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Mid-Year Tax Planning, with Ed Slott
July 7, 2001
There have been quite a few changes in tax laws so far this year. First the IRS overhauled the rules regarding IRAs and other retirement plans, and then Congress passed sweeping tax legislation in May. All this means that most American taxpayers should make a few changes in their personal finances. CPA Ed Slott, publisher of Ed Slott's IRA Advisor, joins Debra Baer and Chris Farrell with advice about getting the most out of the new rules.
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Your Money Manager, with Erica Whittlinger
July 14, 2001
Ah, summer. Picnics in the park, lazy afternoons on the deck, weekends at the cabin, ... money management? If you're paying less attention to your personal finances than you should now that summer is here, we suggest that you spend an hour with Sound Money. Then you can devote your time to the really important things, like golf, swimming, and boating. Minneapolis money manager Erica Whittlinger will be join Debra Baer to take your calls on this edition of Sound Money, with Chris Farrell in his usual expert's seat as well.
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Kids and Money with Janet Bodnar
July 21, 2001
Whether your children earn their money mowing lawns or flipping burgers, you may wonder how to be sure they learn good money management skills. How much control should parents have over these part-time paychecks? What if your teen wants to invest in the stock market? Janet Bodnar is "Dr. Tightwad" for Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, and she'll join Debra Baer and Chris Farrell on this edition of Sound Money to take calls.
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Personal Finance for Dummies, with Eric Tyson
Last-Minute Bargain Travel, with Rudy Maxa
July 28, 2001
Debra Baer invites basic money questions for her guest, Eric Tyson, author of a number of investing books, including Mutual Funds for Dummies and Personal Finance for Dummies, on this edition of Sound Money. Whether you're looking for a definition ("What do you mean by variable life insurance?") or a simple explanation ("Just who is eligible for a Roth IRA anyway?"), this is the program for you. PLUS, is it too late to snag a cheap ticket for an exotic summer getaway? Not everyone plans ahead, so what can you do it you've neglected your vacation plans but still feel the need to get away from it all? The Savvy Traveler's Rudy Maxa stops by with last minute travel tips.
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