Money Talks

Guest, Ray Higgins - Director of PERS This podcast has information about PERS for retirees, those close to retirement, and those employees still working with retirement in the future. You could read the Public Employee Retirement System of Mississippi handbook, or listen to MPB’s Money Talks broadcast and podcast with the director of PERS, Ray Higgins. You’ll get a good understanding of how PERS benefits state workers and retirees.Contact PERS at their statewide number: 1-800-444-7377 or email them at their email address: customerservice@pers.ms.govWebsite: pers.ms.govDepartment of Finance and Administration for Mississippi: Health Insurance for Retirees http://knowyourbenefits.dfa.ms.gov/

What’s an annuity? Are they all the same? Who needs one? We’ll learn about these financial products from our financial analysists - Nancy and Ryder - who can also take your personal finance questions.Discussion about annuitiesCalls:paying off a student loanare annuities good or bad?what is an index fixed annuityhow to get started in investingpaying extra on a mortgagewhat's up with GameStopIRAs podcast: http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/5cd31f1533f6c1be55607d57S and P 500 podcast: http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-s-and-p-500Baby Steps of Investing: http://moneytalks.mpbonline.org/episodes/money-talks-investing-baby-steps

If you are a renter or a landlord, you'll particularly want to listen today’s Money Talks. Our guest is the Executive Director for Mississippi Home Corporation. Scott Spivey talks about the agency and the grants available to Mississippians who can’t pay rent during this pandemic. He discusses programs for first time home buyers and rehabilitation assistance. Our expert hosts are also available to answer personal finance questions. https://www.mshomecorp.com/ https://www.newper.com/RAMP – the rental assistance program. It’s for those impacted by COVID-19 - renters and landlordswww.ms-ramp.comIf you need assistance or wish to speak to a representative, call 601-533-8401 (local) or 1-888-725-0063 (toll-free)**Harrison County received its own funds for rental assistance. If you are a resident of Harrison county and wish to apply, you must call the Open Doors Homeless Coalition at 228-604-8011.Trailers too!The Emergency Solutions Grant COVID-19 (ESG-COVID) program created by the CARES Act funds is designed to prevent and respond to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).Individuals and families who have been laid off or have current income under 50% of area median income (AMI) and individuals who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance are eligible to receive funds. https://ms-ramp.com/esg/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSHomeCorp https://twitter.com/NewPerMS https://twitter.com/MPBOnlineFirst time homebuyers assistanceYouth Drawing CompetitionPartnerships with developersIn the news:COVIF-19 funeral assistance from FEMA https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistanceCOBRA subsidy during pandemic https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-covid-relief-act-provides-cobra-premium-subsidies-and-increased-exclusionCalls:annuitymortgage assistancePPP loans through your bank