Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. By switching the emphasis to Why Money Counts, Debbie will recap the common beliefs and Money Myths. Debbie will discuss everything from: “Why didn't we learn this in school?”; “Should I always pay off my home mortgage”; and “Is it best to max out my 401k contributions?”. Each program will provide valuable insight into how money really works and how you can become more in control of your financial situation. Debbie will wrap up this season and sign off for the last time. Please email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. In this episode, Debbie and special guest, Joshua David with Physicians Mutual, will discuss Medicare, how it works, what it covers and how to get enrolled. They will share and review 2 very important guides available to you to help in your education and enrollment in Medicare. Please email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. In this two-part series Debbie and special guest, Kristofor Essex, of Pinnacle Insurance and Financial Services, will discuss life insurance and its many benefits and uses. Understanding the basics, why you want to be covered, what does it cover, benefits while living, long-term care coverage and strategies on how to use life insurance in college planning and as retirement income. Please email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. In this two-part series Debbie and special guest, Kristofor Essex, of Pinnacle Insurance and Financial Services, will discuss life insurance and its many benefits and uses. Understanding the basics, why you want to be covered, what does it cover, benefits while living, long-term care coverage and strategies on how to use life insurance in college planning and as retirement income. Please email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. This week Debbie and special guest, William (Bill) Stark JD, LLM, CLU with Securian Financial Group will talk about Social Security and exploring your best options. Deciding when and how to claim Social Security is one of the biggest decision pre-retirees have to make. This show will cover 1) setting the stage with some general observations about risks faced by retiree 2) explore the basics of Social Security 3) Claiming strategies that you can use to maximize your Social Security and 4) cover resources you can use to help explore your options.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. This week Debbie and special guest, Billy Jordan, owner of the Jordan Insurance Agency, will talk about options for healthcare insurance for individuals not covered by group plans and under the Medicare age of 65. He will cover “Obamacare” as well as some other options which are not so well known. Health insurance is one of the most costly items in our household budgets. Getting professional advice about how to reduce these costs can greatly improve your monthly cash flow. Please join us to find out if any of these options may be helpful for you and your family.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. This week Debbie and special guest, Aimee Johnson with Allianz Life Insurance Company will talk about Women, Money, and Power. Compared to women before you, you’re more educated, earn a significantly higher income, and assume a more powerful role in the workplace. Despite all this tremendous progress, you might still be feeling somewhat financially insecure. The program will include 1) Learning why you need a financial strategy 2) Determine which of the five distinct financial personalities you identify with 3) Take the first steps to help you become more financially secure.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. Last week, Debbie, and her guest speaker, Stacy Kimrey, mortgage banker at Homeside Financial, discussed how to find the hidden treasures in your home financing options. They helped you learn about types of mortgages, second mortgages, equity lines, and construction loans. This week, Stacy returns to discuss understanding your credit score, how it impacts your ability to qualify or pre-qualify for a loan, and steps you can take to improve your score. Please email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial episodes, you have learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. This week, Debbie, and her guest speaker, Stacy Kimrey, mortgage banker at Homeside Financial, will discuss how to find the hidden treasures in your home financing options. They will help you learn about types of mortgages, term length options, second mortgages, equity lines, and construction loans. Next week, Stacy will return to discuss understanding your credit score, how it impacts your ability to qualify or pre-qualify for a loan, and steps you can take to improve your score. Please email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial three-part series, you learned why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus - developing goals and reaching them more quickly - by selecting one or two to work on, instead of all at once. This week, Debbie will discuss how to find the hidden treasures in your retirement savings plans. She will answer the most often asked questions and help you learn important aspects of employer-sponsored plans and Individual Retirement Accounts. You will learn about how and when you can access your retirement accounts and the differences between plan types. You can email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc., a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial three-part series, you will learn why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus on developing and prioritizing goals, and how you can reach those goals more quickly by selecting one or two to work on at a time, instead of trying to accomplish everything at once. In episode three, Debbie will discuss how to find the hidden treasures in your financial world which can then be redirected to help you reach your goals. This week, we will be discussing how to reduce costs or improve value in different types of insurance programs. We will provide valuable insight into how money really works and how you can become more in control of your financial situation. You will be able to email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc,, a financial planning company, which was established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial three part series, you will learn why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from learning to focus on developing and prioritizing goals, and how you can reach those goals more quickly by selecting one or two to work on at a time, instead of trying to accomplish everything at once. By switching the emphasis to Why Money Counts, in episode two, Debbie will discuss how to find the hidden treasures in your financial world which can then be redirected to help you reach your goals. Each program will provide valuable insight into how money really works and how you can become more in control of your financial situation. You will be able to email questions and requests for topics to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.

Debbie Peterson is the founder of Money Counts Inc, a financial planning company established to teach you how to get more of what you want with the money you already have. In the initial two part series, learn why Money Counts was created, how you can benefit from focusing on development and prioritization of goals, and how to reach those goals more quickly, by selecting one at a time, instead of trying to accomplish everything at once. By switching the emphasis to Why Money Counts, Debbie will discuss common beliefs and Money Myths. Topics will include everything from: “Why didn't we learn this in school?”; “Should I always pay off my home mortgage”; and “Is it best to max out my 401k contributions?”. Each program will provide valuable insight into how money really works and how you can become more in control of your financial situation. Email questions and topic requests to Debbie at MCRadio@moneycounts.biz.