Money Talks

Finances are one of the main reasons marriages end in the United States. On today's program, we look at the most common financial pitfalls and mistakes when going thru a divorce. Also, we talk taxes as the new tax reform plan is still under construction in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Halloween edition of Money Talks, we discuss your personal finance questions about annuities, times shares, and the always frightening "side gig". We also provide some travel tips for the upcoming holiday season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's never too early to plan for retirement. There are so many options and various plans to help fund those golden years and we talk about them on this episode of Money Talks. Also, we reflect on the stock market crash of 1987, Black Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Credit cards can be a useful tool when used properly but there are many myths that surround credit cards and credit. On this episode of Money Talks, we discuss these myths and how to keep your credit in good standing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paying for college is one of the most challenging tasks for some families. From the traditional high school senior to the non-traditional older adult getting that degree is a worthy goal. But can you fit the bill? Today we talk with a panel of experts on paying for college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Lottridge-Anderson and Ryder Taff answer your personal finance questions and give advice about the recent Equifax breach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joined today by the Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann and Assitant Secretary of Charities, Tanya Webber questions about protecting yourself from bad charities were answered. What to do if you donated to a fraudulent charity, how to report a charity, and the proper way to set up a charity are a few of the topics discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week credit reporting company Equifax announced that hackers accessed the personal data of 143 million people. Today, we’ll learn how to check to see whose information was compromised:  https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/ how to place a credit freeze:  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqs and how to monitor your credit with free credit reports:  https:...

Mississippians are no strangers to hurricane preparedness. In the face of an emergency, we know to secure our property and stock up on nonperishable food and water. But another important aspect of emergency preparedness is often left undone: financial preparedness. In the aftermath of a hurricane or other emergency, you shouldn't have to worry about searching for account information or retroactive...

In today’s show we’ll learn msn.com’s advice about what NOT to do if you win the lottery. Saturday, a hospital worker in Massachusetts won the Powerball. Her prize: $758.7 million.  There is an old adage -- no one should ever have to get rich twice. Those who become filthy rich overnight better have a serious plan in place to protect themselves from going broke. http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/pers...

Today our guest, Shawn Mercer, District Manager of the Social Security Administration answers questions about Social Security. Maybe he answered one of yours? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Duncan McNicholl who will share his experience of working internationally. If you’re interested in working or volunteering away from the U.S. you’ll need to think about how long you’ll be gone. Why do you want to work overseas? How do you get a VISA to work overseas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much risk are you willing to take in investing your money? Do you want to make sure you don’t even loose a penny? Or are you willing to go big or go home by investing in extra risky but high paying ventures? Today our team of experts discusses risk in investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you save a little bit here and a little bit there, it can all add up. On today’s show we’ll look at ways to save money on utilities: the electric bill, gas bill, and water bill. We’ve got our suggestions but we’d like to hear your success stories also. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Talks guest is Innovate Mississippi’s CEO, Tony Jeff. This “Shark Tank” organization matches entrepreneurs with investors and mentors to help grow the Mississippi technical economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Farrell, along with Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, associate professor of finance at Mississippi College and President of New Perspectives and  Ryder Taff , portfolio manager at New Perspectives and our guest Matt Jones, Senior Consumer Advice Editor for Edmunds dot com discuss vehicle purchasing. http://www.edmunds.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Money Talks we’re discussing 21st century wedding trends and the bills they generate. It's not just you, weddings are more expensive, extravagant. What are some expenses that didn’t exist for weddings 20 years ago? What are some ways to have your cake and eat it to, but less expensively? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating a budget and sticking to it can help you save and reach your short- and long-term financial goals. What do you need know to budget? What are the differences between fixed and flexible expenses? How do I start to make a budget? What if you blow your budget the first month? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relationships & money. It’s direly important to the success of a long-term relationship, but something people rarely discuss with others. Should you keep your money separate? Share everything in a joint account? Divide the money (and debt) in to mine, yours, and ours? Also, when and how do you approach the topic with your significant other? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

One of the biggest adjustments in anyone’s life is when they’re fresh in to the world of adulthood. Among those challenges for new adults is managing their finances; especially when leaving for college away from home. When do you start preparing your children for financial independence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we’ll discuss some of the “do’s and dont’s” of home buying. What myths have you always heard about buying a home? We’ll discuss dangers that first-time buyers should look to avoid. And, are you always getting a bargain when wading into the foreclosure market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With many people getting tax returns back in the near future, Money Talks will help you with ideas to kickstart your retirement fund, your first venture into investing or beginning to save. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tax day is behind us but we're not out of the woods yet. Today we explore audits and the myths and truths you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we'll give you some tips on how to plan your trip on a budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we’ll discuss some silly or foolish ways you can wreck your credit! Are you thinking about cosigning on a car loan for your child? Do you have a lot of unpaid traffic or parking tickets? Have you let a bill go unpaid for too long? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.