Best of Simply Money

Why the most popular companies may not be the best ones to invest in.

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve explain why the most admired companies may not make your retirement dreams come true.
Plus, why crypto ads are targeting baby boomers, new rules for inherited IRAs, and whether taking a pay cut is worth it.

Inflation comes in hot, the best time to take Social Security, and what to ask before making that big purchase.

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve discuss whether January’s hotter than expected inflation report is cause for concern.
Plus, the impact sports betting could have on your taxes, and a look at when it makes sense to take Social Security.

Retirement planning mistakes you’ll regret for the rest of your life

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve break down the list of specific errors you need to avoid making on the road to retirement.
Plus, navigating health insurance costs before turning 65, the new cost of dying, and when reducing income can make financial sense.

The Fed says ‘not so fast’, a deep dive into the Social Security trust fund, and you ask the advisor.

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve explain why the Fed won’t commit to lowering interest rates in March.
Plus, they examine whether the Social Security trust fund is invested properly, and answer your retirement planning questions.

When to react to up and down markets, how to prepare for the unexpected, and more!

On this week’s Best of Simply Money podcast, Amy and Steve discuss the moves to make when the markets are rising, and when they are not.
Plus, how to bounce back from a financial shock, and a list of items collecting dust that could be worth a fortune.

The biggest mistakes investors make, the financial advice people say they want, and you ‘Ask the Advisor.’

The road to financial independence is paved with bad decisions. Amy and Steve reveal common investing mistakes and how to overcome them.
Plus, advice for those who have a dual income and no kids, and Amy and Steve answer your questions in our ‘Ask the Advisor’ segment.

Inflation comes in a little hot, Bitcoin ETFs are approved, and we play retirement ‘fact or fiction’.

The data is out and inflation is a little hotter than expected. Amy and Steve break down what this will mean for interest rates going forward.
Plus, it’s now easier to invest in Bitcoin. But does that make the investment any safer?

Financial goals to set for 2024, stretching your money in retirement, and ways to save on that next big getaway.

What will 2024 hold for your money? How will the stock market do? Will we enter a recession? Amy and Steve break down what you can expect.
Plus, they reveal the financial goals that should be on everyone’s list for 2024.

The dirty little secrets of retirement

It’s no secret that having financial freedom later in life is a goal for many. However, there are some surprises that could derail your plan. Amy and Steve tell you what to look for.  
Plus, ways to prepare for an inheritance, maximizing the value of your birthday, and how to lower your auto insurance premium.

The worst financial predictions of 2023, a deep dive into the after-tax 401(k), and more.

They said 2023 would be painful. Boy were they wrong. Amy and Steve discuss the lessons to be learned from the so-called experts who blew their predictions.
Plus, when after-tax contributions to a 401(k) make financial sense.