Investing Should Be Easy

In today's podcast, Alex will look at a new company, Johnson Controls, which recently merged with Tyco. Although the deal looks good on the surface, Alex will dive into what happened to the stock post-merger, what it really means, and actually find a new investment idea with the research. He will review: Google Finance - high level analysis Finviz - fundamental analysis Investor Relations - Johnson Controls International Given the stock is a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, Alex's niche, make sure to find it on Wells Fargo Investment Services. If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look at comparing two large home improvement retailers. Weeks back, he discussed these as possible investments post-hurricane, and they are both up! Now which is better. Alex will dive into each stock with their analysis by using: Google Finance - high level analysis Finviz - fundamental analysis Gurufocus - specifically looking at Inventory Turnover If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look at how to adjust your portfolio because of the major cybersecurity breach that happened to Equifax. The breach was one of the largest in history and will likely have a large impact on major companies as they beef up security. How do you adjust your portfolio? That's what today's show is all about. During the show, he will review both an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) called HACK and why the companies within the ETF are better bets than the entire ETF. Companies include: Symantec Cisco FireEye Morningstar HACK link with holdings - http://portfolios.morningstar.com/fund/holdings?t=HACK®ion=usa&culture=en-US If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look at how to adjust your portfolio because of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Both storms caused tremendous impact to the United States, but like always, there is a strategy to be had in thinking through how it can impact your portfolio. During the show, he will go review three separate industries that are key to these disasters. 1. Construction & Home Builders 2. Insurance 3. Energy If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look under the hood at a defensive stock, WTR, that is utility known as Aqua America. Listen to the show to find out why you should consider this for your portfolio as a possible low risk investment with some growth potential. During the show, he will go through his standard 3-step process to analyze the stock 1. Google Finance (high level) 2. Finviz.com (technicals & fundamental analysis) 3. BBT Investor Relations (future projects on the company) The stock, WTR, can be found under the DRIP umbrella, Computershare.com to invest directly with the company at an affordable cost. If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look under the hood at a defensive stock, WTR, that is utility known as Aqua America. Listen to the show to find out why you should consider this for your portfolio as a possible low risk investment with some growth potential. During the show, he will go through his standard 3-step process to analyze the stock 1. Google Finance (high level) 2. Finviz.com (technicals & fundamental analysis) 3. BBT Investor Relations (future projects on the company) The stock, WTR, can be found under the DRIP umbrella, Computershare.com to invest directly with the company at an affordable cost. If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's show, Alex will review a few articles that discuss why more people aren't investing (2/3 of Millenials) the root causes behind it, and how to get started. Find as much as $300 in monthly income to get started, that's article #2. Lastly, with the stock market starting to shift, Alex discusses how to address your portfolio with defensive stocks. If you have any questions / comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, and visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

If you are beginner investor, check out my show! In today's episode, Alex will review one of the many reasons investing is important, buy a house. Buying a house is a big decision and isn't emotional. Alex discusses how important it is to put 20% for a down payment, how much of your house you actually own after a few years, and how it matters when choosing a 15 vs. a 30 year mortgage. If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

In today's podcast, Alex will look under the hood at an investment holding company, BBT, and find out why millenials getting into housing could be the key to its success. During the show, he will go through his standard 3-step process to analyze the stock 1. Google Finance (high level) 2. Finviz.com (technicals & fundamental analysis) 3. BBT Investor Relations (future projects on the company) The stock, BBT, can be found under the DRIP umbrella, Computershare.com to invest directly with the company at an affordable cost. If you have questions or comments, please send an email into alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit the website alexrichwagen.com Thanks! Alex

If you are beginning investor, check out my show! In today's show, Alex will review Darden Restaurants(DRI), a well known restaurant chain that owns Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, and others. He will use a three step process: 1. Google Finance (high level) 2. Finviz.com (technical & fundamental analysis) 3. Darden Investor Relations Bonus - discuss the hostile takeover from Starboard Hedge Fund Also, Alex looks into their financials further by exploring their 10-K (financial information) on SEC.gov to identify if it's a potential investment for your portfolio. As always, if you have questions, please send an email to alex.richwagen@gmail.com or visit alexrichwagen.com for further content like his book, Investing Should be Easy. Thanks! Alex

If you are beginning investor, listen to this show! In today's show, Alex will review the previous five companies and stack rank them as a recap review to see if they still are good investments. The companies are: Honeywell (HON) Tiffanys (TIF) Briggs and Stratton (BGG) The Buckle Company (BKE) Physician's Realty Trust (DOC) Alex will stack rank the following investments with best opportunity, thoughts around safest bets, and ones to avoid. Also, he looks into their financials further by exploring their 10-K (financial information) on SEC.gov to identify if it's a potential investment for your portfolio. As always, if you have questions, please send an email to alex.richwagen@gmail.com or visit alexrichwagen.com for further content like his book, Investing Should be Easy. Thanks! Alex

If you are beginning investor, check out my show! In today's show, Alex will review Honeywell (HON), a well known technology infrastruture company dedicated to serving aerospace, home/building, performance materials, and safety (cybersecurity). He will use a three step process: 1. Honeywell investor relations (future growth catalysts) 2. Google Finance (high level) 3. Finviz.com (technical & fundamental analysis) Also, Alex looks into their financials further by exploring their 10-K (financial information) on SEC.gov to identify if it's a potential investment for your portfolio. As always, if you have questions, please send an email to alex.richwagen@gmail.com or visit alexrichwagen.com for further content like his book, Investing Should be Easy. Thanks! Alex

If you are beginning investor, check out my show! In today's show, Alex will review Briggs and Stratton (BGG), a well known manufacturer and services provider for gas power engines found in lawn, garden, and turf care. He will use a three step process: 1. Google Finance (high level) 2. Finviz.com (technical & fundamental analysis) 3. Briggs and Stratton investor relations (future strategy) Also, Alex looks into their financials further by exploring their 10-K (financial information) on SEC.gov to identify if it's a potential investment for your portfolio. As always, if you have questions, please send an email to alex.richwagen@gmail.com or visit alexrichwagen.com for further content like his book, Investing Should be Easy. Thanks! Alex

In the next episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues the investment strategy of long term stock growth with dividends to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex reviews another investment opportunity, Tiffany's (TIF) that is available through direct stock purchase transfer agent on Computershare.com. During the episode, Alex goes through various analysis to break down the company to determine if it's a good investment or not. Among the sites Alex will use are: Google Finance Finviz.com Tiffany's Investor Relations Report Tiffany's latest conference call If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com Thanks! Alex

In the next episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to teach others how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex reviews the recent news that the Dodd-Frank law will be reformed.  This is a very important law to review and understand how it impacts your portfolio.  During the show, Alex discusses several potential companies that could be positively impacted by this rule on both Computershare and Wells Fargo Investor Services:   Computershare Investor Services — Link to website here Wells Fargo Investor Services - Link to website here To view the episode and Subscribe: Soundcloud – click here Itunes – click here Podcast Addict – click here If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com Thanks! Alex

In the fourth episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to teach others how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex reviews another investment opportunity, The Buckle Inc, (BKE) that is available through direct stock purchase transfer agent on Computershare.com. Computershare Investor Services — Link to website here During the episode, Alex goes through various analysis to break down the company to determine if it's a good investment or not. Among the sites Alex will use are: Google Finance Finviz.com Buckle Inc 2016 Investor Report SEC Edgar (10-k filing) for companies financial statements To view the episode and Subscribe: Soundcloud – click here Itunes – click here Podcast Addict – click here If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com Thanks! Alex

In the third episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues on the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to help teach how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex will review the first investment opportunity of the show, Physician's Realty Trust, (DOC), that is available via direct stock purchase transfer agent on Computershare.com During the episode, Alex goes through various analysis, to break down the company to determine if it's a good investment or not. Among the sites Alex will use are: - Google Finance - Finviz.com - Physician's Realty Trust Investor Presentation If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com Thanks! Alex

In the second episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues on the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to help teach you how to become better off financially. In today's show, Alex will review the two main platforms for a low risk investment strategy offering affordable and easy options: Computershare Investor Services -- Link to website here Wells Fargo Investor Services - Link to website here During the episode, we will go through each website discussed on the show listed above, how to create an account, and view the number of companies each option offers. In further detail, we will talk about familiar names to invest in like McDonalds, Coca-Cola, and Walmart. To view the episode and Subscribe, search for Investing Should Be Easy on iTunes, Podcast Addict, or any regular podcast subscription service. If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to - alex.richwagen@gmail.com Thanks! Alex

In the opening episode, Alex Richwagen will help identifying a long-term investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to be better off financially. Alex goes through the following six areas of his strategy: 1. Why Investing 2. Affordability & Flexibility 3. Risk 4. Supported by Data 5. How the strategy works 6. Next Steps if you have any questions, send it into my email box, alex.richwagen@gmail.com, or visit alexrichwagen.com