Episodes

Saturday Sep 19, 2015
September 19, 2015
Saturday Sep 19, 2015
Saturday Sep 19, 2015
This week’s topics: can one roll an annuity to an IRA when on disability? Then, a call from a 27 year old wanting to know the best strategies for saving for retirement, and lastly, Scott and Pat take a call regarding home debt.
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 12, 2015
September 12, 2015
Saturday Sep 12, 2015
Saturday Sep 12, 2015
This week’s topics: ways to save money for a grandchild, then, a call about helping a parent transitioning into retirement. Next, we take a call about the market volatility, and lastly a question about 401Ks.
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 05, 2015
September 5, 2015
Saturday Sep 05, 2015
Saturday Sep 05, 2015
This week’s topics: a call about a taking pension in lump sum vs. payments, then, a call about financing a home vs. renting and saving up cash to buy later at retirement. Lastly, a call about social security eligibility from a previous marriage.
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 Aug 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
Saturday Aug 29, 2015
Saturday Aug 29, 2015
This week’s topics: a call about what to do with an inherited 401k. Then, two calls about investing in gold and precious metals, followed by a question about refinancing a rental house. Finally, a call about RMDs from 457s and IRAs, and a discussion about net unrealized appreciation.
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.

Thursday Aug 27, 2015
August 22, 2015
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
Thursday Aug 27, 2015
This week’s topics: a discussion about the market volatility, followed by a call about living trusts, then a call and discussion about the best time to retire, and how much to withdraw from a 401k. Lastly, Scott and Pat take a call about what to do with an actively managed mutual fund in today’s market conditions.
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 Aug 15, 2015
August 15, 2015
Saturday Aug 15, 2015
Saturday Aug 15, 2015
This week’s topics: a call about the best to manage taxes on IRAs when converting to a Roth IRA, a call about setting up for success in life and investing from a college student, as well as a question about using an immediate annuity vs. other investing options for someone in their 80s.
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.

Monday Aug 10, 2015
August 8, 2015
Monday Aug 10, 2015
Monday Aug 10, 2015
This week’s topics: a discussion about the dangers of using life insurance as an investment, a call about non traded REITs vs traded REITs, followed by a question about risk tolerances and risky trades. Also, a discussion about emerging market funds as investments, and Puerto Rico’s default troubles. Lastly, Scott and Pat answer a question about converting an IRA to a Roth IRA.
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 Aug 01, 2015
August 1, 2015
Saturday Aug 01, 2015
Saturday Aug 01, 2015
This week’s topics: A call about qualified longevity annuity contracts, followed by a question on universal life insurance. Also, a call about rolling a 401K over to an annuity and, lastly, Scott and Pat answer a question about filing and suspending 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 Jul 25, 2015
July 25, 2015
Saturday Jul 25, 2015
Saturday Jul 25, 2015
This week’s topics: A call and discussion about taxes on inherited assets, followed by a call asking the question: Should you pay off your mortgage before you retirement? Later, an informative segment on how to take a loan from an IRA, and, lastly, Scott and Pat answer a question about the dangers of leveraged municipal bond funds.
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 Jul 18, 2015
July 18, 2015
Saturday Jul 18, 2015
Saturday Jul 18, 2015
This week’s topics: how to discuss finances and debt with a potential partner, a call about Social Security, and how spousal benefits are affected by age, followed by a call about investing in a long-term care life insurance policy. Later, we discuss why 401(K) loans are dangerous. Finally, we talk about how you can research the background of a broker or financial advisor.
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.