Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Tony Joe explains the importance of communication with your mechanic. The worse the communication, the more costly it can be.

Bob addresses a rumor that has been around for a long time.  

 

Interest rates are the key when it comes to a debt-driven economy. What if they stay higher than anyone expects? Bob explains.

What is the significance of 2030? Bob interviews author Mauro F. Guillen to talk about his book, 2030: How Today's Biggest Trends will Collide and Reshape the Future of Everything. Mauro is considered one of the most original thinkers at the Wharton School where he holds the Zandman Professorship in International Management and teaches in its flagship advanced management program. Mauro is a sought-after speaker and consultant and it is my pleasure to present a great book on the future.

Bob and Tony Joe interview a listener who has put 500,000 miles on his car. Is it worth it?

Bob continues his commentary on the prediction that one day, a "bail-in" will happen. Is it credible or gloom and doom marketing?

Bob talks about the gloom and doom industry and shows how to interpret what predictions are credible and what is simply marketing.  

Bob talks with Realtor Caralee Gurney about the opportunities in real estate, both present and in the future.

 

Do you know why you believe what you believe when it comes to retirement? Today, Bob takes some commonly held beliefs about retirement and tells us why we might think differently.

Bob talks about the differences between a bear market and a stock market crash and how it is important to understand the difference between the two.

Today, mortgage rates hit 8%. Bob breaks down the real estate market and talks about where we go from here.

Bob talks about the alarming rise in identity theft. He also talks about what he calls "The Golden Rule of Identity Theft." If applied, this could prevent you from being the next victim of identity theft.

Why do one in five people not have a financial planner? Bob talks about a much easier way to create your financial future.

Tony Joe talks about the disastrous effects of not changing your oil. You could actually ruin your engine if you're not careful.

The Social Security Administration released the new cost of living adjustments for social security recipients. Guess who is paying for the raise in benefits - Bob discusses.