yes Talking Dollars and Sense with Brett DeFore <b>Talking Dollars and Sense centers on all things MONEY. The show is designed to educate listeners about building a solid financial nest for the future, all without sending you a bill.</b><p>Call the show at 888-327-0061<br> Listen at wsradio.com</p></b><p><!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><a class="addthis_button" href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=250&pub=flourish"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/v2/lg-share-en.gif" width="125" height="16" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border:0"/></a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/250/addthis_widget.js?pub=flourish"></script><!-- AddThis Button END --></p><p><img src="http://www.wsradio.com/images/NashNR_Logo_opt100.jpg" width="100" height="19"> </p> <b>Talking Dollars and Sense centers on all things MONEY. 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WsRadio.com podcasts@wsradio.com http://www.wsradio.com/internet-talk-radio/images/TalkingDollarsBanner_opt.jpg http://www.wsradio.com/internet-talk-radio.cfm/shows/Talking-Dollars-and-Sense-with-Brett-DeFore.html No Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/041510/segment1041510.mp3 What would it be worth to you to know a technical indicator that could help you predict whether you should GROW or PROTECT your investments? What if you could make money even though the markets are falling? In this segment, Brett offers an opportunity for one person and one person only to learn how a technical indicator to paint a clear picture for you as to whether you should be invested in the market, on the sidelines, and how you can GROW your investments, even while the markets are going down. Send an email to brett.defore@morgankeegan.com or visit his website. You may be the winner! Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/041510/segment2041510.mp3 Retirees over the next decade will have a difficult decision as it relates to Social Security benefits. One of the questions that many retirees will have is whether to defer taking their social security benefits until age 70. In this segment, Brett discusses the pro’s and con’s of deferring, and who is a candidate for taking benefits early and who should wait. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/041510/segment3041510.mp3 As investors search for answers to rebuild their wealth, many turn to investment seminars that may promote “new” opportunities for you to consider. In this segment, learn about what warning signs you should look for and key phrases that are dangerous terms so you don’t become the next victim of a scam or ponzi. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/041510/segment4041510.mp3 The debate is over and Congress has voted. Learn some of the key provisions of the healthcare legislation that will take place this year and in the coming year that could affect your wages, insurance benefits, and potential taxes. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/031810/segment1031810.mp3 As recession continues to linger and companies continue to look for way to cut costs, this segment talks about practical steps you can take today to protect yourself from becoming a casualty of this latest economic crisis. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/031810/segment2031810.mp3 The movie “Cast Away” can teach us a lot about reacting to uncertain environments. In this segment, Brett talks about practical steps you can take if you find yourself suddenly without a job and what you can do to protect your family. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/031810/segment3031810.mp3 Joe was 55 when he lost his job. He was hoping for another 10 years of work in order to start the process of building his retirement nest egg, but things just didn’t turn out the way he had hoped. Hear his story and what he and his wife did to survive his termination, and how it led them to new careers. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/031810/segment4031810.mp3 When you talk with your financial advisor, do you fully understand many of the terms he uses in his conversation and understand their meaning? In this segment, Brett covers some of the key terms used today, and what should be important to you, especially as it relates to your money and investments. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/030410/segment1030410.mp3 Financial pressures in today’s world in many cases have a greater impact on women. Do you feel isolated, have doubts, feel undereducated, or frustrated when it comes to issues that surround money? In this segment, Brett covers these stressful topics by providing some pragmatic approaches to help you get back on the right path of financial freedom. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/030410/segment2030410.mp3 Maintaining a budget is difficult for most American families these days, but as a wife, mother, or single woman, there are things you can do that can stretch your dollar, and allow you the opportunity to save for the future. In this segment, learn 4 key steps you can take today to make George, Abe, Alexander, Andrew, Ulysses, and Ben work as hard as they can for you. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/030410/segment3030410.mp3 Ten years ago, fifty year olds were excited about their retirement. The market was soaring and things looked great on the horizon. Now, after a decade of volatile returns and two recessions, these soon to be retirees, question whether they can afford to retire. If you’re between the age of 50 – 59, then this segment is for you. Here are 5 things you can do today to ensure you have a bright retirement future. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/030410/segment4030410.mp3 Women have fought for equality throughout their lives, and while progress has been made in some areas, in many others, the gap continues to widen. Women take on many roles, wife, mother, caregiver, and in many cases, breadwinner, but when you’re ready for retirement, who’s going to take care of you? Listen to this segment and discover some key facts about the future of women in retirement. It could change the way you think about retirement. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/021810/segment1021810.mp3 The first pick of the NFL draft is expected to play an important role in the success of a NFL franchise, but sometimes these picks have disappointed their fans. This segment will help you decide whether your advisor or advisors offer you the best opportunity to help you realize your financial needs and goals. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/021810/segment2021810.mp3 Numbers, Numbers, Numbers. Most Americans find themselves fighting with numbers on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter if we’re balancing a checkbook, paying taxes, or determining if we can afford a vacation, our lives circle around what we can afford and how we are able to maintain our standard of living, but our lives need to be more than to dwell on money. In this segment, here a story about another person’s life and what really mattered. Maybe you can make the same difference in your life. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/021810/segment3021810.mp3 We can all understand how, at the time, we didn’t enjoy our parents having discussions with us about who we were dating, why we were staying out late, and how we should save for a rainy day, but the fact of the matter is, their wisdom could have prevented a lot of mistakes. We appreciate their wisdom today, but it may be too little, too late for many of us. In this segment you’ll learn some practical and helpful tips you can teach to the “We” generation that may avoid financial troubles for them. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/021810/segment4021810.mp3 There’s a battle today between mutual funds and exchange traded funds. Depending upon your advisors’ opinion, you may be swayed into owning either. In this segment, you’ll learn 5 key benefits behind exchange traded funds as well as some considerations that may not make them very appealing to you as an investor. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/020410/segment1020410.mp3 "The Good, Bad, and Ugly" was one of Clint Eastwood’s best movies, and the title could also be synonymous with how many people feel about annuities. In this segment, listen to some misconceptions about annuities. Discover how they could provide you with an opportunity to grow your retirement assets in the stock market, provide a predictable income stream, and protect your investment. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/020410/segment2020410.mp3 Bob and Nora Campton were savers all their lives and looked forward to retirement, but then came 9-11. Bob decided to retire in December 2001, and they were looking forward to doing many of the things they had dreamed about for more than 35 years. Find out how their lives changed as they dealt with investing in a volatile market and how an investment in an annuity saved them financially. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/020410/segment3020410.mp3 Many financially related television and radio hosts cast a negative opinion as it relates to the use of annuities as an investment for savers, especially those who participate in the stock market, but are they right in their opinions? What guarantees do you have as a saver that your mutual fund will provide you with the growth you need and the income for the future during retirement. While annuities do carry some additional costs, the question you have to ask yourself, is the additional cost worth the protection for you and your family. In this segment, learn about some of the more popular types of annuities and how you could reduce the costs associated with them. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/020410/segment4020410.mp3 We all like getting checks in the mail, especially when they come in monthly. During retirement, the dependence of a check could mean the difference between paying bills for the month or delaying them for another time. In this segment, learn how you could use a portion of your investments to provide your household with a steady paycheck. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/012110/segment1012110.mp3 Household budgets are getting tighter and everyone is looking for areas to cut expenses or add income to the household. Before you consider additional cuts, here are five key areas that need to be last on the cutting block. brettdefore.mkadvisor.com Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/012110/segment2012110.mp3 Spend enough time with an insurance agent, and you could be convinced to buy all types of insurance, but what insurance is really essential in our lives. We can understand how life and health insurance could really make a difference in protecting ourselves and our family, but what other insurance do we need to consider? Learn the benefits of four other forms of insurance that could really protect you in the future.brettdefore.mkadvisor.com Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/012110/segment3012110.mp3 Baby boomers are finding out just how expensive long term care insurance can be, and are concerned if they can afford the premiums in the future.In this segment, Brett discusses a unique way retirees and soon to be retirees could bundle their life insurance with their long term care needs in one insurance policy in order to help them lower their overall cost and still protect the family. brettdefore.mkadvisor.com. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/012110/segment4012110.mp3 Over the past several months, the markets have moved significantly higher, and investors are feeling better about their investments once again, but don’t allow your emotions to influence your decisions. In this segment, Brett covers four areas that you need to consider before you commit precious capital in a volatile market climate. brettdefore.mkadvisor.com Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/010710/segment1010710.mp3 What did you learn about the market in 2009? What mistakes did you make? In this segment, learn five important aspects to investing in the market that could change the way you invest in the future. These five keys could build your confidence as an investor by allowing you to make investment decisions based upon facts, rather than emotion, thus allowiWhat did you learn about the market in 2009? What mistakes did you make? In this segment, learn five important aspects to investing in the market that could change the way you invest in the future. These five keys could build your confidence as an investor by allowing you to make investment decisions based upon facts, rather than emotion, thus allowing your investments to thrive, in what may be a volatile uncertain climate. brettdefore.mkadvisor.comng your investments to thrive, in what may be a volatile uncertain climate. brettdefore.mkadvisor.com Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/010710/segment2010710.mp3 Now that the holidays have passed and credit card statements are coming in, take this opportunity to review your statements to ensure the charges on the card were made by YOU and no one else. While no one is completely safe from identity theft, you can learn some helpful steps you can take to ensure you never become a victim.brettdefore.mkadvisor.com Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/010710/segment3010710.mp3 The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates very low over the past couple of years, but with the economy improving, how long will rates remain low? In this segment, Brett discusses the proactive steps you should consider NOW before you find yourself in a position where the money you thought was safe, suffers a serious setback, especially owners of mutual funds which pay income. brettdefore.mkadvisor.com. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/010710/segment4010710.mp3 The potential for higher rates could find many investors in a position where they wait for rates to move higher. Don’t let this be you. Brett uncovers 5 investments that could not only provide you with a good income stream, but provide the opportunity for growth as well in a rising interest rate environment. brettdefore.mkadvisor.com Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/121709/segment1121709.mp3 The New Year is approaching and it’s time to ponder resolutions for the New Year that could perhaps take your investment portfolio to new heights. Learn five key “resolutions” experience money managers rely upon to help them navigate the markets. If you apply these to your investments in 2010, you could find yourself having a prosperous 2010. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/121709/segment2121709.mp3 Turn on the t.v. or radio, and it’s likely at one point or another, you’ll hear a commercial about how Gold is one of the best investments to own today. While it’s true Gold has performed well in 2009, many investors are wondering if it’s too late for them to own more gold. It seems everyone has an opinion, but who’s right? Learn why Gold SHOULD play a part in your overall investment. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/121709/segment3121709.mp3 Are rates about to move higher? What if inflation rears its ugly head? How can I protect the value of my money in a rising market? Learn about an investment which provides a guarantee of your principle, and raises your income should the cost of living rise in the future. This new government insured investment offers the opportunity to PROTECT and GROW your safe assets over time, while sending you an interest payment every Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:00:15 PST http://filesource.abacast.com/wsradio/talkingdollarsandsense/121709/segment4121709.mp3 In 1991, the concept of the “Dogs of the Dow” was created on the concept provided by Michael O’Higgins, author of “Beating the Dow”. The book tempted many investors to follow his recommendation of buying the highest yielding dividend stocks in the Dow at the end of each year, but what’s been the performance. This segment will highlight the concept of the “Dogs of the Dow”, its performance over the past 14 years, and whether you should consider its strategy as part of your personal investment plan for 2010. Talk Radio 13:00 talk radio Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:00:15 PST