Episode 5: It's An Election Year - Should I Change My Investments?
10/02/24 • 18 min
In the fifth episode of the Melby Money Show, host Shaun Melby addresses the anxiety and uncertainty that investors face during election years. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective on investments regardless of the political climate. Historical market performances under different presidencies, the pitfalls of market timing, and strategies for managing emotions and staying the course are discussed. Additionally, the episode breaks down tariff policies of recent administrations and explores their economic impacts. Listeners are encouraged to stay invested and work with financial advisors to navigate turbulent times effectively. The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of a well-diversified portfolio and the resilience of the stock market.
00:00 Introduction to the Melby Money Show
01:37 Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact
05:21 Sponsor Message: Benefits of IRAs
06:33 Stock Market Performance Under Different Presidencies
09:23 The Pitfalls of Market Timing
12:20 Managing Emotions During Political Uncertainty
14:46 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This podcast is not financial advice.
In the fifth episode of the Melby Money Show, host Shaun Melby addresses the anxiety and uncertainty that investors face during election years. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective on investments regardless of the political climate. Historical market performances under different presidencies, the pitfalls of market timing, and strategies for managing emotions and staying the course are discussed. Additionally, the episode breaks down tariff policies of recent administrations and explores their economic impacts. Listeners are encouraged to stay invested and work with financial advisors to navigate turbulent times effectively. The episode concludes with a reminder of the importance of a well-diversified portfolio and the resilience of the stock market.
00:00 Introduction to the Melby Money Show
01:37 Understanding Tariffs and Their Impact
05:21 Sponsor Message: Benefits of IRAs
06:33 Stock Market Performance Under Different Presidencies
09:23 The Pitfalls of Market Timing
12:20 Managing Emotions During Political Uncertainty
14:46 Conclusion and Key Takeaways
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This podcast is not financial advice.
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13:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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00:00 Introduction to the Melby Money Show
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11:12 Personal Growth and Health Benefits
13:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This podcast is not financial advice.
Melby Money Show - Episode 5: It's An Election Year - Should I Change My Investments?
Transcript
[00:00:00]
Welcome to the fifth episode of the Melby Money Show. I'm your host, Shaun Melby. In today's episode, we're tackling a topic that's on many investors' minds as we approach another election year. The anxiety and uncertainty that comes with the political season. It's natural to feel sense of unease when the future seems unclear. Especially when it comes to your heart or in investments. The constant barrage of news headlines, political debates and market fluctuations can be ove
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