Money Matters Podcast
1) Parting Words of Wisdom from Financial Commentator Greg Heberlein
When Money Matters first aired on KPLU some 7 years ago, we were speculating about whether the housing bubble was going to burst, and wondering if we were heading into a recession. It's certainly been...Show More
2) Resolve To Manage Your Money Better In 2014
No matter how financially savvy you are, there’s always room for improvement.
3) The Stock Market Thrives On Uncertainty
It is said the stock market climbs a wall of worry. Well, it was a really, really, big wall this year. Financial commentator Greg Heberlein groups the worries into three categories: Economic, Politica...Show More
4) Crunching the Numbers Surrounding Bitcoin Fever
Have you been swept up in bitcoin mania? Bitcoins purchased at the beginning of this year were valued at $13.50. As of Dec. 9, they were trading at close to $900. That’s a rise of more than 6000 perce...Show More
5) Tableau Software is one of Seattle's Fastest Growing Companies
In the Center of the Universe, Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, stands Tableau Software . Tableau is 10 years old and has been a publicly owned company for just six months. It’s growing fast. In just t...Show More
6) Microsoft Board Member Faces Scrutiny
When Microsoft holds its annual meeting Nov. 19, shareholders will finish voting for the company’s board of directors . Usually it’s a straightforward affair, but this time, the candidacy of John W. T...Show More
7) Don’t Throw Away That Old Stock Certificate!
It’s not uncommon for heirs to stumble across old stock certificates when disposing of an estate. What should you do with them? If the stock is for a recognized company that’s still in business, your ...Show More
8) Could You Fall for a Ponzi Scheme?
If a financial adviser offers you a quick way to double your money, should you go for it? Hold on to your wallet! The bigger the promised return, the more skeptical you should be. On this weeks Money ...Show More
9) Why Buy U.S. Savings Bonds?
Are U.S. savings bonds still a worthwhile investment? KPLU financial commentator Greg Heberlein thinks so. Even with all the government shutdown shenanigans in Washington, D.C., Greg says savings bond...Show More
10) Death and IRAs
You've worked hard to fund your golden years with an Individual Retirement Account ( IRA ). But what happens to that money when you die? Well, since you won't be around, maybe you're not worried about...Show More