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Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
Join Gregory, CEO & Wealth Advisor of Gregory Ricks Total Wealth, as he discusses a wide range of financial topics, providing education, insights, and helpful information for your financial journey.
Whether you’re interested in retirement strategies, market trends, or general financial wellness, this show is designed to keep you in the know!
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Episodes
Winning at Life with Gregory RicksThe Weekly Wrap: 02.29.20
00:19 - The Dow Jones Index has its worst week since 2008. 02:16 - Dwayne Stein of Mortgage Gumbo joins us to talk about record low interest rates. How low…
Winning at Life with Gregory RicksThe Daily Wrap: 02.27.20
00:14 - John in Elmwood wants to know how much he will owe in taxes on his stock sales. Is it a Capital Gains tax rate? How long was the stock owned? Do you…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 02.22.20
00:11 - It's Mardi Gras!!! Hear our exclusive unplugged version of Benny Grunch and the Bunch singing Ain't No Play to P on Mardi Gras Day. 04:13 - The Corona…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 02.19.20
00:10 - Just because CAN pay your taxes with a credit card doesn't mean you SHOULD, with one exception. 02:44 - Gregory resents a local business adding on a 2%…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 02.15.20
00:35 - Does exercise make you happier than money? A new survey suggests people who exercise regularly are more likely to report being happy than wealthy…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 02.12.20
00:14 - How do you handle missing a few months of work? 02:32 - A report on proposals for student debt forgiveness doesn't seem to make sense from a financial…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 02.11.20
00:18 - Gregory shares a warning from Social Security about some scam calls that have been ravaging the public. Hear how to keep yourself safe. 04:18 - How to…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 02.08.20
00:21 - Six Questions to ask if you're working in retirement. If you're not having to do it for the money, you can use your productive efforts to do some good…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 02.06.20
00:43 - How is your Social Security benefit calculated? Peter in Diamondhead is thinking about retiring early, and wants to know if that will hurt his…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 02.05.20
01:00 - Gregory hosted a couple of Social Security events, and tells some of the stories from people who were there. 11:07 - The State of the Union speech…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 02.03.20
00:51 - Rush Limbaugh announces he has advanced cancer, and that should give us all a pause to examine your own affairs. 11:49 - Steve in Houma asks how an…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 02.01.20
00:20 - The Mayor of New Orleans is under fire after local reports of her history of tax leins being put on her home. Gregory and James agree the criticism is…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.30.20
01:25 - The SECURE Act changes the rules on your IRAs, and Gregory shares some scenarios on how he's helping couples rearrange their financial plan to get the…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.29.20
00:39 - When the CBO report tells you that annual deficits above $1 trillion is the new normal, you need to start investing like you expect taxes to be higher…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.28.20
00:58 - Proposed changes in how the Social Security Disability benefit is evaluated could lead to the first big overhaul since 1986. 04:11 - Safe investing…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.27.20
00:41 - The Coronavirus is causing huge shutdowns, Starbucks, McDonalds 02:13 - The death of Kobe Bryant is a solemn reminder to cherish every day, and in…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.21.20
00:34 - Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland praises his roaring economy, and his pro-American message is in sharp contrast to previous…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 01.18.20
00:11 - Darrell in Baton Rouge asks why his wife's Social Security income suddenly became 85% inclusive on their taxable income. Is there a way to get under…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.15.20
02:22 - The window has closed for Social Security strategies called: File and Suspend, or File and Restrict. 06:16 - Odell Beckham Jr. is on camera handing out…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 01.11.20
01:48 - Financial Football story: the financial backstory of the QBs in the final 8 NFL teams is amazing. None of the starting QBs in the NFC make less than…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.07.20
00:38 - Why Anthony Davis is smart to turn down a $146 million contract offer from the Lakers. Gregory points out a few fun financial lessons to be learned…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 01.04.20
00:50 - The new decade kicked off to all-time record highs on the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P 500, and a slew of new rules on your investments. The droning of an…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 01.02.20
The laws changes regarding IRAs and 401ks. Here's what you need to know John in Metairie is upset about the effects of the new IRA inheritance rules on his…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 12.28.19
00:28 - The SECURE Act has been signed into law, with major changes is the rules for retirement accounts starting Jan 1. Gregory breaks down the new rules, and…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 12.19.19
00:44 - The SECURE Act passes the Senate and is expected to be signed by the President. Once he signs it, the rules for your IRAs and 401k change dramatically…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 12.18.19
00:51 - The SECURE Act was rolled into the spending bill that passed the House, and if it gets through the Senate, it would make some HUGE changes to…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 12.17.19
00:58 - This budget deal is awful. The House of Representatives passed a spending bill ahead of a looming shutdown, and James claims it's quite possibly the…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 12.14.19
00:14 - The Dangers of Store Credit Cards. A report shows one of the biggest financial mistakes made over the holidays is signing up for new store credit…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 12.10.19
00:16 - Gregory walks your through the history of Amazon, and how they've evolved from a book store, to the cheapest general store, to the convenience leader…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 12.09.19
00:28 - As LSU Football rolls through what may be their most historic season ever, the money moving behind the scenes is massive. It's no surprise that college…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 12.02.19
00:51 - Joe Burrow's amazing season brings a new face to the debate on college athletes being able to make money from their likeness. If the legendary LSU QB…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.25.19
01:27 - When three brothers auctioned off their late parent's collection in the attic, one painting was worth over a million dollars. 09:51 - Gregory warns of…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.21.19
00:29 - The Census Bureau releases its report on poverty in America, and the news is overwhelmingly good. Gregory reacts to the slew of stats that show the…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.18.19
00:48 - A 60 Minutes story on these metal-rich nodules in an area of the Pacific Ocean floor was amazing for several reasons. It's amazing that three rare…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 11.16.19
00:37 - There's not a lot of headlines about the looming government shutdown that could happen if some budget bills aren't passed by Thursday. The news is…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.14.19
00:57 - We begin the show covering some of the public events coming up in the area. There's a Wine, Wisdom, and Food event each for Biloxi, New Orleans, and…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.13.19
01:06 - The Fed is buying treasuries again, just don't call it Quantitative Easing this time. 11:57 - Disney says Disney Plus signed up over 10 million…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.12.19
03:20 - Another SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches an additional 60 mini-satellites, adding to the growing web of universal wifi routers in low orbit. 06:33 -…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.11.19
03:20 - Alibaba did $38 billion in sales on Singles Day. That's bigger than Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day combined. As the online…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.07.19
00:52 - The IRS announces new contribution limits for 401ks and IRAs. 07:38 - At what point do you need a financial advisor? David in Gulfport is building up…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.06.19
01:23 - What is the 401k Maximizer? Gregory explains how the 401k Maximizer can be your guide to making the right investments within your 401k. 09:51 - Time in…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.05.19
00:39 - Things to keep in mind when changing careers late in life. 04:27 - When talking about the most profitable company in the world, Troy in Metairie chats…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 11.04.19
00:41 - Gregory answers a few text questions from the app. 04:27 - Should you take Social Security Survivors Benefit if you're still working? AJ in…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 11.02.19
00:51 - John in New Orleans asks Gregory how to get the most out of his Social Security benefits utilizing the right spousal benefits strategy. The rules have…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.31.19
01:15 - Kanye West described his financial situation in a recent interview, and there's a lot to learn from the ground he covered on income, debt, spending…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.29.19
00:47 - Can you turn on your spousal benefit and let your own Social Security benefit continue to grow? James asks Gregory about someone who is definitely not…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.28.19
01:20 - The S&P 500 closes at an all-time high. Does that mean it's time to get out? 08:11 - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg answered questions in a Congressional…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.24.19
Gregory answers questions from the comment cards at his last public speaking event. 02:09 - How do 401k distributions work? 05:34 - What you need to know about…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.23.19
Gregory answers questions from the comment cards at his last public speaking event. 15:37 - What do you do with money at an old pension? Kenneth in Picayune…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.15.19
02:42 - Another big data hack reminds us to check up on our identity theft protection. This time, it's data from a popular app game: Words With Friends. 04:17…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.14.19
01:46 - Gregory shares his epic adventures at the LSU-Florida game. What an amazing experience to get to see this special season first hand. 04:17 - Trump…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.10.19
00:47 - Gregory answers some comment cards from his latest Wine, Wisdom, and Food event at Keith Young's Steakhouse in Madisonville. Many people at the event…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.08.19
00:43 - Boeing reports it has sold its first 737 Max jet since the orders were halted. Gregory explains how the unique lack of competition in the airplane…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.07.19
00:45 - Hear some warnings for those who plan to retire early. 14:01 - Rules for 401k rollovers. So you have a chance to roll over your old 401k. Now what?…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 10.04.19
01:03 - Are IRAs a safe investment? Gregory explores a common question with an uncommon answer. IRAs are not a type of financial account, an IRA is simply a…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 09.30.19
03:13 - Can you still File and Restrict your Social Security benefit? Dennis is Kenner asks Gregory to clarify some confusing explanation of Social Security's…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 09.28.19
00:55 - Tony Romo's near miss on making the cut at a PGA tournament brings up some common parallels for those who take an early retirement. 07:41 - Dale on the…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 09.18.19
00:39 - A few quick tips to save money on taxes. 02:55 - Should I keep my old home as a rental? Sherry in Mobile is buying a new house, and her husband wants…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Daily Wrap: 09.16.19
01:11 - If you have stock in your company plan, use Net Unrealized Appreciation to pay a lower tax. Gregory explains how NUA works, and how sometimes NUA…
- Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks
The Weekly Wrap: 09.14.19
00:16 - Drone attacks on two important Saudi oilfield facilities shut down half of the Kingdom's oil production. Expect prices to go up. Gregory shares some…