Q&A Time: Meredith Whitney’s comments vs. Georgia’s Municipal Bonds
Dr. Gene and Troy Harmon address a listener’s question regarding Meredith Whitney’s comments.
Military Benefits
Retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Mike Quinlan joins "Money Talks" to discuss the benefits available to those who enlist in the U.S. military.
Hensslers honored with Kennesaw State University 2011 President’s Award
May 2011. Kennesaw, Ga.—Kennesaw State University awarded Dr. and Mrs. Gene W. Henssler with the 2011 President’s Award at the Annual Presidents’ Dinner. Gene and Pat Henssler were recognized for their contributions to the university. The Hensslers helped establish the Student Managed Investment Fund at the Michael J. Coles College of Business. Their donation and…
Markets Continue Their Upward Trend Despite Fuel Prices and Inflationary Pressure
The "Money Talks" hosts discuss the euro’s continuing troubles, the U.S.’s rise in unemployment, and earnings from Disney, Macy’s, Sysco and Toyota.
Commodities: To Buy or Not to Buy
Commodities tend to increase in price relative to other investments during recovery from a recession, so investing in commodities is a good idea right about now? Not quite. For more information on the trouble with investing in commodities and our suggestions on how to gain exposure to the commodities market, read this Investment Whys.
Should You Sell or Rent Your Home
In most cases, moving means you need to sell your current home. However, considering the current housing market, if you cannot sell your home for a profit, you are probably considering renting your home–at least until the real estate market turns around.
Tax Favorable Ideas for Your Children’s Summer
We discuss tax advantageous plans for summer child care.
Hire Your Child, Make Him a Millionaire
The "Money Talks" hosts discuss what $5,000 invested now could grow to in 50 years.
Tax Strategist: In the Market for a New Business Vehicle?
There is one tax loophole on the books that is large enough to drive a truck through…literally. Due to a provision in the new 2010 Tax Relief Act, you can write off most or all the entire cost of a heavy-duty SUV placed in service this year—without the usual restrictions. But you should move fast if you are in the market for a new business vehicle. Congress may soon undo the unexpected windfall created by the new tax law.
Annuities Q&A
The "Money Talks" guest Jim Crone, CLU, CFS, of Acru joins the show to discuss how annuities should work in a portfolio and why they are considered a fixed-income investment.