 

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

What’s the best way to teach your kids about money? On this week’s financial podcast, find out about a great tool to get your kids into the habit of recording their expenses. If you don’t do this yet yourself, it’s never too late to start!

To listen to this podcast, click here

Or you can download the Rich As A King podcast from your favorite platforms: Itunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, and of course, our website. 

This podcast is based on Rich As A King: How to Become a Grandmaster of Investing, by Douglas Goldstein, CFP® and Grandmaster Susan Polgar, www.RichAsAKing.com.

In this episode, discover when it is a good idea to move your chess piece or change your investment and the importance of making frequent financial reviews. 

Find out some great ways to avoid the pitfalls of inflation so that you can have a comfortable retirement. 

Does planning your finances intimidate you? Listen to this podcast and download your own free financial snapshot so that you can plan for your future without fear.