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Mike Miller hosts a live, call-in radio program every Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 on Conservative Talk, 94.5 FM in the Upstate of SC. If you have a question you would like for him to answer on the radio, call the studio at 864-235-9405, or toll-free at 877-235-9405, during the show times.

Mike Miller

Greenville, South Carolina


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    BEST OF TALKING MONEY: WHAT IS A DONOR ADVISED FUND AND HOW IT CAN HELP YOU SAVE TIME AND MONEY

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 46:04


    Gift Planning Attorney, Daniel Hicks joins Mike to discuss this great planning tool.

    Judge Faulkner demystifies the Probate process!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 47:15


    Probate Judge Debora Faulkner joins Mike to discuss how the Probate Court helps advocate for adults who cannot advocate for the themselves. Plus, Judge Faulkner reviews the process survivors need to follow when settling an estate.

    Insurance Basics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2022 44:11


    Stephen Piper of Piper Insurance Group joins Mike to answer insurance questions: How does inflation affect home and auto insurance? What are some ways to save when you add a teenage driver? Is there a way to report insurance companies not paying what is due? How do you make sure you have enough coverage? What […]

    Economic Review, October 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 47:06


    Mike shares a recent podcast from Ronald Blue Trust where Nick Stonestreet and Brian McClard discuss the current economic landscape, why the market is struggling, how international events are affecting investors, what may lie ahead, and how this may affect you. He then shares a few thoughts about the interview.

    What is Everyday Steward?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 45:06


    Mike is joined by David  Garrigan, CFP®. David works as a financial planner for the Everyday Steward division of Ronald Blue Trust out of the Greenville office. Mike and David discuss what kind of client the Everyday Steward division helps, what services they offer, and how someone could give a gift of a financial plan.

    Best of Talking Money: Investing Philosophies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 48:17


    Highlights from show originally aired April 9, 2022 What is the importance of researching the companies you are investing in or the firms you are using to invest for you? Beware those who show you past performances and promise the same future returns. Ask where they invested 5, 10, 15 years ago. Remember: no one […]

    Best of Talking Money: Stocks and Bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 46:30


    Highlights from show originally aired April 2, 2022 What is a stock? What is a bond? How do they work? Stocks: what they are and how they work. Stockholder owns part of the company. Stocks are sold at an auction, so the price does not reflect the value of the company. Your money doesn't actually […]

    Best of Talking Money: What is Your Risk Tolerance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 45:29


    Highlights from show originally aired March 26, 2022 Do you know your risk tolerance? Mike looks at several questions, and your answers may surprise you. “Risk doesn't bother me as long as I don't lose anything.” “Overrating past performance is the most common mistake mutual fund investors make. Giving inadequate weight to risk, however you […]

    Live from the 2022 Miracle Hill Kids' Ninja Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 46:37


    Mike takes the show on the road to the Miracle Hill Kids' Ninja Challenge. Yolanda shared some updates on how the even went and how it benefits Miracle Hill. Mike also  took the opportunity to interview a couple of participants in the challenge: his grandson Dawson as well as Henry, the second place fundraiser winner. […]

    Questions and Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 44:52


    Mike answers some recent listener questions including: I would like to give money to my kids and help myself on my taxes at the same time. How can I do that? I have several stocks that were purchased at a good price. I would like to sell, but don't want to pay a lot in […]

    IRA Rules: Why They Matter, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 46:43


    Mike discusses more questions surrounding IRAs including: When should you consider moving from a traditional to a ROTH IRA? What are some advantages of keeping things in a traditional IRA? What about conversion assets? What are the tax rules for a ROTH? What are the earnings rules? What is the five year rule and how […]

    IRA Rules: Why They Matter, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 45:27


    Mike answers questions about IRA rules, including: What are your plans in case something happens to you? What are the different kinds of IRAs and what are their different contribution limits? What about a non-deductible IRA? What kind of contributions should you be making? What is the back door ROTH IRA? How does your tax […]

    The Latest Economic Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 45:44


    In this episode, Mike looks at the latest economic review from Ronald Blue Trust. He also discusses several other points: Can you solve your financial problems by winning the lottery? Market fluctuations aren't a punishment for being an investor, they are the admission fees. Wealth is financial assets that haven't been converted into the assets […]

    Is Your Advisor Working for You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 45:11


    Is your financial advisor working for you? What are some questions you can ask to make the best choice on someone to help with your finances? Mike looks at some of these questions: Is your advisor really an advisor or a salesperson? What are their credentials and experience? What should a financial planner offer? Does […]

    Best of Talking Money: Social Security and Medicare, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 47:03


    Highlights from show originally aired on March 5, 2022.  Eddie Holland joins Mike again to discuss more about Social Security and Medicare. They answer a number of listener questions, including: Why might you delay taking Social Security? What about taking it early? How would the survivor benefit play into that consideration? Is there any penalty […]

    Best of Talking Money: Social Security and Medicare, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 46:31


    Highlights from the show originally aired February 26, 2022.  Eddie Holland, CFP®, CPA/PFS, CKA®, joins Mike to discuss Social Security. They answer the following questions: If I'm going to collect social security and continue working, how do they calculate the amount taken out for social security and when do they look at that? How much […]

    Client Story: The McCormicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 47:03


    Mike is joined by clients Sandy and Karen McCormick who share their stories of financial lessons they learned throughout life. They also share their philosophies of spending and saving. Sandy and Karen then share the experience they have had as Ronald Blue Trust clients in the Everyday Steward division.

    A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 38:58


    In The Way to Wealth, Benjamin Franklin gave some sage financial advice, even on how to control living expenses. He also gave timeless advice regarding avoiding debt. Mike talks about some of those pieces of advice as well as answering a listener question about the recent interest rate increase and ideas about how to help […]

    The Way to Wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 44:49


    In 1785, Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay entitled “The Way to Wealth or Father Abraham's Sermon.” It is a collection of phrases of wisdom and advice that are still applicable today. Phrases like: A word to the wise is enough. Lost time is never found again. Drive thy business, let not that drive thee. Early […]

    Best of Talking Money: Trucking and Elvis Gospel Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 45:09


    Highlights from the show originally aired February 19, 2022 Tim Guin of USA Truck joins Mike again to answer more listener questions and shares some of his story. How do trucking companies try to mitigate risk of high dollar law suits? What equipment is on semi trucks to help prevent accidents? How has the chip […]

    Best of Talking Money: Supply Chain Shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 45:42


    Highlights from the show originally aired February 5, 2022 What is the supply chain shortage all about? Tim Guin, CCO and Executive Vice President of USA Truck, joins Mike to discuss the ins and outs of the trucking and shipping industry. We see so many trucks on the road, but hear about a driver shortage. What […]

    Market Volatility Concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 45:41


    Mike answers a number of questions related to the current market volatility and general investing: Is it still safe to invest in the stock market? Is it less risky to invest now? Are there any particular sectors or stocks to consider investing in? How should an investor react to the ups and downs in the […]

    Beneficiary Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 45:08


    Alan Cox, Director of Estate/Trust Planning and Estate Settlement at Ronald Blue Trust, joins Mike to answer several listener questions: How does the age of death affect the beneficiary's claiming requirements? What if no beneficiary was named? Is there still a 10 year rule? Does the age of the beneficiary matter?

    The Bucket Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 45:29


    What is the bucket approach to retirement planning? How do you adjust for inflation? How can you determine your personal inflation rate? What factors come into play? Which bucket should I focus on? What are some different vehicles we use for income? What are some other ways to try to retain income security in retirement?

    Life’s Financial Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 49:44


    Erik Daniels, Executive Vice President and Family Wealth Advisor for Ronald Blue Trust, joins Mike to discuss financial lessons he has learned throughout life. He also talks about how he met Ron Blue and got involved in the company at the very beginning of its existence. They discuss some of these questions and ideas: What […]

    Best of Talking Money: Weathering Financial Storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 40:32


    Highlights from show originally aired January 15, 2022 Mike is joined by Nick Stonestreet, CEO of Ronald Blue Trust. They discuss a “Mission Accomplished” story shared recently by a radio listener. A caller asks a question about inflation and where that may be headed, and Nick and Mike share their opinions on that. They also […]

    Best of Talking Money: IRA Distributions: When and How

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 44:02


    Highlights from show originally aired January 8, 2022. In this episode, Mike looks back on some past listener questions that still get asked frequently today: When exactly do I need to start taking my required minimum distribution (RMD)? What is the best way to take that RMD? Has the age requirement changed? How does the […]

    Investing Philosophies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 45:48


    What is the importance of researching the companies you are investing in or the firms you are using to invest for you? Beware those who show you past performances and promise the same future returns. Ask where they invested 5, 10, 15 years ago. Remember: no one can accurately predict the market! Make a plan […]

    Stocks and Bonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 44:41


    What is a stock? What is a bond? How do they work? Stocks: what they are and how they work. Stockholder owns part of the company. Stocks are sold at an auction, so the price does not reflect the value of the company. Your money doesn't actually go to the company. Bonds: you are investing […]

    What is Your Risk Tolerance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 45:37


    Do you know your risk tolerance? Mike looks at several questions, and your answers may surprise you. Due to a general market correction, the price of one of your investments decreases 14% a short time after you buy it, what would you do? Sell it, so you don't have to worry about if it continues […]

    Estate and Tax Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 47:01


    Bob Ward, estate and tax planning attorney with offices in Vancouver and Maryland, joins Mike to discuss various aspects of estate planning, especially as it relates to taxes. How does the tax system affect estate planning? What is the gift and estate tax exemption? What is a trust and how does it impact estate planning? […]

    Global Economy: Inflation and Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 45:11


    Mark Elam, Senior Investment Strategist at Ronald Blue Trust, joins Mike to discuss various market concerns from the Ukraine crisis to inflation. What is the difference between and CD and a treasury bond, bill, or note? Inflation: we see it everywhere. How high will it go? How long will it last? What should I do? […]

    Social Security and Medicare, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 45:06


    Eddie Holland joins Mike again to discuss more about Social Security and Medicare. They answer a number of listener questions, including: Why might you delay taking Social Security? What about taking it early? How would the survivor benefit play into that consideration? Is there any penalty for someone who has not yet reached full retirement […]

    Social Security and Medicare, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 44:47


    Eddie Holland, CFP®, CPA/PFS, CKA®, joins Mike to discuss Social Security. They answer the following questions: If I'm going to collect social security and continue working, how do they calculate the amount taken out for social security and when do they look at that? How much of your social security will be considered as taxable […]

    Trucking and Elvis Gospel Records

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 45:51


    Tim Guin of USA Truck joins Mike again to answer more listener questions and shares some of his story. How do trucking companies try to mitigate risk of high dollar law suits? What equipment is on semi trucks to help prevent accidents? How has the chip shortage affected the trucking industry? What is the drug […]

    Best of Talking Money: A Biblical Relationship with Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 46:32


    Highlights from show originally aired December 4, 2021 What does the Bible say about money? John Dodd, Senior Private Wealth Advisor in the Nashville office of Ronald Blue Trust, joins Mike to discuss how you can develop a biblical relationship with money. Money is a tool God gives us to grow His kingdom. It is […]

    Supply Chain Shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 46:29


    What is the supply chain shortage all about? Tim Guin, CCO and Executive Vice President of USA Truck, joins Mike to discuss the ins and outs of the trucking and shipping industry. We see so many trucks on the road, but hear about a driver shortage. What explains this? What is the Amazon effect? California […]

    Best of Talking Money: Investment Considerations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 43:30


    Highlights from show originally aired November 6, 2021 Mark Elam, Senior Investment Strategist at Ronald Blue Trust, joins Mike to discuss some important considerations to think about regarding your investments. They answer four listener questions: Is it hard to create my own portfolio of stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds? Is there a significant difference between […]

    Tax Efficient Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 45:46


    In this episode of Talking Money, Mike answers questions related to tax planning and more: Can you itemize deductions? What are the different thresholds for being able to itemize? What is “bunching deductions” and how does that work? What about using a donor advised fund for charitable giving? Why doesn't it work to put municipal […]

    Weathering Financial Storms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 41:18


    Mike is joined by Nick Stonestreet, CEO of Ronald Blue Trust. They discuss a “Mission Accomplished” story shared recently by a radio listener. A caller asks a question about inflation and where that may be headed, and Nick and Mike share their opinions on that. They also discuss some ideas for how to weather financial […]

    IRA Distributions: When and How

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 44:58


    In this episode, Mike looks back on some past listener questions that still get asked frequently today: When exactly do I need to start taking my required minimum distribution (RMD)? What is the best way to take that RMD? Has the age requirement changed? How does the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) work? Is there a […]

    Best of Talking Money: Financial Confidence: A Client Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 45:11


    Highlights from show aired October 9, 2021 Mike is joined by his cousin Tim Van Dam and Tim's wife, Martha, who also happen to be Ronald Blue Trust clients. Tim and Martha share a little bit of their backgrounds and how the Greenville office of Ronald Blue Trust has helped them on their financial journey.

    Best of Talking Money: What is Your Financial Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 40:49


    Highlights from show aired December 19, 2020 Scott Clark, CFP®, CKA®, joins Mike to discuss the Everyday Steward division of Ronald Blue Trust. They discuss the importance of having a financial plan, having your estate in order, and making sure you are truly diversified in your investments. A special offer for our listeners! For $500 […]

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