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Tune in to MoneyMD as Steve and John continue their segment with three more potential pitfalls for couples and their money. Then, with traditional pension plans fading away, future retirees now need to be more disciplined in their retirement planning to compensate for the loss. The Money Doctors discuss Dave Ramsey’s advice on the subject. And finally, we have all heard that China is gaining groun...

Harmony in finances is an important key to a happy marriage. Tune in to MoneyMD this week to learn how to avoid several pitfalls that can drive a wedge between you and your spouse. Then, well-meaning friends and family will offer abundant opinions on your decision about whether to buy or rent a home. Join the Money Doctors as they help you decipher fact from fiction when weighing your residential...

After planning and saving for a lifetime, you don't want to sabotage your retirement with an easily avoidable mistake.  Find out what not  to do tomorrow morning on MoneyMD. Then, tune in to MoneyMD to hear about eight purchases that can save you hundreds, or even thousands of dollars over time. And finally, Steve and John will talk about how the spending patterns of retirees have changed over the...

Is the ability to generate wealth in your DNA? Tune in to MoneyMD to hear about seven common character traits of the rich. Then, learn the tremendous power of including small-company stocks in your portfolio. And finally, in a recent article, Dave Ramsey says, "Youth sports are great in theory, but in practice, they can take over your life." John and Steve will discuss some practical ways to help...

In the beginning of this episode, Steve and John will explain why some pension funds can't offer inflation protection and how you can compensate for this in your retirement planning. Then, the path to retirement is full of potential psychological and financial pitfalls. Listen to MoneyMD to learn about eight of the most common mistakes made when planning for retirement. And finally, according to C...

Most people think that estate planning is only a concern for the wealthy, but a little planning can save your loved ones a lot of grief and expense when settling your affairs.  Listen to Steve and John to learn about five issues you should address in your own estate plan. Then, risk is unavoidable when investing in securities, so how do you cope with the anxiety? The Money Doctors will discuss fou...

According to experts, the average investor significantly underperforms the market.  Find out what mistakes to avoid on the first segment of MoneyMD. Then, deciding how much of your portfolio should be allocated to stocks versus bonds is only the first step toward good portfolio diversification. Tune in to MoneyMD to learn how to further refine your mix and aim for a higher return. And finally, New...

While the old saying “you get what you pay for” is often true, Steve and John say that sometimes being cheap simply saves you money.  Tune in to MoneyMD to hear some great examples of when pinching those pennies pays off. Then, join John and Steve to hear how movies that you watched growing up may have influenced your current views on money. And finally, in this day and age of cyber thieves, ident...

Are you worried about running out of money in retirement? U.S. News & World Report says you shouldn't be, as long as you avoid five common mistakes. Find out what not to do in the first part of this podcast on MoneyMD. Then, in order to protect taxpayers from criminals, and also to discourage taxpayers from becoming criminals themselves, the IRS has published a list of the top twelve tax scams. Fi...

The Obama administration celebrated the success of the Affordable Care Act, but studies are raising more red flags as to the true issues that lie ahead. Tune in to MoneyMD to learn how coming changes may affect your healthcare budget for next year. Up next: The U.S. stock market has experienced a correction during nearly every bull market over the past forty years.  Steve and John will help you co...

A recent Morningstar article points out that even though funding an IRA seems relatively simple, the IRS has created a plethora of surprising rules that may seriously impact your retirement funds.  John and Steve will let you know what to look out for on MoneyMD. Then, listen in and learn what not to do from older baby boomers who wish they had done things differently as they planned for their ret...

It's difficult to ignore when we are in poor physical health, but our financial health is a little easier to overlook. To start off this podcast, Steve and John will help you complete a self diagnosis to determine the overall fitness of your finances. Then, a study in a recent Forbes article tracks the predictions of 68 experts and 6,582 market forecasts going back to 1998.  Hear the results from...

According to a recent Kiplinger article, "Investors lagged the average mutual fund by an average of 2.5 percentage points per year over the past ten years."  Join John and Steve on MoneyMD to find out how you can do better. Then, owning your car costs you a whole lot more than you think. Steve and John will take a look at the true cost of a car, and how you can trim off some of the excess expenses...

Did you know that over 30% of all mutual funds close or merge within five years?  Steve and John will discuss some interesting patterns on the beginning segment of MoneyMD. Then, they discuss artificial intelligence is sweeping into the American workplace to replace human judgment.  Tune in to MoneyMD when Steve and John will discuss a study done at the University of Oxford that predicts which occ...

Tune in to MoneyMD to hear about contributing factors to this current secular bull market, as well as some projections for the future. After that, listen up to hear about President Obama's 2015 budget includes seven key changes aimed at your retirement accounts. Steve and John will describe these proposed changes and how they might affect your plans going forward. Finally, analysts have determined...

"A new study finds that many investors may in fact have a genetic predisposition to hunt for bargains in the stock market,” reports a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Today on MoneyMD, John and Steve will consider the implications of these surprising findings. Then Steve and John take a look at the changing retirement landscape, and the factors involved in determining the best time to be...

You may think that a million dollars is way out of your reach, but with a little planning it’s actually a realistic goal for most people.  Interested? Listen to Steve and John as they give you 5 practical steps you can take to make that dream come true. And then, you can insure just about anything these days, from your home to your identity, and you can spend just about any amount of money on that...

Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist for Charles Schwab, recently stated, "I personally think the bull market we're in now will be the best we see in our lifetimes."  Steve and John will discuss her reasons for this strong statement in the beginning of this episode. Then, while frugality doesn't mean having to give up all your "toys", it does require you to rethink some things. Tune in to...

With the stock market slowing down and real estate prices finally recovering, is it time to invest in real estate?  Join Steve and John on this podcast when they discuss four basic types of real estate investments and elements to consider about each one. And then- for years, many older Americans  sought reverse mortgages when money was tight. The Money Doctors will take a look at some new federal...

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the deficit will fall to $514 billion this year, down around 25 percent from 2013.  Will this impact the long-term budget outlook? Find out right now! Then, John and Steve discuss 2014 predictions for the U.S. economy and suggestions for how to successfully navigate the markets ahead. And finally, Steve and John will give their insights on a speech giv...

"Just as the world's largest economy is finally getting better, the public's opinion of President Barack Obama's handling of it is getting worse," quotes a recent Bloomberg article.  Listen in as John and Steve review the article and give their perspective. Buying insurance can be confusing, frustrating and ridiculously expensive.  Up next, Steve and John will give you several tips that can help y...

It's that time again, and if you're like most of us, procrastination seems like a pretty good idea right now.  On this episode of  MoneyMD, John and Steve will caution you against dragging your feet, as well as a dozen other easily avoidable tax filing mistakes. After that, Steve and John will take a look at an article from CNNMoney that highlights Nobel Prize winner David Booth and his research-b...

A new study in this month's issue of The Journal of Financial Planning suggests a dramatic change to the way retirees have traditionally been advised to invest their money.  John and Steve will delve into this alternative strategy on this episode of MoneyMD. Up next: when considering annuities, Steve and John warn that "guaranteed" may not mean what you think. Tune in to MoneyMD as they shed some...

What are your financial goals?  Do you have a plan to attain them?  Saturday on MoneyMD, John and Steve will help set you on the pathway to success with five simple but effective steps. After that: You work hard day in and day out, and yet you never seem to get ahead.  Tune in to MoneyMD to learn about ten obstacles that may actually be barricading your road to riches. This podcast ends with Steve...

On this episode: Join Steve and John on MoneyMD this week to learn about five financial goals to consider in your plans for 2014. Then, stocks had a banner year in 2013 and outperformed bonds by the largest margin in recent history. After that, John and Steve will take a look at some highlights from the bull market of 2013. Finally, could you be squandering your retirement without realizing it? On...