1) Taxes and Saving Money Making big gains in the stock market is great, but I think saving money on your taxes is even better. Yes, we all have to pay taxes, but why pay more than you have to? That’s why I strongly encourage you to check out my special presentation, 10 Tax Strategies Every Retiree Needs to Know. In today’s leadoff segment, I cover a few of the reasons why this subject is critical to understand if you want to keep more of what you’ve earned. Plus, how you can be a more defensive investor during the “Hot Zone” months. 2) Greece, China and Puerto Rico What do these three countries have in common? They’re all grappling with deflationary forces that represent a massive headwind on their respective economies, and markets. In today’s second segment, I get into what could happen if this deflationary death spiral comes to our home shores. Also, can Janet Yellen and the Fed do anything to stop it? 3) Politics and Your Portfolio