Highlights for Saturday October 31 Your Safe Money Show

Do you have a 401(k) at your work? Do you understand all the in's and out's? How about the new contribution limits for 2016? Or maybe you do not have a 401(k) at your work, what's the best way for you to save for retirement? Check in this Saturday on Your Safe Money Show and I'll have the Good the Bad and the Ugly of 401(k)'s.

U.S. Plans to Sell Down Strategic Oil Reserve to Raise Cash

Did you know that the U.S. has 695 million barrels of crude oil in reserve? How much are they selling? Read on.


U.S. Plans to Sell Down Strategic Oil Reserve to Raise Cash

Why the drug price scandal won’t be enough to keep down prices

Why the drug price scandal won’t be enough to keep down prices

Highlights for Saturday October 24 Your Safe Money Show

Coming up on this Saturday's Your Safe Money Show, Medicare Open Enrollment started October 15th and runs until December 7th. I'll go over the importance of reviewing your coverage at this time.  Also be aware that open enrollment for MNSure (individual and family health insurance for those under 65 years of age in the state of Minnesota) starts November 1st and goes until January 31st. I will also look at outdated retirement decisions and get you "up to date" on those decisions.

How to Save on Halloween Candy, Costumes and Spooky Decor

Here's some ideas to make Halloween more affordable.

How to Save on Halloween Candy, Costumes and Spooky Decor

Don't fall for this chip credit card scam

Here's a good reminder about scammers and the new chip credit cards. 


Don't fall for this chip credit card scam

The Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is What Really Needs Adjustment

The Cost-of-Living Adjustment Is What Really Needs Adjustment

Highlights for October 17 Your Safe Money Show

I hope you can feel my excitement as this third week in October is National Save for Retirement week!!!! I'll have ways for you to get on board with this recognition, on this week's Your Safe Money Show. Plus seniors and those getting Social Security had news this week on their annual COLA (cost of living adjustment).

No cost-of-living increase for Social Security in 2016

No cost-of-living increase for Social Security in 2016

Scam tied to new chip credit cards

Yet another scam...beware!

Scam tied to new chip credit cards

4 Health Benefit Changes to Expect in 2016

Now more so than ever before you need to be your own advocate when it comes to healthcare benefits. Costs are rising for most in 2016 and this article gives some good ideas how to protect yourself by reviewing and following up on plan options and your bills too.If you need help Sjoberg & Holmstrom is a broker enrollment center for MnSure and health insurance carriers. 


4 Health Benefit Changes to Expect in 2016

Highlights for Saturday October 10 Your Safe Money Show

On this Saturday's (10-10-15) Your Safe Money Show we look at health insurance rates rising and what that means for you and your family. Plus joint replacement (knee and hip) has become much more common. Were living longer and want quality of life and joint replacement can be part of that. 

Childcare now costs more than rent. No wonder more women are opting out of the workforce

The cost of childcare has gone up and families have to look at what that cost is compared to income generated by their job. By the time you pay childcare and other costs associated with a job, car and fuel costs, clothing allowance, you hope you are staying ahead. This article mentions "women" opting out of the workforce but I feel the decision for one parent to "stay home" would depend on the family and their income situation.


Childcare now costs more than rent. No wonder more women are opting out of the workforce

What to Buy in October

What to Buy in October

You're paying record ATM fees

Be careful of out-of-network ATM fees.

You're paying record ATM fees

Highlights for Saturday October 3 Your Safe Money Show

Have you received your new EMV chip credit card? Well changes are on the way and we'll talk about what that means for you on this Saturday's Your Safe Money Show. Also there are some fees on credit cards many people aren't aware of, find out what they are and how to avoid them.