Ryan Raphael: The Medicare Man We are pleased to introduce Ryan Raphael, The Medicare Man, from Senior Insurance Benefits as a new expert on our show. Ryan is the owner/broker of Senior Insurance Benefits and has been dedicated to helping seniors with their insurance needs since 2003. Navigating the maze that is Medicare can be … Continue reading The Doug Haldeman Show Welcomes Ryan Raphael: The Medicare Man →

Dave Ramsey’s Bad Advice Many of you are familiar with the financial guru Dave Ramsey. His most popular book, “The Total Money Makeover”, has sold over 5 million copies. While I agree with most of what Dave has to say there are a few key areas where I entirely disagree with him. Dave’s approach of … Continue reading Dave Ramsey’s Bad Advice →

The Economics of Recycling We have Jennifer Wendt, the Project Manager for University City, with us to discuss the benefits of recycling programs not only for the environment, but for the economy as well. Jennifer specializes in solid waste/recycling, energy efficiency, and other public works projects for the city. Jennifer believes  that recycling is not … Continue reading The Economics of Recycling →

Home Scouting: Get the Unfair Advantage Are you on the house hunt? If so you’ll want to hear about the Home Scouting app. Home Scouting has 100% of the MLS listings, while in many cases Zillow or Trulia only has 40%. Read below to find out how we can get you the unfair advantage by … Continue reading Home Scouting: Get the Unfair Advantage →

Emergency Funds An emergency fund is a stash of money set aside to cover the financial surprises life throws your way. These unexpected events can be stressful and costly. Some common emergencies include unexpected medical expenses, car repairs, and home repairs. While most experts agree you should have an emergency fund, how much is in … Continue reading Emergency Funds →

Summer Vacation Savings If you’re ready to get away this summer but don’t quite have the funds, it’s smart to start coming up with a realistic savings strategy now. And remember, your vacation doesn’t have to be anything fancy – even a relaxing camping trip or a trip to visit friends could provide the type of … Continue reading Summer Vacation Savings →

Buy the Perfect Home With No Regrets   I can still remember that feeling of excitement when I met with a realtor to look at my first home. It was a very triumphant feeling. This feeling can fade into agony after looking at house after house and not finding the right one. Planning ahead and … Continue reading Buy the Perfect Home With No Regrets →

Gift of Equity with John Niemann John Niemann of Niemann & Company is with us to discuss gifts of equity and the potential tax consequences of them. John has over 35 years experience as a CPA in the tax arena.  With the last 15 years dedicated to helping individuals and businesses solve their IRS collection-related problems. … Continue reading Gift of Equity with John Niemann →

Tax Resolution John Niemann is with us to discuss tax resolutions. John has been been specializing in tax resolution for almost two decades and has a ton of experience in the area. If you owe the IRS back taxes you will want to have someone on your side fighting for you. In John’s experience most … Continue reading Tax Resolution with John Niemann →

Loans for Veterans The VA Loan is arguably the best loan product out there for Veterans. Now, while I do a lot of VA loans I still get tons of questions about them. If you or someone you know served in the military, active or reserves, read more to find out exactly how easy it … Continue reading Loans for Veterans →