Smart Money

Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss the markets in the debut week of new chair of the Fed Jerome Powell, the impact of tariffs that could be instituted as soon as next week, where to go online to search for financial terminology, the Wash rules and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian offer their takes on what will happen with interest rates moving forward, if REITs and TIPS are good investments right now, a perspective on home mortgage rates and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian tackle the complicated issues surrounding trading algorithms and how those decisions are made, the differences between the Florida Prepaid college savings plan and 529 plans and some presidential quotes on financial topics.

Is there an easy, tax-free way to convert 401K money to Florida Prepaid College (529) money? Caller William has a complicated situation in which he is trying to make sure he complied with RMD (required minimum distribution) rules. Other topics discussed include precious metals and mutual funds.

Hank, Michelle and Brian talk about how retail sales are an important market indicator, how inflation came to life a little bit this week, what the feds will or won't do in terms of interest rates and the Florida Prepaid College Savings programs.

Hank, Michelle and Brian wrap up a caller from the previous hour with some advice for him on his IRA accounts as well as paying off his credit card debt. They also discuss the future of the American Dollar, if applying early for Social Security is a good plan for a 63 year old caller, derivative products affecting the market and more.

Does this correction turn into a recession? Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss this as well as some items within the recently passed budget that you might have missed.

Hank and Michelle dive further into this week's market losses, what it means and how it is being reported, if Madden Advisory Services is a firm that acts as a fiduciary and what that means, refinancing a home after emerging from bankruptcy proceedings and more.

Hank and Michelle review this week's market activity (down a little but not cause for concern), discuss if a local radio advertisement is too good to be true, an inherited REIT and more.

Hank, Michelle and Brian offer their advice to caller Meg who is considering paying her house off, discuss the tax implications of forming a new company, answer questions relating to 529 plans, TSPs and more.