Do you have children going to college in the next 5 years?  Student Financial Aid experts Allison Sullivan and Diana O’Bryan discuss some common misconceptions as well as key points to remember when applying for financial aid.

Mike warns listeners about Ponzi schemes and other scams.  Also, what gives the PlanFIRST advisors the most satisfaction has less to do with investment returns, and more about the impact of our advice on client fulfillment and outcomes!

Mike’s son, David, helps to answer Isaac’s questions about buying his first home: what are some factors to consider, and should you borrow from your 401K to help make the down payment? Plus, as an automotive engineer, David gives his thoughts on hydrogen versus electric powered vehicles.

The good people of Texas boarded up their homes to protect against Hurricane Harvey.  Should they keep it protected all of the time—of course not!  Too many “advisers” recommend that you protect your portfolio against a stock market hurricane (2008 type crisis) all of the time. Is there a better way?

Mike answers a few questions from Diana about what to do with her recently deceased husband’s pension plan and some variable annuities he left her.

Can you trust your trustee?  Estate planning attorney, Daniel Hicks, joins Mike to discuss the many types of trusts to consider and what to consider when picking a trustee.

Miracle Hill Ministries hosts a live remote with Mike at their Powdersville Thrift Store.

Does Passive (Index) investing beat most Active managers or just the “closet indexers”?  Plus, Mike unpacks the question: Is passive investing in a bubble that will burst in the next 5 years?

Can the Bull Market keep rolling in the second half of 2017?  Mike shares his thoughts about the current market environment.

Medicare versus Medicaid: what is the difference and how do you qualify?  Elder Law attorney, Chad Groover, joins Mike to dig deep into this very important subject.