MoneyMD

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.

 

2-8-14

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the deficit will fall to $514 billion this year, down around 25 percent from 2013.  Will this impact the long-term budget outlook? Find out right now! Then, John and Steve discuss 2014 predictions for the U.S. economy and suggestions for how to successfully navigate the markets ahead. And finally, Steve and John will give their insights on a speech given by Mitt Romney at a recent TD Ameritrade conference.  Will Governor Romney be running for President again in 2016?

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.

 

1-25-14

It's that time again, and if you're like most of us, procrastination seems like a pretty good idea right now.  On this episode of  MoneyMD, John and Steve will caution you against dragging your feet, as well as a dozen other easily avoidable tax filing mistakes. After that, Steve and John will take a look at an article from CNNMoney that highlights Nobel Prize winner David Booth and his research-based mutual fund company, Dimensional Fund Advisors. And finally, John and Steve will discuss an AP article about this recent bill and its implications.

1-18-14

A new study in this month's issue of The Journal of Financial Planning suggests a dramatic change to the way retirees have traditionally been advised to invest their money.  John and Steve will delve into this alternative strategy on this episode of MoneyMD. Up next: when considering annuities, Steve and John warn that "guaranteed" may not mean what you think. Tune in to MoneyMD as they shed some light on the often confusing components of an annuity. Finally, in the past three years, tax identity fraud has tripled. John and Steve will give you some ways to help keep these new scammers from reaching into your wallet.

1-11-14

What are your financial goals?  Do you have a plan to attain them?  Saturday on MoneyMD, John and Steve will help set you on the pathway to success with five simple but effective steps. After that: You work hard day in and day out, and yet you never seem to get ahead.  Tune in to MoneyMD to learn about ten obstacles that may actually be barricading your road to riches. This podcast ends with Steve and John weigh in on CNNMoney's predictions for world markets in 2014. 

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.