Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

-The numbers and what happened in the financial markets -1st bionic bartender was on the Las Vegas Strip -Another major American city has pension crisis a lot like what's going on in New Orleans -Have a financial situation and not quite sure what to do? Call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995, or text the question via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

-Some facts you may not know about annuities -comment cards from past LIVE events -prohibited transactions regarding IRAs -Real Estate 1031 exchanges -Dwell NOLA Realty, member of The Total Wealth Authority, is guest during hour 2

-The Markets did something they only do 7 times a year on average -Pension woes of another major American city- whole point of this is some sort of evidence of what is going to happen with the New Orleans Firemen and police officers and other public pensions, a lot of which are under water -Call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app with any financial ques...

-Meme on Facebook about what President Eisenhower said about Social Security -Next LIVE speaking event for women only, July 13th. RSVP by calling our office at (504) 832-9200 or by signing up at gregoryricks.com -Send us a text via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app or call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 to ask us any financial question

-Not very happy about the healthcare reform bill -Widows' issues -Checklist to go through before spouse passes away -Facts about how horrible Americans in general are about managing their money -Dwayne Stein, Mortgage Expert and member of the Total Wealth Authority, is guest on hour 2

-How do you like your coffee? Psychopaths prefer their coffee a certain way... -We'll discuss if these healthcare reforms will affect your wallet -Call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app with any financial question!

-financial planning for widows -UBER CEO stepping down from day-to-day duties but will still be on the board. UBER will go public soon. -Call in LIVE at (504)260-0995 with any financial questions or text the question using the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app. Also check us out on periscope, @GregoryRicks!

-Going over the big financial news of the day: the drop in oil prices. That will affect the local economy as well as annuities. -Call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app if you have any financial questions.

-Amazon does it again! What industry did they decide to decimate today? -Different Social Security scenarios such as what happens if your spouse dies? What happens if you remarry? -Have a financial situation and not sure what to do? Call Gregory LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

-What Social Security looks like for widows and widowers. We run into the widow situation more often. -Check out the Numbers page on gregoryricks.com under the Winning at Life tab -Call in LIVE and ask Gregory any financial question at (504) 260-0995, or text the question on the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

-celebrating our 7th anniversary- it happened last Sunday -the FED lifting the rates slightly, pretty good sign how this will affect your money -Whole Foods gobbled up by Amazon -Jude Heath, CPA and Total Wealth Authority member, is guest during hour 2 - Call in LIVE with any financial questions at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

-Rig count went up for 22nd straight week; our most precious commodity here in the states -"Rags to riches" stories: one story where a rich guy won the PowerBall, and it destroyed him -If you have any financial questions, call us LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- Flattening yield curve and what that means -telling you about a follow-up conversation with a caller from last week who got a 10% return on his annuity -Another conversation held today regarding variable universal life -The Numbers -Barry Kern of Kern Studios is special guest at bottom of the hour

- the FED raising federal funds rate by 1/4 of a point, and the market reaction was pretty negligible - We love hearing from you! Don't forget to call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 if you have any sort of financial question. Also can text via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app. It's free!

-The numbers - Saving money not just for yourself and your children, but for charity as well - If you have a financial situation and don't know what to do, call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- Something that may rival venmo if you heard us talk about electronic cash - Preview our women's event on July 13th - forecast about what's going to happen with the economy - comment cards from last speaking event - We'd love to hear from you! Call in LIVE with any financial situation at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- #1 question of the week: People getting second opinion on annuities - income streams - call in LIVE at 504-260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app with any financial situation

-breaking down what happened in the financial world-looking at the numbers -Asking Gregory what is the WORST variable annuity he's ever seen in the history of Gregory Ricks and Associates -Do you have a financial situation, and you're not quite sure what to do? Call us LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- An answer for what's going to happen with the newly vacated K-Mart and Sears properties - goofy Social Security rules - If you have a financial situation and you're not sure what to do, call Gregory LIVE at (504)260-0995 or text the question via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- Breaking down the numbers that happened in the marketplace - Discussion about what is going to happen with all the old K-Mart and Sears stores - 68% of young people are expecting an inheritance, but only 40% of their parents are going to leave them one - How Estate Planning needs to fit into your retirement portfolio - Call in LIVE at (504) 260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associat...

- Your reactions to the show - What should you do when you inherit money, and what happens? - Man who just bought $1000 worth of stock now worth $2 Million. Just gave it to charity. - Call in LIVE at 504-260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app with any financial questions

-Social Security rules that do not make sense - Going through comment cards from June 1st financial speaking event - Call in LIVE at 504-260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- Weekly Wrap - What the real full retirement age is for Social Security -1/2 of Americans are going to die broke; more of a female problem -Traci Kestler of Dwell NOLA Realty in studio talking about Fair Housing laws -Call in LIVE at 504-260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app with any financial questions.

- Almost 1/2 of Americans die broke - How to not die penniless -Call in LIVE with any financial questions at 504-260-0995 or text us via the "Gregory Ricks and Associates" app

- Who NEEDS a financial advisor? - the trip wires you cross when you need someone professional to handle your money -Call in LIVE with any financial questions at (504) 260-0995 or text via the Gregory Ricks and Associates app