Money Talks

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nancy Lottridge-Anderson and Ryder Taff answer your personal finance questions and give advice about the recent Equifax breach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 Pre

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 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.