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.asp Tammy 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 t...
Apr 10, 20180
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 Authority FINRA 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....
Apr 03, 20180
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.htm PIGGY Plan-It: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | Event with Nancy Lottridge Anderson, Ryder Taff, and Susan F. McAdory signing 5:00, reading 5:30 Paperback. Signed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 27, 20180
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 ac...
Mar 20, 20180
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...
Mar 13, 20180
Guest Shawn Mercer, District Manager at the Social Security Administration answers listeners questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 20180
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.
Feb 27, 20180
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.
Feb 20, 20180
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.
Feb 13, 20180
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 Budget Sign Up for a Flexible Spending Account Apply Your Child Care Tax Credit Arrange a "Child Care Share" with Another Family Shift Your Schedule Talk to HR to Learn Your Benefits Use On-Site Child Care at Your Work Find an Individual Who Cares For Children in Their Own Home Enroll in Day Care Hire a Teen for After-School Care Host an Au ...
Feb 06, 20180
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 informati...
Jan 30, 20180
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://...
Jan 23, 20180
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....
Jan 09, 20180
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.
Dec 19, 20170
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.html We 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....
Dec 12, 20170
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.
Dec 05, 20170
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.
Nov 28, 20170
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.
Nov 14, 20170
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.
Nov 07, 20170
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.
Oct 31, 20170
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.
Oct 24, 20170
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.
Oct 17, 20170
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.
Oct 10, 20170
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.
Oct 03, 20170
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.
Sep 26, 20170
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-faqs and 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....
Sep 12, 20170
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 docume...
Sep 08, 20170
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=BBnbfc...
Aug 29, 20170
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.
Aug 23, 20170
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.
Aug 09, 20170
