Smart Money

Hank, Michelle and Brian walk a caller through how to maximize his 401K in order to best provide for retirement and they also discuss how to protect yourself after the huge security breach suffered by credit provider Equifax.

Hank, Michelle and Brian are thankful to be back in the studios after Irma and they discuss their experience and also have a spirited conversation with a caller about annuities.

Hank and Brian tell you why all the "buy gold" advertisements and their associated investments are a bad idea, if it's a good idea for a parent to put their adult child on the home deed, why times like these are excellent opportunities to review your portfolio and more.

Hank and Brian discuss their optimism over the upcoming earnings season, what it means when the market has 'bad breath', what to do with an extra $1200 a month and more.

A caller wants to borrow money to buy more property. How will that effect his income tax this year? Hank, Michelle and Brian answer that question and also have a thorough discussion about all the different insurance products currently available.

Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss the week that was in the market, tax reform, the Jackson Hole, WY central banks meeting, long term care insurance and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss risk management and if insured municipal bonds are a good investment.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the latest market activity as it fits into the strange political times we're living through.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss what happens to an annuity when someone passes away, how financial planning and estate planning should coincide, what happens to a home when someone passes away without a will and more.

Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss the week in the market (geopolitical events contributed to a drop), the approaching end to the earnings season, good practices to consider when leaving treasured items to family members and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian try to help caller John's sister deal with the financial aftermath of her husband's death, another caller considering purchasing an annuity, avoiding probate laws and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian take a look at earnings reports, rising profits, bitcoin, the overall size of the market and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss the popularity of ETFs and Hank joins the ETF conversation and also offers his enthusiasm about the social media marketing caller from last hour. Other topics discuss include proper beneficiary designation, buying bonds and alternatives to long term care insurance.

Michelle and Brian discuss the health care reform failure, they explain the difference between a tax loophole and tax reform, the growth of social media marketing and more.

Michelle and Brian continue to discuss various social security scenarios with callers. They also discuss hunting for lost money, refinancing your mortgage and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss why Washington's attention to healthcare has resulted in the delay in tax and infrastructure reform which could have a negative effect on the economy down the line. They also take a number of phone calls on social security benefits,

Hank and Brian tell you why all the "buy gold" advertisements and their associated investments are a bad idea, if it's a good idea for an older parent to put his adult daughter on the home deed, why times like these are excellent opportunities to review your portfolio and more.

Hank and Brian discuss their optimism over the upcoming earnings season, what it means when the market has 'bad breath,' what to do with an extra $1200 per month,

Hank, Michelle and Brian sprinkle some presidential history into this hour and discuss, when to begin taking social security payments, investing in stock options and if taking a lump sum in a pension payment is a good idea.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the lack of an understanding of history that is so widespread these days, charitable planning, social security planning, the gold standard and a teenager wants to begin investing.

Brian and Michelle help a caller deal with the financial aftermath of the death of her husband, discuss the length of time you should hold onto certain financial documents for tax purposes, transferring a 401K from a previous employer and more.

Michelle and Brian dig deeper into the unemployment numbers, President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accords, the importance of having a financial advisor that is a fiduciary, fun ways to get your kids interesting in saving and investing money and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian continue the discussion from the previous hour about Home Depot stock, discuss the ongoing health care crisis and Michelle presents advice on the inner workings of Roth and traditional IRAs.

Hank, Michelle and Brian talk about this week's market activity, if indexed annuities as an investment strategy are a good idea, Home Depot stock and more.

Hank and Michelle have a thorough discussion about digital currencies (Bitcoin) and how they work and they continue talking about identity theft.