Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Are Interest Rates the New Financial Time Bomb?

Bob talks about how countries can use interest rates as financial weapons and what that might look like.

Are These Tariffs For Real?

Bob talks to an expert about President Trump's program to get dividend checks from the tariff money the government has collected. 

What Did You Learn About Driving During the 2026 Ice Storm?

Bob and Tony Joe talk about lessons from the ice.

What Is the Answer to Financial Uncertainty?

We are facing a lot of unprecedented moments in America. Bob talks about the most important step you can take.

How To Invest in Real Estate

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

Steps to Take if You Lose Your Job

Bob talks about the critical steps to take when a job is lost.

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. 

What Do You Do When the Weather Turns Bad?

Bob talks about preparing for severe winter weather, when to stay off the roads, and practical safety tips.

What is the Probability That You Will Become Successful?

Bob interviews Kyle Austin Young, author of Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds, about the probability of success and failure and what it really takes to improve your odds of success.

Can You Plan Retirement and Still Fail?

Bob talks about the keys to making sure that retirement will happen like you want it to.

The Future of Student Loans

The student loan business is changing. John Hupalo is here with me today to discuss what that future looks like. 

Is Capping 10% Interest Rates On Credit Cards A Good Idea?

Although a good idea on paper, I would hope that the politicians are careful about this idea.

How Risky is the Market Right Now?

Bob continues his discussion on the top threats to your retirement accounts.

Is There Hope for Social Security?

Bob talks to personal finance writer Scott Burns about the state of social security.  Fortunately, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. 

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.