Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

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Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks episodes

  • Episode 1150: The Daily Wrap 05.10.21
    Gregory's observations from his latest travels show signs of the world returning to normal from the pandemic. The economic recovery is incredibly volatile from business to business.

    Hackers shut down a major pipeline network going from Houston and curving up the East Coast to New Jersey. There may be a short spike in gas, and maybe even a few isolated shortages at the pump, but reports expect only minor disruptions.

    Save Our Nola Restaurant of the Week: Reginelli's Pizza. 9 locations across New Orleans, the Northshore, and Baton Rouge. Reginellis.com

    The Job Report was bad, but not as bad as it sounds. Unemployment ticks up, but for a good cause. The jobs created were outnumbered by the hundreds of thousands of discouraged workers reentering the workforce.

    MS Governor Tate Reeves announces a full reopening of the State from mask and capacity restrictions.

    Elon Musk hosts Saturday Night Live, and brings the business world and crypto-culture to the big stage.
    32 min
  • Episode 1149: The Weekly Wrap 05.01.21
    An article on Alvin Kamara's financial planning shows the Saints running back is making some outstanding decisions compared to many of his NFL peers.

    The Save Our Nola Restaurants and Bars business of the week is: Bamboula's. Bamboula's is on Frenchmen St and hosts live music daily to go along with their bar and grill.

    No, it's not time to panic. Gregory addresses the fears of those worried about an imminent collapse in the dollar.

    Gary in Marrero has a question on Social Security spousal benefits. Can the wife draw a Spousal Benefit from her husband's Social Security record after Full Retirement Age, even if he hasn't turned on his Retirement Benefit?

    Wes Blanchard joins the show. He's an Estate Planning Attorney. What happens to overseas money when you die? Does the will take care of that, or do you have to file a will in Switzerland to cover your Swiss bank account?

    Wes reviews callers asking about the rules for inheriting cash, and inheriting stocks.

    Nelson in New Orleans asks about the difference in leaving behind an IRS vs a Roth IRA.

    Ed in Luling tries to understand his spousal Social Security options.

    Matthew in Metairie: Can I take a penalty-free withdrawal from my 401k for medical expenses?

    Amazon's earnings report crushes expectations, and the stock is taking off... again.
    1 hr 53 min
  • Episode 1148: The Daily Wrap 04.29.21
    Avoid the biggest Social Security mistakes women make. Gregory reviews a list of the most common errors, and how to get it right when it comes to retirement, survivors, and spousal benefits.

    What are the advantages of moving your money overseas? Marcello in New Orleans is concerned about wealth confiscation and the collapse of the dollar, and is considering moving his wealth to Switzerland or Belize or something.
    29 min
  • Episode 1147: The Daily Wrap 04.28.21
    Gary in Marrero has a question on Social Security spousal benefits. Can the wife draw a Spousal Benefit from her husband's Social Security record after Full Retirement Age, even if he hasn't turned on his Retirement Benefit?

    The Numbers are wild as the markets digest the latest press conference from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Expect zero rates and asset purchases as far as the eye can see. In a rare move for the commodities market, Lumber trading was halted. Gregory reacts to audio from Jay Powell.

    Is the dollar going to crash? Larry in Abita Springs is concerned about the future of the US Dollar, and has been dabbling in precious metals. Gregory says hyper-inflation is going to happen at some point down the road, but buying a bunch of gold coins isn't the best way to prepare.
    34 min
  • Episode 1146: The Daily Wrap 04.27.21
    The No Compromise tax webinar has been extended again. This is the longest running and most popular episode in the webinar series. Learn ways to pay the lowest taxes legally possible in retirement! Season 6 of the Ask Gregory podcast is underway as well.

    Bob in Midcity has retired, but doesn't really need the money from his 401k right now. Should he roll it over to an IRA, Roth IRA, or what?

    Jim in New Orleans doesn't see the interest rates going up anytime soon, because the national debt would become too expensive to service. Gregory sees interest rates going up in the face of hyperinflation, but that won't happen for a while.

    Chris in Algiers has paid off all of his old credit cards, and wants to know if it's OK to close a few of them out.

    Learn how the Invest 50-50 philosophy mixes indexing and fixed products to give you a relatively safe return compared to single stocks.
    39 min
  • Episode 1145: The Daily Wrap 04.26.21
    Gregory responds to a complaint letter sent into the show. This is literally a letter, on paper, typewritten, and mailed through the post office. If you're going to take the time to get out a typewriter and pay for postage to get us a message, the chances are pretty strong that we will address it on air.

    Jessie in Hammond asks if a teacher can roll over funds from her IRA into her new position's pension, and buy out 4 years.

    Learn the biggest mistake women make when turning on their Social Security.
    32 min
  • Episode 1144: The Weekly Wrap 04.24.21
    The No Compromise tax webinar has been extended again. This is the longest running and most popular episode in the webinar series. Learn ways to pay the lowest taxes legally possible in retirement! Season 6 of the Ask Gregory podcast is underway as well.

    Bob in Midcity has retired, but doesn't really need the money from his 401k right now. Should he roll it over to an IRA, Roth IRA, or what?

    Save Our NOLA Restaurants and Bars: Meet the Gina Perret, owner of the Beachcorner bar and grill in Midcity.

    This upcoming week will be including the quarterly earnings reports from some of the biggest and most important corporations, and some key reports from the Federal Reserve will be closely watched. Inflation concerns are already ramping up.

    Biden proposed doubling the Capital Gains tax. Gregory warns that would grind the economy's innovation incentive to a near halt.

    Dwayne Stein of Mortgage Gumbo weighs in on the debate on if it's ever a good idea to skip the home inspection before buying a house.

    Jim in New Orleans doesn't see the interest rates going up anytime soon, because the national debt would become too expensive to service. Gregory sees interest rates going up in the face of hyperinflation, but that won't happen for a while.

    Chris in Algiers has paid off all of his old credit cards, and wants to know if it's OK to close a few of them out.

    Gregory warns of 7 mistakes women make on when to start Social Security.
    1 hr 24 min
  • Episode 1143: The Daily Wrap 04.21.21
    The No Compromise tax webinar has been extended again. This is the longest running and most popular episode in the webinar series. Learn ways to pay the lowest taxes legally possible in retirement! Season 6 of the Ask Gregory podcast is underway as well.

    Bitcoin cools a little after it's latest spike, and some reliable sources think there may be a bigger pullback before it returns to setting new records.

    The ranks of the retail trader were boosted through apps like Robinhood last year. Now, over a million new traders are discovering their stocks trades may come with a hefty bill for the tax man.

    Skyrocketing lumber costs have contributed even more heat to an already hot real estate market. Some buyers are skipping inspections and appraisals to get into a house and avoid a bidding war.

    Tom in New Orleans offers his experience with shortcuts through the inspection and appraisal minefield to get the house you want.

    Mark in Gretna isn't so sure Tom's advice is the right way to go.
    30 min
  • Episode 1142: The Daily Wrap 04.20.21
    Procter and Gamble announces upcoming price hikes adding to the wave of inflationary news.

    Matthew in MS wants to know if he will be penalized for not having any earned income the last few years before he turns on his Social Security retirement benefit.

    Gregory reviews proposed legislative changes to Social Security and the Windfall Elimination Provision. Some of these look like they may eventually be passed in some form, but it seems unlikely to happen soon.

    Janet on the Northshore is concerned the rise in prices from Procter and Gamble will open to door for other brands to follow suit.

    The IRS changes the rules on inherited IRAs again. Gregory goes over the options for a non-spouse beneficiary of an inherited IRA, including getting some of that money in a position to create tax-free income.
    30 min

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Join Gregory, CEO & Wealth Advisor of Gregory Ricks Total Wealth, as he discusses a wide range of financial topics, providing education, insights, and helpful information for your financial…