Money Talks

Guest: Selena Swartzfager, President of the Mississippi Council on Economic education   http://mscee.org/The Treasurer's Education about Money (TEAM) initiative seeks to change Mississippi's financial culture.   http://www.treasurerlynnfitch.ms.gov/TEAM/Pages/default.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any topic was up for discussion! Retirement and rollovers  were popular on this show. 50 Personal Finance Habits Everyone Should Follow http://time.com/money/collection-post/4023439/personal-finance-habits/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our regular hosts Kevin Farrell and Ryder Taff were joined by guests from the Veterans Administration.Skip Soloman: Natchez National Cemetery https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/natchez.aspTammy Fowler: Assistant Director at the Jackson VA Regional Office   https://benefits.va.gov/jackson/Dr. David Walker: Medical Center Director of the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson   https://www.jackson.va.gov/1600 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr., Jackson MS My Health E Vet offers you tips and tools to help you partner with your health care team, so together you may work to manage your health http://myheath.va.govhttp://ebenefits.va.gov     this site is the result of a collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense. They sereve Veterans, Service members, Wounded Worriors, their family members, and their authorized caregivers. National Call Center for Veterans Affairs Benefits and Services (Monday - Friday 8am to 9pm ET) 1-800-827-1000NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE 1-800-273-8255Faith-based and Neighborhood Leaders Outreach EventDate & Time: April 24, 2018 | 8:00am - 4:00pmLocation: Jackson Revival Center, 4123 Terry Road, Jackson, MS 39212Event: This is an opportunity for us to increase community awareness of Mississippi VA’s role in providing services and benefits to our nation’s Veterans. Stephen B. Dillard, Acting Director, VA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, and representatives from local and national VA offices will share useful information about benefits, healthcare and burial services.Free parking is available. For more information, visit https://varoe-jackson.eventbrite.com.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholdersVeterans Town Hall MeetingDate & Time: Thursday, 04-12-2018 | 9:00amLocation: Biloxi VA Medical Center, (Building 17) 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39531Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.Veterans Outreach EventDate & Time: Thursday, 04/12/2018 | 9:30am-1pmLocation:  Chunky River Harley Davidson- 584 Bonita Lakes Drive, Meridian, MS, 39301Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders. State Employee Health & Wellness FairDate & Time: Thursday, 4/12/2018 | 9:30am-1:00pmLocation: Mississippi National Guard Headquarters - 1410 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders. Veterans Town Hall MeetingDate & Time: Tuesday, 04/17/2018 | 10:00amLocation: Washington County Convention Center - 1040 S. Raceway Road, Greenville, MS 38703Event: VA representatives will be on hand to answer questions.Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and stakeholders.https://benefits.va.gov/rojackson/events.asp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April is Financial Literacy Month !Financial expert Ryder Taff explains various investing options.Our list of types of investments came from the website of the Financial Industry Regulatory AuthorityFINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation of broker-dealers.http://www.finra.org/investors/types-investments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we answer you personal finance question this week? Listen and hear if we did!Meet our hosts at their book signing at Lemuria Book Store in Jackson    https://www.lemuriabooks.com/PIGGY-Plan-It-p/9781984233646.htmPIGGY Plan-It: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | Event with Nancy Lottridge Anderson, Ryder Taff, and Susan F. McAdorysigning 5:00, reading 5:30 Paperback. Signed.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, associate professor of finance at Mississippi College and President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, portfolio manager at New Perspectives take listener phone calls about Triditional and Roth IRAs.  Tax Day is also the deadline to contribute to an IRA for the last calendar year. See Money Talks blog post from March 19th, 2018 for additional information. http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/money-talks/2018/03/19/mondy-talks-2018-year-of-the-roth-ira/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Talks takes call on the scams targeting our listeners. If there is one sentence you should memorize regarding how not to become a victim of a scam it is this: “Never wire money to someone you don’t know.” Another good sentence to remember is this: “If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.” Listen to your “inner voice” when it’s telling you to beware, or call a trusted friend or family member to get another perspective before you act.So, if you have concerns about whether something is legitimate or a scam, or you suspect that you have become a victim of a scam, please contact the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General’s Office at 601-359-4230 or 1-800-281-4418, if you are in Mississippi.http://www.ago.state.ms.us/victims/scams/MPB's EverydayTech's episode October 4th, 2017 also covered Avoiding Scams: http://www.mpbonline.org/blogs/everyday-tech/2017/10/04/everyday-tech-avoiding-scams/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Shawn Mercer, District Manager at the Social Security Administration answers listeners questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts nancy Lottridge-Anderson, and Ryder Taff are joined by their co-worker Susan McAdory from New Perspectives to talk with host Kevin Farrell about the invester's guide P.I.G.G.Y. Plan-it Prudent Investors Get Going Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show took various questions about investing. We also heard what are the best buys in February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Gary Burnison, author of Lose the Resume, Land the Job joins the show to talk about job hunting. Gary is also the CEO of Korn Ferry, executive recruiting firm.  http://www.losetheresume.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our hosts discuss 14 Ways To Save Money on Child Care from care.com   https://www.care.com/c/stories/2416/14-ways-to-save-money-on-child-care/Figure Out Your BudgetSign Up for a Flexible Spending AccountApply Your Child Care Tax CreditArrange a "Child Care Share" with Another FamilyShift Your ScheduleTalk to HR to Learn Your BenefitsUse On-Site Child Care at Your WorkFind an Individual Who Cares For Children in Their Own HomeEnroll in Day CareHire a Teen for After-School CareHost an Au PairShare Cost of A Nanny With Another FamilyCombine Jobs That You May Already Pay ForBegin Early Looking for Summer or School Year Care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Create filing system.Budget.Deactivate inactive accounts.Use credit cards to keep track of spending and get rewards.Establish a bill-paying day every week or two.Open your mail over the trash can. Throw away junk mail immediately.Have a Checklist for Bills You Are Expecting.Make a list of all your usernames and passwords.Set up automated payments for your regularly scheduled bills.Consult with Anyone with Whom You Share Accounts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our financial expert, Ryder Taff, and guest Ronald Morton give an update of the tax law for 2018.   http://www.mortonelderlaw.com/about/ronald-c-morton/Caller Ronda Gooden from AARP Mississippi reminded our listeners that this is the 50th year for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. Individuals can call 1-888-227-7669 or go online and enter their zip code to find the nearest tax preparation location. The site also lets them know which information to bring. The cites are open February 1 - April 17. https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/For a list and explination of some of the tax changes:  https://www.fool.com/taxes/2018/01/18/your-complete-guide-to-the-2018-tax-changes.aspx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Talks reflects on 10 years of access to financial advice and what has happened to the US economy in the last 10 years. Ezra Wall, first producer for Money Talks, remissness with first financial expert, Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, on how and why the show was created. Kevin Farrell, host for 9 years, and Ryder Taff in his first year as financial expert for the show also join the celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crystal Davis from Airbnb was our guest on Money Talks. Airbnb is a platform for hosts and guest to get together for lodging, dining and experences. https://www.airbnb.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show took calls from listners about personal finance and covered a few topics from Kiplinger's Holiday Disasters: What Does Homeowners Insureance Cover?https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/insurance/T028-S001-holiday-disasters-homeowners-insurance-coverage/index.htmlWe helped match a caller who was looking to donate land with a not for profit who was interested in receiving the land! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 will be here in a couple weeks and we want it to be your best financial year ever. We have tips on things you can do now to get your financial house in order for a great 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 7th is the close of Medicare open enrolment and many seniors have choices to make about their coverage. Bart Astor, author of "AARP Roadmap for the Rest of Your Life" joins the program to help sort thru some of these choices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With holiday shopping underway we have some tips to keep you safe this holiday season. Is it a good idea to get the store credit card? Should you make a purchase over wi-fi? How can a get everything on my list without going into debt? We answer these and more of your personal finance questions on this episode of Money Talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finances are one of the main reasons marriages end in the United States. On today's program, we look at the most common financial pitfalls and mistakes when going thru a divorce. Also, we talk taxes as the new tax reform plan is still under construction in Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Halloween edition of Money Talks, we discuss your personal finance questions about annuities, times shares, and the always frightening "side gig". We also provide some travel tips for the upcoming holiday season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's never too early to plan for retirement. There are so many options and various plans to help fund those golden years and we talk about them on this episode of Money Talks. Also, we reflect on the stock market crash of 1987, Black Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Credit cards can be a useful tool when used properly but there are many myths that surround credit cards and credit. On this episode of Money Talks, we discuss these myths and how to keep your credit in good standing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paying for college is one of the most challenging tasks for some families. From the traditional high school senior to the non-traditional older adult getting that degree is a worthy goal. But can you fit the bill? Today we talk with a panel of experts on paying for college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Lottridge-Anderson and Ryder Taff answer your personal finance questions and give advice about the recent Equifax breach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joined today by the Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann and Assitant Secretary of Charities, Tanya Webber questions about protecting yourself from bad charities were answered. What to do if you donated to a fraudulent charity, how to report a charity, and the proper way to set up a charity are a few of the topics discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week credit reporting company Equifax announced that hackers accessed the personal data of 143 million people.Today, we’ll learn how to check to see whose information was compromised: https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/how to place a credit freeze: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0497-credit-freeze-faqsand how to monitor your credit with free credit reports: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mississippians are no strangers to hurricane preparedness. In the face of an emergency, we know to secure our property and stock up on nonperishable food and water. But another important aspect of emergency preparedness is often left undone: financial preparedness. In the aftermath of a hurricane or other emergency, you shouldn't have to worry about searching for account information or retroactively trying to remember the details about all of your possessions. Luckily, emergency financial documents are among the easiest things to prepare, ensuring you have everything you need readily available during an emergency. Emergency Financial Preparedness  from the state of Florida  https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/Storm/documents/EmergencyFinancialPreparednessToolkit.pdfMEMA Hurricane guide with phone number for Mississippi:  http://www.msema.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2017-Hurricane-Guide.pdfSeptember 2015 Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK): Strengthen Your Financial Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies   https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1441313659987-38b0760a58131b871d494ddacbf52b6e/EFFAK_2015_508.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s show we’ll learn msn.com’s advice about what NOT to do if you win the lottery.Saturday, a hospital worker in Massachusetts won the Powerball. Her prize: $758.7 million. There is an old adage -- no one should ever have to get rich twice. Those who become filthy rich overnight better have a serious plan in place to protect themselves from going broke.http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/12-things-not-to-do-if-you-win-the-dollar700-million-powerball-prize/ar-AAqiCzT?li=BBnbfcN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today our guest, Shawn Mercer, District Manager of the Social Security Administration answers questions about Social Security. Maybe he answered one of yours? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is Duncan McNicholl who will share his experience of working internationally. If you’re interested in working or volunteering away from the U.S. you’ll need to think about how long you’ll be gone. Why do you want to work overseas? How do you get a VISA to work overseas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much risk are you willing to take in investing your money? Do you want to make sure you don’t even loose a penny? Or are you willing to go big or go home by investing in extra risky but high paying ventures? Today our team of experts discusses risk in investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you save a little bit here and a little bit there, it can all add up. On today’s show we’ll look at ways to save money on utilities: the electric bill, gas bill, and water bill. We’ve got our suggestions but we’d like to hear your success stories also. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Money Talks guest is Innovate Mississippi’s CEO, Tony Jeff. This “Shark Tank” organization matches entrepreneurs with investors and mentors to help grow the Mississippi technical economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Farrell, along with Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, associate professor of finance at Mississippi College and President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, portfolio manager at New Perspectives and our guest Matt Jones, Senior Consumer Advice Editor for Edmunds dot com discuss vehicle purchasing.http://www.edmunds.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Money Talks we’re discussing 21st century wedding trends and the bills they generate. It's not just you, weddings are more expensive, extravagant. What are some expenses that didn’t exist for weddings 20 years ago? What are some ways to have your cake and eat it to, but less expensively? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating a budget and sticking to it can help you save and reach your short- and long-term financial goals. What do you need know to budget? What are the differences between fixed and flexible expenses? How do I start to make a budget? What if you blow your budget the first month? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relationships & money. It’s direly important to the success of a long-term relationship, but something people rarely discuss with others. Should you keep your money separate? Share everything in a joint account? Divide the money (and debt) in to mine, yours, and ours? Also, when and how do you approach the topic with your significant other? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the biggest adjustments in anyone’s life is when they’re fresh in to the world of adulthood. Among those challenges for new adults is managing their finances; especially when leaving for college away from home. When do you start preparing your children for financial independence? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we’ll discuss some of the “do’s and dont’s” of home buying. What myths have you always heard about buying a home? We’ll discuss dangers that first-time buyers should look to avoid. And, are you always getting a bargain when wading into the foreclosure market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With many people getting tax returns back in the near future, Money Talks will help you with ideas to kickstart your retirement fund, your first venture into investing or beginning to save. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tax day is behind us but we're not out of the woods yet. Today we explore audits and the myths and truths you need to know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we'll give you some tips on how to plan your trip on a budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we’ll discuss some silly or foolish ways you can wreck your credit! Are you thinking about cosigning on a car loan for your child? Do you have a lot of unpaid traffic or parking tickets? Have you let a bill go unpaid for too long? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning’s Money Talks is all about taxes with MARK STEBER, Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service. And we’re going to help you with some last minute tax tips as the April 18th deadline approaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re opening up the phone lines and answering your money questions this morning on Money Talks. We’ll also go over some money-saving tips you can use this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, We’re talking taxes again. We’ll welcome MARK STEBER, Chief Tax Officer for Jackson Hewitt Tax Service to the program to help you with your tax questions. And will tell you 6 reasons why your refund could possibly be delayed this tax season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’ll talk money management for couples. Who handles the Finances in your household and how do you handle them. We’ll also welcome John Hyland from BlackRock to talk about the buzzword for 2017 investments– Exchange Traded Funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This morning we’ll discuss some tips on how to get a loan. Do you need a loan to start your small business? Is there a new vehicle you’re trying to buy for the family? Or maybe you need a mortgage loan to buy your first home this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.