Money Talks

Our experts from New Perspectives teach us what the S & P 500 is, what it measures, what's included in it, and how you can buy it.Here is the website for the S & P 500

Money Talks expert host Dr. Nancy Lottridge-Anderson explains a stock split.Listen to this podcast or watch the video https://youtu.be/LuWyZabCSKA

Expert Hosts are Dr. Nancy Lottridge-Anderson, President of New Perspectives and Ryder Taff, portfolio manager at New Perspectives. Nancy and Ryder are both Chartered Financial Analysts and Ryder also holds the Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement from the CFA Institute. https://www.newper.com/Office Address:New Perspectives, Inc.303 Highland Park CoveSuite BRidgeland, MS 39157Phone: 601-991-3158 Fax: 601-991-3168Secure Post Office Box:PO Box 489Tougaloo MS 39174Nancy: nanderson@newper.comRyder: rtaff@newper.comCalls and discussions about:stock marketpayroll taxescoin shortage - how to turn in coins https://coinstar.com/stimulusbuying cars?wash salesannuitiesshopping on the internetSuggestions on what to Buy in September:older iPhone modelsgrillspatio furniturelawn mowerssummer clothingdenimbicyclesmattress Money Talks: Mattress Buyingappliancesschool supplieshttps://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/shopping/what-to-buy-september/https://fabulesslyfrugal.com/best-things-buy-september/https://www.offers.com/blog/post/what-to-buy-in-september/https://www.retaildive.com/news/the-running-list-of-2020-retail-bankruptcies/571159/

Guest: Dr. John Green, Professor with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Senior Research Associate with the Center for Population Studies both at the University of MississippiTo be counted call the Census before September 30, 2020 at 1-844-330-2020To find out more about the 2020 census please go to their website: 2020census.govWant to play a fun Census game? https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/resources/games/quiz.htmlMississippi KIDS COUNT is the leading resource for comprehensive information on Mississippi’s children and serves as a catalyst for improving outcomes for children, families, and communities. https://kidscount.ssrc.msstate.edu/The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi is a new, independent operating foundation focused on improving the policies and systems that affect the well-being of children in our state. We were founded in 2019 to serve as a convener, facilitator, advocate, and catalyst for positive change. https://childrensfoundationms.org/

Did you know your credit score will change this summer because of new metrics? Money Talks experts will explain what a FICO credit score is, how to obtain and understand your credit report, and take your personal finance questions.·To order, visit annualcreditreport.com, call 1-877-322-8228. Or complete the Annual Credit Report Request Form and mail it to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281.·UPDATE: Starting in 2020, everyone in the U.S. can get 6 free credit reports per year through 2026 by visiting the Equifax website or by calling 1-866-349-5191. That’s in addition to the one free Equifax report (plus your Experian and TransUnion reports) you can get at AnnualCreditReport.com.Facts discussed in the show can be found:https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0155-free-credit-reportshttps://www.finra.org/investors/personal-finance/how-your-credit-score-impacts-your-financial-futureCalls and emails:taxescredit scorebalance transferscredit repairstudent loans

Guest:career development manager and coach Brie Reynolds from Flex Jobshttps://www.flexjobs.com/ an online resource for finding online jobs. How does flex jobs differ from other job posting websites?Benefits on working from homeHow to be successful working from homeResources for parent returning to work after taking time off to care for a childFacts on Flex Jobs dot com: Colorado is the State With the Highest Remote Worker Population (7.9%) with Boulder having the highest (14.9%).Mississippi is the State With the Lowest Remote Worker Population (2.2%) with Jackson, MS having the lowest remote worker population (1.5%).The average remote worker earns a higher median salary than an in-office worker. And the average person can save at least $4,600 annually by working remotely.About equal percentages of men and women work remotely.Our financial experts also talked about proposed coronavirus benefits.