MoneyMD

6-14-14

After planning and saving for a lifetime, you don't want to sabotage your retirement with an easily avoidable mistake.  Find out what not  to do tomorrow morning on MoneyMD. Then, tune in to MoneyMD to hear about eight purchases that can save you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars over time. And finally, Steve and John will talk about how the spending patterns of retirees have changed over the past couple of decades.

5-31-14

In the beginning of this episode, Steve and John will explain why some pension funds can't offer inflation protection and how you can compensate for this in your retirement planning. Then, the path to retirement is full of potential psychological and financial pitfalls. Listen to MoneyMD to learn about eight of the most common mistakes made when planning for retirement. And finally, according to CNNMoney, women are almost twice as likely as men to live in poverty during their retirement years. The Money Doctors will discuss some of the leading factors contributing to this retirement gap and some possible solutions for women to consider. 

5-17-14

Most people think that estate planning is only a concern for the wealthy, but a little planning can save your loved ones a lot of grief and expense when settling your affairs.  Listen to Steve and John to learn about five issues you should address in your own estate plan. Then, risk is unavoidable when investing in securities, so how do you cope with the anxiety? The Money Doctors will discuss four varieties of investing risk and steps that you can take to manage them. And finally, according to Bloomberg, the number of premature withdrawals from retirement accounts in the past few years hit record highs as Americans tapped into their savings during hard times. Find out why treating your retirement account as a piggy bank can have serious consequences, both today and in your future.

4-12-14

A recent Morningstar article points out that even though funding an IRA seems relatively simple, the IRS has created a plethora of surprising rules that may seriously impact your retirement funds.  John and Steve will let you know what to look out for on MoneyMD. Then, listen in and learn what not to do from older baby boomers who wish they had done things differently as they planned for their retirement. And finally, the new numbers are out.  Tune in to MoneyMD to hear how investors are feeling about the world of finance and how this may impact the markets.

3-15-14

Tune in to MoneyMD to hear about contributing factors to this current secular bull market, as well as some projections for the future. After that, listen up to hear about President Obama's 2015 budget includes seven key changes aimed at your retirement accounts. Steve and John will describe these proposed changes and how they might affect your plans going forward. Finally, analysts have determined that our parents and grandparents saved much more than we do today. John and Steve will look into the reasons behind our skimpy savings, as well as a surprising effect this has on the U.S. economy.

3-8-14

"A new study finds that many investors may in fact have a genetic predisposition to hunt for bargains in the stock market,” reports a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Today on MoneyMD, John and Steve will consider the implications of these surprising findings. Then Steve and John take a look at the changing retirement landscape, and the factors involved in determining the best time to begin enjoying your golden years. After that, a recent AP article points out that "a global retirement crisis is bearing down on workers of all ages."  Tune in to find out what is causing the crisis and how you can protect yourself from its effects.

2-15-14

With the stock market slowing down and real estate prices finally recovering, is it time to invest in real estate?  Join Steve and John on this podcast when they discuss four basic types of real estate investments and elements to consider about each one. And then- for years, many older Americans  sought reverse mortgages when money was tight. The Money Doctors will take a look at some new federal regulations and risks to consider with reverse mortgages. And finally on this episode of MoneyMD, learn how the growing number of retirees is affecting the economy.

 

2-1-14

"Just as the world's largest economy is finally getting better, the public's opinion of President Barack Obama's handling of it is getting worse," quotes a recent Bloomberg article.  Listen in as John and Steve review the article and give their perspective. Buying insurance can be confusing, frustrating and ridiculously expensive.  Up next, Steve and John will give you several tips that can help you avoid mistakes and save your hard-earned money. Finally on today's episode: Maybe you haven't been very diligent in planning for retirement so far, but the new year is a great time to start. Tune in to MoneyMD to hear some important steps you can take this year, no matter where you are in your retirement planning.

 

1-4-14

On this episode: Join Steve and John on MoneyMD this week to learn about five financial goals to consider in your plans for 2014. Then, stocks had a banner year in 2013 and outperformed bonds by the largest margin in recent history. After that, John and Steve will take a look at some highlights from the bull market of 2013. Finally, could you be squandering your retirement without realizing it? On Saturday morning, John and Steve will discuss ten practices that can eat away at your retirement savings.