New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Saturdays 11AM-12PM

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
New Beginnings with Freddie Bell
AM950 Radio

New Beginnings focuses on Baby Boomers and those who care for them. You’ll find that Boomer needs are not all that different from everyone else's. The difference is that there are 78 million Baby Boomers in America! Host Freddie Bell and key partner Joe McKenzie, the principle of Ripple Connects, visit with guests with insights on housing, finance, fitness, employment, and entertainment.

The Truth about Elder Abuse

Original Air Date March 18th: Elder abuse can exact huge financial hardships on thousands of people across the country. John Swartz, talks with Freddie Bell about how he is trying to protect your hard-earned money. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Lobby Day

Original Air Date, March 11th: Tuesday March 21, 2023 is Lobby Day and AARP MN is inviting you to join them to learn about AARP’s priorities. Cathy McCleer, State Director, AARP shares the details with Freddie Bell. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

AARP Community Challenge Grant Program

AARP MN is accepting applications to the AARP Community Challenge Grant program. It funds projects that make tangible improvements that jump-start long-term change to improve livability. AARP MN State Director, Cathy McLeer explains. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

A Secure Retirement

Today a secure retirement is out of reach for many, especially those who work in small businesses. While Social Security provokes a baseline of security for many, it was never intended to be the sole source of income for retirees. AARP State Director Cathy McLeer talks with Freddie Bell about Secure Choice. Freddie Bell’s new…

AARP Talks Paid Leave

Cathy McLeer, State Director for AARP MN talks with Freddie Bell about Paid Family and Medical Leave. Freddie also outlines advances in robotic surgery and outlines information on tax refunds. Freddie Bell’s new book, Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334 Ripple Connects Unity South Church MN Public Housing Authority AARP Twin Cities

AARP Fraudwatch

Air Date: February 11, 2023 Jay Haapala, AARP MN Associate State Director for Community Engagement joins New Beginnings this weekend. He talks with Freddie Bell about the latest scams AARP Fraudwatch is encountering. Freddie Bell’s Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334 Ripple Connects Unity South Church MN Public Housing Authority AARP Twin Cities

Staying Vigilant

Jay Haapala with AARP, shares how to stay vigilant with the newest imposter scams. Dr. Michael Osterholm shares possible symptoms of new COVID-19 variants.Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

The Newest Covid Variant

Aired on January 28th, 2023: Freddie Bell speaks with Dr. Michael Osterholm about new variant of COVID-19 and staying vigilant. We hear from Leibel Sternbach about changes made by Secure 2.0 act. Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

Latest Fraud Watch Update

New Beginnings welcomes Jay Haapala, Associate Director for Community Engagement, AARP MN. He shares information regarding the latest scams being reported by the organization’s Fraud Watch Network. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book? Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334

A New Covid Variant

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former NIH Director joins New Beginnings this week. He says the new Covid variant could be troublesome. Did you know that Freddie Bell has a new book?  Words to the Wise is available at https://www.amazon.com/Words-Wise-Guide-Daily-Living/dp/B09LGRV334