How to Address a Bad Credit Score
"Money Talks" host Bil Lako, CFP®, addresses how consumers can repair a damaged credit score.
Q&A: Bonds, Margin Interest and Annuities
The "Money Talks hosts answer listeners’ questions on bonds, margin interest and annuities.
Should a Married Couple Invest Separately?
Dr. Gene and Bil Lako, CFP® answer a listener’s question about investing separately from his wife.
Relocation and Changing Jobs Checklist
Bil Lako, CFP® and Dr. Gene discuss what you should consider before relocating for a job opportunity.
MasterCard Inc. and Value Stocks
The “Money Talks” hosts offer up some stock picks.
Evaluating Risk in Your Portfolio
The "Money Talks" hosts discuss how investors can evaluate risk in their portfolios.
The Role of Bonds in your Portfolio
There is a financial theory that states the percentage of bonds in your portfolio should correlate to your age. For example, if you are 66 years old, 66% of your portfolio should be invested in bonds.
Making Sense of the Mortgage Mess
The “Money Talks” hosts talk to an expert at Main Street Home Loans about the mortgage foreclosure freeze.
Creating Income with a Mix of Fixed-Investments and Dividend Stocks
Bil Lako, CFP® and Dr. Gene discuss a strategy for an investor who was burned by the market and lost his 6% dividends.
Deposit and Money Market Insurance Coverages
Between the bailouts and various financial legislation, many investors have wondered how much of their deposits are covered by FDIC insurance. For more information on the standard FDIC limits, coverages specific to the type of account, and the new programs developed by the FDIC, read this Financial Tip.