Our 2 Cents – Episode #014 Trump’s Trade War, Buying a Timeshare, and America’s Biggest Money Wasters The trade war between President Trump and China’s President, Xi Jinping, is waging even more now. After Beijing increased tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods, President Trump is ready for a sit down. Do you think they will come to terms? After that heavy debate, we discuss whether it’s worth it to buy a timeshare. Can the pros outweigh the cons? The […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #013 America’s Strongest Workforce, Managing Your RMDs, G.O.T. Spoiler Alert, and the Costs for Medicare On this week’s podcast, we discuss if Baby Boomers are still America’s strongest workforce today. What’s in store for the rest of us once that generation is retired? After that segment, we take a closer look at Required Minimum Distributions and the options you may have lurking behind your door. Should you convert to Roth? Should you reinvest? Or should […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #012 Warren Buffett’s One-Sentence Advice, Pritzker’s Toilets & Taxes and Retiring Without Borders On this week’s podcast, we discuss Warren Buffett’s latest advice; “…Never listen to people like me…” and why time spent in the market is more important than trying to time the market. Governor Pritzker is currently under federal investigation for property tax fraud at his personal mansion in the Gold Coast…that didn’t take long, Illinois! We also discuss some of the most […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #011 Are You Leaving Thousands on the Table by Not Filing this Appeal? Chicago Popcorn Drama & More! We are back this week to touch on some important and exciting topics! We start by talking about ways to appeal – and potentially even save thousands of dollars on – your property taxes. Then we dive into some great questions from a few of our listeners, and we’ll take a look at some of the hottest summer travel destinations. Have you been to any of these […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #010 What’s the #1 Searched Retirement Question & Is This a Potential Recession Indicator? Today we take a look at the 10 most Googled retirement terms, including the #1 searched retirement question – can you guess what it is? We also talk about ways to save on travel, especially while we are in the 8th straight week of rising gas prices! We spend some time discussing what an inverted yield curve actually means and why […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #009 10 ‘Retirement Killers’, Powerful Personal Finance Habits and Are Employer Pensions Actually Guaranteed? We work so much of our lives to be able to retire happy and with peace of mind, but there are plenty of reasons those plans can get derailed. On this week’s podcast, we review “10 Retirement Killers” you should be on the look out for. We also discuss some great personal finance tips to keep top-of-mind, we take dive a into the […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #008 Looking to Retire Early? Don’t Leave This Out of Your Plan! What is Modern Portfolio Theory & The Big Lotto Winner’s Question Retiring early can sound like a dream for many people, but we’ll share one major consideration you may be missing in your plan. Also, we’ll dive into what Modern Portfolio Theory means and why it should be something you’re familiar with. Be sure to get your tickets for the big lotto drawing and […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #007 The College Admissions Scandal, Cheap Airfare & IRA Withdrawals With spring feeling right around the corner, why not think about getting some great airfare at a cheap price? We’ll show you the top tricks! Also, get the updated scoop on the College Admissions Scandal and some savvy strategies for smart IRA withdrawals and avoiding penalties. Here’s what was covered in this episode:  7 Insider Secrets to Booking Cheap Airfare [U.S. News] Rescinded Admissions, A Class-Action […]

Our 2 Cents – Episode #006 Personal Finance Expert Warns Women: ‘We Are Sabotaging Our Financial Security’ Steve is back to join Gabriel and Trent this week as they cover a range of important financial topics, as well as the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Chicago and a whole lot more! Don’t miss this episode! Here’s what was covered in this episode:  When Not Reading the Fine Print Can Cost Your Soul [NPR] Personal Finance Expert Jean Chatzky Warns Women: […]