Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

Merle in Pearl is receiving a disability check from Social Security and has gone back to work. Will he get in trouble for double dipping? And can his wife draw a spousal benefit somehow?

Joseph in Covington has about 6 months of expenses sitting in a savings account. It's getting eaten up by inflation. Should he invest half of that to get a better return?

The Numbers were mixed, with a pretty even ratio of good news and bad news. Gregory explains how the debt ceiling has technically expired, and the Treasury Department is doing that thing where they are shuffling money to avoid a default.

The success of the Delta Variant and Covid Vaccine hang heavy over the markets and the economy at large.

The average investor does NOT beat the market, so here's 4 secrets to beating the average investor.

The Numbers are up despite a few important pieces of disappointing financial numbers. The Robinhood IPO was a disappointment as well. Lumber may have found a new normal hovering around $600.

Gregory tells you about his next public event in Baton Rouge before the commercials start running for it. The Wine Wisdom and Food Experience will be at Sullivan's Steakhouse Sept 21 and 23. If you're looking for financial help, you need to call.

Does your record of stock picking beat the S&P500? Most likely not. If you can't beat the index, why not join it?

Gregory answers comment cards from his last event, and you get to see what real people are concerned about when it comes to money.

The Numbers moved down quite a bit today, but ended up ragaining most of their ground by the close.

Gregory breaks down the press conference by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, and responds to some of the more important audio clips.

Hear Gregory's explanation on why and how his financial advisory firm is working through the process of rebalancing assets.

1 out of every 8 retirees will spend at least 4 years in a nursing home. Are you going to be prepared to maintain your preferred standard of living in that scenario?

Here's a list of sources of income you may be able to use for retirement. It's more than just Social Security and your savings.

The rumors proved to be correct as Texas and Oklahoma formally apply for consideration to join the SEC. This is not about academics, or even athletics, as much as it is about money. This could make the SEC a super-conference, just in time for college free agency and NIL endorsements. Wow.

The Numbers show the big 3 indices slip from yesterday's record highs, but nothing catastrophic. We get the feeling most ears are waiting for the word from the Fed meeting tomorrow.

Gregory explains how Gregory Ricks and Associates approaches your financial needs, and addresses them from 5 directions.

How does Social Security view an annulled marriage?

The Numbers are amazing, as all three major indices close at a new record high. Tesla tops $1 billion in revenue for the first time, and all eyes are on the earnings reports and Fed meeting this week.

Joan in Diamondhead thanks Gregory for convincing her to move her CDs to fixed annuities. The returns are much better.

Bezos has offered to cover the first $2 billion in costs for the next lunar lander mission by NASA, in an attempt to make Blue Origin supplant Space X.

Tina in Abita Springs asks Dwayne and Gregory if she should refinance her mortgage.

Sheryl in New Orleans and her husband can't decide whether or not it's a good idea to sell their rental because prices are so inflated. Gregory leans against it.

The Numbers on Wall Street were solid, with a strong tailwind from an earnings season that has been better than expected.

Social Security is testing new personal reports that include more details about your benefit.

Gregory explains how Social Security decisions need to be correlated to other financial aspects: will you still be working past age 62, what kind of assets do you have, and how to coordinate your spousal and survivor options.

Used car prices are out of this world, but if you sell your car, you still have to buy another one.

Joan in Diamonhead thanks Gregory for convincing her to move her CDs to fixed annuities. The returns are much better.

Dwayne Stein of Mortgage Gumbo joins the show, and talks about how this crazy housing market is making some people rich, and making other people stay put. When does Dwayne think mortgage rates are going back up?

The decision for Texas and OU to join the SEC has nothing to do with academics or even sports. It's all about the money. This is a financial decision, period.

Home values are up considerably year-over-year. Is there a crash coming, or will this inflation be permanent?

Dwayne will convince you these housing prices are NOT a bubble. This is regular old inflation, and it's not coming back down.

Tina in Abita Springs asks Dwayne and Gregory if she should refinance her mortgage.

Sheryl in New Orleans and her husband can't decide whether or not it's a good idea to sell their rental because prices are so inflated. Gregory leans against it.

Gregory shares his experience with a phone scammer this week.

Learn a few quirky rules of Social Security, and see if they fit you.

Wayne in Slidell asks about a homeowners stimulus plan. Sounds fishy.

Carlos in Moss Point asks how Social Security views an annulled marriage.