Hard times can spell opportunity for those who know where to look. Just ask the founders of Disney, Hewlett Packard and Microsoft. These companies, and many other corporate juggernauts, were actually started during very difficult times. Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss why this might be a great time to start a business. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Time: 82 seconds.
Have you ever wondered about those attractive looking car leases? Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown answer a listener's question: should I buy or lease? Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, March 3, 2010. Time: 81 seconds.
Commercials for debt relief companies are all over the place. Some are legit, but some are scams. Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss how to tell the difference. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday February 24, 2010. Time: 79 seconds.
Choosing the right financial advisor is one of the most important financial decisions most people make. Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss why you should look to a fee-only advisor if you want unbiased financial advice. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday February 17, 2010. Time: 83 seconds.
Rainy weather on the west coast and blizzards on the east coast remind us that rainy days do come and we need to be prepared for them. A cash reserve gives us resilience to deal with life's unexpected twists and turns. But how much should we have on reserve? Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown talk about the importance of a rainy day fund. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Time: 77 seconds.
Passing wealth from one generation to the next can be tricky. Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown talk about how a clear understanding of wealth can help you protect your heirs from becoming financial zombies. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, February 3 2010. Time: 77 seconds.
Most people understand that wealth is more than money. Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss the three elements that comprise real wealth. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Time: 78 seconds.
Based on the hype you hear on TV, a lot of investors are suffering from gold fever. Listen as Steve Merrell and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss a couple of important facts smart investors should consider before speculating on gold. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. Time: 78 seconds.
Congress responded to the Great Recession of 2008 by piling on all kinds of tax deductions and tax credits. Listen as Steve and KWAV's Barry Brown talk about why it may pay you to be a little extra careful with your tax return this year. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Time: 78 seconds.
There's a lot of talk about the benefits of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. The only problem is a conversion will probably cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost wealth. Listen as Steve and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss the Roth conversion trap. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, January 6, 2009. Time: 80 seconds. Click here for a related post.
Identity theft has become a nightmare for millions of American and the problem is getting worse. Steve and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss some simple steps to help you protect yourself. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Time: 81 seconds.
It has been a long time since most Americans had to worry about inflation, but that may soon change. Listen as Steve and KWAV's Barry Brown talk about simple strategies to protect your nest egg from potential inflation. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Time: 78 seconds.
While the holidays are a time for joyful celebration, they can also bring a lot of emotional stress. Listen while Steve and KWAV's Barry Brown discuss how to keep financial guilt from intruding on your holidays. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Time: 79 seconds.
Giving well means more than giving money. Giving is done well when it stretches us and changes us. Listen as Steve discusses learning to give well with KWAV's Barry Brown. Broadcast on KWAV 97 FM on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Time 81 seconds.
Listen as Steve shares his best piece of financial advice and learn why it really is better to give than to receive. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Time: 77 seconds.
The world has changed. Buying a new home looks pretty good right now, but getting a mortgage can be tricky. Listen as Steve and Barry talk about what lenders are looking for in the post-meltdown world. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Time: 84 seconds
Steve and Barry talk about the new and improved homebuyer tax credit passed last week. Listen in and find out why this is a great time to buy a house. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Time: 76 seconds.
Why are playing Russian roulette and playing the lottery dumb ideas for the same reason? Steve and Barry Brown continue their discussion from last week about the difference between being lucky and smart. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Time: 85 seconds.
Are you smart? Or just lucky? A lot of people are playing Russian roulette with their financial lives and they don't even know it. Listen as Steve and Barry begin a discussion about learning to tell the difference between being lucky and smart. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Time: 82 seconds.
Are you frustrated that you never seem to make money on your investments? If so, you may be paying too much attention to your broker. Listen as Steve and Barry discuss why you should ignore your broker and focus instead on your portfolio's structure. Broadcast on KWAV 97FM on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Time: 81 seconds. Click here to read a related article.
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