Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks

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Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks episodes

  • The Daily Wrap: 07.23.20
    When should you use Fixed Annuities? Gregory explains the big role they could be playing in your portfolio.

    Dwayne Stein of MortgageGumbo.com reveals what people are doing to get out of forbearance, or get out of their current mortgage service provider. Is Wells Fargo in trouble again?

    Here's what's coming in the CARES Act update, and it doesn't include a Payroll Tax Cut.

    Steve in Luling has a tough financial situation as an oilfield worker, with job losses, low oil prices, and lower rig counts, he's hoping the Unemployment Insurance boost gets extended.

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    37 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.21.20
    How would you like a guaranteed return of 3% over the next 3 years? Gregory has some ideas on how to get it done with a Fixed Annuity.

    Digital listening now outpaces traditional listening. Our radio show and podcast can be found on literally dozens of platforms as well, including several apps on your smart tv.

    Michael Lee was a guest on Charles Payne's show on Fox Business, and was making an excellent case for the markets to continue to be bullish.

    Are you rich? What is the definition of rich, and do you fit in it? Will you fit in it some day?

    Gregory explains when you should and shouldn't use a fixed annuity, and why you should forget about variable annuities.

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    38 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.20.20
    Roderick in Macomb is retiring early, and turning on his pension. If he turns on his Social Security retirement benefit early, would he be penalized for his pension income?

    Norman in Garyville is thinking of turning on his Social Security at Full Retirement Age. If he continues to work, will there be any kinds of cuts to his Social Security check?

    Drew Brees and several other Saints are publicly expressing they want to play the NFL season.

    What stimulus measures are being debated for CARES Act 4.0?

    Gregory gives you 5 Steps to Prepare for Social Security Cutbacks

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    31 min
  • The Weekly Wrap: 07.18.20
    Learn why indexing usually beats the stock pickers. Gregory explains how to use indexing to minimize the risk of losses, and still be able to score on market upswings.

    Ellis in New Orleans has nothing saved for retirement at age 61, but his business has become successful, and he would like to make up for lost time.

    There's some updates to the GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus page for those looking for help getting through the financial programs and rule changes.

    Larry Kudlow gives a strong case for economic optimism for the second half of 2020.

    Jude Heath CPA joins the show and adds some guidance to Rob's question about using a 1031 exchange to defer taxes on his investment property sale.

    Mike in Mandeville asks Jude Heath about his 1031 exchange situation.

    Richard in Metairie asks Jude how his bond profits will be taxed, or if there's some sort of workaround.

    If you've been wanting to buy a boat, but are unsure you would use it often enough to justify the cost, maybe you should check out a Boat Share plan. It's like a Time Share condo, but a boat.

    An alarming number of households skipped their rent or mortgage payment last month. Gregory has additional details on how 25% renters in NY are 3 months behind.

    Learn some lessons from the Twitter-Bitcoin hack this week.

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    1 hr 36 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.16.20
    Michael in Metairie qualifies for a Hazardous Essential Worker bonus from the State of Louisiana, and asks Gregory about the filing process.

    Some of the most prominant Twitter accounts were hijacked for a Bitcoin scam. It was likely an inside job, but also demonstrates how powerful social media can be.

    Netflix stock takes a swan dive. Here's why.

    Bob on Facebook Live asks for Gregory's opinion on a stock deal for a vineyard.

    Boat sales surge during the lockdowns, and boat sharing is on the rise as well.

    Ted in Hammond asks Gregory how to use his assets to support his income from Social Security.

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    33 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.14.20
    It's the day before Tax Day, and we review some tax greivances in the Beatles song: Tax Man. We review a recent caller asking how his Social Security will be taxed.

    Now is the last chance to make an IRA contribution for 2019. Gregory explains why this would be of interest to you.

    Louis in Marrero calls in for his occasional Bitcoin update. Louis explains some of the nuances of the mining payments, and Gregory tells you what he sees in the price charts.

    Sad to hear that K-Paul's restaurant is closing.

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    34 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.13.20
    Can I Write My Own Living Will? Debbie in Metairie asks Wes Blanchard if it's feasible for someone to write their own DNR and POA documents without an attorney.

    Which companies' stock has gotten sick in 2020? Gregory has a list of high dividend stocks who have gotten crush this year.

    Gregory reviews some stock buying philosophies of Warren Buffet, and Gregory stresses the part about having a significant holdings in Indexed Funds instead of actively managed Funds.

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    31 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.11.20
    Tesla stock is on a rocketship, and the world's most valuable car company is not the only stock making headlines this week.

    Theaters, sports, entertainment: these industries are being gutting and reformed in 2020. How will they look a year from now?

    Wes Blanchard explains how the documents for your Living Will should keep you covered for various situations whether you're married or not.

    Walter in Gulfport was written out of his mother's will, and asks Wes of there's anything he can do about it.

    Debbie in Metairie asks Wes Blanchard if it's feasible for someone to write their own DNR and POA documents without an attorney.

    We are all buying from the same pool of stocks, and the pool isn't really that big.

    Rick in Slidell wants to quit working now, and let his Social Security max out at age 70 in three years. What should he do to fill the income gap in the meantime?

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    1 hr 13 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.09.20
    Amazon announces a new facility in Southhaven, MS. This comes right after the City of Seattle passes a new tax on salaries over $150K at big companies.

    John in Mississippi asks Gregory if he has to sign up for Medicare coverage even though he is still working and has coverage through his employer.

    If you like wine, and are getting close to Social Security age: check out the Wine Down with Social Security webinar hosted by Gregory Ricks. Sign up at GregoryRicks.com.

    Michael in Laplace is moving to Nashville, and asks Gregory for referrals.

    Financial guidance for those who are moving: Gregory and James run through a checklist for movers.

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    36 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 07.08.20
    Charles in Gulfport asks about his Social Security retirement benefit being taxed. Isn't there some old age exemption or something like that?

    Employee Stock Plans: are they a good investment?

    Can you roll over a Roth 401k into a Roth IRA. Dave on the Northshore would like to have more options than the company plan, but unless he has an unusually flexible company plan, you usually have to wait until you leave that job to roll over a 401k.

    Shepard Smith goes to CNBC. He's a Mississippi guy, and will be working on the financial side of the news now.

    Gregory has upcoming webinars on learning Social Security strategies.

    Take a quick quiz on the basics of Social Security.

    Walton in Gulfport is looking for answers after his Social Security check gets garnished for back taxes.

    Donald in Metairie asks Gregory if there's any way he can get around the Windfall Elimination Provision eating into his Social Security benefit.

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    31 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…