Money Guy Show

With all of the doom and gloom in the financial markets right now, surely you are asking: why in the world would I be talking about spending money? Especially when shows over the past few weeks have been concerned with ways to save money! Even bad situations can have a good side.  In this economy […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/11/how-to-spend-a-little-money  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life insurance is one of the most controversial and, in my opinion, convoluted personal finance topics today. Even once you get past the eternal debate of term vs. permanent life insurance, then you must move on to determining how much life insurance you need, what method do you use to calculate that amount, and who […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/11/unusual-times-require-creative-solutions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have been riding this wave of volatility long enough that 7%-9% market swings do not have the same shock and awe impact they had a few weeks ago.  This acceptance of the wild swings has provided me with an opportunity to step away from the initial emotional feelings that came from this roller coaster…. […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/10/time-to-buy-buffett-vs-cramer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last show we talked about the silver lining of a financial crisis. This week I talk about the special opportunities that these down markets can offer. More specifically, if you did not catch it from the title of this post, I am talking about harvesting tax losses. More than likely, and probably by no fault […] Read the rest at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/10/thanksgiving-around-the-corner-time-to-harvest  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a week! Actually, what a past couple of weeks! Obviously, it wouldn’t be too hard to harp on all of the bad stuff going on right now. So, instead of doing that, I would like to focus on some of the silver lining and maybe some of the positive things that could come out […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/10/the-silver-lining-of-a-financial-crisis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So this is the question of the hour: What is going on? Or maybe the better question is: What got us into this mess? The real answer is a perfect storm with many moving parts acting together to drag down the financial markets. The more simple answer, although not necessarily the entire cause, is leveraged […] Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/09/news-nightmares-bank-debacles  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most parents, saving for their child’s education is always a priority. With the volatility and uncertainty in today’s market, it has become a priority that is not so easy to fund. Most would agree that a hundred dollars here or a hundred dollars there, while not providing a full ride, would definitely help out. […] Read more http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/09/cheese-grits-and-college-savings-black-holes-and-helocs  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In tight economic times charities are often hit with increasing needs from the individuals who require their services. To make matters worse, generous donors are struggling with their own financial issues resulting in less donations to their favorite charities. In times like this both donors and charitable organizations have to adapt and become more creative […]  Read more at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/08/tax-smart-and-creative-ways-to-better-the-world  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s show is a grab-bag of goodies. If you keep up with pop-culture, you’ve probably come across the show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. If you’re not familiar with this show, they select a family in need and makeover their home. One family they selected actually lived about fifteen minutes away from me, so when I […] Read more http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/08/fairy-tale-foreclosure-how-a-planner-works-and-dark-knight-review  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mutual fund universe is larger than ever and there are no signs of it slowing down. With more funds, more information, and easier access to this information, how can you go about selecting solid funds that are going to assist you in achieving your life goals? With help from InvestorWords and BusinessDictionary, let’s begin […] Get more information at http://www.moneyguy.com/2008/07/selecting-mutual-fund  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices