Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Your battery’s warranty may say four or five years, but is that how long it will really last? In this edition of Car Corner, Bob and Tony Joe explain how heat and today’s high-tech vehicles affect battery life and why you should start testing your battery after about three years.

Many adjustable rate mortgages are resetting, leaving homeowners with much higher monthly payments. Mortgage consultant Mark Pfeiffer joins Bob to discuss what this means for borrowers and whether these loans still make sense going forward.

Should married couples combine their finances or keep them separate? Bob talks about the pros and cons of joint accounts and what to consider when deciding what works best for your marriage.

Surveys show many people are unprepared for retirement, but it’s about more than just saving and investing. Bob talks about the human nature tendencies that can get in the way of retirement and how to work through them to stay on track.

Bob compares the pros and cons of what Wall Street often recommends with more realistic tips and strategies to help make sure your money lasts throughout retirement.

In this edition of Car Corner, Bob and Tony Joe cover the ins and outs of choosing the right battery for your vehicle and how to avoid an expensive mistake.

Social Security faces a $29 trillion funding gap, and its trust fund is projected to run out by 2033. Bob talks about five options that could be put in place to close the gap and what they could mean for you.

Deciding when to claim Social Security isn't an easy decision. Bob explains the key questions to ask, and why having the right strategy can help you make a wise financial and stewardship decision.

Home sellers and builders have started lowering their asking prices, but there may still be more room to go. Bob talks about some eye-opening new statistics that suggest a shift may be happening between buyers and sellers.

Debit cards are convenient, but they can also leave your bank account exposed. Bob talks about how easily problems can come up when using a debit card and what you can do to protect your money.