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
Retirement planning mistakes you’ll regret for the rest of your life
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve break down the list of specific errors you need to avoid making on the road to retirement.
Plus, navigating health insurance costs before tu…
The Fed says ‘not so fast’, a deep dive into the Social Security trust fund, and you ask the advisor.
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve explain why the Fed won’t commit to lowering interest rates in March.
Plus, they examine whether the Social Security trust fund is invested …
When to react to up and down markets, how to prepare for the unexpected, and more!
On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve discuss the moves to make when the markets are rising, and when they are not.
Plus, how to bounce back from a financial shock, and a list of…
The biggest mistakes investors make, the financial advice people say they want, and you ‘Ask the Advisor.’
The road to financial independence is paved with bad decisions. Amy and Steve reveal common investing mistakes and how to overcome them.
Plus, advice for those who have a dual income and no kids, and…
Inflation comes in a little hot, Bitcoin ETFs are approved, and we play retirement ‘fact or fiction’.
The data is out and inflation is a little hotter than expected. Amy and Steve break down what this will mean for interest rates going forward.
Plus, it’s now easier to invest in Bitcoin. But does tha…
Financial goals to set for 2024, stretching your money in retirement, and ways to save on that next big getaway.
What will 2024 hold for your money? How will the stock market do? Will we enter a recession? Amy and Steve break down what you can expect.
Plus, they reveal the financial goals that should be on ever…
The dirty little secrets of retirement
It’s no secret that having financial freedom later in life is a goal for many. However, there are some surprises that could derail your plan. Amy and Steve tell you what to look for.
Plus, ways to …
The worst financial predictions of 2023, a deep dive into the after-tax 401(k), and more.
They said 2023 would be painful. Boy were they wrong. Amy and Steve discuss the lessons to be learned from the so-called experts who blew their predictions.
Plus, when after-tax contributions to a 40…
A market milestone, bonds under attack, and why retirees might spend more than they thought they would.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed a level never seen before. Steve and Amy explain the reasons why and discuss how investors should react.
Plus, they give their take on new research that sugge…
SPECIAL EPISODE: An interview with the founder and CEO of Jersey Mike’s.
Steve and Amy sit down with Peter Cancro, the man who turned one sub shop into a multibillion-dollar company.
Plus, they reveal the financial resolutions to make for 2024, and play a little retiremen…
Predictions galore, charitable donation advantages, and four life events when you should call an advisor.
Will the stock market go boom or bust in 2024? Amy and Steve break down the newest predictions and explain why it’s all just a bunch of noise.
Plus the connection between your health and your money.
401(k) mistakes to avoid, a key time on the road to retirement, and sage advice from Warren Buffett
The 401(k) often holds the largest chunk of a nest egg. Amy and Steve discuss specific mistakes to avoid with that account if you want to both grow your money and protect it.
Plus, how genetics can p…
Inflation cools and the stock market goes bonkers.
Is the Fed about to achieve the magical ‘soft landing?’ Steve and Amy break down the new inflation numbers.
Plus, pain in the housing market, the financial benefits of giving, and retirement ‘fact or…
The state of the economy, a crackdown on poor retirement advice, and misconceptions about Social Security.
Are all of those Fed interest rate hikes finally starting to slow the economy? Allworth’s Steve Hruby, Brian James and Andy Stout discuss.
Plus, key moves that will derail you on the road to financia…
The Fed pauses again, 401(k) and IRA contribution limits revealed, and one major misconception about retirement.
Did the Fed just finish raising interest rates? Amy and Steve break down the clues that suggest it’s possible.
Plus, they reveal the amounts you can contribute to your retirement accounts in 2024.
Irresponsible financial headlines, where to find free money, and improving that scary retirement outlook.
Some recent headlines suggest a stock market crash could happen. Amy and Steve keep you from freaking out.
Plus, the financial mistake that one in four couples is making that can be fixed in minutes.
Why now is a critical time to adhere to the fundamentals of investing.
War in the Middle East. Turmoil in Congress. Is it time to lower your portfolio risk? Steve and Allworth Advisor Michael Coates explain why the key for investors right now is calm.
Plus, the danger o…
Inflation won’t budge, Social Security benefit details for 2024, and the pros and cons of retiring really early.
Why won’t the inflation rate drop? Steve and Amy look under the hood.
Plus, tax moves to consider right now, and when retiring early makes sense, and when it doesn’t.
When you’re about to make a poor financial decision, the pros and cons of prenups, and more!
Do you know when you are about to railroad your path to financial independence? Steve and co-host Steve Hruby examine the warning signs.
Plus, the key questions to ask when receiving an inheritance, …
How to behave when your portfolio loses value, and a fresh take on the concept of saving money.
When your portfolio drops in value, what should you do? Amy and Steve examine several strategies out there and come to a conclusion that is best for most investors.
Plus, they discuss when it’s time …