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Prudent Money™ focuses on various topics and essential aspects that have to do with financial stewardship. You won’t find any Pop Culture Finance on this show. In a contrarian style, Bob breaks down the other side of the story so that you can make better

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    How Far Can You Really Go Without Changing Your Oil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 26:09


    As Tony Joe explains in most cases the mileage is the second most important indicator - it really comes down to something people don't consider

    Everything You Need To Know About Christmas Inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 25:04


    From turkeys to electronics, clothes, and toys, -- Bob tells you what to do right away.

    Student Loan Forgiveness: Good News or Bad News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 25:48


    Bob talks to John Hupalo about some good news regarding student loan forgiveness.

    What To Do Financially if Your Spouse Unexpectedly Dies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 24:44


    No one wants to contemplate life without their spouse. Yet, making sure that they have a financial game plan in the event of an unexpected death is critical. Bob goes through the process in hopes that you will consider taking his advice.  

    How Do You Know When You'll Retire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 25:53


    Bob talks about his 5 step process that won't keep you guessing.

    Did the Fed Make It Harder to Buy a House Today?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 24:17


    The Fed announced they were going to lower interest rates by 0.25%. Bob talks about what happened to the housing market. 

    New Construction vs. Pre-Owned Homes. Which One is Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 23:21


    Bob talks to mortgage consultant Mark Pfeiffer about the pros and cons of new construction.

    Are Original Car Parts Better than After Market Parts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 25:49


    Bob talks with Tony Joe to answer one of our listener's questions. 

    The Nightmare Story of Citibank and Their Platinum Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 24:16


    What happened at Citibank with their platinum card would not make anyone want one.

    Why You Have to Reset Your Financial Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 25:43


    Bob talks about why it is important to reset your financial goals. 

    Is Buy and Hold Investing the Best Way to Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 25:29


    Bob gives the other side of the story with buy and hold investing.

    How Do the Markets Look for the Rest of the Year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 25:30


    Bob talks with financial advisor Patrick Mueller about everything from the economy, to the stock market, to gold.

    How Do You Know that You're Not Ready to Retire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 25:31


    Bob shows you how to go through the 5 steps that will get you to retirement.

    Is There A Potential Way for Homebuyers to Save Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 25:32


    FICO and the big three credit reporting agencies are fighting for your business. Is it even possible that you would save some money in the home buying process?

    Are Gen Xers Ready to Retire?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 25:16


    Northwestern Mutual just released their annual survey. Bob discusses what the survey says about Generation X and retirement. 

    Why Cheap Gas Isn't Always the Better Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 25:35


    Bob sits down with Tony Joe and talks cheap gas -- Is it worth the savings?

    Will the Church Regain its Voice When it Comes to Politics?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 25:32


    Some significant changes could be heading our way. We are talking about the Johnson amendment. IRS expert Dan Pilla is here to discuss the details you need to know.   

    Is Gold the Best Place for Your Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 25:31


    Gold has taken off and has headed for "bubble" territory. Should you invest?

    "Autonomous"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 24:03


    What you need to know about the world of AI

    Everything You Know About a Check Engine Light May Actually Be Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 25:40


    Tony Joe joins Bob on the special Car Corner edition of Prudent Money.

    How Do You Get Approved to Buy a House In Today's Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 25:34


    Bob talks to Mortgage Consultant Mark Pfeiffer about what to do and what not to do during the pre-approval process.

    Are You Ready for the Big Changes that are Coming with Student Loans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 25:38


    Bob interviews college finance expert John Hupalo about the massive changes that are going to hit the student loan industry. 

    Is The Department of Labor Hiding Something?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 25:33


    There are a lot of things unusual about this potential government shutdown. However, this particular reason makes zero sense!

    What Is Prudent Stewardship?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 25:29


    The Prudent Money Radio Show hosted by Bob Brooks, which this podcast is based off, has moved to the M-F 4:30pm CT timeslot. Listen in to his first day!

    The 2 Most Important Bible Verses on Stewardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 25:13


    Bob tells you what you need to know about the two verses that both appear in the Bible twice. 

    The 5 Best Things You Can Do With Your Money - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 26:13


    Bob finishes up the list of 5, and talks about the most important one of all.

    The 5 Best Things You Can Do with Your Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 24:50


    Bob talks about the 5 best things you can do with your money, but the 6th is the most important. 

    Is Inflation What You Think It Is?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 26:46


    Bob interviews economist Mark Blyth about his book, Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers.

    The Federal Reserve Board Cut Interest Rates Today. What Does This Mean For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 26:01


    Bob talks about The Fed's Interest rate move and what he thinks about the effect it will have on mortgages. 

    How Much Is America Worth In Barrels of Oil?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 26:02


    Nationally Syndicated Personal Finance Columnist Scott Burns talks about what barrels of oil and an overvalued stock market means to investors.

    Will the Salary From Your Future Career Meet the Test For Financial Aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 26:01


    Why the new changes with student loans are forcing students to make some uncomfortable decisions in college. 

    Inflation and Rising Unemployment Benefits - Do We Have A Problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 27:12


    Bob discusses the economic duo no one wants to see coming. 

    Is the Church About to Regain Its Voice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 25:53


    The church is beginning to find its political voice. IRS expert Dan Pilla joins the show today to discuss new regulations that could allow churches to endorse political candidates

    What You Need To Know About High End Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 25:40


    Real Estate expert Caralee Gurney stops by to talk about what it takes to be successful in the high end real estate market.

    Applying For a Mortgage? Your Credit Score Might Suffer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 1:39


    Bob interviews Wayne Sanford about a big problem in mortgage lending, and how Congress has taken steps to fix it.

    Is The New Car Interest Deduction Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 25:52


    The tax deduction for new car loan interest sounds good. Wait until you hear the details. 

    How Money Became God

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 25:49


    Bob interviews Paul Vigna, author of The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin. 

    Where Does Inflation Come From?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:09


    Bob brings you a back-to-basics look at inflation.

    Are Private Equity Investments suitable for 401k Plan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 25:41


    Be careful - President Trump's latest executive order creates a full risk party for 401k plans   

    How To Know If You Need A Major Brake Job?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 25:51


    Tony Joe talks about what you need to know when dealing with a brake shop.

    Is Pre-Retirement Therapy Worth It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 26:05


    Bob talks to relationship expert Gina Guddat about why it's crucial for husbands and wives to align their goals and expectations as they enter retirement. 

    The Truth About Tithing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 26:01


    Crown CEO Chuck Bentley is on the show today to talk about why people don't tithe.

    The IRS Has Lost Its 7th Commissioner Since January

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 26:02


    IRS Expert Dan Pilla discusses everything from what's going with the IRS to tax cuts for senior citizens

    Automotive Myths Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 25:58


    Should you wait for a problem with your car to get worse before fixing it?

    Are You Going To Miss Out On An Improvement of Your Home and a Nice Tax Credit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 25:57


    Bob talks with CEO of the NAIMA Curt Rich about the opportunity to reduce your tax bill and increase the efficiency of your home.   

    Are You Dealing With A Debt Collector?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 25:56


    Bob goes over the steps you need to take if you are being pursued by a debt collector.

    Are Consumers Still Traveling Even In This Economic Envirnoment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 25:40


    Bob talks with Jennifer White, Senior Director of Banking and Payments Intelligence for JD Power about the trends she is seeing

    Is High Octane Fuel Really Better For Your Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 25:39


    Tony Joe's answer might surprise you!

    "From Credit Disaster to Credit Master"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 25:57


    Bob talks credit and debt tips from author Laurie Madock

    The New Student Loan Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 25:53


    Bob and John Hupalo discuss all the new changes with student loan debt. This is can't miss information for every student loan borrower.

    Could Things Be Really As Stable As They Seem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 24:23


    Washington wants you to believe that everything is alright. Bob gives a different perspective. 

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