Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Which is the Better Deal - A New Car or a Pre-Owned Car?

Bob talks to Karl Brauer of www.iseecars.com about how to get the best deal on a car with or without the tarriffs. 

Millions of Borrowers are Feeling the Effect of the Dark Side of Student Loans

Bob and guest speaker John Hupalo discuss the damage being done to credit scores as student loan borrowers get hit with an unexpected reality

How to Invest If You Are in Your 20s and 30s

Bob interviews Dr. Joe Duarte about his book The Everything Guide to Investing in your 20s and 30s.  

Isn't Estate Planning for the Very Wealthy?

Bob talks about the great secret of Estate Planning. On some level, Estate Planning applies to everyone. 

Why Aren't Trade Agreements Working?

Bob explains what could cause these trade deals to drag out for a long time. This causes a whole other set of problems for the market.   

Is it a Good Idea to Get Rid of the Penny?

President Trump thinks so and the amount of savings is incredible.

Luxury Brand or Quality -- Which is Better?

Today Crown.org CEO Chuck Bentley comes on the show to talk about commonly asked questions and applies stewardship principles to the answers.  

Control What You Can When It Comes To Inflation

Bob talks about how to prepare for inflation in the event it happens again.

What Does the Future Look Like For Investments?

Bob talks about what we should be watching as we enter into this unprecedented investment world

Is a Lower Credit Rating by Moody's a Bad Thing for the US?

Moody's credit rating agency downgraded US debt. Bob explains what it all means.

What Gas Stations Can Teach Us About Saving Money

Being a good steward over what God has given us is key. Bob uses the examples of gas stations and credit card companies to show us how not to waste money.

Mississippi To Get Rid Of Personal Tax Rates - Many States To Follow

IRS expert Dan Pilla explains the significant steps that states are following to reduce taxes.

What Gas Stations Can Teach Us About Saving Money

Being a good steward over what God has given us is key. Bob uses the examples of gas stations and credit card companies to show us how not to waste money.

 

Is The Student Loan Market Imploding?

Defaults by the millions, and a Department of Education that is being dismantled. College administration expert John Hupalo tells what is really going on.

The Truth Behind Annuities

Bob discusses how annuities really work and why they fail to work.