Choosing the day you start Social Security is most likely the biggest financial decision you will make in retirement. If you aren't paying into the Social Security system because of a state pension or tax avoidance, that could be a problem.
Randy in Kenner asks Gregory to explain how his Social Security benefits can be affected as he continues to work after he's already started receiving checks.
Bill in Metairie is self employed and hasn't been claiming much income on his taxes throughout the years. Now, he's concerned his Social Security check is paying the price.
MJ in Periscope asks if he can use bankruptcy to help with his $243k in student loans from medical school. He's only making $28k now, but starts his residency later this year.
Gregory shares the story of how his brother in law took on extra work while going through medical school to minimize debt, and how he is reaping the rewards today.
Alex in Kenner asks Gregory how the taxes are figured for a trio of brothers inheriting a house.
Our Real Estate guru in the Total Wealth Authority, Lesha Nugent-Freeland, is in studio to talk about which local parishes are hot for property values, local sales trends, and some featured properties.
Michael in Kenner asks Gregory and Lesha about the best way to get some equity out of his properties. He has a house, 2 rentals, and a camp. Should he do a Home Equity Line of Credit, and Cash Out Refi, sell one of the rentals, or what?
Phil in the Bywater is refinancing his adjustable rate mortgage. What does it mean to "buy a point" in mortgage lingo? Gregory, Lesha, and James fill in the ways buying a point affects your mortgage overall.
Gregory addresses the Trump proposal of raising the steel and aluminum tariffs to counter China and some other trade issues.
Mary in Ocean Springs asks Gregory if she could file for Social Security disability at age 62.
Lesha Nugent-Freeland tells the story of a guy this week who qualifies for a smaller loan size because the interest rates have gone up.
David in New Orleans asks Gregory to explain the various options a married couples have when they turn on Social Security benefits.
Peggy in Loranger has questions for her friend who doesn't know the rules for getting Social Security Disability benefits.
John in Jackson asks Gregory if he should use some of his liquid assets to pay off his mortgage.
Bonnie in Clinton asks Gregory if she has enough assets to cover her retirement income needs. She's 75, still working, and seems to be headed on the right path.
Only a third of Millenials have a credit card. Are they credit averse, or rejects?
Roger in Metairie asks Gregory for guidance on getting a construction loan and converting it to a regular home mortgage.
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