Best of Simply Money

When you’re about to make a poor financial decision, the pros and cons of prenups, and more!

Do you know when you are about to railroad your path to financial independence? Steve and co-host Steve Hruby examine the warning signs.
Plus, the key questions to ask when receiving an inheritance, and we answer your questions.

How to behave when your portfolio loses value, and a fresh take on the concept of saving money.

When your portfolio drops in value, what should you do? Amy and Steve examine several strategies out there and come to a conclusion that is best for most investors.
Plus, they discuss when it’s time to fire your advisor, and play retirement ‘fact or fiction.’

The Fed stands still, the best local colleges, and can you really beat the market?

The Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates alone. Steve and co-host Steve Hruby examine the implications of the move and what the Fed could do next.
Plus, the financial impact of marrying later in life, how to save on vacation rentals, and you ‘Ask the Advisor.’

The new inflation report, student loan repayment advice, your questions answered, and more.

What should you make of the latest inflation data? Steve and co-host Steve Hruby look under the hood to uncover the real story.
Plus, they discuss the ultimate example of timing the market and why they consider it gambling.

Where to capitalize on higher interest rates, a scary headline debunked, and the best time to buy and sell a used car.

The Fed might be finished hiking interest rates. Amy and Steve explain how to take advantage before it’s too late.
Plus, the price of grief and how to deal with it.

The next step in the fight against inflation, the worst assets to pass on to heirs, and how sleeping can save you thousands.

When will the Federal Reserve start cutting interest rates? Steve, co-host Steve Hruby, and Allworth Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout discuss.
Plus, the danger of getting financial advice from a chatbot, and we play retirement ‘fact or fiction.’

Economists blow their predictions again, and how to become a 401(k) millionaire.

They said we would be in a recession by now. Steve, co-host Steve Hruby, and Allworth Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout show how so-called experts got it wrong again.
Plus, why boring is best when investing in your 401(k).

‘Soft landing’ talk, a possible Social Security cut, and overcoming the fear of retirement.

What happened to that recession that was supposed to have happened by now? Steve, co-host Steve Hruby, and Allworth Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout discuss the chances of a ‘soft landing’ and explore the possibility of there being ‘no landing’.
Plus, the amount of money retirees could lose if Congress doesn’t fix an issue with the Social Security trust fund.

A sticky inflation report, the ins and outs of an HSA, and Taylor Swift’s incredible impact on the world economy.

Inflation remained stagnant in the month of July. Amy and Allworth advisor Brian James look at why some Fed members may not care this time around.
Plus, they discuss whether you should use the investment option of your health savings account? (HSA) Plus much more.

What Rip Van Winkle can teach you about investing.

The stock market recently hit a 16-month high. That’s the same time frame in which the Fed has raised interest rates, causing volatility. Did you get spooked and sell? Amy and Steve explain how the story of a fictional character can teach us all a lesson about staying the course.
Plus, the amount of stock exposure you need, and the importance of planning for healthcare costs.