Smart Money

Update on the Real Estate market, pitfalls of day trading, Social Security Survivor benefits.

Do early birds always get the worm? Not necessarily, particularly when it comes to retirement. Today's show looks at retirement strategies and the real costs involved that early retirees often don't take into consideration. Other topics today include spouse deposits to Roth IRAs; when settlements are taxable; millennials winning the savings game; the long term costs of lower credit; federal cemete...

Why you need to a tax specialist when you win the lottery. International Funds and ETFs, Comment on current jobs report.

Discussion on recent market performance, the Fed interest rate hike, areas where consumers are feeling the pain of inflation, how the markets react during inflationary times.

Mike & Brittany talk the highs and lows of managing your portfolio yourself. Additonal caller topics included converting 401k to Roth IRA, getting out of timeshares, financial scams, and giving stocks as gifts.

How long will the inflation situation last? We break down some of the causes, and some of the strategies to help you manage your finances through these expensive times.

Mike Ellis and Brittany Lane discuss retirement, Social Security, and other issues in todays episode.

Mike and Brittany talk about the biggest impactors of oil, energy prices, inflation, and what's in store for the coming quarters.

Mike and Brittany continue talking about the war on inflation, recession fears, and answer questions on mortgages and

Mike and Brittany talk about the war on inflation, making the right cuts in your finances, and the ever looming topic of gasoline.

Mike and Brittany talk about bonds and stocks, inflation sensitivity and answer some calls about working with financial advisors and hiring teenagers.

Mike and Brittany talk about diversification, being flexible in the grand economic landscape, and answer a slew of phone calls.

Mike and Brittany talk about strategies to deal with volatility, cryptocurrencies, and answer a few questions.

Mike and Brittany talk more about inflation this week, tax loss harvesting, and protecting your home equity line.

Mike and Brittany talk about the state of the economy, your portfolio, and answer a question about I-bonds.

Mike and Brittany talk about the current state of the stock market, the Great Resignation, and how to attract employees.

Mike and Brittany talk about quantitative tightening and easing, how inflation affects your money, and answer several phone calls today.

Mike and Brittany talk about scams, and answer a number of calls relate to taxes and inflation.

Mike and Brittany talk about the new personal finance courses in schools, energy, and answer a question about social security.

Mike and Brittany talk about rebalancing, the dangers of the market trends, and lifecycle funds.

Mike and and Brittany dedicate most of this episode to the most dreaded time of year: tax season.

Mike and Brittany talk about gold, crypto, and the growing effects of the war in Ukraine.

Mike and Brittany touch on the economic impact of the Russia-Ukraine invasion in this episode.

Encore presentation from Jan 22: Mike & Brittany look at alternative investments beyond the stock markets and retirement plans that can help you diversify your portfolio, including things like (short term) bonds, NFT's, real estate, and more.

Mike & Brittany look at threats and opportunities for your investment strategies, including investments, tax loss harvesting, TSP management, dividends (and what they DON'T mean!), and more.