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Bob Brinker is an American journalist best known for playing Host in Moneytalk.

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Best Known For:The television program Moneytalk
Breakthrough:Graduated from La Salle University with a bachelor's degree in economics in 1964

10 Quick Facts About Bob Brinker

  • Full Name: Bob Brinker
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Radio host,radio personality,commentator,analyst,,newsletter writer
  • Known For: The television program Moneytalk
  • Current Role: Financial advisor and radio host
  • Date of Birth: October 1, 1941
  • Age: 85 years old
  • Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Hilary Brinker
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Bob Brinker Age

Bob Brinker is about 85 years old as of 2026. Bob Brinker was born in 1941.

Education

His educational background includes studies at La Salle College High School, La Salle University, and other institutions.

  • La Salle College High School
  • La Salle University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: Economics
    • Period: 1964
  • Temple University
    • Field of Study: Communications and Finance

Career & Work

Bob Brinker's career includes news and reporting roles with ABC Radio, a radio network and WCAU Radio.

Role: Editor and Publisher
Period: 1986–2023
Details: United States
Organization: ABC Radio
Role: Nationally Syndicated Moneytalk Host
Period: 1986–2018
Details: United States
Organization: WCAU Radio
Role: Radio Talk Show Host
Period: Before 1981
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Hosted radio talk programming in Philadelphia.
Organization: WWDB Radio
Role: Radio Talk Show Host
Period: Before 1981
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Continued developing his talk-radio career in the Philadelphia market.
Organization: WMCA Radio
Role: Investment Talk Show Host
Period: From 1981
Details: New York City, New York · Hosted a local investment-focused radio programme before launching Moneytalk nationally.
Organization: KYW Radio
Role: News Anchor
Period: From 1966
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rise to Fame

Bob Brinker rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Moneytalk.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes Moneytalk, WMCA Investment Talk Programme, and Marketimer.

Radio

  • Radio Program: Moneytalk (Host, 1986-2018) — Nationally syndicated personal finance and investment talk-radio programme carried by more than 200 stations
  • Radio Program: WMCA Investment Talk Programme (Host, From 1981) — New York investment talk-radio programming preceding the nationally syndicated Moneytalk
  • Work: Marketimer (Editor and Publisher, 1986-2023) — Monthly investment newsletter covering market timing, Federal Reserve policy and mutual funds

Notable Coverage

  • Marketimer investment analysis - Marketimer - Published an investment newsletter examining market timing, Federal Reserve policy and mutual fund strategies
  • Financial independence and retirement planning - Moneytalk - Discussed financial independence through a concept he called the land of critical mass

Awards & Achievements

  • 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts of All Time — Talkers Magazine — 2014 — Recognition of his influence in American talk-radio broadcasting.
  • Investment Letter Honor Roll — Hulbert Financial Digest — Marketimer's inclusion in the investment newsletter honor roll.

Bob Brinker Family & Relationships

Bob Brinker is married to Hilary Brinker. He has 3 children, including Denise Brinker and Robert Brinker.

  • Father: Robert Brinker
  • Mother: Edna Brinker
  • Siblings:
    • Ken Brinker
    • Johnny Brinker
    • Diane Brinker
    • Edna Brinker
  • Children:
    • Denise Brinker
    • Robert Brinker
    • Caroline Brinker

Lesser Known Facts

  • Began his broadcasting career as a radio news anchor before becoming an investment talk-show host.
  • Used the expression land of critical mass to describe achieving financial independence.
  • His radio programme was carried by more than 200 stations across the United States.
  • Published approximately 450 monthly issues of his Marketimer investment newsletter.
  • His family requested that memorial donations support UNICEF.
  • Was born Robert John Brinker in Philadelphia on October 1, 1941.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Bob Brinker
  • Popular As: Robert John Brinker
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Radio host,radio personality,commentator,analyst,,newsletter writer
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Deceased
  • Ethnicity: White

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: October 1, 1941
  • Age: 85
  • Birthday: October 1
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra
  • Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Family & Relationships

  • Father: Robert Brinker
  • Mother: Edna Brinker
  • Siblings: 4 siblings
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Hilary Brinker

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $78,000–$342,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $402,000–$5,740,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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