Our 2 Cents

We are back this week to touch on some important and exciting topics! We start by talking about ways to appeal – and potentially even save thousands of dollars on – your property taxes.Then we dive into some great questions from a few of our listeners, and we'll take a look at some of the hottest summer travel destinations. Have you been to any of these amazing locations?We also spend some time discussing why you may have gotten a surprise when you got your tax refund this year, and what the future of Social Security looks like, according to a recent report.Then we wrap up with some news that might be difficult for any Chicagoan to hear – were Garrett Popcorn recipes stolen?This Week's Highlights:8 Steps to Appeal Your Property Tax Bill [Kiplinger]Listener Q&A - Should I Convert My 401(k) to a Roth if I Plan to Retire in 10 Years? [Ken, Arlington Heights]Listener Q&A - What Should I Do With My Old Annuity from 8 or 9 Years Ago? [Richard, Northbrook]20 Best Summer Vacations [U.S. News]Shocked

Today we take a look at the 10 most Googled retirement terms, including the #1 searched retirement question - can you guess what it is? We also talk about ways to save on travel, especially while we are in the 8th straight week of rising gas prices!We spend some time discussing what an inverted yield curve actually means and why although it is considered an indicator of a recession, that does not necessarily mean we should expect one soon.Then we wrap up with some topics that are close to home for many of us, Illinois taxes and Illinois baseball! Join Us on This Episode Now!The No. 1 Question Americans Ask Most About Retirement [MarketWatch]Gas Price Climbs to Another Record High for 2019 [MSN Money]5 Ways to Save on Long Weekend Travel [Yahoo! Finance]Should We Fear an Inverted Yield Curve? [Allianz Global Investors]Here's What Happened After Illinois' Income Tax Jumped 67% [Crain's Chicago Business]Schwarber, Cubs Beat Pirates 10-0 in Wrigley Opener [NBC Chicago]

We work most of our lives to be able to retire happy and with peace of mind, but there are plenty of reasons those plans can get derailed. On this week's podcast, we review "10 Retirement Killers" you should be on the look out for.We also discuss some great personal finance tips to keep top-of-mind, we take dive into the Sears life insurance debacle and have a bunch of fun along the way with a listener question and April Trivia! You Don't Want to Miss This Episode!

Retiring early can sound like a dream for many people, but we'll share one major consideration you may be missing in your plan. Also, we'll dive into what Modern Portfolio Theory means and why it should be something you're familiar with. Be sure to get your tickets for the big lotto drawing and let us know if you'd take the lump sum or annual payments!

With spring feeling right around the corner, why not think about getting some great airfare at a cheap price? We’ll show you the top tricks! Also, get the updated scoop on the College Admissions Scandal and some savvy strategies for smart IRA withdrawals and avoiding penalties

Steve is back to join Gabriel and Trent this week as they cover a range of important financial topics, as well as the upcoming St. Patrick's Day festivities in Chicago and a whole lot more! Don't miss this episode!

Gabriel and Trent hold down the fort on "Our 2 Cents" this week while Steve is travelling. They discuss the Chicago Polar Plunge, retirement planning decisions, taxes that might impact Illinoisans and a bunch more!

Gabriel, Steve and Trent have fun on this episode of "Our 2 Cents" answering questions from a couple of our listeners, talking about a stock market indicator you may not be familiar with, recapping Warren Buffett's take on Bitcoin and a lot more!

On this episode, join Gabriel, Steve and Trent as they discuss the prevalence of "Romance Scams", how to effectively prepare for retirement and even moving to mars!

Steve, Gabriel and Trent discuss recent financial news, Valentine's Day and a lot more!

Steve and Gabriel are joined on this episode by Trent Martin as they discuss recent financial news, the Polar Vortex we just experienced here in the Midwest and a lot more!