Her career as an investigative reporter earned her dozens of awards, changed laws and sent people in federal prison.  Now Becky Oliver is writing her next chapter as a realtor.  We sit down to talk about what she&apos;s been up to and what you should know if you&apos;re thinking about buying or selling a house but don&apos;t know where to start.  A must listen! 

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BECKY OLIVER: From Investigative Reporter to Real Estate Expert

Reality TV veteran, entrepreneur, animal advocate, "Most Beautiful" list topper- there&apos;s not much Tara Harper isn&apos;t involved in.  Fresh from a spot on QVC, we sit down with the woman behind the Blushly makeup vanity to talk about how to turn ideas into inventions. (And for those of you who recognize her name from Most Eligible Dallas on BRAVO, yes, we dish about that too!)   

Tara Harper - Idea to Invention (and BRAVO Reality TV)

What&apos;s 5G?  When is it coming?  Or is it already here? My 4G phone says 5G is that marketing or a miracle?  We sit down with a tech expert from Samsung to talk about 5G, its evolution, capacity and what you need to do to get on board as we take your questions on this week&apos;s episode.  

Is that 5G I see? How to navigate the new speed of information

From clearing clutter to organizing old photos and trinkets, organizing expert Jessica Nickerson is in for a one on one talk which includes questions from our listeners.  Who doesn&apos;t have a box of "stuff" collecting dust?  Jessica can help you weed through your mess, display what&apos;s special and create a sustainable system for your lifestyle. 

Organizing 101

tarting a family is an amazing journey. There&apos;s an emotional part, a practical part and even a financial part. Starting a family through surrogacy has all of those things, plus some challenges that only someone who&apos;s gone through them can really appreciate. Heather Hays joins Steve to discuss "Surrogacy - Our Journey to a Growing Family."CLICK HERE TO WATCH the video component

Surrogacy - Our Journey to a Growing Family

Eric Armstrong, President and Partner at Quick Roofing talks with Steve about all the questions you should be asking before hiring a roofer – and probably don’t.Do roofers have to be licensed? Insured?Should you have to pay money upfront?How to discuss setting a completion date with your rooferWhat the term ‘bonded’ really means and why you should be cautious of itHow to spot common roofing mistakes and what to do about them

Hiring a Roofer

Steve talks with Nicole Walters about monetizing your life by knowing your worth!  Topics include:Adding a price tag to your knowledgeOvercoming the fear of getting startedUsing social media as a tool to build your business

FinCon Special: Hey, Richfriend!

Josh Elledge, founder of SavingsAngel.com, joins Steve to talk about how to save money, make more money, and live a more abundant life.  Topics include:Knowing the rules for getting the best dealAccessing upgrades, freebies, perks and discountsWhy the best deals go to nice people!

FinCon Special: Savings Angel

Steve talks with author David Bach about wealth and how to retire the way you want to.  Topics include:The concept of paying yourself firstBudgets – why they don’t work and what you should use insteadThe ‘Escalator to Wealth’ and why Millennials are missing out

FinCon Special: Best-selling author David Bach

FinCon SpecialErin Lowry, Author and Personal Finance Expert, joins Steve to talk about the lesson of the Candy Tax and how to get control of your money, YOLO, FOMO and the biggest barriers to get Millennials to start saving, social media and the fear of losing friends by being seen as frugal.

Broke Millennial

Nerd Wallet writer Liz Weston joins Steve to talk about figuring out where you are in your savings plan and how to automate the whole thing.  Topics include:Why it really is harder than it used to be to saveWhat to do if your employer doesn’t offer a 410(k) retirement planChoosing the best credit card for youWhy you may need a ‘credit freeze’ after the Equifax data breach

FinCon Special: Nerd Wallet

Steve talks with Blooom CEO and co-founder Chris Costello about helping people get the most out of their workplace retirement account.  Topics include:The most common mistake people make with their 401(k).What’s considered ‘bad’ debt and why you should get rid of it first.If there’s a ‘right’ amount you should be saving for retirement.

FinCon Special: Blooom

Erin Chase, The Meal Plan Guru, saves you time, money, and stress by down-sizing your grocery bill.  Topics include:Cutting the cost of your groceries 20-percent by getting one ingredient on saleUsing the store sale prices and coupons to help decide what’s for dinnerCoupon apps vs store circulars – which is better?

FinCon Special: $5 Meals

Handling one person’s finances are hard enough, here’s how couples can grow their cash together.  Steve talks with Michelle Manners, First Vice President - Investment Officer, Wells Fargo Advisors about:Where to begin building a financial future togetherWhen to keep some accounts or credit cards personalWhat to do when one of you has dents in his/her creditHow clean should your credit really be (hint: VERY)The right amount of debt to keep and why that should determine which credit cards to keep, and which ones to close.

Couples Figuring Out Finances

President Trump’s agenda may be big changes to the Wall Street reform law. Here’s how to get ready.Steve discusses possible changes in the Dodd-Frank Law with Ken Goodgames, CEO of the Community Council of Greater Dallas about:What the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was designed to do.Why avoiding knee-jerk reactions to bad financial news can help you succeedAvoiding ‘predatory lending’

Dealing With Dodd-Frank

All the things you're supposed to know about managing your money - but no one ever taught you! FOX Consumer Expert Steve Noviello takes your questions and turns them into a chance to learn about what to do, and what not to do, with your hard-earned cash.

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