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Money Talks

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Money Talks focuses on personal finance as it applies to Mississippians. In any given week, we’ll talk about anything from preparing your taxes to saving for college or investing in the stock market. Our experts, Dr. Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, portfolio manager at New Perspectives, are both Chartered Financial Analysts and Ryder also holds the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement from the CFA Institute. They join Kevin Farrell in the studio to answer your personal finance questions about family budgeting, retirement savings, Social Security, investments, debt management and more.


Money Talks airs Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on MPB Think Radio and online at mpbonline.org. Email the show: money@mpbonline.org.


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Episodes

Investing Risk

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.

Aug 02, 20170

Utility Bill Savings

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.

Jul 27, 20170

Growing Your Idea Into a Business

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.

Jul 19, 20170

Money Talks: New And New To You Vehicle Buying

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.

Jul 11, 20170

Wedding Expenses

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.

Jun 28, 20170

Back to Basics – Budgeting Basics

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.

Jun 23, 20170

Relationships & Money

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.

Jun 08, 20170

Preparing Your Children to Handle Money

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.

May 23, 20170

“Do’s and Dont’s” of Home Buying

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.

May 09, 20170

Ideas for Financial Goals

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.

May 03, 20170

What To Do When You've Been Audited

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.

Apr 26, 20170

Budgeting For Summer Vacations

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.

Apr 19, 20170

Wrecked Credit

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.

Apr 05, 20170

Last Minute Tax Tips

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.

Mar 29, 20170

Money Saving Tips

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.

Mar 08, 20170

Serious Taxes

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.

Mar 01, 20170

Couples and Money

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.

Feb 16, 20170

Getting A Loan

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.

Feb 08, 20170

The Tax Man

This week, tax season’s deadline day is April 18th. So we’re delighted to welcome CPA J.R. Armstrong, Partner at May & Company in Vicksburg to answer any tax questions you have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 20170

Debt

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to get yourself out of debt? This morning we’ll give you some tips to help you make that resolution a reality. Is it smart to get a loan to pay off your debts? Should you enroll in a debt management plan? Should you file for bankruptcy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 20170

Starting Your Taxes

Today, it’s never too early to talk taxes. We’ll try and help you avoid some common mistakes when filing in 2017. We’ll give you the latest financial news and take you calls on any personal finance issues you have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 20170

Your Finances For 2017

Time for us to help you with your personal finance questions. We’ll share the latest financial news that could affect your pocket and take your calls. Plus, we’ll tell you 8 ways to organize your financial life as we begin 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 20170

Financial Resolutions

Time for us to help you with your personal finance questions. We’ll tell you 8 ways to improve your credit score heading into 2017 plus we’ll get your financial resolutions for the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 20160

The Do's and Don’ts of Car Buying

Our guest today is Steve Harrison, Executive Director of USAA’s Auto Experience. If you or someone you know is in the market to buy a car, you’re in luck. This morning on Money Talks we’ll discuss the dos and don’ts of car Buying. Looking for a good deal on a trade in? Is your family expanding and you need a bigger vehicle? We’ll help you with all of your car buying questions today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 20160

Holiday Tip and Gift Giving Etiquette

It’s Tuesday morning, time for us to help you with your personal finance questions. We’ll tell you the best and worst ways to spend that holiday bonus plus, we’ll go over some holiday tip and gift giving etiquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 20160

Giving Tuesday

Time for us to help you with your personal finance questions. We’ll share the latest financial news that could affect your pocket and take your calls. Plus, the top ten charities of 2016 and we’ll tell you how to avoid a charitable scam this time of year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 20160

Odd Ways to Earn Extra Cash

Today is an open topic discussion day. But with the holidays and holiday shopping coming ever closer, we want to share some odd ways to earn extra cash. What are some ways you earn extra money? Have you donated your plasma? Do you take surveys for cash? Or maybe you sell things online? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 20160

Paying for College

Today, we’ll take your calls and emails on any personal finance issues you have. We’ll also look at some ideas for reducing the cost of college with our guest Ryder Taft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 20160

Identity Theft

The holiday shopping season is fast approaching. Today will tell you some ways you can prevent identity theft. We'll also take your calls on any personal finance issues you have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20160

Open Topic Day

Today, it’s an open topic day. We’ll take your calls and emails on any personal finance issues you have. We’ll also look at the housing market. Call us with any financial questions you have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 20160
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