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About the Ric Edelman Show

The Ric Edelman Radio ShowMoney doesn't come with instructions. That's why you need to listen to Ric Edelman.  Every week, Ric gives you comprehensive, educational advice that is both entertaining and useful -- on investments, IRAs, retirement planning, mortgages, insurance, college planning, and much more!  Listen to Ric in your area »

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Debut in Poughkeepsie, New York
The Ric Edelman Show debuts Saturday, November 7th on news/talk stations WKIP 1450 AM & 99.3 FM in Poughkeepsie, New York. The show will air live each week on Saturdays from 10am-12 noon.


Edelman Financial Holiday Card WinnerCongratulations to Our Holiday Card Contest Winner!

Austin Smithers, age 13, will receive a $500 Contribution to a 529 College Savings Plan in her name. 

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  Whoops – he thought Ric was an expert on “Lies About Monkeys”!


Ric's chewed-up cell phone.It’s the Grown-Up Excuse
for Missing Homework.


Listeners of The Ric Edelman Show (and some co-workers) might have thought he was kidding when Ric said his dogs ate his cell phone.
This photo tells the tail, uh, tale.





Walt Handelsman Animation
Walt Handelsman's Version of West Side Story


Walt is a Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist and animator.  We got a kick out of his animated sing-a-long based on the classic "West Side Story".

Listen to remix - "Worst Slide Story" »

As Heard on the Show

How to Choose a Financial Advisor
10 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Financial Advisors
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Which 529 Plan Should You Select?
For many people, funding a College Savings Plan is the best way to save for college.
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Helpful resources available to investors to identify and avoid fraud:

If someone claims to be an SEC employee,  you can verify the name at the SEC Personnel Locator by calling 202-551-6000.


Are Asset Management Fees Tax-Deductible?
The question is simple. Thanks to the tax code, the answer is complex.
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Do You Really Know the True Cost of Your Advisor?
Read Ric's article and find out why many advisors fail to reveal the total costs to clients.
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28 questions that men and women need to ask each other prior to the wedding
If you're getting married or are newly married, get ready for a whole new set of rules.  Read more »

Don't Become a Fraud Victim
Warning signs for Madoff-style schemes. Read more »

Is Money in the Bank Still Safe?
Maybe. It depends where your money is kept and how it's insured. Read on to find out more »

Special Report: Don't Just Do Something, Stand There!
Get Ric Edelman's Guide to the Bear Market. Read on »

Why NOT to Choose the Roth IRA
Should you convert your IRA to the Roth IRA? There's a lot of talk about the idea of converting your IRA to the Roth IRA, both in financial circles, and in the general media. They are arguing in favor of converting an IRA to a Roth IRA, but for most people, the conversion is a bad idea.
Read on to find out why »

Seniors: Protect Yourself from Unsuitable Investments!
On The Ric Edelman Show this week, Ric interviewed North American Securities Administrators Association President Karen Tyler, who explained how seniors can avoid being victimized by financial predators. Get helpful tips from the NASAA by calling 202-737-0900 or visit their website at: http://www.nasaa.org/nasaa_newsroom/ »

Personal Finance Articles

10 Great Reasons to Carry a Big, Long Mortgage
Never own your home outright. Instead, get a big 30-year mortgage, and never pay it off -- regardless of your age and income.
Find out why »

Ric Edelman's Top 50 Tips
Find out why you should never buy mortgage life insurance, the truth about EE savings bonds, Roth IRAs and 529 Plans -- how to handle your pension, lease a car, the right way to use credit cards, and much more.
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