Smart Money

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.

What kind of assumptions are you making about your financial plans? Mike & Brittany give you advice about reasonable assumptions for inflation, market performance, and more, with the eye always on your long term benefit. Calls include questions of real estate sales, capital gains, rebalancing, and timing the market.

What else is there? 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.

Today Mike and Brittany talk about subordinated debts, 401k investments, and how to avoid money traps.

Brittany and Mike talk about the recent market activity in the new year, the federal reserve, and some good habits to adopt.

Smart Money's end of the year show is all about inflation. Caller topics include bond allocations, delaying/avoiding RMD's, and i-bonds.

While you're enjoying your holiday, enjoy some holiday music from your friends at Smart Money. We hope you have a very merry Christmas, and we look forward to talking to you in the new year.

Mike & Brittany bring you the latest financial news & take your financial questions. Today's topics - retirement, knowing your retirement "#", the "4% rule," and the latest Army v. Navy game.

Mike and Brittany talk all about taxes today.

Mike and Brittany discuss business and market cycles, selling home and using funds for retirement, IRA tax implications, and the passage of the Build Back Better in the House.

Mike & Brittany talk all about behavioral financial mistakes, and go in depth on working while retired on social security.

Mike & Brittany take a look at "averages" - what they mean, how they're determined, and how they impact your finances. Call topics include early mortgage payoffs, TSP retirement accounts, and missed stimulus checks. Oh, and it's Florida-Georgia-Halloween weekend, so appropriate wackiness ensues.

Smart Money 10/23 - Mike & Brittany talk about Life Insurance in its varied types and purposes.