Smart Money

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss President Trump's tax plan, the economic outlook with earnings reports, variable annuities, money parked in a caller's savings account and Hank offers an apology to the Mystic Mynx for an inappropriate remark made during last week's show.

Hank and Brian discuss if indexed annuities are a good investment, what happens to your retirement accounts when you pass away, the differences between a Roth and traditional IRA or 401K and more.

Hank is back and as energized as ever! Together with Brian they discuss the tax code, how to invest money received from winning a lawsuit, what to do with proceeds from the sale of a home and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss how to properly allocate money within a 401K, if bonds are a good investment, the importance of diversification and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss the Obamacare replacement legislation, changes in oil pricing, backdoor IRAs and the bull market celebrates its 8th birthday.

Brian and Michelle discuss the far reaching influence of the show as it relates to daylight savings time, what to do when it's time to start collecting your pension, how to consider risk as it relates to living in retirement and more.

Brian, Michelle and Hank debate the worth of Tesla stock, President Trump's successes in his first 100 days despite #NEVERTRUMP opposition, early 401K withdrawals, which financial sectors are good to invest in at this time and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss a famous April Fools prank involving the US Treasury, a city employee getting ready to retire has questions about the DROP plan, laddering bonds, a caller might have buyer's remorse after purchasing an annuity and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss the latest market info, a new way to support your favorite charity, CDs backed by gold and how student loan debt has hit the trillion dollar mark.

Michelle and Brian discuss charitable contributions, Health Savings Accounts, guidelines for Roth accounts, if donated personal/sick time off work is tax deductible, 529 college savings plans and much more.

Michelle and Brian discuss the causes of a down week in the market this week, keeping inflation in check, changing interest rates, how to protect your assets plus Hank calls in to let us know where he's been the last few weeks.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the deadline to lock in current rates with the Florida Prepaid college savings program, a CSX employee that may be affected by layoffs calls in for advice, if the Fair Tax has a chance of passing under Trump and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss recent market activity (there may be a correction coming), recent layoffs announced by CSX toxic Freddie and Fannie debt and more.

Hank and Michelle discuss their ideas about properly allocating money within a 401K, if I bonds are/were a good investment, diversification strategy, IRA contribution limits on a per year basis and more.

Michelle and Brian discuss the Obamacare replacement legislation and how it affects you, changes in oil pricing, "backdoor" IRAs and the bull market celebrates its 8th birthday. Just how well has the market performed in the last 8 years?

Michelle and Brian discuss the Snapchat IPO, investing in Iraqi dinars, private mortgage insurance and more.

While Hank is recuperating Michelle and Brian discuss recent market activity, some news about general contractors attempting to scam homeowners, a caller facing a health crisis needs advice managing his retirement nest egg and tips for avoiding identity/credit theft.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the approaching deadline to lock in current rates with the Florid Prepaid college savings program, a CSX employee that may be affected by the announced layoffs calls in for advice, if the Fair Tax has a chance to pass under Trump and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the market (a correction may be coming), recent layoffs announced by CSX, toxic debt with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and more.

Hank and Michelle offer advice on annuities and they also talk to a WWII veteran who has some bonds and he's not sure what to do with them. Michelle discusses a special internship opportunity that is not for the faint at heart.

Hank and Michelle discuss how clean air is actually hurting us, the environment and our finances, if a caller in his mid 30's is on the right track for retirement, what to do with $250K in cash that a caller has and more.

How much will consumers spend on Valentine's Day gifts? How and when should you start estate planning? Hank, Brian and Michelle answer these questions and also discuss ETFs, mutual funds, if a 401K and pension can be rolled over when leaving an employer and more.

Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss the market, President Trump's first 100 days, the best ways to invest in real estate, questions about a hospital bill that was turned over to collections and more.

Does a person who only made $206 last year have to file an income tax return and does that same person have to pay the health care penalty? Michelle offers advice on structuring your portfolio in a strategic way once you retire and begin making regular withdrawals from your accounts.

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the actions of the Federal Reserve this week, growth in the jobs market, what the Super Bowl can mean for your retirement and Hank somehow manages to weave Julia Child, President Bush and President Obama into the same conversation.