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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

Bob Brooks


    • Sep 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    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. 

    The Top Red Flags When Buying A Used Car

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 26:00


    Tony Joe and Bob talk about what you should be careful of when buying a used car  

    The Most Disturbing Security Breach Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 24:57


    Bob talks about a security breach of 184,000,000 passwords that trace back to no one. "A cybercriminal's dream working list."

    Is Social Security About To Be Tax-Free?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 26:00


    Bob has IRS expert Dan Pilla on the program to clear up the confusion about the Big Beautiful Bill

    Are 401ks Turning Into Emergency Funds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 24:00


    Bob talks about 401k trends that can be costly mistakes.

    10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 26:00


    Bob interviews Medicare Expert Danielle Roberts about what Medicare plan you should be applying for

    What Do You Do When Your Car Overheats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 25:47


    It is hot! Tony Joe shares insider tips about what to do when your car overheats. His solution may surprise you.

    How To Make Your Child A Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 24:14


    Bob discusses a strategy to make your child a millionaire.   Is it realistic? Or Is it just another pop culture finance hoax?

    How To Successfully Finance A House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 25:54


    Bob talks to Mark Pfieffer about the keys to successfully financing your dream house

    How To Trade Options

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 25:54


    If you are the least bit interested in learning about options, Dr. James Royal has a book for you -- Options Trading 101

    "Why Nothing Works"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 26:00


    Bob interviews Author Marc Dunkelman about why nothing works in Washington and what can be done about it

    Car Problem After Problem? Learn What to Do When You Have Them!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 26:01


    Has your car failed to start? Is the AC out? If you're having car problems, big or small, Tony Joe is your guy! Join Bob and Tony Joe as they discuss familiar issues you might face as a car owner and how to handle them.

    Dealing with Financial Stress - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 24:25


    Bob continues his discussion on financial stress and how you can beat it!

    Are You Financially Stressed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 24:27


    Bob talks about the ways to remove the stress from your financial life. 

    Are the Myths About American Capitalism True?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 25:26


    Today, my interview with Senator Phil Gramm on his book The Triumph of Economic Freedom - Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism. 

    How Big Of A Change Did Trump Make To Student Loans?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 25:58


    If you have any student loan debt you will want to hear this. John Hupalo is here with Bob to talk about the student loan debt changes that were finalized through Trump's Big Beautiful Bill

    Is Social Security In Good Shape?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 26:31


    Dallas Morning News Personal Finance columnist Scott Burns weighs in on the current Social Security climate.

    How To Free Up Cash Flow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 25:48


    Bob talks to Cash Flow Expert Chris Miles about some cash flow tips.

    What Is More Important? Age of Car or the Mileage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 26:04


    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?"

    The Ins and Outs of Home Equity Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 24:34


    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. 

    How Are Banks Connecting With Consumers Who Are Struggling Financially?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 25:44


    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.   

    De-Escalation or World War III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 25:55


    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. 

    What Can Investor Confidence Tell You About the Market?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 24:31


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

    What To Do When a Wife and Husband Believe Differently About Tithing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 25:48


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

    Behind on Bills? What Can Really Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 25:55


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

    How Safe is Your Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 24:36


    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. 

    What To Do About High Gas Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 25:45


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

    Almost 1/2 a Year Has Gone By. What Does the Other 1/2 Look Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 24:05


    Bob discusses an uncertain future and what could happen.

    The Big Beautiful Bill Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 26:37


    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?  

    Back To the Basics of Mortgages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 25:32


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

    Which is the Better Deal - A New Car or a Pre-Owned Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 24:34


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

    Millions of Borrowers are Feeling the Effect of the Dark Side of Student Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 25:31


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

    How to Invest If You Are in Your 20s and 30s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 24:42


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

    Isn't Estate Planning for the Very Wealthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:53


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

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