Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

The Daily Wrap: 04.22.19


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01:27 - Real Estate sales have slowed for the first quarter, but Gregory reminds you how often a sluggish home market isn't a sign of a slowing economy. The real effect on you as you are approaching retirement is the ability to strike a good deal on your retirement home.

16:00 - The Numbers are mixed, with Trump's repeal of Iran sanction waivers rocking the oil market and getting the biggest headlines.

25:27 - Gregory shares a study concluding there's 3 main things that make you happy in retirement. Having money is number one, not necessarily because money makes you happy, but a lack of money can make you miserable. A happy marriage and social life are also big contributers.

37:23 - When people complain Amazon made tons of money, but didn't pay any federal corporate taxes, remember there's lots of companies who pay zero in taxes. Usually, there's a very reasonable explanation, and you should embracing different tax strategies to see if minimizing taxes works for you.

43:22 - John in Metairie asks Gregory: What do I do with these old paper savings bonds?

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