Smart Money

Hank is joined by Stan The Annuity Man and together they talk about the Brexit controversy, government waste, annuities and solicitations for annuities and more.

How much money should you be spending in retirement? What are 'super-delegates'? Should you payoff student loans or put money in a 401K? Hank and Michelle have the answers.

Hank and Michelle want to know what grows over a septic tank...they'll explain. Other topics covered include what personal financial info that new graduates should know, cyber security trends and fixed vs. variable annuities.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss 529 plans and other ways to save for college, Social Security Disability, the ability to move money around in certain accounts, Thrift Savings Plans, annuities and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss why 'freedom isn't free', their upcoming forecast for the 3rd quarter and help prepare a caller (and our listeners) who is about to enter retirement.

(Encore Presentation) Is it a good idea to take money out of your 401K and buy an annuity? Or buy CDs? Hank and Michelle address these questions as well as financial planning for seasonal businesses.

(Encore Presentation) Hank and Michelle discuss a "boring" week in the market and a situation where a client was focused on a fixed rate mortgage but only planned on being in the home for 2-3 years.

Hank and Stan battle a liberal Democrat caller and also find time to discuss laddering bonds, Thrift Savings Plans, the Ryan tax cuts and their implications and more.

Hank is joined this week by Stan The Annuity Man. Together they discuss the state of the economy and take a caller's question on if buying annuities is the right choice for him to make.

Hank is in Cody, Wyoming visiting with Billie Tucker today. Attorney and former legislator Collin Simpson joins the show for a discussion about freedom.

Hank takes the show on the road to Cody, Wyoming to check in with old friend Billie Tucker. They discuss energy issues with Wyoming State Senator Hank Coe.

Is it a good idea to take money out of your 401K and buy an annuity? Or buy CDs? Hank and Michelle address these questions as well as financial planning for seasonal businesses.

Hank and Michelle discuss a "boring" week in the market and a situation where a client was focused on a fixed rate mortgage but only planned on being in the home for 2-3 years.

Michelle and Brian welcome back to the show JU professor Dr. Ellen Wald (Historian and Scholar of the Energy Industry and Western Involvement in the Middle East).

Michelle and Brian offer their insight on the latest economic numbers, discuss the investment strategy "Sell in May and go away" and also the best way to invest in the Oakmark company.

A caller's college financial counselor has an interesting recommendation for what to do with a whole term life insurance policy. Should you have Tyson Meats in your 401K? Hank, Michelle and Brian answer these questions and more.

Hank, Brian and Michelle give their outlook on this week's market activity, discuss the "robo-call" movement and help caller Gene figure out the best way to invest in his retirement moving forward.

Hank and Stan discuss changes in the fiduciary laws, a caller who is being told to move money from a 401K to an annuity, IRAs and more.

Hank is joined by Stan The Annuity Man and together they discuss the latest changes and regulations in the annuity market and they share some interesting tax related numbers.

Caller Stephanie's Mom owns a farm and employs a family member. What can be done to help Mom relieve her tax burden? How should children handle their elderly parents financies? Hank, Michelle and Brian have the answers.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss accounting strategies, a complicated inheritance situation and they welcome Justice Coalition's Ann Dugger to the show to promote an upcoming event.

Hank, Michelle and Brian help caller Scott reduce his tax burden, the "social value" of paying off a mortgage and they also offer advice on retirement planning to another caller with extenuating circumstances. And it's Financial Literacy Month.

Michelle and Brian are back and together with Hank they discuss value stocks, tax savings strategies, day trading, which type of IRA to choose and more.

Are you a growth or value style investor? Should you buy gold and silver? Is using IRA money to invest in real estate a good idea? Hank has the answers and also "celebrates" the 10 year anniversary of Obamacare.

It's throwback week at Smart Money, meaning Hank is doing the show solo today. He discusses the outlook for the market, Ted Cruz's tax plan and how to make your portfolio "stylish."