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Winning at Life: John from West Point, MS – How Do I Use My TSP?
See how Gregory guides a caller through the process of what to do with his TSP (Thrift Savings Plan). John from West Point, Mississippi calls in on Winning At Life to get a second opinion from Gregory Ricks on how to best use the options in the TSP.
Read MoreThe Ricks Report – February 5, 2018
The Ricks Report February 5, 2018 NUMBERS OF $IGNIFICANCE $ REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS – If you turned age 70 ½ sometime in 2017, then you must begin taking annual withdrawals from your IRA accounts no later than 4/01/18. If you delay your 1st withdrawal until 4/01/18, you must also take a 2nd distribution by…
Read MoreWinning at Life: Harry in Metairie, LA: What's the difference in s-corp and c-corp?
Harry calls in from Metairie, Louisiana and asks the difference between an s-corp and a c-corp. We have Jude Heath, CPA of the Total Wealth Authority, joining Gregory and James in studio to help.
Read MoreWinning at Life: Gary in Gautier: What's your thoughts on day trading?
Gary leaves a question for Gregory Ricks on the Winning at Life app asking for his thoughts on how to get started day trading. Gregory explains why he’s not a big fan of day trading, and warns about the pitfalls.
Read MoreWinning at Life: Ronnie Lamarque talks about selling cars and making music
Ronnie Lamarque, New Orleans’ biggest Ford dealer, talks about getting started in business, and his new album. He’s got a big gig this Friday at the JPAC, and an expansion at his auto dealership in Kenner.
Read MoreSmart Year-End Moves to Trim Your 2017 Tax Bill
Some of these year-end moves will be even more compelling if lower rates arrive in 2018. The outlook for tax reform is still uncertain, but this much seems clear: Tax rates are unlikely to go up in 2018, and there’s a good chance that they’ll go down for most taxpayers. That makes some year-end tax…
Read MoreThe Ricks Report – October 23, 2017
The Ricks Report October 23, 2017 Numbers of $ignificance • INCREASING EQUITY – The average loan-to-value ratio in the US housing market as of 6/30/08 was 55%, i.e., the average home mortgage had 45% of equity behind it. The average loan-to-value ratio in the US housing market as of 6/30/17 was 42%, i.e., the average…
Read MoreWinning at Life: Everard Marks: Empire Pipeline
Gregory Ricks and James Parker meet a successful local entrepreneur, Everard Marks of Empire Pipeline, at the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) Pasta and Puccini Gala in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Read MoreThe Ricks Report – October 9, 2017
The Ricks Report October 9, 2017 Numbers of $ignificance LARGEST IN THE WORLD– The US economy is $19.25 trillion in size as of 6/30/17. 10 years ago (2007), the economy was worth $14.48 trillion. 20 years ago (1997), it was worth $8.61 trillion. 30 years ago (1987), it was worth $4.87 trillion (source: Commerce Department).…
Read MoreWinning at Life: Randy in Picayune's Plan to Avoid Lottery Taxes
Randy in Picayune calls in to WInning at Life to ask Gregory Ricks, James Parker, and our CPA Jude Heath about his scheme to avoid paying big taxes on his lottery winnings.
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