Money Talks News: The Podcast

In this episode, we're talking about protecting your kid's identity and building their credit.

You might be surprised to learn that 1 in 50 children is affected by child identity fraud, costing consu…

In this episode of the Money Talks News podcast, we're talking about how organizing your money can make you richer and how to get there with the least possible pain.

This will probably come as no sur…

You probably have long-term money goals: You know, the money you're saving for something that's years, even decades away, like retirement savings. But you also want money for things that are just wee…

In this episode we're talking about the dangers of debt in a rising rate environment, and how to deal with it.

The Federal Reserve has now raised interest rates nine times in the last year.

The idea …

In this episode, we're tackling a real-life retirement situation. Maybe you've experienced it yourself. You open your statement, and there it is: a shrinking balance.

Maybe it's because the stock mar…

In this episode, we're talking about the Midas metal.

Gold has long been known as a store of value and a hedge against both inflation and global uncertainty. This is why it's also a part of many well…

You probably remember the Bernie Madoff saga: His famous Ponzi scheme destroyed the life savings of hundreds of sophisticated investors and money managers. Billions vanished into thin air.

So, how do…

There are almost 22 million people with a net worth of at least $1 million in the United States. That's a lot of millionaires!

Many of these millionaires aren't flashy. They got rich over long period…

According to the latest report from Vanguard, looking at the average amount of money saved for retirement, there's a good chance you might not be on track for comfort in your golden years. The averag…

If you're on a steady salary, creating a spending plan is straightforward, because you know both what's coming in and what's going out every month. ****

But what if you don't have a stable salary? Wh…

So let me ask you: Got debt? If so, you're not alone. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 28% of consumers have an account in collections. Think about that. More than one if four o…

About 30% of people have experienced financial infidelity: things like:

• Keeping purchases secret: 31.4%.
• Hiding debts or accounts: 28.7%.
• Lying about income: 22.6%.
• Draining money from savings: 10.4…

Are you familiar with it the SECURE Act, and its update, SECURE 2.0? If you're not, maybe you should be. It was recently signed into law, and while it may sound boring, as we're about to explain, the…

According to at least one survey, as many as 80% of Americans prepare a budget.

Even if you don't believe that statistic, it's probably safe to say that 80% of Americans have at least thought about h…

Last year was terrible for stocks, with the Dow, S&P and tech-heavy Nasdaq all posting double-digit losses. And that showed up in retirement accounts.

According to Fidelity, In the third quarter of 2…

We've all heard the dismal statistics. Most people who set New Year's resolutions abandon them by February. What gives? Why is it so hard to follow through on our goals? And most important: What can …

Side hustles are increasingly a part of life, even if you're just trying to survive.

In 2022, 45% of Americans said they had a side hustle, with an average monthly income of $483. While that might no…

Well, here we are: a brand new year!

Chances are, you're one of the 81% of Americans with a financial new year's resolution. The most common financial resolution this year? Like many other years, it'…

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It's been a wild year. Crypto has fallen 70%. The stock market has been horrible. Bonds have had the worst year since 1700s! And we've watched inflation hit levels not seen since…

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Here we go again: A brand new year is right around the corner. And even if you're not among the 68% of people that make financial New Year's resolutions, you should st…