Money Talk Quiz, July 2025 - Landaas & Company

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Each week in the Money Talk Podcast, Landaas & Company advisors offer insights for long-term investors. Try to answer the following questions, based on some of the recent Money Talk conversations.

1.

On the May 30 Money Talk Podcast, Art Rothschild referred to the stock market since early April as a rollercoaster. Staying with the analogy, what did Art advise investors to do?

(Choose one.)

Raise your arms and enjoy the ride.
Get off and demand a refund.
Close your eyes and scream.
Fasten your seatbelt.

(See answer below.)

2.

Also on the May 30 Money Talk Podcast, John Sandstrom talked about a component of most balanced investment portfolios that has become more attractive in recent months. What did John refer to?

(Choose one.)

Non-U.S. stocks.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Cash.
High-yield bonds.

(See answer below.)

3.

On the June 6 Money Talk Podcast, Adam Baley explained how bonds have been offering more competition to stocks as investment options. As evidence, Adam compared the earnings yield on the S&P 500 to what other measure?

(Choose one.)

The earnings yield on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
The price-to-earnings ratio on the S&P 500.
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury.
The VIX volatility index.

(See answer below.)

4.

A measure of investors’ liquidity reached a record high recently, which Dave Sandstrom noted on the June 6 Money Talk Podcast as a conservative sign amid volatile markets. Which indicator was Dave discussing?

(Choose one.)

The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury.
The M2 money supply.
The revolving consumer credit debt.
The gross domestic product.

(See answer below.)

5.

In a discussion about elder abuse awareness, on the June 13 Money Talk Podcast, Mike Hoelzl advised investors to take which initial response when encountered by someone unexpectedly asking them for money or personal information?

(Choose one.)

Don’t panic; take a breath.
Scream.
Treat it as a joke.
Threaten to sue.

(See answer below.)

6.

On the June 13 Money Talk Podcast, Kendall Bauer explained that investors can help protect themselves from fraud by designating someone their advisors can reach when they suspect financial abuse. What designation did Kendall describe?

(Choose one.)

Guardian ad litem.
Power of attorney.
Trusted contact.
Account beneficiary.

(See answer below.)

7.

In a June 20 Money Talk Podcast discussion of the Federal Reserve Board’s latest decision to hold interest rates steady, Steve Giles noted that the central bank is still expected to do what by the end of 2025?

(Choose one.)

Lower rates once.
Lower rates twice.
Raise rates once.
Raise rates twice.

(See answer below.)

8.

On the June 20 Money Talk Podcast, John Sandstrom advised keeping an eye on investing fundamentals amid market uncertainty. Which of the following did John specify as a factor to consider?

(Choose one.)