Bob Brooks Prudent Money Podcast

Bob discusses the lack of experience in a financial crisis when it comes to investing in a bear market. If a bear market were to occur, only a small percentage of mutual fund mangers and advisors have any experience with this type of market. It is a risk worth knowing about! 

Today Bob breaks down the portion of the unemployment report where the government "estimates" the number of jobs created. This is worth a listen. You will be concerned how the government can create jobs out of thin air.

Bob and Tony Joe talk about the future of gas prices and how people are coping.

Bob breaks down what you need to know about the effects of America’s $39 trillion debt problem, and the government’s growing appetite for borrowing.

Bob talks to college expert John Hupalo about the truth behind bankruptcy and student loan debt.

Bob discusses the viral internet post about May 15th, and explains what it really means.  

Bob talks about the probabilities of a stock market downturn and some of the steps you can take with your 401(k) plan. 

If you get stuck in a tornado, a hail storm, or even a flood, how do you get to safety? Bob and Tony Joe discuss on the special car corner edition of Prudent Money.

Today, Mortgage Consultant Mark Pfeiffer addresses affordability when it comes to home ownership. 

Do you want a better handle on how investments really work? Bob talks about the critical pieces needed for a successful investment plan.

Bob talks about what to look for in a Bank.

Bob talks about the current banking environment. Is it a strong environment and how do you know?

Bob takes a look back through 20 years of shows with Tony Joe and talks talks about his best advice.

Bob talks to IRS tax expert Dan Pilla about the pros and cons about getting money back from your tax return.

Bob talks about the secrets of the credit card industry and how to protect yourself from credit card companies.

Today Bob talks about why that happens and how to use Dr. Stephen Covey's Quadrant System to manage crisis situations.

Tony Joe and Bob discuss not only what to do at 100,000 miles, but the actual total miles you can actually put on a car. The amount might surprise you.

Bob talks about how to start the process and the steps to take.

Bob talks about the single biggest mistake we make when it comes to money.

Bob continues to talk about effective advisor communication, focusing on the gap between what’s said and what clients actually hear, and how to avoid those misunderstandings.

Effective advisor communication is very important. In many cases, what an advisor says and what the client hears are two different things. Bob talk about the differences and how you can keep that from being a problem.

Bob and Tony Joe talk about this strategy that lasts only 20 days and can damage the engine in your car. You can't make this stuff up!  

The answer you probably don't know.  Bob talks about the conversations he is having about the new kind of retirement, and he also gives an update on the Middle East.    

Bob talks about the 4 most important steps you need to take while looking for a new job.

The employment market has been showing some real weakness. Just this past week, Oracle announced they were laying off up to 30,000 employees.  Bob talks about the 10 steps to take if you find yourself without a job.

Bob talks about the unintended consequences.

Bob talks with Tony Joe to answer one of our listener's questions. 

Bob talks to Mark Pfeiffer about the real estate market and what they look like while we get closer to the all-important spring season. 

Bob gives an update on what is happening in the Middle East, along with the latest automotive stats that suggest the consumer might just be in more trouble than we thought. 

Bob talks with John Hupalo about some changes coming to student loan debt starting this summer.    

Bob talks about the 3 observations that concern him.

Bob and Tony Joe talk about easy steps to make sure that never happens to you.

Bob talks about the limited options left for President Trump.

Bob talks to Crown Financial Ministries CEO, Chuck Bentley, about the current investment environment and how to deal with the volatility.

With a little planning, you have the potential to turn that initial 1000 into millions.

Bob talks about the pros and cons of the two different accounts.

As gas soars in price, Bob and Tony Joe talk about gas saving tips.

Bob tells you what you need to know about the two verses that both appear in the Bible twice. 

Bob talks to IRS tax expert, Dan Pilla, about the 19 tips you need to know.

Some love them, some hate them. Bob breaks down what you need to know about annuities.

Bob talks about a very controversial plan for 401(k) plans, and how you should be careful.

It appears we are going to experience some pain at the pump. Tony Joe comes by to talk about money saving tips that just might make a difference. 

Bob talks about the single problem with Iran that affects all of us.

Finding a house is tough enough. Securing a mortgage might be the toughest of the two.  Mortgage Consultant Mark Pfeiffer goes through some tips and things you need to know to get that house financed.  

Bob interviews author Kathy Rogers about tale of God's transformation.

President Trump signaled on Monday that the war was almost complete. Oil prices dropped and the stock market rose, but Bob warns that moments like this can be when the biggest risks are still ahead.

Bob talks about the clues that investors should be looking at. Will this be a short conflict, or a long drawn out war? It is important to understand investment risks.

Bob talks about the real problems with the price of oil in the war with Iran.

Bob talks with college admissions expert John Hupalo about Trump's latest battle.

Bob talks about what to look for when it comes to risk and your retirement.