Best WPRO Podcasts (2024)

That 10 year stretch of time leading up to retirement is a critical period when your strategic retirement plan gets accelerated to get you to your goal, and how you choose to focus your efforts and resources will make all the difference. Donna runs through 10 questions you should be asking yourself when planning for your final approach to retiremen…

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The Birth of Capitalism 42:02

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Winston Churchill once said, “Of all of the economic systems, Capitalism is by far the least worst.”, and if we trace back the origins of Capitalism, we see a social construct designed to fuel growth and prosperity that also inadvertently led to widespread inequality. On this edition of our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan discusses ho…

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State Senator Lou Raptakis - Persuading Massachusetts to lobby for Washington Bridge money 10:47

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Why Money is Flowing Against the Market 42:21

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Even with equity markets soaring, the only two mutual funds categories seeing positive flows over the past 5 years have been multi-sector bonds and money markets, which begs the question, what has happened to investors’ appetite for risk? Donna and Nathan discuss the forces driving this phenomenon, and whether the Fed’s rate policy pivot may turn t…

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Len Lardaro URI Economics Professor - Federal Rate Cut and Hasbro Possibly Leaving RI 16:02

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Pawtucket Mayor Mayor Don Grebien - Hasbro Possibly Leaving RI 12:10

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Eli Sherman WPRI - Demolition of Washington Bridge on Pause 13:31

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Tech Time with Chris the Tech Guy from Tech911 9-17-24 15:47

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Estate Planning Failures 42:53

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If you are one of the millions of Americans who doesn’t have a will, trust, or other estate planning tool in place, your assets are left at the mercy of the laws of the state in which you live, which can lead to unintended costs, headaches, and conflicts for your loved ones. On this Best of MoneyTalk episode, we revisit a conversation with estate p…

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AG Peter Neronha - Twitter clash with Sen. Sam Zurier 18:24

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Gov. Dan McKee - Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump, Pallet Shelters, Washington Bridge, and More 38:16

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Kim Zandy - Her Return to 92 PROFM 5:44

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Non-Retirement Account Strategies 42:26

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IRAs are a great tool for saving for retirement, but they do have their limits, and for those looking to boost their retirement savings or who don’t qualify to contribute to a Roth, there is a variety of after-tax options that you could consider. Nathan takes a question from one of our listeners to discuss strategies for saving in non-retirement ac…

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Tech Time with Chris the Tech Guy from Tech911 9-10-24 14:43

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How Presidents Impact the Market 41:54

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During presidential elections, both sides of the aisle like to emphasize their candidate’s positive potential for the stock market, but what does the data tell us? Donna and Nathan run through each political party’s record on market performance when in control of the Whitehouse. Also on MoneyTalk, retirement healthcare costs, and Stock Trivia: Two …

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The Rise of the Nasdaq 42:13

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When the Nasdaq was founded back in 1971, it was a niche stock exchange providing liquidity for small cap stocks that the NYSE didn’t want to cover, but today it has become the country’s most actively traded stock exchange and the preferred platform for the tech industry. On our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan and Steve tell the story…

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Kevin Weeks Executive Director Trucking Association of MA - Electric and Diesel Trucks 15:55

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Sen. Sam Zurier - Washington Bridge 13:59

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Jim Hummel - Update on Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkin's Car Controversy 9:28

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The Surge in Smaller Business 42:22

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Since the pandemic, the US has seen a spike in the number of new small business start ups, and although this sounds like good news for the economy, we’ve also experienced a decline in the number of workers being employed by these small businesses. Donna and Nathan discuss what a larger, leaner business landscape means for the overall economy. Also …

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Secretary of State Gregg Amore - Unaffiliated Voting in RI Primary 14:53

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RI AG Peter Neronha - RI Crime Lab, Mayor Hopkin's Car Controversy, and the Washington Bridge 36:33

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Jim Hummel - Hummel Report on Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkin's Car Controversy 31:32

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RIDOT Director Peter Alviti - Washington Bridge 15:24

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Who’s Tax Policy Will Win? 42:14

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Taxes tend to be a leading decision maker for voters, and with both sides of the divide stirring up disinformation about the opposition’s tax policies this election season, many are left unclear about the true fiscal agendas at play. Donna and Nathan walk us through the details of some of the more consequential tax proposals circulating during duri…

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Ken Block - Washington Bridge 10:38

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Rob Cote - Washington Bridge 7:26

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What Do I Do With My 401(k)? 42:23

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When leaving a job, many people choose to roll over their existing 401(k) to an IRA, but what you may not know is that there can be benefits to leaving your money where it is. Donna takes us through some of the considerations when deciding what to do with your old 401(k). Also on MoneyTalk, how to determine if you need long-term care insurance, and…

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Rep. Enrique Sanchez - Voter Fraud Allegations Against Him 12:33

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Santos Javier Candidate for House District 9 - Voter Fraud Allegations Against Rep. Enrique Sanchez 14:49

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Tech Time with Chris the Tech Guy from Tech911 8-27-24 16:23

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Mark Perryman Patriot Subaru - Sale of Diesel and Electric Trucks 27:46

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Deductible Medical Expenses 42:24

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Americans are always seeking opportunities to save on their taxes, and with healthcare costs for retirees continuing to rise, medical expenses are an often untapped area for tax savings. Donna and Nathan discuss how to identify which medical expenses are deductible, and which are not. Also on MoneyTalk, questions you should ask your financial advis…

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The Anti-Annuity Movement 42:08

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The Department of Labor is embroiled in a legal dispute with the insurance industry over legislation aimed at protecting consumers from inappropriate annuity sales practices. Donna and Nathan discuss both sides of the debate and explain why they believe the case against annuities may be being oversold. Also on MoneyTalk, who should be working with …

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Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino - Recapping Day Three of the DNC 6:57

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Sorting Out Social Security 42:24

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Social Security is a core component of most Americans’ retirement plans, but it may surprise you to hear that it was highly controversial when initially proposed, and to get it passed Congress had to include complex provisions which still exist to this day. Donna and Nathan discuss the intricacies of the Social Security system, and the reasons why …

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Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino - Recapping Day Two of the DNC 5:01

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Mortgaging Our Future 42:37

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Over the last few years we’ve witnessed the most rapid period of rate hikes in modern history, and nowhere can this be felt more prevalently than in the mortgage market. Nathan speaks with Mike Kidwell, loan officer at Leader Bank, to discuss the state of the US mortgage market, how to determine the right time to refinance, and how the transformati…

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Sally Hersey President RI Association of Realtors - July Housing Prices 15:50

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Tara Restaurant Review Bubbies Market and Deli 8:23

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Anastacia Williams - Running for House District 9 14:07

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Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino - Recapping Day One of the DNC 9:47

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Black Friday 1869 42:17

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Each year on Black Friday American shoppers spend billions of dollars on goods, but what you may not know is that the original black Friday was anything but a boon for the economy. On this edition of our MoneyTalk Moment in Financial History, Nathan covers the events of Black Friday 1869, the historic market crash driven by plummeting gold prices, …

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Tara Restaurant Review Flat River Tavern 9:45

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Former Providence Mayor Joe Paolino - Checking in from the DNC 6:40

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The Downside of 0% Income Tax States 42:19

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If you are considering moving to a state with no income tax to reduce your cost of living, you may be in for a surprise. Donna and Nathan discuss how states that charge no personal income tax to attract new residents make up for it in other ways. Also on MoneyTalk, 7 lessons for new retirees, and Stock Trivia: Two Truths and a Lie. Hosts: Donna Sow…