Money Matters Podcast

Coping with financial pain, a question about investing in growth stocks, and when some should take Social Security.

The Fed’s so-called “soft landing”, the truth about gold, sucking equity from a home, and the power of a diversified portfolio.

The consequences of poor financial planning, how to handle RMD’s when markets are down, and should I use my 401(k) to pay off my mortgage?

Minimizing risk while staying in the market, the consequences of fad investing, and what NOT to do during this volatile time.

The impact of the poor inflation report, why some should take Social Security as soon as possible, and what a difference a year makes in the crypto …

Pension advice, asset allocation guidance, the danger of financial insurance products, and where to draw income from in the first years of retirement.

Navigating market volatility, minimizing capital gains taxes, allocating investments, and whether to tap home equity.

A caller with $146,000 in student loan debt, a discussion about the cost basis for investments, and the pros and cons of target date funds.

Roth versus Traditional IRAs, investment fads, and special guest Hal Hershfield, an award-winning UCLA behavioral psychologist.

Advice on life insurance, an in-depth discussion about Social Security, and do bear and bull markets matter?