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Podcast: The Clark Howard Podcast
Episode: 06.10.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss
Description: Do Retirees Need To Track Stock Earnings? And This Rule Can Help You Retire Early
If you're a retail investor or a happy retiree, should you be paying attention to corporate earnings? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss dives into why earnings matter for both individual stock owners and index fund investors. Discover how the overall earnings of the S&P 500 influence market trends and whether you need to obsess over every quarterly report. Also, Wes breaks down the "Rule of 55," a lesser-known strategy that could help you access your retirement money sooner without penalties. Most people know...