MoneyMD

Early Retirement & Social Security

Episode 287: Dreaming of handing in your notice while you can still climb the Eiffel Tower? The Money Doctors tell you how to make it happen! You'll also hear three good reasons why you may want to claim your Social Security Benefits early.

Market Timing & Marriage Savers

Episode 286: Tempted by market timing? Steve and John immunize you against this costly practice and recommend some more effective, albeit less exciting, investing tools. You'll also learn about five major money stressors in marriage and how to work through them productively, no shouting required.

Lost Fortunes & Women's Finances

Episode 285: John and Steve encourage women to take part in their family's financial planning by telling a few cautionary tales of those who didn't. You'll also learn some tough life lessons from five of America's wealthiest families who let their fortunes slip through their fingers.

IRS Audit Triggers & Lottery Tragedies

Episode 284: Learn how to avoid 15 red flags that can draw unwanted attention from the IRS. John and Steve also tell the stories of six lottery winners who weren't quite as lucky as they seemed!

Market Timing & The Incredible HSA!

Episode 283: Steve and John take a look at the practice of market timing and the statistics that warn against it.  They also look into Health Savings Accounts and how you can use one to save a bundle over the years!

The SECURE Act & Investment Fads

Episode 282: Steve and John take a look at the SECURE Act which, if passed by the Senate, should help savers to significantly boost their retirement savings.  They also point out the dangers of trying to build your portfolio using the "latest and greatest" investment fads.

529 Plans & Home-Buying Mistakes

Episode 281: Now that you've got all that college money saved in a 529 Plan, hear when and how to put it to use.  John and Steve also clue you in on some very expensive home-buying mistakes.

Volatile Markets & Cheap Vacations

Episode 280: John and Steve discuss today's volatile markets and what, if anything, you should do about it. They also have some fun vacation ideas that won't clean out your bank account.

Medicare Mistakes & Money Wasters

Episode 279: Steve and John guide you through some of the more confusing Medicare rules that can cost you a pretty penny if you're not on your guard! You'll also hear a multitude of ways you may be throwing away your hard-earned dollars!

Home Selling & High School Grads

Episode 278: If you want to sell your house fast, make sure you consider these nine home improvements. John and Steve also highlight five simple guidelines for your graduate that can pave the road to a financially secure life.