Leveraged Exchange Traded Funds, Amazon Stock and Dangerous Annuities

Published: June 17, 2017, 1 p.m.

On this week’s Hanson McClain’s Money Matters: A caller asks about investing in leveraged ETFs. Next, a caller prompts an explanation of the best time to take distributions from investments, followed by a question about paying back a 401(k) loan versus contributing to a Health Savings Account. Scott and Pat then discuss the rise of Amazon stock, and how it impacts investing habits. Lastly, Hanson McClain advisor Pat Henry shares a story about a retired teacher who was sold multiple bad annuities.

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Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for over 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.