Money In The News Episodes

Hosts: Ralph Estep Jr, a licensed public accountant of over 30 years + Juliet, a first-time entrepreneur. Here's what we got into today: Amway (an MLM) will have to payout $225 million after promising recruits that they will make $40,000 a year, when in reality it is only $657 A $694 million settlement is wiping out car loan debt for thousands of people, so it's important to check your credit report Amazon Prime refunds just jumped from $51 to $200 Community mailbag: Should I loan my brother...

Hosts: Ralph Estep Jr, a licensed public accountant of over 30 years + Juliet, a first-time entrepreneur. Here are some of the highlights from this week: Ralph's grandmother collected a $3,500 unclaimed money windfall from an old credit union account. A missing beneficiary form cost a client 35% in estate taxes, a 15-minute fix Ralph walks through. Juliet on the self-doubt behind leaving corporate life, and reframing an 18-month payoff goal as $6.60 a day. The Dollar Job Framework, and the r...

Hosts: Ralph Estep Jr, a licensed public accountant of over 30 years + Juliet, a first-time entrepreneur. Here's what we got into today: The Fed raised interest rates a quarter point. What does this mean for your variable credit cards & home equity lines? State Farm is returning $5 billion to drivers who had a 2025 policy. Do you qualify? A $120 million settlement covers MLS home buyers since 2006, with an October 27 deadline to file. Check if you qualify. Love scams, and a story from one of...

Hosts: Ralph Estep Jr, a licensed public accountant of over 30 years + Juliet, a first-time entrepreneur. Here's what we got into today: Why you should check in on your CDs once it matures You may qualify for a car loan interest deduction worth up to $10,000 a year Is personalized pricing legal? Considerations on whether side hustling on Rover is for you How to read your credit report Tomorrow, we're getting into timeshares, and Juliet puts Ralph on the hot seat with questions that Ralph c...

Join Ralph Estep Jr (licensed public accountant) & Juliet (not an accountant) as they dive into: What options are there saving for a grandchild (savings account, Trump Account, 529) Annual Notice of Change are being mailed out before September 30, and why it matters even if you're not the one on Medicare Why naming beneficiaries for your 401K and IRA + a story where a missing beneficiary name turned a 12% tax hit into 35% Dive into the Dollar Job Framework, starting with naming a real money ...

Hosts: Ralph Estep Jr, a licensed public account of over 30 years + Juliet, a first-time entrepreneur Here's what we got into today: I broke down the LIHEAP heating assistance program, why renters qualify too, and why applying this week matters since the money goes first come, first served I explained how to call your bank and opt out of debit and ATM overdraft coverage so you stop paying that $35 fee I talked through escheat laws and how to check missingmoney.com for cash your state may be h...