Midwest Money: Recent Episodes
Anthony Maheu
Small changes, made over time, can produce significant results. Much like a high performance engine, or an entire orchestra, when even a small part is not doing what it is supposed to do, everything suffers. And the same is true of your finances. This show is dedicated to the small things that make a significant difference.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the economic factors and changes coming in 2024.
During this show, we’re going to discuss what you should do if your 401(k) match is suddenly cut.
During today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how you can build a nine-inning strategy to put some of your assets into the market.
During this show, we’ll examine five types of insurance you’ll possibly want to include in your financial strategy.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the recent announcement that Social Security’s COLA will rise 8.7% in 2023 and then shift into discussing having enough money during retirement.
While early retirement may sound like a dream, there are plenty of things nobody tells you about.
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement as you near retirement, but before that fateful day, it’s important to have a fully fleshed out retirement budget. That’s our topic on today’s show!
During the show today, we’re going to examine some tips that may help you build a financial strategy that can help provide enough cash to see you through your retirement.
During this show, we’re going to highlight some potential tax breaks for those older than 50.
During this episode, we’re going to highlight some of the financial steps you may want to take in the final decade before you retire to potentially ensure your post-work life is secure and happy.
During this episode we’re going to look at the most essential nuts and bolts of long-term care.
During this episode, we’re going to look at some of the tax filings mistakes and shortcuts that may raise red flags for the IRS.
During this episode, we’ll look at some of the ways you can improve your mental and physical health with the goal of maintaining healthy finances in retirement.
During this episode, we’re going to breakdown some of the critical information you need to know for Medicare in 2022.
During this episode, we’re going to really break down 401(k) so that listeners can gain a deeper understanding of their importance.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the ways you can prepare yourself – and your financial strategy – for the taxes you may face during your retirement.
During this episode, we’re going to look at some of the ways the semi-retired — rather than the fully retired — lifestyle may be a solid step for not only your financial strategy but for your physical and emotional well-being.
During this episode, we’re going to highlight some of the simple but potentially beneficial financial new year’s resolutions you can make before the first day of 2022.
During this episode, we’re going to share Medicare insights and updates and talk about the changes that are taking place.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the must-have holiday items you may want to wait until Black Friday to purchase.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the must-have holiday items you may want to wait until Black
During this episode, we’re going to break down the recent news that Social Security’s Cost of Living Adjustment will go up by 5.9 percent in January 2022. We’ll also look at some other Social Security strategies.
On this fiendishly fun episode, we’re going to thrill you and chill you with frightful mistakes that could haunt your retirement.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the things you may have sitting in your home that your kids and grandkids may want to take off your hands.
During this episode, we’re going to highlight some common financial scams and what you can do to better protect yourself and your money.
Estate Planning Awareness Week runs October 18-22 and during this episode we’ll discuss steps you can take right now to begin the legacy planning process or to strengthen your current plan.
This episode focuses on one part-time jobs that may be a perfect fit for retirees because they provide enjoyment and socialization in addition to income.
During this show, we’re going to discuss some of the important things you should consider if you’re buying or selling a home in today’s red-hot marketplace.
This episode will detail some of the perfect fall trips that retirees can enjoy on their schedule and within their budget.
During today’s episode, we’re going to examine 10 things you need to know if you’re considering early retirement.
During today’s episode, we’re going to examine some of the things you can do right now to get yourself closer to true and lasting financial independence.
During this episode, we’re going to do a comprehensive analysis of the recently passed American Rescue Plan and what it means for people of all ages as well as business owners.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the common myths about retirement and why knowing the difference between myth and reality is important for your financial strategy. To add a little fun, I’ll also share some of my favorite historical myths.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the financial insights and lessons you’ve learned during your life and how you can put that information to work helping your kids and grandkids make their own financial strategies stronger.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the current inflation news and then examine ways you can build a budget and a retirement strategy that may offer some degree of protection against inflation.
During today’s episode, we’re going to discuss some of the common preferred retirement lifestyles and what you can do to make one of them a reality for you.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss how you can grow the kind of financial garden that provides consistent retirement income.
During today’s episode, we’re going to illuminate some of the ways you can have fun and travel the world in a way that truly lets you explore while also keeping you within the parameters of your financial strategy.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most significant elements of the Biden tax plan proposal and what some of its details may mean for your financial strategy in both the near-term and the long-term.
During this episode, we’re going to illuminate some potentially surprising facts and figures about retirement. And, to make things a little more fun, we’re going to intersperse some fascinating facts about some of our most beloved movies.
During this episode, we’re going to illuminate some potentially surprising facts and figures about retirement. And, to make things a little more fun, we’re going to intersperse some fascinating facts about some of our most beloved movies.
During this episode, we’re going to get into the swing of the baseball season by highlighting some of the best final seasons in baseball history while also discussing steps people should take in their final year at work before retirement.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the critical questions you should ask a financial services professional you’re considering working with.
During this episode, we’re going to examine financial statistics that may surprise you, scare you, or inspire you to readjust your own financial strategy.
During this episode, we’ll discuss some potential tax breaks for people who are in their 50s and 60s and the self-employed.
During this episode, we’ll discuss smart financial decisions during two critical chapters of your life: your 20s and 30s and your 50s.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the benefits of buying a home as well as the benefits of not buying a home.
During today’s episode, we’re going to analyze what steps you should take if 2021 (or a year shortly thereafter) is your year to retire.
401(k) plans are one of the most popular ways to save for retirement. They can be especially valuable if your employer matches a percentage of your contributions. But what about people who don’t have the option of a 401(k)? In this episode we talk about what your Retirement Savings Options are when a 401(k) isn’t an option.
During today’s episode, we’re going to discuss financial new year’s resolutions that may help you enjoy more financial security in 2021.
During today’s episode, we’re going to look at ways you can adjust your financial strategy and strategies to make 2021 a great year.
During this episode, we’ll present financial advice for young workers. The tips in this episode may help steer workers who are still in their 20s toward a more secure and confident financial future and retirement.
During this episode, we’re going to talk about how you can declutter before or during retirement to make better use of your space and potentially put some money back into your wallet.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss jobs that are currently in-demand for older workers, typically those who are 62 and older, who are near retirement or already retired.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the financial changes coming to Medicare in 2021, as well as some general insights and advice into this essential retirement tool.
During this episode, we’ll be taking a close look at annuities to help you understand what they are, how they work, how much they cost and how to determine if they may fit your overall financial strategy. While an annuity may be able to provide lifetime income, there’s plenty of nuance, as well as risks, that you should be aware of.
During this episode, we’ll look at the steps people who are very close to retirement may want to take to ensure their financial strategies are as solid as possible, so they leap into retirement with optimism and confidence.
How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will impact alimony and retirement accounts through new rules.
During this episode, we’ll examine scenarios when temporarily pausing saving for retirement may make broader financial sense.
During this episode, we’ll be discussing how you can build an legacy plan or adjust your current plan to better reflect your needs during the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll also look at some more general financial steps you may want to take during the pandemic.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the ways you can make some small but powerful changes to your financial habits. Combining a few of these steps could have a profound impact on your finances.
This episode covers potential issues related to finances that can impact your relationship, marriage or other interpersonal interaction. How can you avoid these potential issues?
Do you have questions about Medicare? This episode looks at each of the different parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B.
During this episode, we’ll discuss how fall is the perfect time to assess your current finances to determine if your current budget is meeting your needs.
During today’s show, we’ll be discussing how you should go about developing a strategy for retirement after you’ve gone through a divorce. Divorce is a reality for millions of Americans, and there are steps you can take that can make a big difference when it comes to your financial well-being.
During our episode today, we’re going to discuss specific steps you can take in each of the last five years before retirement to help better position yourself to enjoy the rewarding and comfortable retirement you’ve always wanted.
During this episode, we’ll discuss various retirement savings tools that might be a good fit for your overall financial strategy, whether you work for someone else, own a small business, or are self-employed.
What are the differences between personal loans and credit cards? Are there advantages, disadvantages?
If you are fortunate enough to have a defined benefit pension, you will likely be given the opportunity to take a lump sum payment at some point in your retirement. What are the things you should consider? What are the benefits and challenges that come with a lump sum payment? This episode examines some things you may want to keep in mind.
Retirement comes with emotional and psychological challenges as well as financial ones. This episode looks at tips and tactic from two different sources that can help you manage and thrive in retirement. Prepare yourself to conquer that emotional rollercoaster.
There are many things to consider when looking at housing options in retirement. Will you stay in your current home? Will you buy a new home or condo? Or is renting better for your situation? This episode examines some of the options.
During this episode, we’ll discuss some of the critical things that life insurance beneficiaries should know, including what happens if a policy has lapsed and when you can expect to receive your payout. Additionally, we discuss the pros and cons of both permanent and term life insurance.
Children are a huge part of many retiree’s lives. However, they can also cause a huge drain on retirement savings and income. This episode looks at some of the ways to minimize their impact.
You may have seen commercials for prescription drug cards that can save you money on your medications. Are they real? Are these cards related to insurance somehow? This episode looks at what these cards do, where they come from and how they can impact you.
For many people, regular travel during retirement is one of their dreams. But travel can often be very expensive, especially for people on fixed incomes. In this episode, we discuss numerous ways you can enjoy a retirement full of travel without completely wiping out your retirement nest egg.
Looking toward retirement should be a time of optimism and excitement for couples. But in reality, there are numerous traps and obstacles standing between couples and a fulfilling retirement. Yet, with some honest conversations and comprehensive strategizing, couples can view their impending retirement with confidence.
We all have hopes and dreams for our retirement. But those don’t truly become goals unless you have a plan on how to achieve them. This episode looks at some steps you can take to turn those retirement wishes into goals.
Where do you even start when looking at Medicare? This episode serves as a potential beginner’s guide to Medicare. This can be a confusing subject. There are so many parts, rules and regulations. We break some of those parts, rules and regulations down for you.
Congress is proposing some big changes to Independent Retirement Accounts. What are some of these changes? How might they impact you? What is a Stretch IRA and how does it function? This episodes looks at all of these questions and more.
There are a few things that you can do in light of COVID-19 that will help you understand your path to retirement better and can help you do something besides worry.
What is the Midwest Money Radio Show? Tune in to find out Anthony Maheu and his company and what his intentions are with this podcast.