MoneyTalks 50+
Welcome to MoneyTalks 50+ brought to you by AARP ElderWatch and the Colorado Attorney General's Office.
MoneyTalks 50+ is a podcast designed to help your money make sense. In this podcast, we will cover a variety of topics designed to help you achieve financial wellbeing and to develop a better understanding of the internal and external forces that impact our financial lives and decision making.
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Episodes
49 episodes
S7 E1 Solo Aging
Solo Agers are individuals who live alone, and who do not have children – or, whose children are unwilling or unable to provide additional support. According to the US Census Bureau, there are approximately 22 million adults age 55+...
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37:23
S7 M1 Buy Now Pay Later Apps - What's the Catch?
Buy Now Pay Later programs, also known as Point of Sale Loans, are increasing in their availability. In some ways, they are similar to traditional layaway with one huge twist, and many more possible financial consequences. Join Jess...
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Season 7
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8:50
Season 7 Trailer- "Hidden Chapters"
Welcome to another season of MoneyTalks 50+! This season is called "Hidden Chapters." Living the life you want in retirement takes planning, but there are some chapters that we hear about more than others when it comes to building t...
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Season 7
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2:00
S6 M5 An Ode to Everyday Savings: Cost Cutting Ideas! (pt 2)
It’s the season 6 finale of Money Talks 50+! In today’s mini episode, Jess will be finishing out the season by giving you some tangible, practical ideas for stretching your retirement income. She’ll be talking a little bit about insurance broke...
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Season 6
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18:41
S6 E5 Investing 101: Part 3
For our last long form episode of the season, we are rounding out our Investment 101 exploration with friend of the podcast, Brian McKinney! Brian is a Founding Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Collective Wealth Partners. He is a CFP, RICP,...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:04:57
S6 M4 An Ode to Everyday Savings: Cost Cutting Ideas!
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for another mini episode! Today Jess is digging into simple, practical strategies to stretch a dollar, including tips for discounted summer activities!
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Season 6
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10:52
S6 E4 Investing 101: Part 2
Gerri Walsh, Senior Vice President of Investor Education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), is back to continue her investing basics discussion with Jess! In today's episode, among other things, we'll be talking about inves...
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1:00:49
S6 M3 What Happened to Pensions?
It’s mini episode time! Today, Jess is covering the transition from pensions to 401(k)s. Why did this transition happen? What are the pros and cons of a pension, and those of a 401(k)? Who assumes the risk of these portfolios?Take a quic...
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Season 6
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18:14
S6 E3 Investing 101: Part 1
Interested in investing, but not sure where to start? Do you want to start investing, but you’re worried about the risk involved and the losses you might incur as you’re inching closer to retirement? In today’s episode, Jess is chatting with Ge...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:08:17
S6 M2 Where did Social Security Come From?
In our second mini episode, Jess is giving us a quick crash course on the history of social security! Where did this program come from? Listen to find out! Our theme song is by Ofshane.
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9:37
S6 E2 Wait - I can have a Financial Coach, Financial Counselor, and a Financial Planner??
In today’s episode, we’re delving into what some of the different professions are within the world of personal finance. Do you need a financial coach, a financial counselor, a financial planner, or maybe all three? Join me as I have a conversat...
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37:45
S6 M1 What's a Money Script?
Today we're releasing a new format - mini episodes! In addition to our weekly long form episodes, we'll be posting shorter episodes on singular topics periodically. For our first mini episode, we're talking about money scripts! Money scripts, a...
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Season 6
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12:22
S6 E1 Feeling Financially Underwater?
Money Talks 50+ is back with a new host, Jess! This season, we’ll be talking about the finances of retirement for everyone - those years away from retirement, those about to retire, those who have already retired, and those who think they’ll ne...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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59:27
S5 E3 Preparing for Retirement
Rebecca discusses the best practices for preparing your finances for retirement.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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17:34
S5 E2 Budgeting Basics
Rebecca discusses the basics and importance of having a budget including the impact inflation is having on our pocketbooks, wealth principles, and including your loved ones in your financial planning.
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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22:25
S5 E1 Creating and Sticking to a Budget
Rebecca discusses inflation and how it impacts creating a budget. She also gives tips on how to create and stick to a budget once you have one.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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10:39
Infórmese de las estafas más comunes del 2022 y como evitarlas en el 2023
Mas información en NoMasFraudeColorado.gov
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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21:21
Top Scams 2023
Rebecca discusses the top 7 scams to watch out for in 2023 and ways to keep yourself safe!
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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12:45
NoCoPay Radio
Rebecca is interviewed by Murphy Huston about her work at AARP ElderWatch.To learn more about NoCoPay Radio, visit their website here or tune into KOSI 101.1 at 7:30 am on Sundays....
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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14:57
Como Evitar las Estafas Navideñas
La Procuraduría General de Colorado les desea felices fiestas y queremos que las disfrute estando al tanto de cómo evitar estafas comunes durante las fiestas de diciembre. Mas información en NoMasFraude...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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19:49
MoneyTalks 50+ Episode 4: Holiday Scams
Rebecca discusses the most common holiday scams during the 2022 season. To report a scam, call AARP ElderWatch at 800-222-4444 option 2
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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17:38
MoneyTalks 50+ Season 4 Episode 3: Wills, Power of Attorney and Advance Directives
Rebecca sits down with Melissa Demorest Leduc to discuss preparing for end of life including advance directives, Power of Attorney and wills.DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Please consult with a lawyer in your state before maki...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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17:06
MoneyTalks 50+ Season 4 Episode 2: Preparing for Retirement
Rebecca sits down with Martin Booker, Program Manager at AARP to discuss all things preparing for retirement. Resources:AARP Money Map A...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:38