Bob Brooks Prudent Money

When it comes to maintenance schedules, Tony Joe answers the question, "Is it the miles or the age of a car that is most important?"

How can you remodel your home or get out of high interest rate debt - Mark Pfeiffer joins me to discuss the ins and outs of home equity loans. 

The consumer is struggling. JD Power released its latest study and finds that Banks are the likely place for consumers to get help.  Jennifer White - senior director for banking and payments intelligence with JD Power is Bob's special guest today.   

Will this event become a significant turning point in history, or will it merely be another series of fighting, followed by a peace treaty? We probably have a long way to go to find out. 

Bob talks about the importance of consumer confidence. Bob's answer might surprise you. 

Chuck Bentley CEO of Crown.org stops by to have a conversation about tithing.

Bob and Wayne Sanford discuss what to do when you feel like you're drowning in debt.

Bob talks about what safe really means. He discusses his take on the big banks. It comes down to one important aspect of safety. It also comes down to the Government playing their part. 

Due to the conflict in the Middle East, Bob and Tony Joe talk about some gas saving tips.

Bob discusses an uncertain future and what could happen.

Bob and IRS Expert Dan Pilla discusses the tax bill being talked about in Congress. No one can answer the most important question - who is going to pay for it?  

Bob and mortgage consultant Mark Pfeiffer talk about the real estate markets as well as the basics of how it all works.

Bob talks to Karl Brauer of www.iseecars.com about how to get the best deal on a car with or without the tarriffs. 

Bob and guest speaker John Hupalo discuss the damage being done to credit scores as student loan borrowers get hit with an unexpected reality

Bob interviews Dr. Joe Duarte about his book The Everything Guide to Investing in your 20s and 30s.  

Bob talks about the great secret of Estate Planning. On some level, Estate Planning applies to everyone. 

Bob explains what could cause these trade deals to drag out for a long time. This causes a whole other set of problems for the market.   

President Trump thinks so and the amount of savings is incredible.

Today Crown.org CEO Chuck Bentley comes on the show to talk about commonly asked questions and applies stewardship principles to the answers.  

Bob talks about how to prepare for inflation in the event it happens again.

Bob talks about what we should be watching as we enter into this unprecedented investment world

Moody's credit rating agency downgraded US debt. Bob explains what it all means.

Being a good steward over what God has given us is key. Bob uses the examples of gas stations and credit card companies to show us how not to waste money.

IRS expert Dan Pilla explains the significant steps that states are following to reduce taxes.

Being a good steward over what God has given us is key. Bob uses the examples of gas stations and credit card companies to show us how not to waste money.  

Defaults by the millions, and a Department of Education that is being dismantled. College administration expert John Hupalo tells what is really going on.

Bob discusses how annuities really work and why they fail to work.

Today, realtor Caralee Gurney gives us some tips on keeping those taxes low.

Bob updates listeners on where we are at in the world of student loans.

We have uncertain times in our future for sure. Bob talks about some steps you can take to handle an uncertain future.  

The latest economic data tells a story of negative growth and higher prices. Bob breaks that down as to what that means.

The markets with their twists and turns can be confusing. Join Bob as he uses today's market to show you how markets are working and what they are saving.  

Bob talks about the conflicting signals that forecast an uncertain future. 

Bob talks about what we should be looking out for when it comes to the threat of a recession.

Bob talks with mortgage consultant Mark Pfeiffer about the pros and cons of reverse mortgages. Most importantly, he discusses the red flags associated with people who don't have your best interest at heart.  

Bob talks about what we should be looking out for when it comes to the threat of a recession.

Bob takes you through every potential scenario. This is a big story, yet there is really nothing to be concerned about—Bob explains why.

There is a lot of fear today when it comes to the economy and the market. Bob talks about the important steps to take to eliminate fear once and for all.

IRS expert Dan Pilla talks in detail about why President Trump's idea doesn't make sense. He also talks about how he can and will use tariffs for something much better - leverage.

Fingers can be pointed for sure. Yet, the main problem with credit card companies' abuse is the one who regulates them.  

Bob explains the reality of the consumer and credit card debt from a stewardship perspective.

Tony Joe talks about the myth of 1-step car diagnostics.

Bob gets everyone caught up on the ongoing trade war. He also talks about how to balance preserving your investments for college while your investments are being whipped around in the market.

Bob gives his thoughts on why the economic numbers are acting the way they are.

Bob talks to Karl Brauer today on the program about the effect of tariffs on car prices, both new and used. He has a site you need to go and check out - www.iseecars.com 

Two saviors usually save the day when it comes to rescuing the market. This time around, neither of them came to the rescue. Bob explains.

Today, Bob breaks down everything that has taken place during the last 24 hours.  

College admissions expert John Hupalo is on the show today to give an update on the changes in the world of student loans.

This is a very important week for the markets. This week, President Trump announced his tariff plans. What will it do to the markets and your wallets?  

Bob talks about making sure you are getting everything out of your current retirement plan so that you can be a good steward of what God has given you.

Heat can be a big problem for your car. Today, Tony Joe talks about the steps you need to take to be summer-ready