Money Matters with Wes Moss

Feb 03 2025 203 ep. 57 mins 57
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Wes Moss, Chief Investment Strategist at Capital Investment Advisors (CIA) hosts Money Matters, the country’s longest running live call-in, investment and personal finance radio show.

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Money Matters 2-02-25

Feb 03 2025 68 mins  
Major Social Security policy changes, such as the elimination of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), may have significant implications for roughly 3 million Americans. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, police officers, and other public-sector workers who previously saw their Social Security benefits slashed may now receive the full benefi

Money Matters 1-26-25

Jan 27 2025 67 mins  
In the first hour of today’s episode of Money Matters, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase begin by diving into the current state of inflation. They discuss what a tightrope walk it can be to encourage economic growth without too many inflation risks and how the Federal Reserve tries to use rate hikes to find a balance. They explore what the housing market’s ongoing supply issues and

Money Matters 1/12/25

Jan 27 2025 67 mins  
Wes is joined by Christa DiBiase, COO of Clark Howard, Inc., to answer questions from across the country, offering insights on managing high investment fees, planning for retirement without Social Security, and balancing risk in portfolios. Then, Wes dives into the top ten trends that will define 2025 for investors, starting with resilience in the markets and economy, the domina

Money Matters 1/12/25

Jan 12 2025 67 mins  
Wes is joined by Christa DiBiase, COO of Clark Howard, Inc., to answer questions from across the country, offering insights on managing high investment fees, planning for retirement without Social Security, and balancing risk in portfolios. Then, Wes dives into the top ten trends that will define 2025 for investors, starting with resilience in the markets and economy, the domina

Money Matters 1/5/25

Jan 05 2025 66 mins  
Money Matters co-host and producer Jeff Lloyd joins Wes in the studio. Wes instills the top 10 happy retiree lessons he’s learned from his guests while hosting the Retire Sooner podcast.

Money Matters 12/29/24

Dec 29 2024 66 mins  
Whether you’re 25 or nearing retirement age, you’ll learn something new about how to maximize social security and plan for the future in today’s show. Wes introduces you to Mary Beth Franklin, one of the country’s leading specialists on social security and Medicare and a popular guest on Wes’s Retire Sooner podcast. In this conversation, Mary Beth answers questions such a

Money Matters 12/22/24

Dec 23 2024 59 mins  
What do the happiest retirees on the block (HROBs) know that the unhappiest retirees on the block (UROBs) don’t? It took the better part of a decade to conduct the surveys, analysis and research necessary to find the answers to this crucial question, and Wes compiled all of it into his latest book: “What the Happiest Retirees Know.”

Money Matters 12/15/24

Dec 15 2024 68 mins  
Co-host and Producer Jeff Lloyd joins Wes in the studio on today’s episode of Money Matters. Wes starts by celebrating his alma mater (University of North Carolina) hiring Bill Belichick, and that leads them into a discussion about the rising salaries of college coaches and the explosive growth of NIL money for athletes. Next, they examine the latest market trends, including a ne

Money Matters 12-8-24

Dec 08 2024 35 mins  
On today’s episode, Producer and Co-host Jeff Lloyd joins Wes in the studio to discuss smart financial habits, avoiding impulsive decisions, and staying disciplined in investing. They analyze the importance of resisting unnecessary purchases, practicing patience with investments, and avoiding the trap of "FOMO Freddy"—chasing past winners in the market. They touch on the concer

Money Matters 12-1-24

Dec 01 2024 32 mins  
In today’s episode of Money Matters, Wes is joined by Edd and Cynthia Staton. Their retirement plans were disrupted by the 2008 Financial Crisis, leading them to create a Plan B. In 2010, they moved to Cuenca, Ecuador, where they enjoy a comfortable and affordable lifestyle. Their experience reflects a broader trend: the number of retirees receiving Social Security outside the U.