Best of Simply Money
The Best of Simply Money podcast covers all topics that affect your wallet: insight into business news, consumer finance, and retirement planning. The show is a weekly collection of segments which originally aired on 55KRC.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 110
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Inflation, Charitable Giving Changes, and Avoiding the Action Trap
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian break down what the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge is signaling and why mortgage rates may stay stubbornly high despite potential rate cuts…
How Smart Investors Protect Wealth in a Noisy World
Markets are up, Nvidia is booming, and Taylor and Travis are engaged — but what does any of that mean for your financial plan? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian cut through t…
Four Hidden Forces That Shape Every Money Decision, Plus Estate & Investment Mistakes Heard at the Dinner Table
Ever wonder why even the smartest financial plans sometimes fail in real life? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian unpack the four invisible forces—emotional, social, generatio…
Is This the Calm Before the Rate Cut? CPI, Cash Moves, and Smarter Investing Decisions
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian break down the latest July inflation report and explain why the Fed might finally be ready to cut rates in September. They also dissect inve…
Market Jitters, Social Security Uncertainty, Smart ETF Strategies, and the Truth About August Investing Myths
Has the stock market finally hit choppy waters? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian unpack what the latest jobs report tells us about the economy—and what it means for your por…
Market Predictions, P&G Layoffs, and the Truth About Social Security Taxes
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, bold market forecasts are flying, but how accurate have past predictions been? Bob and Brian break it down.
Plus, they clear up the confusion surrounding …
Riding Record Highs, AI Investing Myths, and the Senior Housing Crunch
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian dig into what investors should—and shouldn’t—do when the stock market keeps hitting record highs. Should you cash out or lean in? Behavioral…
Your Mind vs. Your Money: How Emotions Quietly Derail Retirement
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian tackle the invisible force that can quietly wreck your retirement plan—your own mind. From action bias to overconfidence, scarcity to status…
Financially Comfortable? The Hidden Risks You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Think you're financially secure? If you've got a solid portfolio, a vacation home, or even just a nice cushion saved up, this episode is for you. Bob and Brian uncover the overlooked threats that can…
Midyear Market Check: Resilience Amid the Headlines
As 2025 hits the halfway mark, what do the markets, the economy, and your portfolio really look like? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian dissect the surprising strength of the…
Should You Bail on the Market During Global Chaos?
From wars and terror attacks to political strife, global events can shake our nerves—but should they shake our investments too? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian explore how …
The Life You Want, On Your Terms: Discover Financial Flexibility
Is the traditional idea of retirement outdated? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian challenge the old-school dream of "never working again" and introduce a more dynamic vision:…
Are You Rich or Just Comfortable? The Truth About Financial Independence
Think a $2 million nest egg makes you rich? On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian break down the often misunderstood line between being wealthy and being truly financially indepe…
The #1 Mistake Even Smart Investors Make — And How to Fix It
On this week's Best of Simply podcast, Bob and Brian uncover the most common mistake even successful savers make with their money — and it’s not what you’d expect. Learn why having multiple accounts …
Why Smart People Make Dumb Money Decisions
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Brian explore why even the smartest people can make lousy financial decisions — and what you can do to avoid the same traps.
Then, why Gen X may b…
The Value of Money, How to Stress-Test Your Portfolio, and Smart Options for High-Net-Worth Investors
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Bob and Steve take a step back from the usual market talk and get personal - asking a simple but powerful question: What does money really mean to you?
Is…
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Bearish Predictions Miss the Mark, and How to Stay Ready for a Recession
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Bob break down the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates steady—and what it really means for your money. They push back on the latest bearish mark…
How Global Diversification Can Help Protect Your Portfolio in 2025
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Bob break down how market volatility is shaking up portfolios - and what you can do about it. They explain why the classic 60/40 mix of stocks and…
Political Noise, Market Drops, Portfolio Protection, and Smart Diversification Moves
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Bob unpack what’s really behind the latest market turbulence — and it’s not just the headlines. Tensions are rising between President Trump and Fe…
Tariffs, Turmoil, and Tactical Moves
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Bob dive deep into the ongoing tariff negotiations impacting international trade and markets. They share their insights into how this volatile env…