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09/02/2026

You've probably heard the term "vested," but do you know what it means?

Vesting can play a major role in determining your retirement benefits.

Tune in to Money Talks as Davetta Lee explains how vesting works and what public employees need to know.

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09/02/2026

When should you start planning for retirement? 🤔

The simple answer: sooner than you think.

Whether retirement is 30 years away or right around the corner, every step you take today can help strengthen your financial future.

Understanding your benefits today can help you make better decisions for tomorrow.

🎧 Tune in and share comments below!
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09/02/2026

What exactly is PERS, and why does it matter for Mississippi public employees?

This week on Money Talks, Compliance Counsel Davetta Lee broke joined us to explain the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), who it serves, and how it helps public employees prepare for retirement.

Check out the link below to get even more details.

🔛 https://www.pers.ms.gov

Understanding your benefits today can help you make better decisions for tomorrow.

🎧 Tune in and bring your questions!
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09/01/2026

Are you wondering if you’re on track for retirement? New episode alert! 🎙

This week on Money Talks, Davetta Lee, with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) joins us to discuss retirement planning essentials and what public employees need to know to make informed financial decisions.

Click the link below and listen Live on MPB Think Radio!

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08/29/2026

Not every win is skill. Not every setback is failure.

Luck and risk can look very different depending on where you’re standing. On Money Talks, Ryder and Meredith explored how both influence investing outcomes and why it’s important not to judge every success or setback as if it were fully in our control.

Listen to the full Money Talks episode now!🎙

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08/29/2026

“The hardest financial skill is getting the goalpost to stop moving.”

That line from The Psychology of Money opens up a powerful conversation about contentment, comparison, and knowing what “enough” means.

When do you feel most tempted to move the goalpost?

Listen to the full Money Talks episode now!🎙

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08/27/2026

What does it mean to be wealthy—and to stay wealthy?

Being wealthy may mean having savings, flexibility, time, and peace of mind. Staying wealthy often means avoiding the mistake of letting lifestyle, comparison, or overconfidence undo years of progress.

What habit helps you protect your financial future?

Share your thoughts in the comments, and listen to Money Talks on MPB Think Radio for more practical personal finance conversations.

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08/27/2026

08/27/2026

What if financial success has less to do with being smart and more to do with your early relationship with money?

Meredith shares her early memories with money.

What money lesson did you learn early in life that still influences you today? Share in the comments below.

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08/27/2026

Smart money choices are often about habits, not just numbers. 🤓💰

Financial success is not always about knowing more—it is often about behaving better. This week, Money Talks takes a closer look at The Psychology of Money by NYT columnist, Morgan Housel, and asks how emotions, luck, risk, and habits affect everyday financial choices.

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