Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

The Numbers continue to climb, albeit slightly. Earnings reports are solid, but jobless claims are a concern.

Gregory reviews the processes used at GRA to handle last year's pandemic downturn.

Lance in Kiln asks about how using a 7702 plan with life insurance works.

Gregory answers comment cards from the previous Wine Wisdom and Food experience.

In the dawn of the new era of college athletes getting paid, Nick Saban says his incoming QB starter already has a offers close to a million dollars.

The Numbers launched an impressive rebound from Monday's bloodbath, and it was on the back of better than expected earnings reports from some of the heavyweights. Netflix is getting into gaming.

A recent survey shows it's pretty common for younger generations to expect Social Security to be slashed or eliminated by the time they retire.

Rose in Kenner is rolling over her IRA. Where should she put it, and in what should she invest?

Gregory gives James a pop quiz on Social Security basic rules. This is stuff you should know.

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

More info on the Advanced Child Tax Credit payments. James received his in the mail with a physical check over the weekend. Gregory directs you to tools you may need to stop the payments or check your status.

The world's richest man leaves Earth as Jeff Bezos takes an 11 minute trip to space, becoming the second billionaire in history to make the trip.

Gregory reviews some events he has upcoming to help you with Social Security and finding the right financial advisor.

Greg in Gretna is a harsh critic of the novice traders who alternate between panic selling and chasing trends.

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

Roger in Gretna has a delayed tax return. Gregory says the IRS is short staffed and behind their usual time table.

There's signs a $1.2 trillion spending package could pass the Senate soon. Gregory reacts to Senator Bill Cassidy supporting the spending on Fox News Sunday.

The Numbers were down for the day, but no excuse to get all worried just yet. There's still a wave of positive numbers from earnings season.

Social Security is expected to make its biggest Cost of Living Adjustment in decades.

The median home price is at an all time high. This is good news for home owners, but tough for anyone looking to get into the home ownership for the first time.

The Advanced Child Tax Credit payment began this week. Here's what you need to know about how you get the payments, who qualifies for what, and the possible tax hit you could end up with.

Our Restaurant of the Week is Ben's Burgers. They have giant monster burgers on Clearview in Metairie.

Inflation talk is turned up everywhere in the financial world, because soaring inflation means the Fed may have to taper soon, and we know how that worked out last time.

Jude Heath joins the show and warns that if you may exceed the income limits for the Advanced Child Tax Credit, you should either cancel the payments using the online tool, or parking that money in a short term savings account.

Kevin in Luling is selling his business, and wants to know what he can do to minimize his tax liability on the proceeds. Gregory and Jude explain some of his options.

Cindy in Biloxi inherited her parents' house along with her siblings. How do you handle the taxes on the sale of an inherited house?

Social Security may be announcing the biggest COLA increase in 40 years.

Kelvin in Diamonhead has all of his retirement savings in his TSP, and wants to avoid losing a big chunk of that in the next downturn.

During the show, many listeners called and commented confirmation they had received the first Advanced Child Tax Credit payment.

Dwayne in Slidell is incredibly frustrated he can't touch the money in his ESOP for now. Is there some way around that?

Gregory catches you up on the financial news of the week, and has interesting stats on the current bull market.

Roger in Mandeville wants to know when the IRS is going to get him his tax refund. When will the IRS get caught up?

Jared in Bush is already contributing to his 401k. Where else can he invest some money that has better liquidity in case he needs to access it?

Mort in New Orleans asks if continuing to work after turning on Social Security could increase his benefit. Is there an age limit for improving your retirement benefit?

We get a report from a show listener they received the Advanced Child Tax Credit payment today. Gregory runs down the eligibility rules and what you should expect.

Jim in New Orleans: Do they take Social Security taxes out of your check forever, or is there an age limit?

Eric on the Northshore: If I retire and wait a couple years to start my Social Security, will those years of no income reduce my benefit?

The Numbers are mixed, and Gregory elaborates on the predicted fate of Tesla's Cybertruck. Even Elon himself admits it may be a flop.

This is a flashback segment where we review audio of Gregory urging calm no matter who wins the election, and talking people off the ledge earlier this year. The economy has done fine since then.

Ray in Metairie split the proceeds of his deceased parents' property sale with his siblings. How does he report that on his taxes?

Generation Z is emerging into the economic world with their own unique set of quirky behaviors. Businesses will be adjusting to them soon.

Inflation talk is turned up everywhere in the financial world, because soaring inflation means the Fed may have to taper soon, and we know how that worked out last time.

Gregory shares some recent financial situations he's encountered, and there's universal concern for inflation and taxes going up.

Mark in New Orleans got a check in the mail from his old 401k. What should you do in that situation?

Tim in New Orleans asks if he can be a little heavier in stocks if he's got more of a cushion in assets.

Ron in Franklinton wants to know if his Social Security will be hit hard by the Windfall Elimination Provision.

The Numbers are incredible. All 3 major indices hit a new record, while commodities behaved, and optimism reigns.

After being the first billionaire to fly himself into space, Richard Branson's space stock soared. When he floated the idea of issue $500 million in new shares, it fell out of orbit.

The IRS leaked tax returns have exposed some clever ways the successful are using the tax code that you can learn from. How about the Mega Backdoor Roth conversion?

Learn other ways to get more money into Roth accounts. Your future taxes will thank you.