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Rising Interest Rates and Your Retirement
The Fed raised interest rates by the most in nearly three decades, a 0.75% rate hike, and is set to do it again in July. Dean Barber and Bud Kasper examine how rising interest rates can impact your retirement.
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About the show
Since 2003, Barber Financial Group Founder and CEO Dean Barber has co-hosted America’s Wealth Management Show with Bud Kasper, who is the president of the firm’s Lee’s Summit office. Their radio show has informed and educated retirees and those nearing retirement on what life is like after your working career ends.