(5/17/23) Markets continue to go nowhere. Interestingly, one day after Home Depot's disappointing report, Target's results exceeded expectations. Retail Sales' core numbers continue to trend upward, refuting calls for economic downturn. Pay attention to retailers at the lower end of economic spectrum for clues as to how consumers are really faring. The Debt Ceiling Debate: Will we really default? have we ever had a Debt Ceiling Disaster? No. Government spending = 8% of GDP. Hyberbole is worse than reality, but results in investors doing the wrong thing with money. Money Stress & Important Value trends: Focus shifting from social fulfillment to Money; the rich aren't necessarily happier. The proper place of Money in Life; planning what to do in Retirement; The man on sick leave for 15-years & Employee Reviews; IRA's, Roth's, & Annuities. SEG-1: Markets Continue to Move Sideways SEG-2: What Happens After a Debt Ceiling Disaster? SEG-3: Money Stress & Happiness SEG-4: Planning What to Do in Retirement Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show on our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNboprBa9xg&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=5s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell | "Target vs Home Depot: The Dichotomy of Retail Sales" is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HD2jD99rZo&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 --------  Our previous show is here: "Artificial Intelligence is Like the Industrial Revolution" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEDXeznhBOE&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=4s -------- Register for our next Candid Coffee: "Breaking Your Money Malaise this Summer https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1116747842950/WN_ht5MHKFTSX2kRo0__-DtLw ------- Articles Mentioned in Today's Show: "Headwinds To Lower Bond Yields" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/headwinds-to-lower-bond-yields "The AI Revolution. A Repeat Of History." https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-ai-revolution-a-repeat-of-history/ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #RetailSales #EconomicDownturn #DebtCeiling #Target #HomeDepot #Markets #Money #Investing