Basic Training

In this episode, Steve's talking about buying that big screen for the big game -- and beyond. Learn what you need - and what you can probably do without - in your new TV. Scan rate - how high do you really need to go? What is OLED and do you really need it? How far can you get from "top of the line" and still be happy with your purchase? Plus, find out how big your TV really needs to be for the room it's in.

In this episode, find out who should do their own taxes, why you shouldn't freak out if you don't have all of your records, whether or not it really matters when your file your federal income tax return, how to find the dividing line between a business expense and a personal expense and what to do if you're inheriting money or if you won the lottery!

In this episode, Steve talks with real estate expert Logan Waller from Waller Group Properties. When is a good time to buy or sell a house? Renting vs. Buying ? What you should be asking from the seller AFTER the deal is done?

Steve received so many questions and comments that we had to break this episode into two! Part 2 answers questions like: should you pay off school loans or credit card debt first? Should you use ebates.com for saving money? What's the best way to save for college for 4 kids? Can you save for the future without using the stock market? Is it ever too late to start learning how to manage money? Should kids get an allowance? How to save for birthdays and Christmas

Steve received so many questions and comments that we had to break this episode into two! In Part 1, we look at: how to save when you live paycheck-to-paycheck, coming up with a simple budget, where to go to get cheap flights and hotels, how couples can combine their finances after marriage, and how to keep one member of the relationship from over-spending.

In this episode, we discuss car buying with Charlie Evans from Vandergriff Toyota/Honda/Acura. Topics include: buying at a smaller dealership vs. a larger one, what you should do before you ever set foot on the lot, the best time to shop for a car, and where to get financing if your credit has some dents in it.