The Truth About Money With Ric Edelman

Ric Edelman was very upset about annuities when he was asked to speak about the topic to the industry leaders who sell them. Not surprisingly, he was left feeling disappointed after meeting the people directly involved with the way annuities are managed. What financial lessons are being taught at Morehouse college? The graduates were given the gift of having their entire student loan debts paid off, but how can they learn to plan for their financial future when they are promised that a 'sugar daddy' will come along and bail them out? Is your job about to be eliminated? It happens when technology removes the need for labor or completely replaces a previous technology. Are you prepared?

Ric Edelman (05/19/2019) - Retirement can be a lot of fun.  Have you asked yourself the question, "What are you going to do when you retire??"  Who do you tell and when do you tell them that you have decided to retire.  What is the future of taxes and it's link to the 'trust-ability' of Congress.

Ric Edelman (05/12/2019) - Ric Edelman discusses the current unemployment report, one with the lowest percent of unemployment in 50 years. With so many people working, the big question is, "Are they saving a lot?" -- Looking back at historic numbers many people are making more than ever before, but is your boss paying you as much as he could? One third of Americans do not have access to work based retirement plans. Americans are living longer and retiring earlier, but they are not saving enough. Plus, with your child graduating do you have them insured for their debts? Many parents take on their children after college graduation, providing a place to live and financial assistance, but what about life insurance?

This week, Ric Edelman talks about having a healthy retirement, fund management, and has Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz on the show to talk about financial literacy. In the second hour, Ric talks about the changing financial landscape in higher education, how to save money after retirement age and answers listeners questions.

Ric Edelman Show (04/28/2019) - Are you prepared (financially) to lose your job? If you only started to save back when you were 'Thirty Something'. Ric's checklist to make sure you are doing what you need to, so you can live if your life is 'interrupted'. Name That Laugh... one of Ric's favorite sound effects sounds like Hillary Clinton and one listener thought it was Joan Rivers... Do you know who it is? A special offer for listeners for a free retirement evaluation if you schedule an appointment before midnight, this Monday night.

Ric Edelman talks with a 28-year-old with $200,000 saved and what to do with those savings. Also, home ownership and what to expect of the market if you're looking to buy, generations and their financial futures, and finally Abigail Zapote joins the show to talk about Latinos for a Secure Retirement.

Ric Edelman warns you to 'Be On Your Gard'!!! - Making sure you are aware of the scam artists who come out when there is a tragedy, like the Notre Dame fire. - Why waiting to donate after a tragedy is a good thing. If you participate in a retirement plan or IRA, you are more than likely a tertiary investor in a mutual fund, but do you know just how well that investment is classified and how they are run? It all comes down to fees and commissions.

Ric Edelman talks all about taxes this week, topics include how you can extend your tax deadline, a conversation about finances and education, and why you can't give yourself money through loan repayment.

Mr. Wonderful (Kevin O'Leary) from 'Shark Tank' Tells Ric Edelman About Common Mistakes Many Investors Make (04/13/2019)

Learn how to mitigate risk and be prepared for future losses over the term of growth in your investments. Kevin runs his own financial management and investment company in addition to his often referenced "deals" on the TV show.

This week, Ric Edelman discusses which investment strategies are most effective, the possibility of a market crash in the near future, and how to deal with investments that didn't necessarily pan out. All that and more on this episode!