Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

When will the economy get back to normal. Gregory responds to sounds bites from President Trump who is pushing to reopen the economy from the Corona virus lockdowns. Mary in Raceland has someone in her household who's stimulus check was the wrong amount. What cam she do? Mary in Mobile was strongly encouraged to retire from her company amid the pandemic shutdown. How can she get her retirement in...

How is all of this stimulus money going to be taxed? Jude Heath CPA walks us through the various stimulus programs, and how each could be taxed. PPP, EIDL, EIP, Unemployment... there's a lot going on here. Learn how your money is affected. Richard in Houma asks what Medicare coverage he has to sign up for considering he is covered by VA benefits. Most NBA players are getting a pay cut, but a handf...

The Speaker of the House unveils a new round of stimulus proposals totalling around $3 trillion in new spending. Much of what is reported to be in the bill clearly has nothing to do with fighting a virus. Major sports events have returned. The UFC hosted a fight night in an empty arena. Gregory predicts our sporting events will look strange for a good while. Bryan in Covington asks about the detai...

Where is the market heading from here? When will things get back to normal? How bad will unemployment get? Gregory has some helpful webinars coming up for those looking for financial help getting through this Coronavirus chaos, with ideas on how to handle that old 401k. Gregory reviews a great call from Bill on the Northshore who was facing a dire medical situation, and had called to get some guid...

Gregory has some helpful webinars coming up for those looking for financial help getting through this Coronavirus chaos, with ideas on how to handle that old 401k. Sean on the Northshore is inheriting his late father's IRA, and asks Gregory for a second opinion on how to properly invest it. Mississippi Governor Reeves announces more businesses will be allowed to open this week. Hear the details. G...

00:48 - Gregory helps our young producer Bailey through her problems trying to get help from the CARES Act stimulus programs. She had to refile some previous years taxes, and has been unsuccessful trying to get help from the Unemployment Insurance system. 13:36 - Charles in Gulfport asks if his live-in grandson can get Unemployment Insurance help after having to quit his job. The grandson may qual...

How do you get help from the Coronavirus stimulus packages? Gregory and James update you on the progress with fighting both the virus and the economic pain it's causing. Dwayne Stein of Morgtage Gumbo explains how rates have somehow found new historic lows that can't last long. Gregory explains his 50-50 strategy for investing, and how it works during a crash like this. http://www. GregoryRicks.co...

For the first time in 4,000 years of trading, someone bought oil for a negative price. Gregory explains how oil isn't actually worth less than zero, and how this historic situation will affect your money. ETFs are being wiped out at a record pace this year. Gregory has some warnings if you're considering a leveraged ETF. Gregory explains his 50-50 strategy for investing, and how it works during a...

How do you get help from the Coronavirus stimulus packages? Here's a few ways: Economic Impact Payment: this is the stimulus check that most citizens will get, and most people will get it automatically. The Paycheck Protection Program: small business loans that may be forgiven if used to keep employees, and convert the rest to a low-interest SBA loan. SBA.gov Economic Injury Disaster Loans: busine...

00:21 - Because of Coronavirus distancing guidelines, Mississippi will now allow video conferencing to count for witnesses when notarizing signatures. Relaxing these regulations probably should have been done a long time ago. 14:46 - Mike in Mandeville asks for Gregory's guidance on getting a PPP loan. 16:58 - Kevin in Mississippi changes entire course of the show when he reveals he hasn't filed h...

How do you get help from the Coronavirus stimulus packages? Here's a few ways: Economic Impact Payment: this is the stimulus check that most citizens will get, and most people will get it automatically. The Paycheck Protection Program: small business loans that may be forgiven if used to keep employees, and convert the rest to a low-interest SBA loan. SBA.gov Economic Injury Disaster Loans: busine...

How do you get help from the Coronavirus stimulus packages? Here's a few ways: Economic Impact Payment: this is the stimulus check that most citizens will get, and most people will get it automatically. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know The Paycheck Protection Program: small business loans that may be forgiven if used to keep employees, and convert the res...

How do you get help from the Coronavirus stimulus packages? Here's a few ways: Economic Impact Payment: this is the stimulus check that most citizens will get, and most people will get it automatically. The Paycheck Protection Program: small business loans that may be forgiven if used to keep employees, and convert the rest to a low-interest SBA loan. SBA.gov Economic Injury Disaster Loans: busine...

Gregory Ricks shows you how to qualify for a Small Business Loan, how to sign up for one, and how it may be forgiven. Can you get unemployment if you were self employed? Who qualifies for a stimulus check from the Corona Virus stimulus package? How do you get your stimulus check faster? What if you haven't filed taxes in the last few years? What if you're on Social Security or Disability? What if...

Gregory Ricks has the info on how to qualify for a Small Business Loan, how to sign up for one, and how it may be forgiven. Who qualifies for a stimulus check from the Corona Virus stimulus package? How do you get your stimulus check faster? What if you haven't filed taxes in the last few years? What if you're on Social Security or Disability? What if you're on unemployment? What if you are self e...

Gregory Ricks has the latest stats on the Corona Virus and the market reaction. Who qualifies for a stimulus check from the Corona Virus stimulus package? How do you get your stimulus check faster? What if you haven't filed taxes in the last few years? What if you're on Social Security or Disability? How you can get help for your small business from the Coronavirus stimulus package? How long will...

Who qualifies for a stimulus check from the Corona Virus stimulus package? How do you get your stimulus check faster? What if you haven't filed taxes in the last few years? What if you're on Social Security or Disability? How you can get help for your small business from the Coronavirus stimulus package? How long will this last? Learn how the $2 trillion stimulus can help you! Gregory and James di...

Gregory Ricks walks you through how the economic downturn from the Wuhan Virus is affecting your money. It was the biggest one day gain in Dow Jones history, but that's not really exciting considering the context. http://www. WinningAtLife.com

Gregory Ricks walks you through how the economic downturn from the Wuhan Virus is affecting your money. Estate planning attorney Wes Blanchard is our guest. http://www. WinningAtLife.com

Gregory Ricks walks you through how the economic downturn from the Wuhan Virus is affecting your money. http://www. WinningAtLife.com

01:34 - The economic fallout from the Corona Virus is brutal. 05:39 Dale on the Northshore asks Gregory how his 50-50-50-50 strategy performs in a downturn like this. 12:08 - Dwayne Stein of MortgageGumbo.com comes on to talk about how record low mortgage rates have taken a big jump higher due to a liquidity crunch. 15:36 - CPA Jude Heath joins the show to talk taxes. Will there be an extension on...

00:15 - The big lesson from the Corona Virus going forward should be the importance of an Emergency Fund. Most of the federal government's response package includes problems that wouldn't exist if more Americans had at least a couple grand in the bank. 06:58 - Bill in Slidell asks if the proposed Payroll Tax Cut will mean he doesn't get any credits for Social Security contributions. 10:16 - Gregor...

11:15 - The Corona Virus is having a negative effect on the markets, and the reaction to the Corona Virus is even worse. Last week was a positive week overall, but more pain is coming. 24:32 - Danny in Biloxi has some Corona Virus general hygiene tips. 27:53 - Sharon in MS asks if this stock market correction is foreshadowing a recession. 33:35 - Chico in Covington just came into some money. Where...

01:44 - Laura in Pontchatoula is thinking about buying some Carnival stock, because it's been crushed by Corona Virus fears. 08:21 - June in Gulfport works for a company that was bought out. What does she do with the old 401k? 15:08 - Tesla reports to be testing Reverse Summons: the process by which a self-driving car will drop you off and find a parking spot. 23:18 - Steve in Houma asks what the...

00:38 - The Fed makes an emergency rate cut and send the stock markets spiraling down. Thanks a lot, Jerome. Hear how it affects your money. 04:32 - What are the Social Security rules for disabled and widowed spouses? Scott in Picayune asks Gregory for guidance on figuring out his parents' Social Security options. 08:45 - Chris in Slidell is being converted from a regular W2 employee to a 1099 con...