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How Bond Yields Impact Stocks And Investors

Sep 11, 2026

What happens when bonds start competing harder for investors’ attention? As yields climb, the effects can reach beyond the bond market—shaping stock valuations, investor decisions, and expectations for where markets could go next.

In this episode, the WWM Financial team discusses why the 10-year Treasury approaching 5% matters and how higher yields can create pressure for stocks, particularly growth stocks. They also explore how changing yields can influence the tradeoff investors face between stocks and bonds.

⏱️ Bond Yields, Stocks & Investors: 5:08–10:36

The conversation covers what could keep yields elevated, including inflation, oil prices, government and corporate bond issuance, and the outlook for interest rates. Plus, the team discusses individual bonds, bond ladders and bond funds, along with year-end tax planning, Roth catch-up contributions, estate planning, and the latest economic and market signals.

As markets face changing yields, understanding the connection can help investors put today’s market moves into perspective.

Date Recorded: 9/10/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Could Your Money Work Harder Than Paying Off Your Mortgage?

Sep 3, 2026

Paying off your mortgage may feel like the obvious financial move—but is it always the right one? In this episode, the WWM Financial team explores the factors that can make this decision more complicated than it seems. From low interest rates and taxes to opportunity cost, cash flow, and peace of mind, there’s more to consider before saying goodbye to your mortgage. The bigger question isn’t simply whether you can pay it off—it’s what makes the most sense for your overall financial picture.

Plus, the team discusses:

The market tug-of-war between inflation, interest rates, earnings, and economic growth
Why investors could see continued market volatility
Tax considerations when selling a longtime family home
Planning opportunities when moving into a continuing care retirement community
Potential changes to the capital gains exclusion on home sales

Sometimes the most obvious financial move deserves a second look. Question the payoff, understand the tradeoffs, and make the decision that fits your bigger financial picture.

Date Recorded: 9/03/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Can Your Retirement Survive Long-Term Care Costs?

Aug 27, 2026

Can your retirement survive the rising cost of long-term care? It may be one of the most important risks missing from your financial plan.

In this episode, Catherine Magaña, Greg Carroll, and Vince Stefano welcome special guest Robert Sharon, a Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Estate Planner with decades of experience in insurance and long-term care planning. Robert breaks down why a long-term care event can put even a well-funded retirement under pressure—and why simply having significant assets doesn’t mean you should ignore the risk.

They discuss:

• The potentially significant cost of in-home care, assisted living, and memory care

• Whether it makes sense to self-insure for long-term care

• Traditional coverage vs. hybrid and life insurance strategies

• Protecting a spouse when one partner needs extended care

• Why you may only need to cover part of the risk

• The “forgotten risk” that could be hiding in your retirement plan

Long-term care planning isn’t about over-insuring—it’s about understanding the risk and making sure your retirement strategy is prepared for the unexpected.

Date Recorded: 8/27/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

The Rental Property Cash Flow Risk Every Investor Should Know

Aug 20, 2026

Rental properties can help build wealth—but what happens when the rent stops coming in and the expenses don’t? In this episode, Catherine Magaña, Rachel Ivanovich, Vince Stefano, and Greg Carroll explore why rental property investors may need a bigger cash cushion than they realize.

Using a real-world planning scenario involving multiple vacancies and a business slowdown, the team discusses why adequate reserves and liquidity can be critical when several financial pressures hit at once.

They also cover:

• Treasury yields, interest rates, and recent market volatility

• The rotation out of big technology stocks and changing investor sentiment

• Why investors should consider risk tolerance instead of chasing the market

• New proposed guidance surrounding Trump Accounts

• How retirement and profit-sharing plans can fit into business and tax planning

• RMD projections, inherited IRAs, taxes, and potential Medicare IRMAA implications

From rental properties to markets and taxes, this episode shows why looking at your entire financial picture matters when preparing for what comes next.

Date Recorded: 08/20/26

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WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Could Higher Inflation Keep Rates Higher Than Expected?

Aug 13, 2026

Higher inflation could mean higher interest rates for longer—but what could that mean for investors and their money? In this episode, the WWM Financial team breaks down the latest inflation data, the impact of rising oil prices, and why the Federal Reserve’s next move may not be as predictable as investors hope.

The conversation also explores how today’s rate environment connects to the bigger financial picture, including:

Why inflation could influence future interest-rate decisions
How oil prices can add inflationary pressure
What current mortgage rates and Treasury yields are signaling
Whether cash and money-market yields are really keeping pace with inflation after taxes
Important 401(k) decisions, including Roth vs. pre-tax contributions and investment choices
Why the upcoming midterm elections could add another layer of market uncertainty

With inflation driving the rate conversation, understanding what’s happening—and how the pieces connect—can help investors stay focused as economic conditions continue to shift.

Date Recorded: 08/13/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190