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Mike & Brittany close the book on 2022 and peel the wrapping off of 2023.

Mike and Brittany review the latest impacts of inflation and the Fed as we gear up to start a new year

"All I want for Christmas is my retirement money back!" Sound familiar? Mike & Brittany look at what your retirement investments really look like at the end of this year.

Mike & Brittany recap the hot topics of 2022 and what to expect from 2023, as well as the latest financial news. Today's caller topics include required minimum distributions, cryptocurrency, e-bonds vs i-bonds, and Medicare costs.

Mike & Brittany share how this year's silver linings can help you make the most of your savings. Additional topics include crypto news, unemployment compensation, and managing your i-bonds and TIPS fund accounts.

It's the end of daylight savings time, so time to reset your clocks and review your investments. Today's show topics include that review, i-bonds, and brokerage CD's.

Mike & Brittany break down some of this year's corporate earnings tricks & treats. Plus it's Georgia/Florida weekend, so shenanigans ensue. Calls address portfolios vs Nasdaq/Dow/S&P, lottery win taxes, and annuity advice.

Mike & Brittany look at "earnings season!" and address questions regarding bonds... I-bonds!

The market this week, Average SSA benefit in 2023, Medicare enrollment, reviewing your insurance coverage, market swings.

Mike & Brittany bring you the latest financial news and take your questions about investment strategies. Today's topics include: a grandson starting a Roth IRA, investing in a declining market, OPEC oil in Kuwait?, divorce settlement, and "how old is too old" to start saving?

Market update on Feds decision to raise interest rates, Cost of Living and weather driving move to Fl, Change in SSA in 2015 affect spousal benefits,spending on recurring services, Reverse mortages...

i-Bonds, Converting an IRA, setting aside for the future.

Weekly market update, the FED and inflation, Top investing mistakes, regrets of home buyer's and credit card debt.

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.