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Hank and Stan The Annuity Man have a thorough discussion about the importance of financial planning and how many bad sources of information are out there (like "robo-advisors" and "robo-annuities").

A caller wants to take out an annuity to pay for his new vehicle. Do Hank and Stan The Annuity Man think this is a good idea?

A caller wants to cash in an insurance policy but isn't sure if she owns the policy or what the tax implications will be. And what role does our nation's total debt play in our finances? Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss.

Hank, Michelle and Brian recognize the 7th anniversary of our ongoing bull market and Hank tells you why the UN wants to prosecute you for contributing to global warming.

Is there an important Social Security deadline coming up? Has the most recent budget passed by Congress changed the way we use our oil reserves? Is the Obama administration going after talk radio? Hank, Michelle and Brian have the answers.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss when it is appropriate or not to cosign for someone else's loan.

Congressman Ron DeSantis joins Hank and Billie and they discuss the roll Congress will play in determining the successor to Antonin Scalia.

Hank is joined by Billie Tucker and they open the phone lines to hear about who you support in the 2016 presidential election and why. They also speak about landowner's rights with rancher Dan Edelman.

Hank and Stan The Annuity Man dish out advice relating to 2 young men in their 20's who inherited about $50K each. And Kay has about $5K to play with. Should she use this money to invest in individual stocks?

Hank is joined by Stan The Annuity Man and they discuss the outlook for the market, a recent faith based film and Stan announces that you can now buy annuities direct (without a middle man).

Encore Presentation: This hour features an in depth interview with historian and scholar of the energy industry and western involvement in the Middle East Dr. Ellen Wald.

Encore Presentation-Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss what's been causing the market to tank and which investments are "sweet spots" to avoid the worst of the downturn. They also welcome Roxy Tyler of the Justice Coalition to discuss recent events.

Brian and Michelle are joined by Natixis Global Asset Management founder Dave Lafferty. They discuss market tendencies and much more.

Brian and Michelle discuss the down week in the market, some important news about Social Security and Social Security Disability, 403B plans, if paying off a house before retirement makes sense and more.

Congressman Mark Meadows (R, N.C.) and state Representative Jay Fant join Hank and Billie to discuss the presidential race.

Hank and Billie Tucker discuss presidential politics including a recent controversial prisoner release and Hank gives advice on managing your 401K. Also joining the show from Iowa is Tea Party activist Lorie Medina.

Hank, Michelle and Stan The Annuity Man discuss if we're heading towards another recession and who should buy an annuity and why.

Hank and Michelle are joined by Stan The Annuity Man. They discuss the market (this week was the 1st gain of 2016 albeit a weak one) and interest rates.

This hour features an in depth interview with historian and scholar of the energy industry and western involvement in the Middle East Dr. Ellen Wald.

Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss what's been causing the market to tank and which investments are "sweet spots" to avoid the worst of the downturn. They also welcome Roxy Tyler of the Justice Coalition to discuss recent events.

Hank, Michelle and Brian make their "picks of the year" for 2016 and discuss who hit on their predictions last year. They also talk about what to do when your portfolio "goes to heck in a hand basket."

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the worst opening week of the year ever in the market and also discuss the worst ongoing economic recovery ever.

A continued hour of the Smart Money team's best of. Happy New Year!

Hank Madden and the smart money crew are off for New Year. Here's a best of from a precious week

Hank & everyone from Smart Money business would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holliday's. Here's hour 2 of the show