Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

Blockchain may be a technology that's here to stay, but for now, cryptocurrencies are a mess. Japan suspends a couple of Bitcoin exchanges, and Gregory warns about the inherent risks in the crypto world.

Gregory Ricks and James recall some of the questions from last night's Gregory Ricks Live.

A Medicaid expansion in Louisiana adds to a waiting list for care. Luckily, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and other states didn't take part.

Trump's tariff threats on steel and aluminum look like a businessman using a negotiation tactic. Does North Korea's Kim Jong Un want to meet because Trump made him blink?

Matthew in Alabama wants to know if there's some way he can access his old 401k plan without a penalty.

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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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Gregory helps you decode this extreme market volatility by showing you how to find your exits when the market gets too crazy.

Last week, Ron in New Orleans asked Gregory if his Social Security check should be increasing as he continues to work into his 70s. Gregory did a little more research and shares more details on how those calculations are made.

The first Gregory Ricks Live of 2018 is coming up March 6. For some, it's the beginning of a new financial future. This thing is almost full, though.


On Saturday, Tucker in Greenwood asked Gregory how getting married to his girlfriend - who is already receiving Social Security - could affect her benefit. Gregory explains how some Social Security rules work for those thinking about getting married late in life.

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James walks you through the concert last night at Boomtown with Chris Janson, Eric Paslay, and Carly Pearce in a benefit for St Jude's from our iHeart sister station WNOE. Hear an acoustic live clip of "Buy Me a Boat."

The markets are rocked when Trump announces his intentions to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum. You will see what happened the last time we tried protectionist steel tariffs under W.

The first Gregory Ricks Live of 2018 is coming up March 6. For some, it's the beginning of a new financial future.

We review some great calls regarding Social Security from Saturday's show. Thomas in New Orleans asks how his Social Security credits are affected while he temporarily gets a disability check.

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The markets surge ahead again, and have recovered most of the losses from the technical correction earlier this month. Amazon stock continues its meteoric rise, and we review Bartiromo and Varney's Amazon chat.

We review Dwayne Stein, host of Mortgage Gumbo, and his losing adventure with cryptocurrency.

Despite the false predictions of Net Neutrality supporters, 5G connections are being rolled out this year, and will be faster than the average home broadband.

We replay a couple of great calls about Social Security and a QPRT from Saturday's show.

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The markets surge ahead again, and have recovered most of the losses from the technical correction earlier this month. Amazon stock continues its meteoric rise, and we review Bartiromo and Varney's Amazon chat.

We review Dwayne Stein, host of Mortgage Gumbo, and his losing adventure with cryptocurrency.

Despite the false predictions of Net Neutrality supporters, 5G connections are being rolled out this year, and will be faster than the average home broadband.

We replay a couple of great calls about Social Security and a QPRT from Saturday's show.

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Walmart stock follows its worst day in history by dropping a little bit more. Gregory walks us through the question on whether Walmart could continue the decline. James tries out the new Walmart Pickup Center being tested in Metairie.

Gregory Ricks Live is coming up March 6, and Gregory explains how you could benefit from coming to this event. He previews his take on Trump and the new rules of retirement investing, and Wes Blanchard of the Total Wealth Authority has 3 core estate planning mistakes that cause disasters. We will also help you decode volatility and risk.

Gregory and James walk through your retirement planning deadlines. What opportunities and rules kick in at age 50, 55, 59.5, 60, 62, 65, 67, 70, 70.5?

Brett in Houma asks what percent of his income should he be saving for retirement?

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Gregory Ricks Live is coming up March 6, and Gregory explains how you could benefit from coming to this event. He previews his take on Trump and the new rules of retirement investing, and Wes Blanchard of the Total Wealth Authority has 3 core estate planning mistakes that cause disasters. We will also help you decode volatility and risk.

Walmart stock has its worst day in history by dropping more than 10%. Gregory walks us through the question on whether Walmart could be in a buying position right now?

A new study claims the key to long life could be 2 drinks a day.

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Gregory explains how the next Gregory Ricks Live is coming up March 6 can change your financial future. Gregory and James talk about Trump and the new rules of retirement investing.

Gregory walks us through how to properly evaluate investing options according to your risk tolerance. One of the most overlooked hurdles in investing is liquidity. If you don't know how you will get your money out, you probably shouldn't put it in.

Estate Planning Attorney Wes Blanchard of the Total Wealth Authority is in studio for an hour. Cryptocurrency investors are leaving behind millions in inaccessible wealth as estate planning catches up to technology. Changes in the Tax Reform Bill are already having an effect in the legal world of estate planning.


The show is full of great callers as well covering issues like: if it's better to donate your hosue to the kids or let it go through succession, how stock in the company plan is taxed, and how much work is required to qualify for Social Security credits.

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Gregory explains how the market rebound is a great investment opportunity. The next Gregory Ricks Live is coming up March 6. Here's who needs to be there.

Gregory helps Cyrus in Olympia, Washington with IRA contribution rules and limits.

Our Real Estate guru in the Total Wealth Authority, Lesha Nugent-Freeland, is in studio to talk about some hot properties, flood maps, and inspections

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