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Welcome to Money Talks News: The Podcast, a podcast devoted to everything money: how to get it, how to grow it and how to keep it. From the creators of MoneyTalksNews.com, a leading source of personal finance news and advice since 1991.

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Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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7 Vital Money Questions You Need to Ask Yourself

March 6th, 2024

41:34

Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast.

In this episode, we're talking about how asking the right money questions can help you find your own version of financial freedom.

When it comes to money, most people want …

How to Harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Make Money in Stocks

February 21st, 2024

35:02

Welcome to the Money Talks News Podcast.

In this episode, we're talking about investing in artificial intelligence, as well as using AI tools to …

5 Things People Wish They'd Known Before They Retired

February 7th, 2024

35:37

Today, we're talking about things people wish they'd known before retiring.

Planning for retirement is a tricky business! Lots of moving pieces and parts. Today we're going to share some things real retirees said they …

How to Start Investing — No Matter How Much Money You Have

January 24th, 2024

35:56

In this episode we're talking about how just about anyone can start investing.

When Stacy was an investment broker 40 years ago, investing was a …

The Top 4 Investing Blunders and How to Avoid Them

January 10th, 2024

38:56

In this episode, we're talking about the top four mistakes investors make.

When it comes to stocks, we all know we're supposed to buy low and sell high, but for many of us, that's a lot easier said than done. Many …

Forecast 2024: Where Stocks, Rates and Housing are Headed

December 27th, 2023

40:58


In this episode, we predict what will happen to your money in 2024.

Israel…Ukraine…a presidential election…inflation…possible recession. A lot is …

The Big Con: Outsmarting the 5 Sneakiest Financial Scams

December 13th, 2023

33:44

In this episode, we're talking about the top scams you're likely to see in retirement and how you can avoid them.

Did you know that more than $28 …

FOMO, Fraud, and Financial Ruin: Lessons from the Crypto Craze

November 29th, 2023

35:28

In this episode, we're talking about how money FOMO, among other things, can make you vulnerable to scams and how to avoid being a victim.

Mind Over Money: How Thoughts Create Wealth

November 15th, 2023

43:24

In this podcast episode, we're talking about how the way you think can make you richer…or poorer.

We've all heard the stories: people win the lottery, then lose it all. Or a millionaire who loses everything and then …

5 Simple Tips To Make Money With Stocks - MTN Rewind

November 9th, 2023

38:02

Today’s podcast is a replay of a popular show we did a few months back. So if you didn’t hear it the first time, or want to hear it again, now’s your …

Got Parent PLUS Loans? Prepare for the Coming Cliff

November 1st, 2023

37:29

In this episode, we're talking about how parents help finance their kid's education. Specifically, we're going to discuss Parent PLUS loans and how they impact millions of Americans hoping to retire.

Americans above the …

Listening to Money Morons: Dave Ramsey

October 11th, 2023

45:01

Dave Ramsey has long been considered "the man" when it comes to financial advice—especially if you want to get out of debt.

In recent years, though, controversy has dogged Dave's heels. He had to settle a discrimination …

Medicare Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know

September 27th, 2023

39:00

If you're one of the millions of Americans eligible for Medicare, you're likely familiar with open enrollment. That's the stretch from Oct. 15 to …

How to Raise Your Credit Score Without Getting Ripped Off

September 13th, 2023

37:48

In this episode, we're talking about credit repair.

Your credit matters. A lot. Nearly every financial transaction involves your credit: getting an …

5 Tips to Reduce Your Retirement Anxiety

August 30th, 2023

32:55

In this episode, we're talking about dealing with retirement anxiety.

According to a recent Gallup survey, 60% of people approaching retirement think …

Retirement, Real Estate and I-Bonds: We answer your questions

August 23rd, 2023

46:38

Today’s podcast is a replay of a popular show we did a few months back. So if you didn’t hear it the first time, or want to hear it again, now’s your …

How to Leave a Financial Legacy of Generational Wealth

August 16th, 2023

30:12

In this episode, we're talking about growing generational wealth: in other words, leaving money to your heirs.

According to the Census Bureau, baby …

5 Fast Ways to Turbocharge Your Retirement Savings

August 9th, 2023

32:59

Today’s podcast is a replay of a popular show we did a few months back. So if you didn’t hear it the first time, or want to hear it again, now’s your …

The Economy at a Crossroads: Here’s What’s Ahead

August 2nd, 2023

41:41

This has been a very odd year. Lots of pundits were predicting a bad stock market for the first part of this year as inflation and high interest …

5 Simple Tips to Make Money With Stocks

July 19th, 2023

37:25

If you're an avid investor…or even if you're not…at one time or another you've probably considered investing in individual stocks. I've been doing it for 40 years, and over that time have made well over a million …

7 Millionaire Habits You Can Adopt Today

July 5th, 2023

27:17

Did you know that most wealthy people don't drive luxury cars? It's not all Lamborghinis and Bentleys. For many, the most likely cars are Toyotas, Hondas and Fords. You might be surprised at other millionaire habits …

How and Why You Should Use a Roth Retirement Account

June 21st, 2023

29:52

Are you familiar with Roth IRAs? If you're not, you should be, because Roth IRAs are a great way to get tax-free income after you retire.

There is a …

How to Protect Your Kids Credit

June 7th, 2023

31:58

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 …

5 Tips On Getting Richer by Organizing Your Finances

May 24th, 2023

29:56

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 surprise, but according …

How To Balance Taking Care Of Your Long And Short-Term Goals

May 10th, 2023

28:19

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 weeks or months away, …

Managing Debt When Interest Rates Are Rising

April 26th, 2023

37:05

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 of higher rates is …

My Retirement Savings Are Shrinking

April 12th, 2023

35:21

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 market has fallen. Or …

Investing in Gold and Gold IRAs

April 5th, 2023

36:19

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 …

How to Spot a Ponzi Scheme: What We Can Learn from Bernie Madoff

March 29th, 2023

32:20

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 smart people end up …

5 Tips for Boosting Your Income to Reach Your First million

March 22nd, 2023

34:31

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 periods of time by owning …

How to Retire at Any Age Using Your Retirement Number

March 15th, 2023

37:37

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 …

What a Pole Dancer Can Teach Us About Managing a Variable Income

March 8th, 2023

40:07

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? What if you're one of …

Debt Consolidation vs. Debt Settlement: 5 Things You Need to Know

March 1st, 2023

33:33

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 …

When Your Lover Lies: Overcoming Financial Infidelity

February 22nd, 2023

36:05

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

  • Keeping purchases secret: 31.4%.
  • Hiding debts or accounts: 28.7%.
  • Lying …

Save Big or Lose Out: How the Secure Act Could Make or Break Your Retirement Savings

February 15th, 2023

36:38

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 …

How to Create a Budget You Love: 5 Things You Need to Know

February 8th, 2023

32:35

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 having a budget. So, …

Did Your Retirement Nest Egg Shrink Last Year? 5 Things to Do Now

February 1st, 2023

36:00

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 2022, 401(k) …

5 Powerful Mental Wealth Insights to Unlock Your Goals

January 25th, 2023

32:55

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 …

Side Hustle Success: Financial Freedom from Lipstick and Bras

January 18th, 2023

33:01

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 not seem like much, …

5 Things You Need To Know About Paying Off Debts

January 11th, 2023

38:53

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 …

Top Financial Stories of 2022- Crypto, Student Loan Forgiveness, Inflation, and More

January 4th, 2023

36:08

Episode 175 webpage.

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 Reagan was in the …

15 Money Moves for a Richer New Year

December 28th, 2022

32:19

Episode 174 webpage with links.

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 …

7 Year-End Tax Tips That Could Save You Thousands

December 14th, 2022

41:31

Episode 173 webpage with all the links.

Death and taxes. They say they are the only certain things in life. Certain or not, though, taxes are …

Your Guide to Alternative Investments

December 7th, 2022

33:03

Episode 172 Webpage and Links.

This week we're talking about alternative investments.

If you're like us, stocks, bonds and savings accounts make up the foundation of your investments. And that's a good thing: all three …

Retirement, Real Estate and I-Bonds: We answer your questions

November 30th, 2022

46:26

Episode 171 Webpage and Links

Stacy's been offering money guidance for 41 years: 10 as a financial advisor and 31 as a personal finance reporter. Miranda's been writing and podcasting about money since 2005. But they …

The Absolute Cheapest Ways to Get Eyeglasses

November 23rd, 2022

35:10

Episode 170 webpage with links.

Note: Episode 170 was recorded November 25th, 2020. Some details (such as pricing) may have changed since its …

3 Ways Recessions Can Make You Rich

November 16th, 2022

39:55

Episode 169 Website and Links.

We've been talking about the chances of a recession for months now. Thanks to rising rates choking company profits, some Wall Street firms currently have the odds of a recession sometime …

5 Fast Ways to Turbocharge Your Retirement Savings

November 9th, 2022

32:54

Episode 168 webpage and links.

This episode we’re talking Turbocharging your retirement.

So let’s start with a question: Do you have enough in your retirement account? According to a recent report from Vanguard, the …

How to Prepare Your Savings for a Recession

November 2nd, 2022

35:09

Episode 167 webpage with show links.

The Federal Reserve's been raising rates all year, and they've signaled they're not done yet.

Rising rates act as a break on the economy, slowing it down in order to tame rising …

How to Reach for Financial Freedom with House Hacking

October 19th, 2022

35:04

Episode 165 webpage and links.

What if you could live in your home while someone else pays the mortgage? That's the idea behind house hacking.

House …

5 Tips for Helping Your Kids Become Financial Grownups

October 12th, 2022

37:08

Episode webpage with links.

Kids are expensive! It costs $310,000 to raise a child from birth to age 17. At some point, the goal is for them to become financially independent and stop needing you for money.

And that's …

5 Ways You CAN Buy Happiness

October 5th, 2022

35:11

Episode 163 Webpage and Show Links

This episode we’re talking about ... happiness

So here’s the question: Can you put a price on happiness?

In 2010, Princeton research suggested that people’s day-to-day happiness tops …

Cryptocurrencies and 4 Other Ways to Invest in Web3

September 28th, 2022

32:50

Episode 162 Show Webpage and Show Links

Don't you wish you could go back in time and be one of the first investors in the Internet? You'd make a …

How to Take Advantage of a Stock Market Crash

September 23rd, 2022

31:54

Podcast webpage with show links 

The stock market is falling — and could even end up in a free fall. With rising inflation and worries about the …

How to Get Your Piece of the Student Loan Forgiveness Pie

September 21st, 2022

28:29

There is almost $1.75 trillion — that's TRILLION with a T — in outstanding student loan debt in the United States. People of all ages and walks of life are impacted by student loan debt. In fact, you might be surprised …

7 Tips for Getting the Best Deal on Travel

August 31st, 2022

39:01

Podcast Links and Show Downloads

If you appreciate what we do, do something for us: share this show with your friends and family on your favorite social platforms and subscribe to this podcast! It’ll take you 2 seconds, …

How to Lend to, or Borrow From, Family and Friends

August 24th, 2022

35:04

Podcast Links and Show Downloads

According to the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, 25.6 million people borrowed from friends and family this …

Got Social Security Questions? Here Are Some Answers

August 17th, 2022

32:02

Social Security is important. It provides the majority of income to most retirees. According to The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, it …

7 Things You Should Know Before Investing in I-Bonds

August 10th, 2022

29:14

Inflation is as high as it's been for 40 years -- more than 9% -- and it's crushing budgets all over the world.

The stock market, one of the best ways to beat inflation over time, is struggling. So, what's a saver to do?

10 Sure-Fire Ways to Beat Inflation

August 3rd, 2022

43:45

The Federal Reserve Bank has a target for rising prices: They consider 2% per year to be the right amount. Ooops. The latest figure reflects an annual rate of more than 9%. That's the highest it's been in more than 40 …

The Truth Behind 14 Common Money Tips

July 27th, 2022

37:29

You've probably heard that you should buy a used car instead of a new one. But used car prices surged 27% from early 2021 to early 2022. Does that …

7 Tips to Retire with a Million Dollar Nest Egg

July 20th, 2022

37:30

According to one recent survey, only 4% of Americans have $1 million or more in retirement savings, which means 96% of us don't.

Of course, depending …

Insider Secrets: 10 Tips for Getting a Great Deal on a House

July 13th, 2022

39:40

Even with talk of a cooling housing market, prices are still high, and inventory is still low. If you're looking for a good deal, what are you …

5 Things You Need to Know About This Horrible Stock Market

July 6th, 2022

39:50

When the stock market declines by 20% from its highs, it's called a bear market. And boy, are we in one. In fact, this is the worst first half of the year stocks have suffered in 52 years. Nixon was in the White House …

Paying Off Mortgages, Estate Planning and More: We Answer YOUR Questions

June 29th, 2022

35:45

We get lots of questions from our podcast listeners and newsletter readers, so we thought it might be fun to answer as many as we can in this special edition of our podcast.

Today Stacy Johnson, financial journalist

5 Tips to Maximize Your Credit Card Points

June 22nd, 2022

40:28

With prices for flights, hotels and other travel expenses going through the roof, there's never been a better time to learn about travel hacking with credit card points. But how does it work? Can the average person get …

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Here’s How

June 15th, 2022

34:40

Owning a home is still the American Dream for many. But few can make it happen without borrowing, since not many of us have hundreds of thousands of …

The Market is Low: Time to Buy Stocks?

June 8th, 2022

37:12

There's an old investing joke that goes like this: How do you make a million dollars on Wall Street? Start with two million.

And lately, that's no …

5 Tips to Make Money Management Fun

June 1st, 2022

40:06

Every year, people spend nearly $200 billion on video games: that's more than sports and movies combined.

Clearly, we're into having fun and playing games. But here's a question: What if we take games out of the fantasy …

How to Invest When Both Stocks and Bonds Are Falling

May 25th, 2022

36:15

We hear a lot about how your portfolio should have both stocks and bonds — because they typically move opposite to each other. The theory is that …

Is the Housing Bubble About to Burst?

May 18th, 2022

37:55

In many markets, home prices are through the roof.

In 2020, just two years ago, the average price of an American home was about 375,000. Today? $500,000. And with rates rising, affordability is becoming a real issue. So …

7 Things You Can Do to Evaluate Your Life (and Money) and Get What You Want Post-Covid

May 11th, 2022

36:18

Too often, we think about money as an end. We know we need more of it, but we're unsure why. We don't even consider how it could make our lives …

Women and Money: Is the “Ambition Penalty” Costing You?

May 4th, 2022

39:36

You’ve probably heard about the gender pay gap. But women aren’t just dealing with the effects of getting paid less. Women also face what’s known as the ambition penalty. Research shows that ambitious women face …

Everything You Want to Know About Crypto But Were Afraid to Ask

April 27th, 2022

43:37

Cryptocurrencies are still a hot financial topic, despite the fact that, as I write this, Bitcoin is down more than $25,000 from its 2021 high of $67,000.

Even after all this time, some experts are still insisting these …

Is a Recession On the Way? Here's How to Prepare

April 20th, 2022

36:23

With inflation on the rise and consumers on the ropes, everyone's talking about the big, scary R-word — recession. Are we staring down another recession? And what can you do about it if we are?

In today's episode of the

10 Tips to Travel Abroad on a Budget (For Weeks at a Time)

April 13th, 2022

33:13

For many people, international travel is a bucket list item. The idea of traveling the world can be alluring, but isn’t it expensive? Well, it doesn’t have to break your budget. Today, we’re going to talk about how you …

10 Tips to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Money

April 6th, 2022

33:31

My parents are both gone now, but about 10 years before my dad died, when I was there for a visit, he introduced me to his "Death Book."

Yep. That's what he called it. It was a three-ring binder with info on everything …

How to Destroy Your Debt and What to Do Next

March 30th, 2022

39:58

You work for years to pay off your debt. You've scrimped. You've saved. You've put your extra dollars toward debt freedom. But what do you do with …

War, Inflation and Scary Markets - What Investors Should Be Doing Now

March 23rd, 2022

29:35

It's not an exaggeration to say this is a historic time for stocks, interest rates, commodities, bonds and virtually every other financial asset.

News about the war in Ukraine and financial upheaval is everywhere these …

The Pros and Cons of Paying a Pro for Money Advice

March 23rd, 2022

34:00

For the vast majority of my 40-year career offering financial advice, my advice on paying for a financial advisor was simple: don't do it.

My logic: Managing your money isn't rocket science. What you don't already know …

Inflation Is Surging: 20+ Ways to Fight Higher Prices

March 16th, 2022

34:53

Have you gassed up lately? Then you've noticed prices are rocketing higher. And it's not just gas prices. In every area of your budget, from groceries to rent, you've experienced inflation eating away at your buying …

The 10 Best Ways to Lower Your Tax Bill This Year

March 9th, 2022

29:31

Think tax time is tough? Take it from me: It used to be a lot tougher.

When I became a CPA 40 years ago, you did taxes with a pencil, not a computer. To uncover deductions, you waded through wads of paper rather than …

Money News You Can Use March, 2022

March 3rd, 2022

34:47

Managing finances is never easy, and the more uncertain the outlook, the harder it gets.

But this is getting ridiculous.

First, we had a pandemic, …

10 Best Moves for Rising Interest Rates

March 2nd, 2022

37:25

There's nothing that better fits the definition of "double-edged sword" than rising interest rates.

If you're a saver, you love the idea of rising rates. It's been years since we've had bank accounts and other safe …

10 Tips and Tricks to Help You Beef Up Your Savings

February 23rd, 2022

32:47

If you made a New Year's resolution to put more money away this year, join the club.

In a recent Fidelity survey, nearly half of those creating …

10 Tips to Talk About Money With Loved Ones

February 16th, 2022

37:06

This will probably come as no surprise, but according to surveys, fights about money are second only to infidelity as a cause of divorce.

What's the …

Tips and Tricks to Help You Destroy Debt

February 9th, 2022

30:38

When I was asked to write my first personal finance book more than 20 years ago, choosing the topic was easy. It's in the title: Life or Debt.

At the time, I'd been a nationally syndicated money reporter for about 10 …

10 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions

February 2nd, 2022

34:37

One of the hardest things you'll ever do is alter your habits. Whether it's losing weight, quitting cigarettes, saving more or paying down debt, making big changes, especially over long periods of time, is exceedingly …

Why Stocks Are Tanking and What's Likely to Happen Next

January 27th, 2022

43:56

On October 19th, 1987, I was a 32-year old stockbroker working for EF Hutton. On that day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost more than 22 percent …

Should You Buy an Electric Car?

January 26th, 2022

33:07

Remember your first car?

Mine was a 1969 Camaro. What I remember most about it wasn't just that it was a cool car. (It was.) What I remember was how …

What to Expect for Stocks, Interest Rates and Housing This Year

January 19th, 2022

33:49

Reflecting on stock market performance over the last few years reminds me of an expression from the old days when I was a stockbroker.

"Bulls make …

Market Update: Money News You can Use Mid January, 2021

January 13th, 2022

38:37

Nearly every day, there's news that affects you and your money. From politics and taxes to markets and interest rates, things are happening that …

The Steps You Need to Take Now to Retire Rich

January 12th, 2022

40:04

If you're young, say, 40 or under, retirement is likely more of a hazy concept than something to actually plan for. For now, it's no big deal. There …

The 60-40 Investment Mix is Dead – Or Is It

January 5th, 2022

33:19

Recorded: November 11, 2021


When I wrote my first book, Life or Debt, more than 20 years ago, I had a simple solution for investing your long-term …

What Could Go Wrong? 10 Biggest Financial Risks for 2022

December 29th, 2021

29:41

We've had a wild couple of years.

I've been investing for a long time, and I can't remember anything like it. The pandemic shaved 20% off the market in what seemed like minutes, then snapped back and took off just as …

10 Secrets to Maximizing Your Social Security

December 22nd, 2021

31:57

If you were retiring tomorrow, which monthly income would you rather receive: $1,543 or $3,895?

The $1,543 figure is the average monthly Social …

Market Update: Money News You can Use Mid December, 2021

December 16th, 2021

33:25

Nearly every day, there's news that affects you and your money. From politics and taxes to markets and interest rates, things are happening that …

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