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Is Now the Time to be Taking Risks?
Even though the economy has shown some signs of life over the last month and a half, I feel it is safe to say we are still in or around the low-point…
How to Build Your Credit
As many of you are aware, I have been harping on how low mortgage rates have been over the past few months and how much of an opportunity we all have…
Mutual Fund Screeners
So here you are. You have been listening to the show for a while. You understand efficient markets. You understand asset allocation. You even underst…
Stewart vs. Cramer and Real Estate Update
You couldn't turn to a major network or listen to a major broadcast in the past week without hearing about the ongoing feud between the Daily Show's …
Buyer Protection, Listener Emails, and Economic Research
In trying times, it isn't enough to just be an intelligent investor. To truly get your financial house in order, you must also be a good consumer. It…
529 College Savings and ‘The 2009 Stimulus’
Today’s show is brimming with information. In the first half of the show, I share a research study done by Consumer Reports in their Consumer Reports…
Money Guy Q and A… Year of the ‘Re’ Take 2
Today’s show is a hodge-podge of information. You guys have been instrumental in providing me with great feedback as well as some very good questions…
Bringin’ Simple Back
That’s right. We’re bringin’ simple back. 2008 provided us with a wonderful opportunity to step back and ask, ‘what in the world are we doing?’ If yo…
Year of the ‘Re’ – Refinance and Rebalance
Well, so far the beginning of 2009 has felt quite similar to the last part of 2008. That, however, does not mean that there aren’t opportunities out …
Protecting Yourself From Fraud
As if the financial markets weren’t scary enough in 2008, here comes the story of a snake who decided to take advantage of people and subsequently ma…
Closing Out 2008 with a Challenge and Books
A 2009 Challenge: 2008 is coming to a close and this is the time of the year where we start planning those Resolutions on how we are going to make 20…
Unusual Times require Creative Solutions
Next week is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a great time to catch-up with friends and family, but I am worried that this year’s big point of discussi…
little money = BIG DEALS!
With all of the doom and gloom in the financial markets right now, surely you are asking: why in the world would I be talking about spending money? E…
Time to Buy? Buffett vs Cramer
We have been riding this wave of volatility long enough that 7%-9% market swings do not have the same shock and awe impact they had a few weeks ago. …
Thanksgiving is Around the Corner: Time to Harvest
Last show we talked about the silver lining of a financial crisis. This week I talk about the special opportunities that these down markets can offer…
The Silver Lining of a Financial Crisis
What a week! Actually, what a past couple of weeks! Obviously, it wouldn’t be too hard to harp on all of the bad stuff going on right now. So, instea…
News Nightmares & Bank Debacles
So this is the question of the hour: What is going on? Or maybe the better question is: What got us into this mess? The real answer is a perfect stor…
Cheese Grits, College Savings, Black Holes, and HELOCs
For most parents, saving for their child’s education is always a priority. With the volatility and uncertainty in today’s market, it has become a pri…
Tax Smart and Creative Ways to Better the World
In tight economic times charities are often hit with increasing needs from the individuals who require their services. To make matters worse, generou…
Fairy-Tale Foreclosure, How a Planner Works, and Dark Knight Review
Today’s show is a grab-bag of goodies. If you keep up with pop-culture, you’ve probably come across the show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. If you’re…