Saturday November 1st highlights for Your Safe Money Show

How does spending your retirement in an RV traveling the country sound to you? Well more and more retiree's are doing just that, their called "work campers", I'll tell you more on Saturday's Your Safe Money Show. I also have some tips to get your budget ready for the end of the year.

New option to power electric cars

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/280646232.html

Refinancing your mortgage will it off set loan costs?

Finding ways to "save" money is a focus for me and this article on refinancing has some points to consider depending on your current situation.

http://tinyurl.com/kghvmyf

Bakken's next phase: Natural gas

We talked about Williston North Dakota and all the growth there on a previous Your Safe Money Show. Here is a continuing story on what's happening in that area today.

http://tinyurl.com/kt8ekr4

Show highlights for Saturday October 25

There's a new surprise threat to your retirement. Whether you own your home, are still paying a mortgage or if you're renting can make a difference in how much income you have in retirement. There's new longevity figures out and were living longer than ever before, will you have enough to last 20, 30 or more years?

State sought lower MNsure rates from PreferredOne

http://www.startribune.com/business/280128612.html

Social Security benefits go up by 1.7%

http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/280018612.html

National Save for Retirement Week starts Sunday

On this week's Your Safe Money Show I have tips on how to save for retirement in recognition of National Save for Retirement Week starting Sunday October the 19th through the 25th. FICO has a new scoring model that adjusts for medical debt and that can really make a difference for those dealing with this. I have details on the new FICO 9 on the show this Saturday October 18th.

Oil prices are down

The global price of oil is near $83 per barrel, down about $32, or 28 percent, from its high point for the year.
In general the plunge in prices is good for those who have to buy fuel, and bad for those who sell it. But it has far wider and more complex effects on economies around the globe that are only starting to be felt.
Read more here:http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/279390202.html

U.S. stocks down sharply in morning trading

http://tinyurl.com/omjrn25

Is it time to get your money "safe"?

For the first time since the 1950's, the U.S. will produce more pork than beef.

http://www.startribune.com/business/278831711.html

What to expect on Saturday October 11th Your Safe Money Show

We all know taxes are inevitable, but in retirement you can decide where you want to live and some states have better tax rates than others. This week on Your Safe Money Show I'll look at the best places to live when it comes to taxes AND when you leave a job what do you do with your 401(k)? I'll have those options explained this Saturday tune in.

Unemployment numbers looking better

http://tinyurl.com/pne45wj

Will this winter be warmer than last year?

http://tinyurl.com/nx4mr68

You can really save by comparison shopping.

http://tinyurl.com/o6hdgew

U.S. job growth is a little better than average for the last 50 years.

http://www.startribune.com/blogs/278028441.html

What's coming up on this Saturday's Your Safe Money Show?

Did you know that when buying say a car the best month to do that is October? Find out what each month has to offer as far as good deals go on Saturday's Your Safe Money Show. I'll also touch on Medicare open enrollment, COLA with Social Security, newest information concerning Social Security statements and annual gift tax exclusion and lifetime gift tax exclusion.

General Mills to cut 700 to 800 more jobs

http://tinyurl.com/ow2tl68