Episodes

Saturday Jul 11, 2015
July 11, 2015
Saturday Jul 11, 2015
Saturday Jul 11, 2015
This week’s topics: An in-depth call about salary structure, different IRA types, and tax planning for those of you who are self-employed. A lively call about Social Security benefits, followed by a discussion about the various options for saving for retirement. Finally, we speak to a caller about which investments and accounts to liquidate first once you retire.
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 www.moneymatters.com, or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Saturday Jul 04, 2015
July 4, 2015
Saturday Jul 04, 2015
Saturday Jul 04, 2015
This week’s topics: Happy Independence Day! On this week’s 4th of July special broadcast, achieve your financial independence as Scott and Pat utilize interesting historical economic milestones and 4th of July trivia to illuminate facts about debt, retirement, and much more!
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 Jun 29, 2015
June 27, 2015
Monday Jun 29, 2015
Monday Jun 29, 2015
This week’s show: Potential returns from IRAs and variable annuities, along with the differences between the two. Other topics include retirement options for state workers, Social Security, and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Lastly, a discussion about converting a rental property to a primary residence to avoid capital gains, and where to put RMD funds if you don’t need them 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.

Tuesday Jun 23, 2015
Hanson McClain's Money Matters - June 20, 2015
Tuesday Jun 23, 2015
Tuesday Jun 23, 2015
This week’s topics: Happy Father’s Day! Investing in mutual funds versus CDs, versus leaving it in the bank. Also, specific “share” classes of mutual funds and why it matters for your investments. Plus, investment advice for young people just starting out, ways to manage retirement funds while paying for a child’s college education, and investment advice for anyone who is about to undertake paying off medical school..
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, via Twitter (#MoneyMattersShow), or email Scott and Pat at questions@moneymatters.com.

Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
Hanson McClain's Money Matters - June 13, 2015
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
Wednesday Jun 17, 2015
This week’s topics: Next steps after you have maxed out a Roth IRA and a 403b; taxes on annuities; how much can a young person put into a 401k?
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question at moneymatters.com, via Twitter, #MoneyMattersSho w, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Wednesday Jun 10, 2015
Hanson McClain’s Money Matters - June 6, 2015
Wednesday Jun 10, 2015
Wednesday Jun 10, 2015
Welcome new KGO listeners! This week’s topics: Making wise, long term investment decisions; dissolving a trust; how to save up for a child’s college education; the difference between commissioned- based advisors vs. fee-based advisors; if one doesn’t want to be invested in the market, where should they put their money?
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Monday Jun 01, 2015
Hanson McClain’s Money Matters - May 30, 2015
Monday Jun 01, 2015
Monday Jun 01, 2015
Welcome new KGO listeners! This week’s topics: the benefits of investing and saving starting at a young age; figuring out if one has enough funds to last through retirement; paying for (or alternatives to) a child’s expensive education when no money has been saved for it; putting money in a 457 vs. a Roth IRA in your 20s.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Monday Feb 23, 2015
Money Matters Radio Show – September 27, 2014
Monday Feb 23, 2015
Monday Feb 23, 2015
This week’s topic includes: are firms bad; building a portfolio; how to present the stock market; index funds; actively managed funds, and PIMCO; stock market bubble; total market index.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Monday Feb 23, 2015
Money Matters Radio Show – September 20, 2014
Monday Feb 23, 2015
Monday Feb 23, 2015
This week’s topic includes: building a high yielding portfolio; fixed income; high prices and the stock market; investment concerns; 10-YR Treasury relevancy.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.

Monday Feb 23, 2015
Money Matters Radio Show – September 13, 2014
Monday Feb 23, 2015
Monday Feb 23, 2015
This week’s topic includes: housing recovery; living trusts and estate planning; prenuptial agreements and inheritance; protecting your retirement after divorce; real estate and interest rates; retirement allocation.
Scott Hanson and Pat McClain have been hosting the Money Matters Radio Show for 20 years, helping answer questions on a variety of financial topics.
Ask a question via Twitter, #MoneyMattersShow, or email to questions@moneymatters.com.