MoneyMD

8-9-14

• What If the Markets "Correct"?
• Taxes That Can Bite You in Retirement
• 10 Things Americans Waste Money On

7-26-14

• Can Social Security Be Fixed?
• 10 Great Money Saving Apps
• How an Early 401(k) Withdrawal Affects Your Retirement Security

7-19-14

• How to Ruin Your Retirement Savings
• After QE3 Ends
• Your Retirement Readiness Checklist

6-28-14

Tune in to MoneyMD as Steve and John continue their segment with three more potential pitfalls for couples and their money. Then, with traditional pension plans fading away, future retirees now need to be more disciplined in their retirement planning to compensate for the loss. The Money Doctors discuss Dave Ramsey’s advice on the subject. And finally, we have all heard that China is gaining ground with the potential to surpass the United States as the world’s next economic power, but what do the numbers say? Tomorrow morning, the Money Doctors will look at the economic standings as of 2013. 

6-21-14

Harmony in finances is an important key to a happy marriage. Tune in to MoneyMD this week to learn how to avoid several pitfalls that can drive a wedge between you and your spouse. Then, well-meaning friends and family will offer abundant opinions on your decision about whether to buy or rent a home. Join the Money Doctors as they help you decipher fact from fiction when weighing your residential options. And finally, listen to Steve and John as they discuss the potential dangers that impatience poses to your long-term retirement goals. 

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.