Category: 3-PersonalFinanceDaily

Double interview show.
1) Benita lives west of Huston and talks about her home being surrounded by water. You can help by donating to Humanists of Houston. http://humanistsofhouston.org/ways-to-donate/
2) Alix Jules tells us how he broke free from religion and why his now an activist for secularism.

Investing Skeptically: No topic this week - go donate some money.

Taxes probably aren't your favorite topic, but the more you understand about them, the more money you can save by legally cutting your tax bill. Laura answers seven tax-related questions about working remotely, living abroad as an expat, and doing freelance work. Get the Money Girl book at http://www.MoneyGirlBook.com.

On this week's show, we revisit two of our favorite interviews. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, author of The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, talks about the business of lying. And former mobster Louis Ferrante talks about his book, Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting The Motley Fool. Get your Free Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/Fool

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Interview with Brian Hazard. We discuss opioid addiction. Why is it such a big problem and what do we do about it.

Investing skeptically: The problem with Proprietary mutual funds.

If you've ever wondered if you should invest in precious metals, it's time to get more information. Laura answers a listener question about owning gold in light of the political climate. She'll explain why investors choose gold, how to buy it, and what amount might be right for your portfolio.

It’s Retail-palooza! We dig into the latest results from Walmart, Target and Alibaba. Home Depot builds record profits, while Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods deliver minor league results. Plus, in the wake of the Chinese government cracking down on multi-level marketing firms we revisit our interview with Ted Braun, director of the Herbalife documentary "Betting On Zero."

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Claiming the home office deduction is a smart way to make certain expenses fully or partially deductible. But there are strict rules to qualify. Find out who can claim the often-overlooked home office deduction, which expenses are deductible, and how to figure out the amount you can deduct. Maxing out legal tax breaks helps you keep more of your money so you reach your financial goals faster. Get the Money Girl book at http://www.MoneyGirlBook.com.

Matt Dillahunty explains his thought process. You can use these ideas to be a better thinker. Matt also discusses the release date of his book and much, much more.

Investing Skeptically: Debt! A tool or a weapon?

Walt Disney is breaking up with Netflix. Priceline loses altitude. Snap plummets. And Blue Apron delivers bad news. Plus, amusement park industry analyst Martin Lewison talks theme parks and must-ride rollercoasters.

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Laura interviews a Social Security expert about how the program works and what you need to know even if you're nowhere near retirement age. They discuss who's eligible for benefits, pros and cons of taking early retirement, how to avoid expensive Social Security mistakes, and the future of the program. Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com.