Highlights for this Saturday January 31st Your Safe Money Show

Could a "phased retirement" be right for you? I look into what a "phased retirement" is and how the government is implementing it this year and if it will work in the private sector. Tune into Your Safe Money Show this Saturday the 31st of January to get the scoop

How Long Can You Expect Your Roof or Fridge to Last?

Keeping enough money tucked away to cover the cost of replacing a big ticket item like a refrigerator is important. This article tells you what the average shelf life is for various items in your home.

How long will items in your home last?

Cheaper gas gives small businesses big savings each month, creates expansion opportunities

Cheaper gas making a difference

Health beat: Chronic pain's toll growing in Minnesota

Here's some interesting data on what seems to be a growing problem.



Chronic pain

WE’LL SPEND BIG ON VALENTINE’S DAY

Americans are feeling sweet about romance as Valentine’s Day approaches, with consumers expected to spend big this year on candy, jewelry and flowers. The average person celebrating the holiday on February 14 (a Saturday) expects to spend $142.31 in the name of love, about $8 more than last year.

Rural counties in Minnesota leading economic recovery

Rural counties in Minnesota leading recovery

Highlights for Saturday January 24 Your Safe Money Show

Everyone makes mistakes sometime but when it comes to your retirement income you can't afford to make too many mistakes. On this week's Your Safe Money Show I discuss 7 common financial mistakes and how to avoid or minimize them.

Low gas prices, higher incentives change the math for electric cars, but range still an issue

Electric cars worth the extra price?

Texas is preparing for an oil bust

Preparing for oil bust

This story out of Texas talks about having a backup plan. Today retirees and pre-retirees need to understand the importance of getting a "plan" together to make sure you'll have enough income to carry you all the way through retirement.

Highlights for this Saturday January 17 Your Safe Money Show

Because were living longer the opportunity to keep working in retirement is becoming more common. What I mean by work could be a second career, or something you've always wanted to do. On this week's Your Safe Money Show we look at what some soon to be retirees and retirees are doing to make their retirement more fulfilling.

Love Advice That Shocked the Expert

love advice from people married at least 43 years

Report shows 2014 was best year for US hiring since 1999, raises confidence about new year

Best year for U.S. hiring

Highlights for this Saturday January 10th Your Safe Money Show

So it's a brand new year and the Consumer Electronics Show went on this week in Las Vegas and this Saturday on Your Safe Money Show, I'll be looking at the new gadgets and technology plus I have resolutions you can do now to bolster your retirement savings.

Mortgage Rates Are Back at 2013 Lows

Mortgage rates are at 2013 lows

Dollar gains mean big savings for US travelers abroad, although summer fares are still costly

Savings for U.S. travelers

Holiday sales help auto industry finish 2014 strong as some brands post annual sales records

Cars sales finish 2014 strong