Money Talks

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Nov 2026

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Money Talks focuses on personal finance as it applies to Mississippians. In any given week, we’ll talk about anything from preparing your taxes to saving for college or investing in the stock market. Our experts, Dr. Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, portfolio manager at New Perspectives , are both Chartered Financial Analysts and Ryder also holds the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement from the CFA Institute. They join Kevin Farrell in the studio to answer your personal finance questions about family budgeting, retirement savings, Social Security, investments, debt management and more. Money Talks airs Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on MPB Think Radio and online at mpbonline.org . Email the show: money@mpbonline.org. Need a budget? Here's one: https://consumer.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-1020-make-budget-worksheet_form.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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November 11, 202648 min

Money Talks| RMD - Required Minimum Distribution

You’ve spent years saving for retirement. Now, when do you have to start taking money out, and how much? On this episode of *Money Talks*, Ryder and Meredith break down required minimum distributions, or RMDs, and walk through what a first withdrawal could look like for someone with a $1 million IRA. They also take listener questions about Roth conversions, taxes, and how retirement income can affect Medicare premiums. Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. Have a financial question for the show? Email money@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 4, 202650 min

Money Talks| Health Insurance and Open Enrolment

On this episode of Money Talks, Ryder and Meredith break down the financial decisions that come with choosing health insurance. It’s open enrollment time, and this is the moment to review your coverage, compare costs, and consider what fits your needs. From premiums and deductibles to health savings accounts, Medicare, and supplemental coverage, they explore the trade-offs and answer listeners' questions to help you make a more informed choice. Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. Have a financial question for the show? Email money@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 21, 202651 min

Money Talks | The Stock Market Game

On this episode of Money Talks, Ryder Taff chats with the Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) and their stock market game team. The team consists of Rance Redmond, Kristian Scott, and Madison McCraney alongside their teacher, Selena Schwartzfager. Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. Have a financial question for the show? Email money@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 29, 202645 min

Money Talks | Discussing Wealth Transfers

On this episode of Money Talks, Ryder Taff and Meredith DeLaune welcome Susan Bradley, author of Sudden Money: Managing a Financial Windfall and founder of the Sudden Money Institute. A nationally recognized expert in the personal side of financial planning, Bradley helps individuals navigate major life transitions and the financial decisions that come with them. She shares insights from decades of experience helping people manage sudden wealth, change, and financial uncertainty. Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. Have a financial question for the show? Email money@mpbonline.org . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 22, 202645 min

Money Talks | Social Security 2026

Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org . In this episode, Nancy and Ryder discuss Medicare , Social Security , signing up for the my Social Security Account , and when to start taking benefit payments. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 9, 202647 min

Money Talks| Innovate Mississippi

Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org . In this episode, Ryder and Meredith talk about entrepreneurship with Victor Robinson from Innovate Mississippi. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 26, 202647 min

Money Talks| The Psychology of Money

Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org . In this episode, Ryder and Meredith talk about some of the financial lessons found in the book, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 19, 202649 min

Money Talks| Dividends

Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org . In this episode, dividends are explained and broken down for investors. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 5, 202648 min

Money Talks| ETF - Exchange Traded Funds

Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org . In this episode, ETFs, exchange-traded funds, are explained and broken down for investors. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 29, 202647 min

Money Talks| Economic Education

Money Talks is hosted by Dr Nancy Lottridge Anderson, President of New Perspectives, Ryder Taff, Managing Partner at New Perspectives, and Meredith DeLaune, Financial Planner at New Perspectives. To email a question to the show, send it to money@mpbonline.org . In this episode, Nancy and Meredith invite the President of The Mississippi Council on Economic Education. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.