Some Idahoans want to put a ballot initiative in front of voters to push minimum wage past the Federal requirements. Will this pass?  Should it? Why do we need a minimum wage and what impact might it have on the wage earner and/or the payer?  Does a logical argument exist in this conversation? Steve and Brian take sides. Plus, listen to this episode to see how Idaho’s Money Show listeners respond to our quest to tip on horrible service.

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The annual Social Security report came out today. The latest estimate: the system will be out of money by 2035. What does this mean and how can YOU get this fixed?  Diane Wilson of MySocialSecurityAnalyst.com joins Brian for the front end of the discussion. Then, the conversation starts on how we are responsible for this mess and how we can fix the issue.

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Diane Wilson, mysocialsecurityanalyst.com

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Brian Wiley and Steve Rausch talk about liability in both business, and life. What is the difference between being found responsible for damage versus guilty of a crime? Steve Rausch explains. How can employees and employers protect themselves from negligent actions? They discuss.

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Steve Marsh of Medical Plans of Idaho talks about Medicare For All, the problems that exist with such a major change in theory, and how this changes how we might view health care in the future.

Then, Brian, Steve Rausch, and Steve Marsh discuss how to navigate the health insurance marketplace and get free long-term gains on some investments.  Hazen Armstrong comes to the rescue with a tough question on Modified Adjusted Gross Income and the subsidy, following a listener question.

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Steve Marsh, Medical Insurance www.medicalplansofidaho.com

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Hazen Armstrong, CPA, dust himself off after a hectic tax season to talk about a few cases where tax payers did the right and wrong things.  He’s on a new mission after discovering a wrong doing by a local business owner.  Plus, Brian and Hazen discuss the tax cuts and how it really affects Idaho taxpayers.

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Brian Wiley is joined by Todd Christensen of CapEd to talk to Danny Kofke, author of “The Wealthy Teacher, Lessons for Prospering on a School Teacher’s Salary”.  Danny relates income to wealth and maintaining goals amidst a society obsessed with visual success.  The real lesson in this episode: focus on your own goals. 

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Todd Christensen, Senior VP - Marketing, CapEd Credit Union

Danny Kofke, Author - The Wealthy Teacher

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Brian and Steve talk about our screwed up idea that Congress knows what we need.  Do our representatives have our best interests?  The tax system is the best example of how Big money has designed a system that works against tax payers, but political bias has blinded tax payers from good ideas.  Who will rise to represent us?  Or, do we even need it?  Plus, a caller asks about working after Medicare age (65).  Another caller answers his question. It takes a village! That village is right here.

Brian Wiley, Financial Advisor www.treecityadvisors.com

Steve Rausch, Attorney www.capitalcitylawoffice.com

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Brian and Steve talk about the logic of successful investors. What makes something have value? What do most investors get wrong?  Why are the methods of successful investors ignored by the rest of Wall Street?  Brian uncovers the truth that most investors fall victim to: a dumb belief that there is a faster way to acquire wealth. 

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Brian and Steve talk about legislative creep on voter initiatives. Is Idaho paving the path to become more like California? Is getting what you want want worth the risk over the long term? Secondly, Brian talks about the practical steps an investor needs to take a generate income in retirement.  How do you build an income factory?  It’s in this episode!

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Wallet Hub says Idaho ranks 39th among the states in total tax burden. Is this a good thing or a bad thing for Idahoans?  Jill Gonzalez of Wallet Hub has her opinion.  Plus, Steve and Brian continue the CapEd Case Studies with topics on permanent life insurance and options for retirement savers who have few choices.

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