Market update on Feds decision to raise interest rates, Cost of Living and weather driving move to Fl, Change in SSA in 2015 affect spousal benefits,spending on recurring services, Reverse mortages...

i-Bonds, Converting an IRA, setting aside for the future.

Weekly market update, the FED and inflation, Top investing mistakes, regrets of home buyer's and credit card debt.

Update on the Real Estate market, pitfalls of day trading, Social Security Survivor benefits.

Do early birds always get the worm? Not necessarily, particularly when it comes to retirement. Today's show looks at retirement strategies and the real costs involved that early retirees often don't take into consideration. Other topics today include spouse deposits to Roth IRAs; when settlements are taxable; millennials winning the savings game; the long term costs of lower credit; federal cemetery eligibility; and structured notes.

Why you need to a tax specialist when you win the lottery. International Funds and ETFs, Comment on current jobs report.

Discussion on recent market performance, the Fed interest rate hike, areas where consumers are feeling the pain of inflation, how the markets react during inflationary times.

Mike & Brittany talk the highs and lows of managing your portfolio yourself. Additonal caller topics included converting 401k to Roth IRA, getting out of timeshares, financial scams, and giving stocks as gifts.

How long will the inflation situation last? We break down some of the causes, and some of the strategies to help you manage your finances through these expensive times.

Mike Ellis and Brittany Lane discuss retirement, Social Security, and other issues in todays episode.