Hank and Michelle are joined by Stan The Annuity Man. They discuss the market (this week was the 1st gain of 2016 albeit a weak one) and interest rates.

This hour features an in depth interview with historian and scholar of the energy industry and western involvement in the Middle East Dr. Ellen Wald.

Hank, Brian and Michelle discuss what's been causing the market to tank and which investments are "sweet spots" to avoid the worst of the downturn. They also welcome Roxy Tyler of the Justice Coalition to discuss recent events.

Hank, Michelle and Brian make their "picks of the year" for 2016 and discuss who hit on their predictions last year. They also talk about what to do when your portfolio "goes to heck in a hand basket."

Hank, Michelle and Brian discuss the worst opening week of the year ever in the market and also discuss the worst ongoing economic recovery ever.

A continued hour of the Smart Money team's best of. Happy New Year!

Hank Madden and the smart money crew are off for New Year. Here's a best of from a precious week

Hank & everyone from Smart Money business would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holliday's. Here's hour 2 of the show

Hank Madden & everyone from Smart Money Business would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hollidays. Here's a previously recorded episode of Smart Money

Hank and Stan discuss how the recent change in interest rates affect the various types of annuities, investing in and for employees and they continue discussing the country's budget.