Ask Amy show notes: Protecting your money
From rising interest rates and inflation to bank failures, you’ve seen the news- but what are you doing about it? In this episode, Amy Davis gets practical advice from RIA Advisors’ Danny Ratliff about how to make sure you are protecting your savings. From checking accounts to your 401k, we give you 4 steps to take today to recession-proof your finances.
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14:50 Buy now pay later options on purchases
15:30 Best ways to spend money right now
19:36 look up high yield savings
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About the Authors Andrea Slaydon headshot Award-winning TV producer and content creator. My goal as a journalist is to help people. Faith and family motivate me. Running keeps me sane.
Amy Davis headshot Passionate consumer advocate, mom of 3, addicted to coffee, hairspray and pastries.
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