10 Ways to Have Fun for Free or Nearly Free
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about how you can have a good time without breaking the bank. Hey, we all need a little fun in our lives, right? What's the point of grinding it out at work, going home, fretting about money, and then sleeping? But here's th…
5 Fast Ways to Turbocharge Your Retirement Savings
Here's one of our best podcasts from the archive that you may have missed. Thanks for listening to Money Talks News…the podcast! Let's start with a question: Do you have enough in your retirement account? According to a recent report from Vanguard, the average American has around $140,000 saved …
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Super Early
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast! In this episode, we're talking about paying off your mortgage early so you can put that money to better use. Fewer than half — 40% — of homeowners are mortgage-free, according to a Bloomberg analysis. And many of those are baby boomers. Being mortgage-free…
The Pros and Cons of Working in Retirement feat. Paula Pant
Here's one of our best podcasts from the archive that you may have missed. Original air date: February 27th, 2021 Not long ago, the phrase "working in retirement" was an oxymoron, much like "bittersweet" or "act naturally." After all, if you're working, you're by definition not retired. But that…
Gain Without Pain: The Top 5 Painless Ways to Save Money
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. This podcast is all about making you richer. And at the end of the day, there are only two ways to do that: either you make more, or you spend less. In this episode, we're going to talk about ways to spend less, BUT, doing it without sacrificing your qualit…
7 Vital Money Questions You Need to Ask Yourself
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about how asking the right money questions can help you find your own version of financial freedom. When it comes to money, most people want answers. But sometimes getting ahead isn't about getting answers, it's about asking …
How to Harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Make Money in Stocks
Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about investing in artificial intelligence, as well as using AI tools to become a more successful investor. The hype around artificial intelligence has been insane, with some calling it the greatest game-changer since the inv…
5 Things People Wish They'd Known Before They Retired
Today, we're talking about things people wish they'd known before retiring. Planning for retirement is a tricky business! Lots of moving pieces and parts. Today we're going to share some things real retirees said they wish they'd knownbefore they retired. We're going to focus on five high-impact …
How to Start Investing — No Matter How Much Money You Have
In this episode we're talking about how just about anyone can start investing. When Stacy was an investment broker 40 years ago, investing was a colossal pain in the butt. You needed thousands of dollars to pick up the phone and talk to someone like me; you couldn't just do it yourself. Today, th…
The Top 4 Investing Blunders and How to Avoid Them
In this episode, we're talking about the top four mistakes investors make. When it comes to stocks, we all know we're supposed to buy low and sell high, but for many of us, that's a lot easier said than done. Many investors tend to buy when the market's topping, then panic and sell at the bottom. …