Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Managing Your Finances This Christmas: A Smarter Approach to Holiday Spending Pt.2

Christmas spending can quickly snowball out of control—in part two of this episode, Bob discusses more strategies to stay financially mindful while enjoying the season of giving. 

Managing Your Finances This Christmas: A Smarter Approach to Holiday Spending

Christmas spending can quickly snowball out of control—Bob discusses strategies to stay financially mindful while enjoying the season of giving. 

Why Don’t People Plan?

In this episode, Bob tackles the big question: Why don’t people plan? Drawing from a stewardship perspective, he explores the deeper reasons behind procrastination and avoidance when it comes to financial and life planning. Tune in to discover insights that can help you or someone you know take meaningful steps toward a more intentional future.

Is Your Mechanic A Good Communicator?

Bob sits down with Tony Joe to explore the importance of clear communication with your mechanic. By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to avoid miscommunication and save yourself from unnecessary expenses!

What Does It Mean When Interest Rates Do Something Unexpected?

Learning about money is a process. In this episode, Bob discusses the importance of understanding key financial concepts before trying to master them. Listen in as he discusses interest rates- what they are and how they work!

The Election Is Over - Now What?

Bob talks about the economic environment and how you might approach investing in Trump's second term.

Car Corner True or False?

Are these common car concerns and “facts” really true or false? Bob sits down with Tony Joe to tackle popular questions about cars, sorting out fact from fiction.

Are Colleges Starting to Fail?

Statistics reveal that many colleges are facing financial challenges. Bob sits down with John Hupalo to dive deeper into the numbers and uncover the full story behind the data.

All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money

Bob sits down with Megan Gorman, author of All the Presidents' Money: How the Men Who Governed America Governed Their Money. In this in-depth interview, the two explore the fascinating personal finance habits of America’s presidents.

The 8 Steps to Managing Unemployment

Are you navigating a career transition? In this episode, Bob shares 8 essential steps to manage unemployment with practical advice to help you stay resilient, proactive, and ready for your next opportunity. 

If You Are in Debt, Do You Really Know the Rules of the Game?

What’s the latest on consumer debt? Today, credit expert Wayne Sandford joins Bob to give us an update on the current situation.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Bob interviews Kory Kogan on a book that is one of the greatest of all time. If you have not read this book yet, it is a must-read. The book has been read by over 43 million people and has been published in 28 different languages.  

If You Have Extra Money, What Are You Going to Do With It?

Bob talks about everything from putting money into an emergency fund to paying off the right kind of debt.

The State with the Most Expensive Used Cars

Bob meets with mechanic Tony Joe, who reveals which state has the most expensive used cars. The two discuss the trends, factors, and surprises behind the numbers...you might be shocked at what they find!

Spooky Similarities Between 2007-2024

Bob looks into the similarities between 2007 and 2024. 2007 started a massive bear market in stocks...will we see the same this year?