Arkansas Money Talk

10/15/2026

Medicare’s Part B premiums change every fall, as do the Part A and Part B deductibles. Keeping an eye on those numbers, along with your plan's Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), ensures you have every piece of the puzzle before the open enrollment window, Oct. 15-Dec. 7.

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Prepare for rising Part D costs, shrinking drug plan options, and newly negotiated prescription prices before Open Enrollment begins.

10/14/2026

Pull up a seat. Dale, Mark and Kristin are talking all things money this Sunday at 1:00PM on Arkansas Money Talk.

10/08/2026

Retirement isn’t the best place to roll the dice.

A plan built on “if everything goes right” leaves far too much up to chance.

10/07/2026

That retirement tax bill can be a surprise that no one wants.

Saving pre-tax today doesn’t mean those taxes disappear. Understanding what you could owe later can make a big difference in how you plan now.

09/28/2026

Tune into Arkansas Money Talk with Mark Smalling for a closer look at planning for the years ahead.

09/24/2026

For many Americans, the only advice they’ve heard for retirement is save, save, save.
While that is essential, one overlooked part of our country's retirement conversation is protection.

What happens if you build up a decent nest egg and get sick, or an injury causes you to stop working earlier than you planned? Here are some tips to help answer that question.
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Millions of Americans have no protection for unexpected health costs in retirement. The answer isn't health insurance.

09/21/2026

Money sitting in the bank is safe, but it might not do you much good by the time you retire.

Having too much savings on the sidelines will prevent you from keeping pace with inflation in the years and decades ahead.

09/17/2026

Tune into Arkansas Money Talk to hear more about preparing for retirement, navigating financial decisions, and planning for the future.

09/14/2026

Life insurance is about more than a policy. It can be one way to help provide financial support for the people who matter most to you.

In recognition of Life Insurance Awareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at how life insurance works, what it can provide, and where it may fit into your overall financial plan.

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Life insurance provides financial protection by offering a payout to loved ones after your death, helping cover expenses, replace income, and secure their future.

09/10/2026

Odds are, your 401(k) value has climbed steadily over the years.

While that’s certainly a good thing, don’t let it lull you into a sense of complacency. What’s worked so far isn’t guaranteed to work in the future.