FOMO, Fraud, and Financial Ruin: Lessons from the Crypto Craze

In this episode, we're talking about how money FOMO, among other things, can make you vulnerable to scams and how to avoid being a victim. Cryptocurrency was all the rage for a couple of years, and it seemed nothing could go wrong. It was a very social experience. In 2022, 31% of new crypto invest…

Mind Over Money: How Thoughts Create Wealth

In this podcast episode, we're talking about how the way you think can make you richer…or poorer. We've all heard the stories: people win the lottery, then lose it all. Or a millionaire who loses everything and then rebuilds their fortune seemingly overnight. These examples illustrate that financ…

5 Simple Tips To Make Money With Stocks - MTN Rewind

Today’s podcast is a replay of a popular show we did a few months back. So if you didn’t hear it the first time, or want to hear it again, now’s your chance. Thanks for listening to Money Talks News…the podcast! If you're an avid investor…or even if you're not…at one time or another you've probabl…

Got Parent PLUS Loans? Prepare for the Coming Cliff

In this episode, we're talking about how parents help finance their kid's education. Specifically, we're going to discuss Parent PLUS loans and how they impact millions of Americans hoping to retire. Americans above the age of 60 are drowning in student loan debt, both their own and that of their …

Listening to Money Morons: Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey has long been considered "the man" when it comes to financial advice—especially if you want to get out of debt. In recent years, though, controversy has dogged Dave's heels. He had to settle a discrimination lawsuit for his employment practices, and he's facing a $150 million lawsuit f…

Medicare Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know

If you're one of the millions of Americans eligible for Medicare, you're likely familiar with open enrollment. That's the stretch from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 every year when you're allowed to make changes to your coverage. And for most people, that's the only time you can. In order to get the best Medi…

How to Raise Your Credit Score Without Getting Ripped Off

In this episode, we're talking about credit repair. Your credit matters. A lot. Nearly every financial transaction involves your credit: getting an apartment, buying a house, getting cell service…how much you pay for car insurance…sometimes even getting a job. And your credit can determine not jus…

5 Tips to Reduce Your Retirement Anxiety

In this episode, we're talking about dealing with retirement anxiety. According to a recent Gallup survey, 60% of people approaching retirement think they're not going to have enough money, even when they probably do. Who wouldn't feel anxious? What if Social Security goes away? What about inflat…

Retirement, Real Estate and I-Bonds: We answer your questions

Today’s podcast is a replay of a popular show we did a few months back. So if you didn’t hear it the first time, or want to hear it again, now’s your chance. Thanks for listening to Money Talks News…the podcast! Stacy's been offering money guidance for 41 years: 10 as a financial adviser and 31 as…

How to Leave a Financial Legacy of Generational Wealth

In this episode, we're talking about growing generational wealth: in other words, leaving money to your heirs. According to the Census Bureau, baby boomers are nearly 9 times wealthier than their kids, the millennials. Which means as baby boomers, like me, die off, there's going to be one of the b…