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: 05.27.20
    The economic recovery from the shutdowns is well under way. Gregory reviews some optimistic stats.

    Which parts of Medicaid do you need to turn on at age 65 if you still have healthcare coverage through your employer?

    Trump brags on drug prices going down for the first time in 50 years. Because drugs are cheaper, Medicare Part D premiums will be going DOWN for the first time ever.

    On the GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus page, you can find some help applying for your PPP loan to be forgiven, with some supporting sources explaning the process. Telehealth has expanded exponentially, and Gregory sees that trend becoming more permanent.

    About half of investors expressed regret on how their portfolio performed in the 2020 downturn. Maybe you should start blending better?

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    32 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 05.18.20
    The Treasury Department announces they will be sending out Economic Impact Payments in the form of pre-paid debit cards this week. The SBA says big corporations over a certain size should return their PPP loans.

    The Social Security COLA increase is just 1.6% this year, which is well below what retirees used to get, but seems to be the norm over the last decade.

    Dan in Metairie asks about the new rules for the PPP loans.

    Joe in Gulfport asks Gregory about his plan to turn on Social Security before his full retirement age, and this may be the rare case where it makes sense to start early.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    27 min
  • The Weekly Wrap: 05.16.20
    When will the economy get back to normal. Gregory responds to sounds bites from President Trump who is pushing to reopen the economy from the Corona virus lockdowns.

    Mary in Raceland has someone in her household who's stimulus check was the wrong amount. What cam she do?

    Mary in Mobile was strongly encouraged to retire from her company amid the pandemic shutdown. How can she get her retirement in order under these circumstances?

    How is all of this stimulus money going to be taxed? Jude Heath CPA walks us through the various stimulus programs, and how each could be taxed. PPP, EIDL, EIP, Unemployment... there's a lot going on here. Learn how your money is affected.

    Robert in Gulfport already took his Required Minimum Distributions for the year, but now that he can skip it, he wants to put it back.

    Cynthia in Pascagoula is trying to help her daughter get some back tax returns that are being held because of some tax liabilities created by her ex-spouse.

    Scott in Long Beach was offered something called an IRA-backed life insurance product, and asks Gregory to explain how it works. Gregory points out life insurance products are prohibited under an IRA, so it's most likely a policy funded by IRA distributions, which opens up a whole other set of issues. Scott may be better served using a max-funding strategy for life insurance.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    1 hr 57 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 05.14.20
    How is all of this stimulus money going to be taxed? Jude Heath CPA walks us through the various stimulus programs, and how each could be taxed. PPP, EIDL, EIP, Unemployment... there's a lot going on here. Learn how your money is affected.

    Richard in Houma asks what Medicare coverage he has to sign up for considering he is covered by VA benefits.

    Most NBA players are getting a pay cut, but a handful of big names already got paid for the year.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    31 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 05.12.20
    The Speaker of the House unveils a new round of stimulus proposals totalling around $3 trillion in new spending. Much of what is reported to be in the bill clearly has nothing to do with fighting a virus.

    Major sports events have returned. The UFC hosted a fight night in an empty arena. Gregory predicts our sporting events will look strange for a good while.

    Bryan in Covington asks about the details in the various stimulus proposals we talked about at the beginning of the show.

    Gregory is participating in a Coronavirus study, got tested, and got a blood sample.

    Hear Gregory's stern warnings before you take on any mortgage forbearance offer.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    42 min
  • The Weekly Wrap: 05.09.20
    Where is the market heading from here? When will things get back to normal? How bad will unemployment get?

    Gregory has some helpful webinars coming up for those looking for financial help getting through this Coronavirus chaos, with ideas on how to handle that old 401k.

    Gregory reviews a great call from Bill on the Northshore who was facing a dire medical situation, and had called to get some guidance last week. Hear his touching follow up call of thanks.

    There's nothing like a global pandemic to motivate you to get your estate planning updated. Hear Gregory and Wes Blanchard review what documents and decisions you need to make to get your affairs in order.

    Gregory helps some local callers deal with inheriting a property with a sibling, what to think of REITs in a time like this, and when to turn on Social Security retirement benefits.

    Gregory and James have some fun reviewing how different the world has become since the show started 10 years ago.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    1 hr 57 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 05.04.20
    Gregory has some helpful webinars coming up for those looking for financial help getting through this Coronavirus chaos, with ideas on how to handle that old 401k.

    Sean on the Northshore is inheriting his late father's IRA, and asks Gregory for a second opinion on how to properly invest it.

    Mississippi Governor Reeves announces more businesses will be allowed to open this week. Hear the details.

    Gregory reviews a great call from Bill on the Northshore who was facing a dire medical situation, and had called to get some guidance from Gregory.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com

    40 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 04.30.20
    00:48 - Gregory helps our young producer Bailey through her problems trying to get help from the CARES Act stimulus programs. She had to refile some previous years taxes, and has been unsuccessful trying to get help from the Unemployment Insurance system.

    13:36 - Charles in Gulfport asks if his live-in grandson can get Unemployment Insurance help after having to quit his job. The grandson may qualify for help under the provisions including those who live with vulnerable citizens.

    15:45 - Gene in MS is looking for help trying to make sure he qualifies for a stimulus check since he's on disability and doesn't file a tax return.

    25:24 - Sandra in Picayune is in a financial crunch since her hours were cut at work from the Coronavirus. Now, she's trying to juggle her charitable work with a diminishing income, and it's just not working out.

    32:38 - Bill in New Orleans calls back to thank Gregory for his advice on a show last week. Bill is facing a serious medical issue, and is getting his affairs in order to take care of his wife if it doesn't work out.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    http://www.WinningAtLife.com
    45 min
  • The Weekly Wrap: 04.25.20
    How do you get help from the Coronavirus stimulus packages? Gregory and James update you on the progress with fighting both the virus and the economic pain it's causing.

    Dwayne Stein of Morgtage Gumbo explains how rates have somehow found new historic lows that can't last long.

    Gregory explains his 50-50 strategy for investing, and how it works during a crash like this.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus
    2 hr 8 min
  • The Daily Wrap: 04.20.20
    For the first time in 4,000 years of trading, someone bought oil for a negative price. Gregory explains how oil isn't actually worth less than zero, and how this historic situation will affect your money.

    ETFs are being wiped out at a record pace this year. Gregory has some warnings if you're considering a leveraged ETF.

    Gregory explains his 50-50 strategy for investing, and how it works during a crash like this.

    http://www.GregoryRicks.com/Coronavirus

    37 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…