Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks: The Weekly Wrap
"Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks” is LIVE Saturdays 10 AM-1 PM CST on iHeart's NewsTalk 99.5 WRNO in New Orleans, 104.9 WBUV in Biloxi, Guaranty Media’s TALK 107.3 WBRP in Baton Rouge, and 12 stations across the Supertalk Mississippi network. Gregory keeps you informed about what's going on with your money and the financial world. Gregory also helps people with their financial situations through calls, texts from the app, and social media.
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
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For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Taxes, Retirement Income, Inflation High + SSA COLA, Budgeting and how people are dealing with inflation, Interest Rates, Midterm and Finances, Open Enrollment, Roth IRA .
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
CPA Jude Heath with J Heath & Co., LLC. (10am hour)
Gregory and Jude discuss tax efficiency in retirement.
Caller questions include:
Wash-sale: What to avoid when selling your investments for a tax loss
Roth IRA
Rising Interest Rates, Mortgages, New Home Buying, Tax-Efficient Strategies, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Tax-Efficient Strategies, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Estate Planning, Tax-Efficient Strategies, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Wesley Blanchard, WJ Blanchard Law (10am hour)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Mortgage Rates, Federal Interest Rate Increases, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Dwayne Stein of Mortage Gumbo (10am hour)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Tax-Efficient Strategies, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Jude Heath of J Heath & Co CPAs (10am hour)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Estate Planning, Social Security Spousal Benefits, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Wes Blanchard of WJ Blanchard Law (10 am hour)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Federal Reserve Raising Interest Rates, Social Security, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Jude Heath, J. Heath & Co. CPAs (10 am & 11am hours)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
I-Bonds, Social Security, 401k, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Dwayne Stein, Mortgage Gumbo (10 am hour)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Estate Planning, Revocable Trusts, Market Volalitiliy, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Wes Blanchard, WJ Blanchard Law (10 am hour)
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Market Downturns, Taxes, Roth Conversions in a Down Market, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans - 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi - 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge - 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi - 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Roth IRAs, Changes in the tax code, IRAs, 10-Year Treasurys, Fixed Index Annuities, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Jude Heath, J Heath & Co. CPAs (10 am hour)
Caller questions include:
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans -- 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi -- 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge -- 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi -- 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
Mortgage Rates, Car Prices, 10-Year Treasurys, New Home Sales, Fixed Index Annuities, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Dwayne Stein, Motgage Gumbo (10am hour)
Caller questions include:
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans -- 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi -- 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge -- 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi -- 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
401k, Market Drop, Trusts, Home Equity, Powers of Attorney, Retirement Saving Strategies, Inflation, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Wes Blanchard, WJ Blanchard Law, LLC (11am hour)
Wes Blanchard joins Gregory for the 12th-anniversary show! Tune in to the show to listen to Gregory and Wes discuss succession, wills, and trust and how getting those set up may positively affect your retirement.
Caller questions include:
For LIVE financial news talk radio, tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings on:
WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM New Orleans -- 10 am - 1 pm
WBUV-News Talk 104.9 FM Biloxi -- 10 am - 1 pm
WBRP-107.3 FM Baton Rouge -- 11 am - 1 pm
Supertalk Mississippi -- 12 pm - 1 pm
OR
For financial news talk ON DEMAND, tune into the Ask Gregory Podcast for more financial topics that may interest you! Visit: https://gregoryricks.com/podcast/
401k, Market Drop, Social Security Benefit Statements, Retirement Saving Strategies, Tax Preparation and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Jude Heath, CPA of J Heath & Co (11am hour)
This week Gregory is joined by Jude Heath where they discuss strategies for making your retirement more tax efficient.
Caller questions include:
401K, Growth Opportunities, Bonds, Social Security, and Investment Strategies
This week Gregory discusses investment strategies that help to utilize the best pathways for your unique situation.
Caller questions include:
401K, Index-based annuities, Cash, Social Security, and Investment Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Jude Heath, CPA of J Heath & Co (11am hour)
Gregory and Jude talk about the impact of changing of laws requiring online platforms to issue 1099 forms for the 2022 tax returns.
Caller questions include:
Taxes, RMDs, Living Wills, Social Security, and Investing Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
Wesley Blanchard with WJ Blanchard Law, LLC (11am hour)
Nicholas Rhode a Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates
Gregory and Wesley talk about how the shortage of homes can affect the housing market.
Caller questions include:
Mortgages, Fixed Index Annuities, Flood Insurance, 401k, and Investing Strategies
Winning at Life Show Contributor join the show.
Dwayne Stein with Mortgage Gumbo (10am hour)
Brandon Bergeron a Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates
Gregory and Dwayne talk about how the shortage of homes can affect the housing market.
Caller questions include:
Mortgage Rates, Retirement Goals, Social Security , 401k, Investing Strategies, and Life Insurance
Winning at Life Show Contributor join the show.
Dwayne Stein with Mortgage Gumbo (10am hour)
Gregory and Dwayne compare the last two years of interest rates to pre-pandemic levels and
share insight into the impact of rising interest rates on an average mortgage.
Caller questions include:
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Retirement Goals, Social Security for Disabled Adult Child, IRS Rules on Inherited IRA, and Income Tax Return for an S Corporation.
Devon Baham , Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates joins
the show.
Jackie Hughes + Kim Hasney, Cancer Crusaders Golf Tournament Co-Chairs.
Join the show at 10:18am for the Cancer Crusaders Golf Tournament information.
Caller questions include:
Social Security Disability Income
Social Security for Disabled Adult Child
Inheritance question
IRS Rules on Inherited IRA
1120-S Form U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Taxes, Retirement Income, Social Security, Investment Basics, and Property Taxes.
Brandon Allen Bergeron, Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates joins
the show.
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
CPA Jude Heath with J Heath & Co., LLC. (11am hour)
Gregory and Jude discuss tax efficiency in retirement.
Caller questions include:
Pension + Property Taxes
ROTH IRA
ESG Scores & Digital Currency
Daughters Student Loans
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
How Russian invasion of Ukraine may or may not impact the U.S. economy.
The Russia and Ukraine conflict is creating market volatility and higher oil and gasoline prices.
Inflation and supply chain issues.
Difference between Wills & Trusts
NICHOLAS ROHDE, Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates joins
the show. (10a-1p)
Gregory and Nicholas discuss how Russian invasion of Ukraine may or may not impact the U.S. economy.
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
1) Estate Planning Attorney Wes Blanchard with WJ Blanchard Law LLC (11am hour)
Gregory and Wes discuses the difference between Wills & Trusts.
Caller questions include:
Leaving property in Mississippi to kids who live in Louisiana
Why ETFs/CTFs pay higher dividends
Social Security
Investments
Preacher - how does housing allowance impact reportable income
Difference between wills & trusts
Napoleonic Code for property
Market downturn and volatility.
How and when to file for social security benefits.
NICHOLAS ROHDE, Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates joins
the show. (10a-1p)
Gregory and Nicholas share insight into big bank changes.
Some big banks and Capital One as of February 1st are resigning as a custodian of IRA accounts and don’t want to deal with retirement assets anymore. Forcing IRA clients into a custodian change.
Winning at Life Show Contributor joins the show.
1) Estate Planning Attorney Wes Blanchard with WJ Blanchard Law LLC (11am hour)
Gregory and Wes discuses different scenarios regarding best practices for Last Will & Testaments.
Caller questions include:
IRA accounts
Investing 70K
RMD
Last Will & Testament
Safe Deposit Box
The Wine, Wisdom, and Food experience is back! Gregory hosts a wine pairing, and a financial talk with a focus on tax planning, and a tactical element added to the Invest 50-50.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Navigating a Rising Interest Rate Environment.
Mortgage interest rates and what do you do when rates start
creeping up like they probably will this year?
Tax efficiency in retirement, taxes on hurricane losses, and I-Bond taxes.
Brandon Allen Bergeron, Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates joins
the show. (10a-1p)
Winning at Life Show Contributors join the show.
1) Dwayne Stein with Mortgage Gumbo (10am hour)
Gregory and Dwayne share insight into how you can navigate a rising rate environment.
2) CPA Jude Heath with J Heath & Co., LLC. (11am hour)
Gregory and Jude discuss tax efficiency in retirement, taxes on hurricane losses, and I-Bond taxes.
Brandon explains how first visits with Gregory Ricks & Associates work.
Caller questions include:
Social Security
CD’s
Cash Investments
Pay Back Unemployment
Taxes on Hurricane Losses
Retirement Taxes
I-Bond taxes
Investment Advice
Ways to Manage Money More Effectively in 2022.
Devan Baham, Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates joins the show.
Gregory and Devan discuss different scenarios regarding when to turn on social security benefits.
Caller questions include:
Social Security
Rental Property Mortgage
Investment Advice
401K
TSP
Retired Savings
Pension Benefits
Savings Plan for Newborn Child
The Wine, Wisdom, and Food experience is back! Gregory hosts a wine pairing, and a financial talk with a focus on tax planning, and a tactical element added to the Invest 50-50.
The state of the economy.
When will the Fed raise rates? Gregory makes the case for how the Fed will possibly react through the year.
Ways to Manage Money More Effectively in 2022.
Brandon Michael Blanchard, Wealth Advisor with Gregory Ricks & Associates and Estate Planning Attorney Wes Blanchard with WJ Blanchard Law LLC join the show.
Gregory and Wes dissect living trust vs will, capital gains & trust, and revocable trust.
Gregory and Brandon discuss saving for retirement with a 401(k). Your 401(k) needs regular TLC. Don't just set it and forget it. Why your 401(k) is more important than you think.
Caller questions include:
The Wine, Wisdom, and Food experience is back! Gregory hosts a wine pairing, and a financial talk with a focus on tax planning, and a tactical element added to the Invest 50-50.
Is the economy going up, going down, or staying about the same? Gregory addresses the likelyhood of all three.
Gregory gives you 5 reasons to not worry about a stock market crash.
Keith in Van Cleave inherited an IRA and a Roth IRA from his father. What does he need to know about required distributions and taxes?
Social Security's big Cost of Living Adjustment is going to be eaten up by Medicare premium increases and monetary inflation.
Gregory announces some big changes coming to the show. The show is returning to a Saturday-only show, and James is leaving for a new opportunity.
How long can retirees expect to live once they hit 65? Gregory shares some recent data on life expectancy, and other stats that caught his eye this week.
Jack in Covington asks if there's been any change in the IRA distribution rules for those accessing fund to deal with Hurricane Ida. Jude Heath CPA joins the show and let's you know the options for tax helps from disaster relief.
Crypto regulations are coming. We don't know what the final playing board will look like, but central banks and government regulations around the world are already having an effect.
Walter in Carrier asks about his best strategies for Spousal Social Security benefits.
Medicare costs are going up, both for the taxpayers and those paying premiums.
Taxes are going up. Jude Heath and Gregory Ricks talk about what you can do about it.
If you're behind on your taxes, or if you're behind on filing previous years, call Jude and get the ball rolling. The IRS will work with you, and it's much easier if you initiate the process rather than waiting for the IRS to come find you.
Kevin in Springfield has an offer to take a monthly pension or a lump sum from his employer. Which is the better deal?
James will be leaving the show soon, and has some kind words for Gregory and the listening audience.
Bill in Pascagoula asks Gregory if there's a catch to the I Bonds. Gregory says they are a pretty good deal, but you can't put much money in them. They are capped.