Episodes

Saturday Nov 28, 2015
November 28, 2015
Saturday Nov 28, 2015
Saturday Nov 28, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a one-of-a-kind call about indexed annuities. We then field a question about a new approach to taking social security. Next, an inquiry from someone who is nervous about market volatility and is worried about her IRA.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Nov 21, 2015
November 21, 2015
Saturday Nov 21, 2015
Saturday Nov 21, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about market fluctuations. We then take a call about the new social security changes. Next, a call from a teacher about their 403B and other investments. Lastly, we have a caller wondering if actively managed accounts are worth the cost.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Nov 14, 2015
November 14, 2015
Saturday Nov 14, 2015
Saturday Nov 14, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about the sudden changes to Social Security, and the launch of the president’s “myRA” savings program. We then take a call about the various options for life insurance. Lastly, we have a caller wondering how to recover from getting a late start with preparing for retirement.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Nov 07, 2015
November7, 2015
Saturday Nov 07, 2015
Saturday Nov 07, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: The episode begins with a discussion about Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and company valuations. We then take a call about life insurance misperceptions, and then follow that up with a question about receiving retirement money from a former marriage. Lastly, we talk about the dangers of non-traded REITs.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Oct 31, 2015
October 31, 2015
Saturday Oct 31, 2015
Saturday Oct 31, 2015
On this week’s Money Matters: Happy Halloween! We start this episode with a call about planning for a retirement that’s still 30 years into the future! Then, we take a call about “market corrections.” and follow that up with a question about investment diversification. Lastly, we debate which assets you should hold inside, and which assets you should keep outside your retirement plan.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Oct 24, 2015
October 24, 2015
Saturday Oct 24, 2015
Saturday Oct 24, 2015
This week’s topics: how to invest extra money from a savings account during retirement, followed by a question about the advantages of using one versus multiple advisors. Next, a question about asset allocation, along with a great call about traded versus non-traded REITs.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Monday Oct 19, 2015
October 17, 2015
Monday Oct 19, 2015
Monday Oct 19, 2015
This week’s topics: discussions on the dangers of annuities and also how to be check the quality of your broker. Then, a call about the best life insurance and trust options with a special needs child. Lastly, a call about using an annuity in retirement.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Oct 10, 2015
October 10, 2015
Saturday Oct 10, 2015
Saturday Oct 10, 2015
This week’s topics: a question about investing the lump sum of money from a home sale to use as a nest egg. Then, a question from a caller wanting to know if they have enough money to ever retire, and lastly, a question about Social Security.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Oct 03, 2015
October 3, 2015
Saturday Oct 03, 2015
Saturday Oct 03, 2015
This week’s topics: profit sharing programs and 401Ks, then, a question about ETFs versus separately managed accounts. Lastly a caller asks how to best manage $120,000 that he won at a casino.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Sep 26, 2015
September 26, 2015
Saturday Sep 26, 2015
Saturday Sep 26, 2015
This week’s topics: a caller from San Francisco wanting to know if they should continue to rent, or buy a home. Next, Scott and Pat talk to a recently retired person from the state asking where they should withdraw from first in retirement. Lastly, a caller wanting to know the best allocation for their recently widowed mother’s assets.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Hanson McClain’s Money Matters radio show for 20 years, and have answered questions from thousands of callers on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.