This episode addresses what financial issues we have to deal with as we look down the road, like the costs of raising kids, retirement and caring for our aging parents. You’ll learn how to get a realistic investment plan in place to deal with all these major milestones in your life.

Inflation is a constant, so you must invest to stay ahead of it. In Investing 101, Rob Black shows historical returns on stocks, bonds, real estate and cash, and explains how inflation eats away at your savings and investments over the years. The only way to not be defeated by it is to account for it in your future financial planning.

Scam Alert warns viewers about sources of investment advice and tips that don’t turn out to be so credible. You wouldn’t take investment advice from your doctor – - or would you? Some New Mexico residents did just that and have learned a very painful lesson.