Smart Money

Michelle and Brian continue to discuss various social security scenarios with callers. They also discuss hunting for lost money, refinancing your mortgage and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss why Washington's attention to healthcare has resulted in the delay in tax and infrastructure reform which could have a negative effect on the economy down the line. They also take a number of phone calls on social security benefits,

Hank and Brian tell you why all the "buy gold" advertisements and their associated investments are a bad idea, if it's a good idea for an older parent to put his adult daughter on the home deed, why times like these are excellent opportunities to review your portfolio and more.

Hank and Brian discuss their optimism over the upcoming earnings season, what it means when the market has 'bad breath,' what to do with an extra $1200 per month,

Hank, Michelle and Brian sprinkle some presidential history into this hour and discuss, when to begin taking social security payments, investing in stock options and if taking a lump sum in a pension payment is a good idea.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the lack of an understanding of history that is so widespread these days, charitable planning, social security planning, the gold standard and a teenager wants to begin investing.

Brian and Michelle help a caller deal with the financial aftermath of the death of her husband, discuss the length of time you should hold onto certain financial documents for tax purposes, transferring a 401K from a previous employer and more.

Michelle and Brian dig deeper into the unemployment numbers, President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accords, the importance of having a financial advisor that is a fiduciary, fun ways to get your kids interesting in saving and investing money and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian continue the discussion from the previous hour about Home Depot stock, discuss the ongoing health care crisis and Michelle presents advice on the inner workings of Roth and traditional IRAs.

Hank, Michelle and Brian talk about this week's market activity, if indexed annuities as an investment strategy are a good idea, Home Depot stock and more.

Hank and Michelle have a thorough discussion about digital currencies (Bitcoin) and how they work and they continue talking about identity theft.

Hank and Michelle discuss the market, if a caller should sell a home he has in Michigan as he faces pressure from his son to sell and they also talk with a victim of identity theft.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss Bitcoin, Health Savings Accounts and this hour also includes lots of Social Security related questions and answers.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss this week's market activity, fallout from the Paris Climate Accords, strategies for approaching Social Security withdrawals, IRA eligibility, required minimum distributions and more.

Brian and Michelle help a caller deal with the financial aftermath of the death of her husband, the length of time you should hold onto certain financial documents, transferring a 401K from a previous employer and more.

Michelle and Brian dig deeper into the unemployment numbers, President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Accords, the importance of having a financial advisor that is a fiduciary, fun ways to get your kids interesting in saving and investing money and more.

Are indexed annuities a good investment? What happens to your retirement accounts when you pass away? Hank and Brian answer these questions and more.

Hank and Brian discuss the tax code, how to invest money won in a lawsuit, what to do with the proceeds from the sale of a home and more.

Hank and Brian discuss retirement planning with a self employed caller that is just starting to think about retiring and also conduct a thorough review of 529 college savings plans.

Hank and Brian celebrate Armed Forces Day today and they also look at the week's market activity, discuss "backdoor" IRAs and more.

Hank and Michelle discuss why women make excellent investors, the importance of moms, a CSX worker about to retire and his 401K and more.

The market had a slight pullback this week and Hank and Michelle describe why that isn't much to be concerned about, the pitfalls of attempting to reform healthcare, the worth of moms and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss stock splits, changes in how your credit score is calculated, if buying small batches of high end stocks is effective and more.

Hank, Brian and Michelle weave a metaphor involving Humpty Dumpty, Chicken Little and the ongoing healthcare saga. They also discuss a drop in oil prices, an earnings report, the socialism experiment in Venezuela and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the Fair Tax, "milestone" planning, catch up 401K contributions, if early retirement is possible and much more.