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- Day 47: How to ask someone out in MandarinCheck out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
- Day 46: Where is the bathroom?Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
- Day 45: How to say names of others languages in MandarinCheck out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
- The Daily Wrap: 01.10.1901:50 - The World's Richest Man and his wife announce they are getting divorced, which brings up an interesting financial scenario. Gregory talks about some of the different demands negotiated into divorce settlements.
16:33 - Gregory reviews a call from Saturday's show: Lori in Vancleave leans on Gregory for financial help going through a divorce settlement, and what her Social Security options are post divorce.
29:11 - John in Chalmette asks Gregory if filing for a legal separation has any affect on Social Security benefits for him and his spouse, even though they never got a divorce. Gregory shares what he's seem through his experience dealing with clients in similar situations.
34:43 - Donna in Ocean Springs asks Gregory if he's heard of deferring property taxes for senior citizens.
37:50 - The top 20% of income earners pay 88% of incomce taxes. Let's talk about tax planning.
41:41 - The next Gregory Ricks Live in almost full, and it's worth the drive. Reserve your seat for our wine, wisdom, and food experience and find out if you should be working with Gregory Ricks and Associates.
http://www.WinningAtLife.com45 min - Day 44: SchoolCheck out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
- Day 43: Goodbye in MandarinCheck out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
- The Daily Wrap: 01.08.1901:04 - After three positive days in a row on Wall St, and weekly gains the last two weeks, could this be the end of the market downturn? Gregory reads what he sees in the S&P chart, and it looks like we are due for a cyclical downturn, and the real test is will it create a higher high, or a lower low? Gregory explains more of what he looks for in chart trends, and previews Trump's address to the nation after the show.
08:29 - The Numbers are green across all indices, but nothing huge. Oil is rebounding out of the $40s.
13:59 - Social Security will pass a milestone this year when it pays out more than $1 trillion in benefits.
17:02 - Beverly in Slidell lost her husband, and then received some misleading advice from the Social Security office about how to maximize her benefit. Gregory explains how the rules for switching to your spouse's record is different than a switching to your spouse's survivor benefit.
24:14 - Emanuel in Gautier wants to know how Social Security benefits work once you get divorced.
28:40 - Jeff in Saucier asks Gregory when he can draw a benefit on his deceased wife's Social Security record.
32:50 - Elmer in Saucier asks Gregory if he's eligible to receive any money from his dad's Social Security record. Gregory points out that Elmer is probably not a minor, so no.
38:30 - We review a call from Saturday's show: Susan in New Orleans was has turned on her own Social Security early, but can she switch to her ex husband's record and get a bigger check? Maybe so! Gregory explains the rules again.
http://www.WinningAtLife.com3 min - The Weekly Wrap: 01.05.1902:53 - During the shutdown, a complaint was made about the number of people who died at a National Park affected by the shutdown. Gregory checks out the stats, and shows it's safer now compared to the normal death rate at National Parks.
06:52 - David in Uptown is 78 and receiving Social Security, but asks Gregory if he can increase his benefit by suspending it for a couple years? Gregory explains that after you turn 70, you get no credit for delaying a benefit from Social Security. If you don't need the money, many people donate it to charity.
10:13 - Andrew in Mandeville is a few months of retirement, and wants to know how to minimize his exposure to risk. He also plans to sell his commercial property, and wants Gregory's advice on how to handle that lump sum.
33:28 - Is this the bottom of the market slide? Gregory explains some of the numbers to track to know when the market will turn around and it's safe to get back in the pool.
41:59 - The next Gregory Ricks Live in already more than halfway full, and it's always more popular when the markets are going a little haywire. Reserve your seat for our wine, wisdom, and food experience and find out if you should be working with Gregory Ricks and Associates.
44:59 - There IS such a thing as risk-free investing. Gregory shares how he helps those who insist on ZERO risk investments. Risk-free investors are often happier during a market downturn.
49:02 - Kevin on Facebook Live asks where to put his 401k money in a downturn. Gregory says most 401ks have a stable value money market option that can get you out of risk.
52:52 - Johnna in Marrero is thinking about turning on Social Security early, but heard there's a penalty if he continues to work.
57:42 - The government shutdown may cause your tax refund to be delayed. The IRS is still processing some tax filings during the government shutdown, but it appears it's doing the one with a check included first. If you're expecting a refund, your taxes may be put to the back of the line until the shutdown gets sorted out.
1:05:26 - Fred in Mandeville asks Gregory about how the 4% rule pertains to Required Minimum Distributions on his IRA. Gregory informs Fred the two rules have nothing to do with each other. Your IRA's Required Minimum Distribution is calculated using a divisor based on your age, and the 4% rule is an old rule of thumb about how much you could take from assets and sustain principle.
1:11:18 - The Military gets a decent pay raise for the second year in a row. Gregory has some ideas on how to best utilize the new money for the future.
1:18:32 - Larry Kudlow, a Trump economic advisor, gives a glowing optimistic take on the economy just a few hours after the stellar job report for December was released. Gregory shares his thoughts on Kudlow's comments on the economy, trade with China, and where things are headed.
1:30:17 - Tim in Metairie asks Gregory how to handle the tax hit on two inherited IRAs for his mom.
1:38:09 - There's a better way to manage your investments than Buy and Hold.
1:42:12 - Susan in New Orleans was has turned on her own Social Security early, but can she switch to her ex husband's record and get a bigger check? Maybe so!
1:50:28 - Lori in Vancleave leans on Gregory for financial help going through a divorce settlement, and what her Social Security options are post divorce.
1:56:13 - Yvonne in Jackson recently retire and now has a check from her old 401k. What should she do with it?
http://www.WinningAtLife.com2 hr 9 min - Day 42: “I am very hungry” in MandarinCheck out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
- Day 41: What are your new year’s resolutions for 2019?Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoomGet our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovemandoView podcast transcription at https://inspirlang.com/mandopodYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlangFacebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlangInstagram: @inspirlangTwitter: @inspirlang2 min
About Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
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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…
journey.
Whether you’re interested in retirement strategies, market trends, or general financial wellness, this show is designed to keep you in the know!
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Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Gregory Ricks Total Wealth. Gregory Ricks Total Wealth is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Gregory Ricks Total Wealth are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Any references to protection, safety, or lifetime income, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the issuing carrier.
This video is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.
Gregory Ricks Total Wealth is not permitted to offer and no statement made during this show shall constitute tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult with a qualified professional for guidance before making any purchasing decisions. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and opinions contained herein provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by Gregory Ricks Total Wealth.
This podcast show is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.
Whether you’re interested in retirement strategies, market trends, or general financial wellness, this show is designed to keep you in the know!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel
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Insurance products are offered through the insurance business Gregory Ricks Total Wealth. Gregory Ricks Total Wealth is also an Investment Advisory practice that offers products and services through AE Wealth Management, LLC (AEWM), a Registered Investment Adviser. AEWM does not offer insurance products. The insurance products offered by Gregory Ricks Total Wealth are not subject to Investment Adviser requirements.
Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. No investment strategy can guarantee a profit or protect against loss in periods of declining values. Any references to protection, safety, or lifetime income, generally refer to fixed insurance products, never securities or investments. Insurance guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying abilities of the issuing carrier.
This video is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.
Gregory Ricks Total Wealth is not permitted to offer and no statement made during this show shall constitute tax or legal advice. Individuals should consult with a qualified professional for guidance before making any purchasing decisions. Our firm is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or any governmental agency. The information and opinions contained herein provided by third parties have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed by Gregory Ricks Total Wealth.
This podcast show is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as the sole basis for financial decisions, nor should it be construed as advice designed to meet the particular needs of an individual’s situation.