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Still Need to File Your Taxes? The Deadline Is July 15
tax filing H&R Block's chief tax officer Kathy Pickering joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice for last-minute tax filers. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block break down the latest news on stimulus checks.
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Where Should You Retire?
retirement planning This week, our Your Money's Worth podcast host Ryan Ermey interviews co-host Sandy Block about her recent story about the best retirement destinations. Also, the pair discuss "headline" stock market indexes, missing stimulus checks and interest on tax refunds.
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Where to Invest Right Now
Becoming an Investor Kiplinger's executive editor Anne Smith joins the show to chat about her mid-year outlook for the economy and the stock market. Also, our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block break down what marks a recession and answer listeners' questions.
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Shopping Deals and Discounts to Take Advantage of This Summer
Smart Buying Our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey share deals and discounts for new grads, Father's Day and newlyweds that you don't want to miss out on. The pair also discusses money-smart ways to contribute to charity.
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Is a Second Stimulus on the Way?
Making Your Money Last Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle chats with hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block about what may or may not be included in a second round of economic stimulus legislation. Plus, the pair fills you in on prepaid stimulus debit cards, new FSA rules and a technical indicator to assess market rallies.
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Coping with Loss of Healthcare Coverage
spending Families USA’s Cheryl Fish-Parcham joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss how folks can find medical coverage in the face of job loss. Also, the pair share ways to avoid a new wave of ID theft and talk credit reports and tax software in a new edition of Deal or No Deal.
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Which Rewards Credit Card Is Right for You?
credit & debt Kiplinger's contributing editor Lisa Gerstner joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to chat about the best rewards credit card picks for every type of spender. Also, the pair offers tips on how to navigate the housing market right now.
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The Outlook for Dividend Stocks Right Now
investing SimplySafeDividends.com's Brian Bollinger joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss what the months ahead hold for income investors. Also, the pair chats about highlights from the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting.
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Interest Rates at Zero
credit & debt Bankrate.com's Greg McBride joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey for a discussion on the repercussions of a prolonged period of low interest rates. The pair also recommends mutual funds that hold up during down markets.
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What Do Negative Oil Prices Mean?
Economic Forecasts With oil prices having dipped into negative territory, S&P Global Platts's Vito Turitto joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to break down exactly what's going on. Also, the cohosts give an update on stimulus checks.
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Is Your State Prepared for a Recession?
Economic Forecasts The Kiplinger Letter's managing editor Jim Patterson joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to break down the ramifications for states that aren't equipped to handle the upcoming recession. The pair also discusses bear market investing strategies.
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Navigating Financial Hardship in the Coronavirus Era
Making Your Money Last CreditCards.com's Ted Rossman joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss what people can do to help mitigate financial hardship during the global pandemic. Also, the pair explains new tax breaks for charitable giving.
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FAQs About Your Stimulus Check Answered
Tax Breaks Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to break down everything you need to know about your stimulus check. Also, the hosts discuss whether you should book airline tickets and answer reader questions about RMDs.
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Money Moves to Make Right Now in the Wake of the Coronavirus Outbreak
savings Physician and certified financial planner Carolyn McClanahan joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss smart financial strategies in these uncertain times. Also, the pair delves into smart ways to spend your stimulus check.
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Does Your Health Insurance Cover the Coronavirus Test?
insurance Our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss what your health insurance may or may not cover during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, the pair breaks down market basics to keep in mind amid market volatility and strategies for raising quick cash.
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What to Know About the New FICO Score
credit & debt Credit expert Gerri Detweiler joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to talk about how the new FICO scoring system could affect your credit score. Also, the pair explains the history of bear markets and why you need to tax-diversify your retirement accounts.
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Where the Housing Market Is Headed
real estate Zillow.com economist Jeff Tucker joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey for a discussion on the housing market outlook for 2020. The pair also offers tips for saving at the pump, as well as investing strategies amid coronavirus market panic.
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Best Values in Tax Software
taxes Kiplinger.com tax editor Rocky Mengle breaks down our newly released tax software rankings. Also, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss the ins and outs of trip insurance in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Best ETFs You've Never Heard Of
investing Kiplinger.com investing guru Kyle Woodley returns to chat with hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey about the market's best lesser-known exchange-traded funds. Also, the cohosts review the leftover ramifications of the SECURE Act.
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How the SECURE Act Will Impact Your Retirement Plan
retirement IRAhelp.com's Ed Slott joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how the SECURE Act could be impacting your retirement plans. Also, the cohosts offer up last-minute Valentine's Day deals for the procrastinators.
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Protecting Your Digital Assets
business Jamie Hopkins, director of retirement research at Carson Group, joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how to protect your digital assets. Also, the pair offers tips on how to prevent your smart home devices from getting hacked.
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Why You Should File Your Taxes Now
taxes Our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey discuss why you should file your taxes as soon as you get your W-2 form. Also, the pair dish on common nuisance fees and how to avoid them, as well as why renters need to invest in a renters insurance policy.
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Should You Buy or Rent a Home?
real estate Zillow's economic research director Skylar Olsen joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to discuss what factors to consider when deciding to buy or rent a home. Also, the pair offers money-smart travel tips to help you save.
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Stocks to Invest in for the Next Decade
stocks Our co-hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block break down which stocks to buy and hold for the next 10 years and remind procrastinators why they should make those lingering holiday gift returns now.
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Financial Planning Tips for Families From Knight Kiplinger (Ep. 6 Rebroadcast)
spending Our classic podcast episode featuring Kiplinger's editor emeritus Knight Kiplinger, who chatted with hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey about all things families and finances.
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Year-End Money Moves to Make Right Now
Financial Planning As 2019 comes to a close, our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey offer up last-minute money moves to make before the year's end. Also, the pair discuss strategies for building an emergency fund and how mutual fund expense ratios can affect returns.
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Money-Smart Strategies for Charitable Giving
spending Schwab Charitable president Kim Laughton joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss why you should use a donor-advised fund for year-end charitable giving. Also, the duo offers tips on how to avoid ID theft and holiday scams.
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Where to Invest in 2020
investing Kiplinger's executive editor Anne Smith joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss investing trends that will move markets in 2020. The pair also offer ways to thwart package thieves.
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Retiring With Your Spouse
retirement Kiplinger's retirement columnist and editor-at-large Janet Bodnar joins hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to offer tips on how to retire as a couple. Also, the pair talks tax breaks and perks for members of the military on Veterans Day.
