Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

The Federal Trade Commision sues a shady company selling bad stock advice. Learn the signs of what to look for to avoid investing your money with the wrong people. Scott in Mississippi asks Gregory's thoughts on precious metals as a short term play. Charles in Covington asks Gregory's recommendation on where to find reliable sources for stock trading. Proposed tax reforms from Joe Biden seek to el...

Mike in Convent turned on his Social Security retirement benefit after his full retirement age, and is upset his Medicare premiums are biting into his Social Security check. Gregory shows that Medicare premiums are based on your income in the last tax filing. Bill in Slidell asks how the timeline works on Roth IRA conversions. Christy on Youtube Live asks Gregory about the age 55 exception for ear...

Gregory shares his experience on this week's business trip, where airports are not quite back to normal, but getting better. The Job Report shows the Unemployment Rate dropped less than expected, and the contrast between states is stark. Kudlow audio clips give us a good idea what legislation could affect your money in the short session ending this week. The current spending bill expires this week...

Hear women's questions about their Social Security scenario. Dana in Slidell asks what her Social Security options will look like. She's a 1099 contracter who doesn't pay much into Social Security, but her husband does. Frank in New Orleans calls on behalf of his mom who is currently on Social Security retirement benefits. Could she increase her benefit by switching to her now-deceased ex husband?...

Dwayne Stein of Mortgage Gumbo joins us to celebrate another record low in interest rates, and gives you the easiest trick to pay off your mortgage faster. Can you really make money copying Warren Buffet's trading news? Gregory reviews some new commercials for Winning at Life. Mom and Pop businesses should be aware of different scenarios for Social Security. Is it better to have all of your income...

MS Governor Tate Reeves floats a slew of new spending proposals on the cops, education, and economic stimulus, and then tops it off with eliminating the state income tax. We aren't buying any of it. The Numbers show the markets taking a breather after the previous day's record highs. Tesla jumps on the news it is to be included on the S&P 500. Gregory answers questions from women about their S...

Gregory shares his experience getting back surgery. Loaning money to friends and family is all too often a failed experience. Here's what you should keep in mind before you give your money for a personal loan. The Dow and S&P 500 both reach new record highs today. http://www. WinningAtLife.com

Gregory shares his experience getting back surgery, and how you need a financial cushion in case medical issues come up that aren't covered by your insurance. For emergency situations, it's good to have a financial go-bag, with some money set aside and a collection of your important financial documents. Wes Blanchard, the Estate Planning Attorney, breaks down the Biden proposals that could change...

David in New Orleans was under the impression his uncle left a life insurance policy for him. How can he look that up? The economic road ahead looks a little clearer. Hear Gregory reaction Stephanie Pomboy's predictions including that 3.5% unemployment will not return under the next administration. National media outlets start declaring the Election 2020 winner is Biden during our show. Hear Grego...

The Election 2020 update shows Biden overtaking Trump in the vote count. Wall Street loves a divided government, because gridlock equals certainty. Voters on state-wide ballot initiatives across the country seem to overwhelmingly agree for lower taxes and legal marijuana. How did the pollsters do? Trafalgar was closest again, and you'll hear the pre-election predicitons from both sides of the poll...

Here's what we know so far about how the election results could affect the economy, your investments, taxes, and Social Security.

What's on the ballot in Louisiana and Mississippi? Learn what financial issues are being decided in the 2020 election. Gregory reviews the financial issues at play in the elections from sports betting to Social Security reform. What result does Gregory expect, and how will that affect your money? Jack in Metairie wants to know if we have runaway inflation or a huge recession in our near future. Bo...

Election 2020: what result does Gregory expect, and how will that affect your money? Jack in Metairie wants to know if we have runaway inflation or a huge recession in our near future. Jerry in Baton Rouge is on Social Security. Can his wife, who receives a teacher's pension from the state, draw a spousal benefit from his Social Security record? Jim in Semmes has accumulated quite a bit in his sav...

Is the cost of college a good investment? Only 59% of people who start college get a degree. Only 44% of those with a degree have a job in that field. Would you put money to an investment vehicle with a 74% failure rate? Donald asks Gregory about taking a loan against his house to buy rental properties. Garbiel asks how a Biden victory would impact our economy? Gregory says in the long term, not m...

Financial lessons from the NFL. One huge drag on a franchise is dead cap space. It's like the household equivalent of carrying too much debt. Learn some of the basics of Social Security. Gregory reviews a two recent calls covering the rules for Social Security retirement benefits. Are you looking to get your credit score up? Hear a couple of quick calls from Saturday's show with Dwayne Stein helpi...

To help you appreciate life in 2020, it's a good idea to remember what life was like in 1972. Dennis in Biloxi recalls Hurricane Camille. Greg in Gretna asks if he can roll over his DROP money into a Roth IRA when he retires. Dwayne Stein reviews a couple of caller trying to get their credit scores up to get a good deal on a mortgage. Gary in New Orleans asks Gregory to explain how the Required Mi...

Hear Gregory's thoughts on the final Presidential Debate of 2020. Anthony in Metairie is now eligible to retire from his current job, but he would like to start a new job doing something else. Ralph in Kenner wants to hold off on his Social Security until age 70, and wants to try and get his benefit as big as possible. Business is booming for companies that assist small businesses who go bankrupt...

Gregory sees a strong chance your taxes will be going up in the future, and prefers to invest accordingly. Tax increases also means slower economic growth. Election 2020 is starting to look a little clearer, and Gregory expects a positive result for the investors. The Hunter Biden laptop only strengthens the bullish position. Gregory adds some more insight to a call from Saturday's show. Jay has a...

For those of you who think life is tough in 2020, perhaps you've forgotten how nice you have it compared to 1972. Gregory responds to a clip from Adam Carolla about appreciating modern luxuries. People have been paying down their credit card debt over the pandemic. The US has doubled the national debt since 2010. Ryan in Biloxi called for a friend who is self employed, and was denied a mortgage be...

John in Gulfport is looking for ways to help his credit score so he can be in a better position to buy a house. New Hampshire is suing Massachusetts for taxing their residence for working at home if they are employed in Mass. Don't worry too much about the upcoming election. The market should be fine either way in the long term. Gregory reviews a couple of calls about Social Security from Saturday...

What's rules for SSI and Disability? Gregory explains the difference between Supplemental Security Income and Social Security's Disability programs. Bob in Biloxi is thinking about moving the money from his 401k into 2 fixed annuities. What does Gregory think? Bruce in Denham Springs was on Disability, and when he switched to Social Security retirement benefits at his Full Retirement Age, his taxe...

The way you listen to audio has changed dramatically. People are listening to more spoken word content than ever, and the AM/FM radio accounts for less than half of listening hours. How do SSI and Social Security Disability differ? What are the different rules for these programs, and how do you qualify for help from them? Ken in New Orleans calls back to the show to let us know his artwork has bee...

Laura in New Orleans has asked Gregory about buying stock in Carnival Cruise Lines on the show back in March. She called back and confirmed she bought in. How has her investment performed thus far? Gregory's guidance proved to be spot on. The shop teacher at Gulfport High wins a $50,000 prize for trade teachers in recognition of his auto shop class. How does someone know how much money they should...

Pool Corp, the largest whole distributer of pool parts, is based in Covington and just got listed on the S&P 500. The plans are revealed for the new UMG Hotel in Biloxi. Laura in New Orleans is inheriting a decent amount of money. How does she go about the process of knowing where to put it, and how much to put in each bucket. When Eric in New Orleans inherited a bunch of money, his uncle prom...

Here's 4 easy ways people run out of money in retirement. Brad in Hammond needs to take a withdrawal from his 401k to make ends meet. How does the process work by which you can get your early withdrawal penalty waived? Chase in Luling is just getting started saving for retirement and has a couple of small rent houses. Is he on the right path? Hear some news highlights from the financial world. htt...