Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Do You Know What to Do if You Find Yourself in Debt Collection?

Bob talks to Wayne Sanford about the steps to take if you land in debt collections.

Disrupt Everything and Win.

Bob interviews Dr. Patrick Leddin about how to harness change into a force for success.

How To Invest in Real Estate

Dr. John Yoegel talks about what you need to know to be a real estate investor.

If You Are a Buyer, How to Qualify for a Mortgage in Today's Market

Mark Pfeiffer comes by the studio to discuss what you need to know about qualifying for a mortgage.

Christmas Spending, How are You Holding Up?

Bob talks to Jennifer White, Senior Director of Banking and Payments Intelligence with J.D. Power about Christmas spending and banking trends.

Are We Heading for a 1929 Type Crash?

Bob interviews New York Times Best Selling Author Andrew Ross Sorkin about his book 1929. Every investor should read this book.  

 

Are Interest Rates Up, Down, or Confused?

Interest rates were announced by the Fed today. What was the effect on the markets today? Unfortunately, the answer is very mixed. Bob explains. 

 

What Can 1929 Teach Us About Today?

Bob talks about the Stock Market Crash of 1929, the similarities of today, and this is a stewardship message.

Could You Have Buried Treasure?

Do you have your mom or dad's old box of coins? Today, how to get them valued and how to sell them.

The Future of Fuel: Trump Proposes to Cut Biden's 2031 Plan

Bob talks to Tony Joe about President Trump's recent proposal to roll back former President Biden's plans for fuel economy standards. This proposal would decrease Biden's goal of 50 miles per gallon down to 34 miles per gallon by 2031. 

How do You Make Good Assumptions When it Comes to Planning for Your Retirement?

Bob talks to Personal Finance Columnist Scott Burns about making good assumptions when it comes to planning for your future. 

Is There a Way to Get the Discounted Price for Tuition Costs?

Bob talks to College Expert John Hupalo about the true cost of college. It is rarely the advertised price. 

Should Politicians Be Able to Buy Stocks and Bonds?

Politicians are around sensitive information that could move stocks if the public were aware of it. There are rules however, that prevent people who are exposed to that information from benefiting from "inside" information. It is illegal to take information not know by the public and buy or sell securities. Yet, the politicians do it without consequences. Today Bob talks about how to fix the glaring problem that politicians are benefiting from. 

 

What are October Layoffs Saying About the Economy?

As we wait for the government to get back into regular economic reporting, there are other outlets that are reporting what happened with unemployment in October. Bob discusses the number.

 

How Will Inflation Affect Consumer Prices at Christmas?

Bob interviews Margaret Poe, Head of Consumer Education at TransUnion, about this Christmas season and how you can deal with higher prices.