web01.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:52:40 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Dow” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/dow Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O af episodic An Uncommon 'Cents' approach to investing Uncommon Cents Investing More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O no More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Uncommon Cents Investing sheena@uncommoncentsinvesting.com Episode 51: Market Rotation, Fed Hype, and the Case for Long-Term Value Investing - 12/13/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/51 077fbd47-0dfb-4736-a423-6d5f7464aef0 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no This episode features the Investment Committee discussing the mixed market data and the potential rotation from growth stocks (like the MAG 7) to value stocks and the broader market (Russell 2000). The hosts explore current market valuations, noting the stock market is expensive with double-digit returns baked into current prices. A major theme is the hosts' commitment to long-term value investing, emphasizing the discipline to focus on data and math over the distracting "soap opera" narrative surrounding the Federal Reserve, despite recent dovish statements and changes in the federal funds rate. They also examine gold as a way to preserve long-term purchasing power in an inflationary environment, arguing it reflects the dollar's decline rather than just market movement. The conversation concludes by referencing the emotional lessons and high margin debt levels noted in the historical book 1929. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley. Market rotation, value investing, growth stocks, MAG 7, Federal Reserve, Fed hype, long-term investing, JDB indicator, Russell 2000, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow, stock market valuation, expensive market, long-term returns, discipline, data vs. narrative, monetary policy, interest rates, bond yields, inflation, liquidity, gold, purchasing power, dollar decline, precious metals, 1929 crash, margin debt, market volatility, Ed Yardini, financial news, out-of-favor stocks, small cap stocks, AI spending, capital expenditures. This episode features the Investment Committee discussing the mixed market data and the potential rotation from growth stocks (like the MAG 7) to value stocks and the broader market (Russell 2000). The hosts explore current market valuations, noting the stock market is expensive with double-digit returns baked into current prices. A major theme is the hosts' commitment to long-term value investing, emphasizing the discipline to focus on data and math over the distracting "soap opera" narrative surrounding the Federal Reserve, despite recent dovish statements and changes in the federal funds rate. They also examine gold as a way to preserve long-term purchasing power in an inflationary environment, arguing it reflects the dollar's decline rather than just market movement. The conversation concludes by referencing the emotional lessons and high margin debt levels noted in the historical book 1929.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

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Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> Episode 47: The Auto Market and Economic Indicators with Guest Bob Clapper - 11/15/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/47 df217bae-1a09-405b-84fa-71eaebd1e402 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no Guest Bob Clapper, a collector car expert, provides a pulse on the automotive market, which serves as a leading economic indicator. Clapper discusses his career shift from nearly 40 years in the retail car business to focusing on collector car sales and vintage restoration through his dealership, Clapper Motorcars. While the new car day supply is stable at an optimal 61 days, the market shows signs of slowing. Alarming trends include 29% of trade-ins having negative equity, averaging $6,900. High interest rates, reaching 7.5% in 2024, are preventing consumers from chipping away at their loan balances, contributing to this negative equity. Customer loyalty has also dropped significantly—down 25%—due to 80% of customers paying sticker price or more and being charged unexpected fees during shortages. Investment advisory services, Bob Clapper, Collector cars, Automotive market, Leading economic indicator, Clapper Motorcars, Vintage restoration, Used cars, New cars, Dealership loyalty, Negative equity, Underwater, Car loan interest rates, Price gouging, Rebuilt title, Salvage vehicle, Flood damage, Carfax, C7 Corvette, C8 Corvette, Oldsmobile Tornado, 1950 GMC pickup, 1991 Chevy Camaro, 1993 Ford Mustang, 1963 Chevy Impalo, New car inventory, Day supply, Average car price, Car payments, S&P 500, Dow, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, 10-year bond rate, 2-year bond rate, Price Earnings multiples, Growth stocks, Value stocks, Microchip shortage, Technology, Amenities, Electric vehicles Guest Bob Clapper, a collector car expert, provides a pulse on the automotive market, which serves as a leading economic indicator. Clapper discusses his career shift from nearly 40 years in the retail car business to focusing on collector car sales and vintage restoration through his dealership, Clapper Motorcars.
While the new car day supply is stable at an optimal 61 days, the market shows signs of slowing. Alarming trends include 29% of trade-ins having negative equity, averaging $6,900. High interest rates, reaching 7.5% in 2024, are preventing consumers from chipping away at their loan balances, contributing to this negative equity. Customer loyalty has also dropped significantly—down 25%—due to 80% of customers paying sticker price or more and being charged unexpected fees during shortages.

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While the new car day supply is stable at an optimal 61 days, the market shows signs of slowing. Alarming trends include 29% of trade-ins having negative equity, averaging $6,900. High interest rates, reaching 7.5% in 2024, are preventing consumers from chipping away at their loan balances, contributing to this negative equity. Customer loyalty has also dropped significantly—down 25%—due to 80% of customers paying sticker price or more and being charged unexpected fees during shortages.

]]> Episode 44: Market Updates, Inflation, and Money Questions with John Berkley - 10/25/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/44 5738e33f-ca4c-440a-b4c0-bf4887f80195 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no Review the strong three-year bull market run, with the S&P 500 up 16.6% total return year-to-date. This episode discusses 3% annualized inflation and the strategy of tweaking portfolios toward resource stocks. Key topics include utilizing Roth IRA CDs for tax efficiency, understanding the Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) tax rule for highly appreciated 401k stock, and proper tax placement of bonds and Treasuries. We also define money market funds. investing, financial planning, money questions, stock market, bull market, S&P 500, Dow, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, total return, 3% annualized inflation, CPI, consumer price index, structural inflation, Federal Reserve goal, resource stocks, gold mining stocks, timberland, retirement, Social Security, age 62, age 70, 401k, Roth IRA, laddered CDs, individual Treasuries, high yield bonds, safe bonds, closed end fund, bond portfolio, tax location, capital gains tax, ordinary income tax, Net Unrealized Appreciation, NUA, highly appreciated company stock, 401k distribution, money market, liquid cash, value investing, concentration risk Review the strong three-year bull market run, with the S&P 500 up 16.6% total return year-to-date. This episode discusses 3% annualized inflation and the strategy of tweaking portfolios toward resource stocks. Key topics include utilizing Roth IRA CDs for tax efficiency, understanding the Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) tax rule for highly appreciated 401k stock, and proper tax placement of bonds and Treasuries. We also define money market funds.

]]> Review the strong three-year bull market run, with the S&P 500 up 16.6% total return year-to-date. This episode discusses 3% annualized inflation and the strategy of tweaking portfolios toward resource stocks. Key topics include utilizing Roth IRA CDs for tax efficiency, understanding the Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) tax rule for highly appreciated 401k stock, and proper tax placement of bonds and Treasuries. We also define money market funds.

]]> Episode 39: The Investment Committee on Market Paradoxes, Structural Inflation, and Risk Reduction Strategy - 09/20/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/39 d8f7a60c-15f0-4d70-8a4a-24bcde259b2f Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no Join John Berkley and the Investment Committee (Todd and Greg) analyzing the market’s paradox, where indexes soar despite more stocks declining than advancing. The discussion turns to the Federal Reserve’s dilemma, as rate cuts push longer-term yields higher, signaling increasing inflation risk. The committee tackles the problem of "unsustainable" debt and structural inflation, which acts as an indirect tax on citizens. Learn why experts recommend diversification, hard assets like gold, and reducing risk in today’s chaotic financial environment. Discover the strategy of tweaking your portfolio to find enduring value. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley. S&P 500, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, Dow, P/E Multiple, Advanced Declines, Market Breadth, Narrowing Market, V-Shape Recovery, Growth Stocks, Value Investing, Magnificent 7, Federal Reserve, Interest Rate Cuts, 10-Year Yield, 2-Year Yield, Federal Funds Rate, Basis Points, Money Supply (M2), Quantitative Easing, Central Bank Independence, Dual Mandate, Full Employment, Price Stability, Structural Inflation, Inflation Risk, Indirect Tax, Unsustainable Debt, Fiscal Deficit, Fiat Currency, Purchasing Power, Chaotic Financial System, CPI, Ray Dalio, Warren Buffett, Hard Assets, Precious Metals, Gold, Diversification Strategy, Risk Reduction, Asset Allocation, Portfolio Tweak, John Maynard Keynes Quote, Milton Friedman Quote, BRICS, Reserve Currency. Join John Berkley and the Investment Committee (Todd and Greg) analyzing the market’s paradox, where indexes soar despite more stocks declining than advancing. The discussion turns to the Federal Reserve’s dilemma, as rate cuts push longer-term yields higher, signaling increasing inflation risk. The committee tackles the problem of "unsustainable" debt and structural inflation, which acts as an indirect tax on citizens. Learn why experts recommend diversification, hard assets like gold, and reducing risk in today’s chaotic financial environment. Discover the strategy of tweaking your portfolio to find enduring value.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> Join John Berkley and the Investment Committee (Todd and Greg) analyzing the market’s paradox, where indexes soar despite more stocks declining than advancing. The discussion turns to the Federal Reserve’s dilemma, as rate cuts push longer-term yields higher, signaling increasing inflation risk. The committee tackles the problem of "unsustainable" debt and structural inflation, which acts as an indirect tax on citizens. Learn why experts recommend diversification, hard assets like gold, and reducing risk in today’s chaotic financial environment. Discover the strategy of tweaking your portfolio to find enduring value.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> Episode 37: Beyond Predictions: Uncommon Cents Investing on Market Trends, Risk, and Unique Strategies - 09/06/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/37 36a9f96a-dae4-4f8a-bdc7-6071d55b8f6a Sat, 06 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no More for Your Money is a weekly podcast from Uncommon Cents Investing, hosted by John Berkley. Each episode offers clear, practical advice on investing, retirement planning, and smart money decisions to help you build financial confidence. individual common stocks, fee-based advisory, expense ratio, Roth IRA conversions, retirement planning, fiduciary, value investing, growth stocks, market forecasting, margin investing, tax control, wealth accumulation, investment strategy, Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), financial advisor, long-term investing, risk discussion, non-retirement accounts, in-house research, client relationships, market trends, economic slowing, interest rates, Paul Harvey, Jesse Livermore, Edwin Leferv, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, Dr. Mark Mobius, Billy Graham, financial independence More for Your Money is a weekly podcast from Uncommon Cents Investing, hosted by John Berkley. Each episode offers clear, practical advice on investing, retirement planning, and smart money decisions to help you build financial confidence.

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]]> Episode 23: Insurance, Bonds, and Social Security Strategies - 05/31/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/23 24f97e7c-b8b7-4694-b0b7-668b6a4db357 Sat, 31 May 2025 14:45:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no This episode of More for Your Money features John Berkley and Sheena Hanson discussing market performance and client situations. Topics include navigating complex estate planning and long-term care insurance, considering self-insurance for auto/home, decisions about exiting the market, understanding bond types, and Social Security strategies. They emphasize effective communication and leveraging resources. Financial planning, investing, market recap, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow, Russell 2000, 10-year bond, PE ratio, value vs growth investing, long-term care insurance, estate planning, self-insurance, auto insurance, homeowners insurance, leaving the market, going to cash, bond types, corporate bonds, retail notes, secured bonds, unsecured bonds, Treasuries, Social Security strategies, widow's benefit, ex-spousal benefit, maximizing Social Security, filing strategies, risk tolerance, financial communication, financial resources, attorney referrals, tax advisor referrals This episode of More for Your Money features John Berkley and Sheena Hanson discussing market performance and client situations. Topics include navigating complex estate planning and long-term care insurance, considering self-insurance for auto/home, decisions about exiting the market, understanding bond types, and Social Security strategies. They emphasize effective communication and leveraging resources.

]]> This episode of More for Your Money features John Berkley and Sheena Hanson discussing market performance and client situations. Topics include navigating complex estate planning and long-term care insurance, considering self-insurance for auto/home, decisions about exiting the market, understanding bond types, and Social Security strategies. They emphasize effective communication and leveraging resources.

]]> Episode 18: Analyzing a Big Up Week - V-Shape, Bear Trap, and Uncommon Cents Investing's Value Strategy https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/18 bd659ce4-20fc-48b4-89e2-ee5fca5b6e13 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no The Uncommon Cents Investing Investment Committee discusses a strong market "up week". They debate V-shaped recovery vs. bear trap/secular bear market, highlighting their value investing strategy focusing on staying fully invested and managing investor emotion. A listener emphasizes the value of financial planners. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley. More for Your Money, John Berkley, Uncommon Cents Investing, Market Report, Stock Market Analysis, Market Volatility, V-shaped recovery, Bear trap, Secular bear market, Value Investing, Growth vs Value Stocks, Investor Emotion, Financial Planner, Investment Strategy, Fully Invested Strategy, Portfolio Diversification, Market Risk Management, Stock Valuations, Non-US Investing, Small Cap Stocks The Uncommon Cents Investing Investment Committee discusses a strong market "up week". They debate V-shaped recovery vs. bear trap/secular bear market, highlighting their value investing strategy focusing on staying fully invested and managing investor emotion. A listener emphasizes the value of financial planners.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> The Uncommon Cents Investing Investment Committee discusses a strong market "up week". They debate V-shaped recovery vs. bear trap/secular bear market, highlighting their value investing strategy focusing on staying fully invested and managing investor emotion. A listener emphasizes the value of financial planners.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

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