Money Stuff: The Podcast Unfeasibly Tanned for This Time of Year: A Mailbag Episode
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Jan 3, 2025 Explore unique journeys into finance, from government insider trading to goth closing bell ceremonies. Discover the innovative idea of selling stakes in homes and its comparison to REITs. Learn about the complexities of ETFs and why Martha Stewart's insider trading still captivates. Delve into body language's influential role in investment decisions. Plus, insights on effective charitable giving and the challenges retail investors face in real estate. It’s a blend of finance, ethics, and surprising anecdotes!
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Matt Levine's Path to Finance
- Matt Levine's introduction to finance was indirect.
- He was a classics major, taught Latin, then studied contracts in law school, leading him to M&A law and banking.
Katie Greifeld's Entry into Finance
- Katie Greifeld's father was CEO of NASDAQ, but they rarely discussed finance.
- She entered the field through journalism, interning at Bloomberg after journalism school.
Government Insider Trading
- Seth asks why the government doesn't insider trade.
- Matt explains that government revenue-raising actions are essentially taxes, and insider trading would be an unfair and market-destabilizing tax.