Wed, 27 September 2017
For years the Military Retirement has stayed the same with no changes. In 2018, we will see a massive change to retirement benefits for service members in the armed forces. On today’s show we talked with retired brigadier general and current COO of the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA), Michael Meese. Mike discussed important finance tips for military members, spouses and their families. We discussed budgeting, insurance, retirement benefits, mortgages, deployments and relocations. Additionally, we had a deep dive into the upcoming major changes to the military retirement system including why its changing and what service members need to know to prepare themselves. Mike joined AAFMAA as Chief Operating Officer in 2013. He retired from the United States Army as a Brigadier General having concluded his 32 year career as the Professor and Head of the Department of Social Sciences at the U.S. Military Academy. To learn more about Michael visit: Here is a short piece on the upcoming changes for the military retirement system I did for American Business Television: To learn more about Houston Money Week visit:
Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or #KPFTHOUSTON #HoustonMoneyWK #AAFMAA
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Mon, 18 September 2017
Money Matters Episode 174- How To Avoid the Runaround With FEMA and Your Insurance Company W/ Kevin Godfrey
When the rain finally stoped, a vast majority of homeowners in Texas digging out from Harvey's aftermath confronted another arduous obstacle — finding enough money to repair uninsured properties. Have you already filed with FEMA but been denied? Is the estimate that your insurance company gave you much lower than what you expected. What roadblocks should you be aware of when it comes to filing a FEMA or flood insurance claim? On today’s show we talked with former catastrophe adjuster, Kevin Godfrey about how to deal with FEMA and/or your insurance company. To learn more about Kevin visit: To learn more about Houston Money Week visit: Resources mentioned on the show: The U.S. Small Business Administration has monetary distribution efforts to assist your clients and residents in Harris and surrounding counties. Taking out a loan may not be ideal for everyone, but at least immediate needs can be addressed for those who qualify. SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) will also be organizing Disaster Recovery Centers and Business Recovery Centers. (Coming Soon)
Red Cross (800) 733-2767 www.redcross.org/Disaster-Relief/Hurricane
FEMA, Apply for Disaster Assistance https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
FEMA, Next Steps following Registration https://www.fema.gov/faq-details/Next-steps-after-registering-for-Disaster-Assistance-1370032123676
Houston Hispanic Forum’s Hurricane Harvey – Disaster Recovery Guide From our work, we were able to connect and gather information from so many organizations focusing on disaster relief. Our team created a compact and comprehensive recovery guide making it easy for our families to read in a time of distress. The Disaster Recovery Guide is a summary of immediate and long-term disaster recovery resources available in the greater Houston area. The brochure includes the link to the City of Houston’s full resource guide.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Hurricane Harvey Financial Toolkit When a catastrophe like Hurricane Harvey happens, your world can be turned upside down. During these tough times, it may be difficult to know who to trust and where to look for guidance and assistance, as well as what financial steps to take as you begin recovering. Once you have addressed your urgent needs, we have five steps you can take to help you secure your home and finances. Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or #KPFTHOUSTON #HoustonMoneyWK
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Thu, 14 September 2017
The brutal storm that pummeled the Houston and Gulf Coast area is likely to rank as one of the nation's costliest natural disasters, with tens of billions in lost economic activity and property damage across a region crucial to the energy, chemical and shipping industries. On today's show we talked about the Macro and Micro economic impact of Hurricane Harvey. We looked at expected cost at a national level. We also examined the possibility of FEMA buying out homes flooded by Harvey. Houston Money Week has compiled a list of resources available through our partner organizations for disaster recovery after Harvey. We discussed some of the initial rejections on FEMA claims and how to get help if you are undocumented. To learn more about Houston Money Week visit: Resources mentioned on the show: The U.S. Small Business Administration has monetary distribution efforts to assist your clients and residents in Harris and surrounding counties. Taking out a loan may not be ideal for everyone, but at least immediate needs can be addressed for those who qualify. SBA Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA) will also be organizing Disaster Recovery Centers and Business Recovery Centers. (Coming Soon)
Red Cross (800) 733-2767 www.redcross.org/Disaster-Relief/Hurricane
FEMA, Apply for Disaster Assistance https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
FEMA, Next Steps following Registration https://www.fema.gov/faq-details/Next-steps-after-registering-for-Disaster-Assistance-1370032123676
Houston Hispanic Forum’s Hurricane Harvey - Disaster Recovery Guide From our work, we were able to connect and gather information from so many organizations focusing on disaster relief. Our team created a compact and comprehensive recovery guide making it easy for our families to read in a time of distress. The Disaster Recovery Guide is a summary of immediate and long-term disaster recovery resources available in the greater Houston area. The brochure includes the link to the City of Houston's full resource guide.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Hurricane Harvey Financial Toolkit When a catastrophe like Hurricane Harvey happens, your world can be turned upside down. During these tough times, it may be difficult to know who to trust and where to look for guidance and assistance, as well as what financial steps to take as you begin recovering. Once you have addressed your urgent needs, we have five steps you can take to help you secure your home and finances. Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or #KPFTHOUSTON #HoustonMoneyWK
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Wed, 13 September 2017
For many marketing professionals, "science" is a four-letter word. They see brand-building as an unteachable art guided by their intuition and experience. But at its core, marketing aims to seed ideas into people's minds, make them feel a certain way, and, ultimately, get them to act. Our guest today was Daryl Weber, author of Brand Seduction: How Neuroscience Can Help Marketers Build Memorable Brands. We discussed the role of brand in the presidential election, and much more.In Brand Seduction, Daryl reveals the latest psychological and neuroscientific discoveries about how our minds process brand information and make decisions, and the important roles our emotions and unconscious play in our selections. To learn more about Daryl visit: Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: Financial Advisor Magazine Articles: http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 You can listen live by going to www.kpft.org and clicking on the HD3 tab. http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/moneymatters or #KPFTHOUSTON #Brandedcortex
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