Thursday, March 31, 2016

Highlights for Saturday April 2 Your Safe Money Show

Do you drive an electric car? Have you considered buying one? On this Saturday's Your Safe Money Show we look at details about electric cars and do they save you money? When is the best time to buy a plane ticket? Picking the right time frame can save you serious cash. And tax time is getting close, we have answers to tax questions people are sometimes embarrassed to ask. 

HSA vs. IRA: Which One to Fund First?

Not everyone can have an HSA account but if you do it's a great vehicle for saving. You must use the account for medical bills but that usually is not hard for most of us to do. When you get to age 65 and have Medicare you can't contribute to an HSA anymore but you can use that money you've saved in the account for medical costs.

HSA vs. IRA: Which One to Fund First?

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Highlights for March 26 Your Safe Money Show

Have you heard about a GRA? GRA stands for Guaranteed Retirement Account and it's a plan that could replace 401(k)'s. Find out more about this plan by listening to Saturday's Your Safe Money Show. Plus there are tax benefits that were made permanent and one's that were extended for two years, with the tax deal reached at the end of 2015. Find out what those are.

How to Get Personal Data off Your Devices

Before you get rid of your old cell phone or computer, you might want to clear personal data. This article from Consumer Reports tells you how.


How to Get Personal Data off Your Devices

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Highlights for Saturday March 19 Your Safe Money Show

On this Saturday's Your Safe Money Show, I ran across a special report that Forbes did on 100 things you need to know about money before age 35. The information was good for really any age, but the section on what you need to know about 401(k)'s, IRA's and other retirement accounts makes for great information for the show. Plus I have suggestions when your over age 60 that can make for a better retirement.

Ask Yourself: Are You Happier Now Than You Were 10 Years Ago?

Ask Yourself: Are You Happier Now Than You Were 10 Years Ago?

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Highlights for March 12 Your Safe Money Show

On this week's Your Safe Money Show, this being an election year there is so much uncertainty, across the board, about what the future will hold. On top of that, since the first of the year the markets have been extremely volatile, so I want to go over the real rate of return and explain the difference between red money and green money and why that's important for you. Plus I'll answer a question about what to do with an old 401(k) and safe money strategies. 

How list prices are duping customers into false deals

Understanding the "list" price makes all the difference.

How list prices are duping customers into false deals

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Highlight's for Saturday March 5 Your Safe Money Show

On Saturday's Your Safe Money Show we discuss new ways to handle your estate plan. Also how does building a house compare to building your retirement plan? And what home renovations can hurt your home's value? 

Insuring Jewelry 101

Insuring Jewelry 101