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Is It A Fire Drill Or The Real Thing? Bob Talks About What Is Happening In The Market.
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27:17Bob discusses the importance of understanding the steps and decisions to make if it is something bigger than a fire drill.Door Bob Brooks
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Where Is The Protector Of The Stock Market?
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25:33Why isn't President Trump addressing the stock market and giving reassurance that all is well? Bob dives in.Door Bob Brooks
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Why Premium Fuel Might Not Be The Best Choice For Your Car
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27:03Tony Joe talks about common automotive repair myths.Door Bob Brooks
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What To Do With A Market That Just Continues To Decline
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27:59If you are concerned about the market, you need to listen to this program. Bob brings the other side of the story of navigating through tough times with your retirement money.Door Bob Brooks
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Could A National Sales Tax Replace The Current Income Tax System?
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27:37IRS tax expert Dan Pilla is on the show today to weigh in. This might be wishful thinking to replace the current income tax system with something more effective. However, that is what Congress is looking at. It is the Fair Tax Act. With President Trump on a mission, is there a chance that it might be possible?…
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How About Some Inside Information On The Car Business?
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26:48Karl Brauer of www.isseecars.com is on the program today talking about how to get the maximum value for your trade-in to when the best time to buy a car.Door Bob Brooks
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How The Egg Became The National Symbol For Inflation
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28:00Bob talks about the psychological effect of eggs - you can't make this up!Door Bob Brooks
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How Do You Prevent Getting Taken Advantage Of By A Mechanic?
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35:51Tony Joe shares stories of people getting ripped off by their mechanic. What about a repair bill quoted as a $10,000 repair job when Tony Joe fixed the problem for $400?Door Bob Brooks
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What Is Really Going On With The Stock Market?
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28:10Bob breaks down the details of what he is seeing and attempts to help listeners be prepared and on the look-out for what might be in front of us.Door Bob Brooks
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What Is Going On With Student Loans?
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25:56Bob talks with college admissions expert John Hupalo about everything happening in Washington with the Department of Education.Door Bob Brooks
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Everything You Need To Know About Index Investing
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24:24Bob interviews index fund specialist Mark Hebner on the ins and outs of index investing.Door Bob Brooks
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When Should You Check Your 401K Plan?
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25:51Some experts say you should never check your 401K plan in a declining market. Bob tells you why that might be bad advice and what to do instead.Door Bob Brooks
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How To Truly Diversify Your Investments And What Most Advisors Will Tell You To Do
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26:02You could call this part II of yesterday's show. Bob finishes up the three ways you can diversify your investments to reduce risk.Door Bob Brooks
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Is It Time For Plan B When It Comes To Your Investments?
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27:25It is a little too early to pull out the bunkers. However, it is time to start checking your risk level to make sure you are ready in the event that things spin out of control.Door Bob Brooks
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Is Confidence Declining?
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25:43Confidence is critical to keeping everything on the right track. The latest confidence report came out on Tuesday, and Bob talks about what it is forecasting.Door Bob Brooks
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Is $2 Million Enough For Retirement?
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25:42A recent article suggests that "two million dollars is not enough to retire early on." Bob discusses some recent Pop-Culture Finance articles and your retirement savings' longevity.Door Bob Brooks
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Are You Retirement Ready?
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27:08Bob hits some of the highlights from today's webinar and answers the question about the most important step you can take if you get laid off.Door Bob Brooks
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What Do You Do When The Unexpected Throws You Off Course?
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26:49It is just life, and life can happen; the unexpected happens. How do you rebound financially?Door Bob Brooks
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Financially Taking Care Of Elderly Parents
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28:22Bob talks to Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley about everything stewardship. One question in particular he covers is the challenges of adult children caring for elderly parents. Chuck always brings good advice!Door Bob Brooks
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What To Do If You Lose Your Job With Retirement In The Distant Future
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27:38You are rounding the bases of life with your focus on home plate. You pass home plate and retirement is your reward. Then, you get laid off. Everything changes, or does it? Bob talks about the three-step process to determine where you are and what you have to do to retire.Door Bob Brooks
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Will Your Taxes Go Up In 2026?
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17:19The Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 expires on 12/31/2025 unless the politicians pass a new version. IRS Expert Dan Pilla goes through the before and after of the tax cuts and what could happen if this bill is not renewed.Door Bob Brooks
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Can The Trump Administration Even Make A Dent In The 36 Trillion Dollar Debt Problem?
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28:46President Trump is on a mission to clean up Washington. Bob asks the question, "Is it too late?" Also, Bob goes over the cost savings of eliminating the penny - you won't believe those numbers.Door Bob Brooks
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What To Do With Your 401K Plan If You Lose Your Job
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28:47Bob goes through all of the options with you as well as talks about the pop culture finance view of this process. Hopefully, this won't happen to you. However, if it does, this resource will give you a clear look at your options.Door Bob Brooks
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Are You Listening Or Are You Talking?
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24:12Bob talks to author and forensic interviewer Mike Reddington about his book The Disciplined Listening Method. This is a great book that is packed with useful communication tips.Door Bob Brooks
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Are Student Loans On The Trump Chopping Block?
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23:56Bob talks with college admissions expert John Hupalo about Trump's plans for dismantling the Department of Education and what that means for student loans.Door Bob Brooks
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How Do You Sell A House In This Type Of Environment?
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26:10Bob talks to luxury home specialist Caralee Gurney about the best way to get your house sold in a stagnant market.Door Bob Brooks
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What Do You Need To Know About Tariffs And Inflation?
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25:50Bob discusses how tariffs work and why they can bring back more inflation... or a recession.Door Bob Brooks
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25 Car Tips I Have Learned From Tony Joe
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26:23Tony Joe couldn't be here today, so I thought I would put together a list of the top car tips we have discussed over the years.Door Bob Brooks
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President Trump Vs. The Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jay Powell
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25:45The two most powerful men in the country battle it out about interest rates. Here's what you need to know -Door Bob Brooks
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The Importance Of Interest Rates
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25:45Bob talks about what you need to know about interest rates and how important they are to your retirement.Door Bob Brooks
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Will the Devastation in Southern CA Effect Real Estate in Other Parts of the Country?
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24:16We are seeing unprecedented damage in CA. Mortgage consultant Mark Pfeiffer joins Bob to talk about the effects nationwide.Door Bob Brooks
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An Investment That Claims 100% Plus In Interest Each Year - What's The Catch?
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25:46Bob talks about how to read the fine print with these stock newsletter subscription scams.Door Bob Brooks
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With A Change Of President Comes A Change In Electric Vehicles
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26:05What is the future of EVs? Tony Joe is on the show today to share his thoughts.Door Bob Brooks
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President Trump's Pick For IRS Commissioner Might Surprise You
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25:46Trump wants change at the IRS - IRS expert Dan Pilla talks with Bob about what is happening in this era of massive change.Door Bob Brooks
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What Is President Trump Doing That Will Impact You Financially?
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25:45What will the first 100 days look like under the Trump administration? Bob weighs in -Door Bob Brooks
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Actions Of Financial Advisors And What They Mean
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25:56Twenty-three years on the radio, Bob's goal is still the same - to educate on how money works. Bob dives deeper into what you should be mindful of when working with financial advisors. With thirty-two years of financial experience, Bob has an interesting take.Door Bob Brooks
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Taking A Look At President Trump's Second Term
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25:43Expect the unexpected. How about a plan to protect yourself from the risk that comes along with change and cleaning up the political landscape?Door Bob Brooks
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What You Need To Know About The New Car And Pre-Owned Car Market
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25:53Should you get a hybrid? Are prices coming down or going up? Karl Brauer of www.iseecars.com is on the program to introduce a great website for how to buy cars.Door Bob Brooks
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Tips On Increasing Your Credit Score
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25:53Bob interviews Senior Vice President and Head of Global Research for TransUnion Charlie Wise on consumer credit. TransUnion is one of the big three credit reporting agencies, and Charlie has the inside knowledge, sharing some insight with us on consumer debt and raising credit scores.Door Bob Brooks
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How Employment Affects The Market
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25:53Bob discusses the impact of solid employment data on the stock market. The answer might surprise you.Door Bob Brooks
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Thoughts And Reflections
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25:08Bob shares a few thoughts on how we face a new year.Door Bob Brooks
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Why The EV Market Is Fueling A Boom In Tires
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23:57Tony Joe is in the studio talking about how tires could be a very expensive item for electric vehicles.Door Bob Brooks
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The world is changing that is for sure. Author Lisa Danels is my special guest to talk about how leaders can adapt and make change a benefit.Door Bob Brooks
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Why Do People Fail At Setting Resolutions?
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26:06Bob poses the question – are resolutions really more about habits than goals? The answer changes everything.Door Bob Brooks
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Resolutions Or Goals - Which Are More Effective?
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25:39Bob takes a closer look at what is more effective when you plan out your year. Do goals work better than Resolutions? Bob clears up the confusion.Door Bob Brooks
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Well, What You Think Is A Benefit Could Just Be Smoke And Mirrors
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25:50Bob teaches the art of noticing red flags when it comes to marketing and money.Door Bob Brooks
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The 5 Big Shifts That Could Impact Student Loan Borrowers In 2025
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24:17It is a brand new year, and with that comes change. Bob and college expert John Hupalo talk about what student loan borrowers could face in 2025.Door Bob Brooks
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Is Being 100% Invested In Stocks A Good Idea For Retirement?
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24:07A new study says that 100% should be invested in stocks at retirement. Bob talks about what you might not be seeing.Door Bob Brooks
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When Is Estate Planning A Necessity?
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25:43Pop culture finance says to start thinking about estate planning once you have a million dollars. The reality is that estate planning starts when a child is born. Bob talks about the importance of this planning.Door Bob Brooks
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