Rising Interest Rates, Uncertain Retirement, and Changing Working Conditions: What We Worry About (Live from FinCon 2023) SB1429
Nov 1, 2023
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Paula Pant, Rob Berger, and Nick Loper discuss rising interest rates, uncertain retirement conditions, and changing working conditions due to AI at FinCon 2023. They address housing affordability concerns, retirement worries, and the value of attending FinCon. Embracing change and finding new solutions are emphasized. There's also a trivia question about Bram Stoker's Dracula and a dental product from New Orleans.
Increasing housing costs are a major concern, making homeownership more challenging for first-time buyers and even existing homeowners.
Retirement worries include uncertainty about Social Security benefits and fears of inflation and economic changes impacting financial security.
Content creators, especially those running side hustles, face challenges due to algorithm updates and platform changes, requiring constant adaptation and adjustment.
Deep dives
Concerns about housing affordability
One of the major worries expressed by listeners and viewers of the podcast is the increasing cost of housing. First-time home buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to enter the market, with prices continually rising and pushing homeownership further out of reach. Existing homeowners are also feeling the impact, as they realize they couldn't afford their current homes at today's higher prices and interest rates. This concern is causing frustration and feelings of being stuck among prospective buyers and current homeowners alike.
Worries about retirement finances
Another significant concern for side hustle nationers is whether they will have enough money to comfortably retire. Specifically, they worry about how much they can safely spend and whether Social Security benefits will be available to support them in retirement. This fear stems from uncertainties surrounding national debt, deficits, and the future of Social Security. Individuals nearing retirement age are particularly anxious about their financial security and how inflation and economic changes may impact their retirement plans.
Challenges with algorithm updates and platform changes
Content creators, especially those running side hustles, are facing challenges due to algorithm updates and platform changes. These changes can dramatically impact traffic, income, and the visibility of content. Whether it's shifts in YouTube algorithms, Google updates, or changes on platforms like Instagram, content creators must continually adapt to these alterations. While these concerns may seem specific to creators, they mirror the challenges faced in any profession when changes are made to systems and workflows.
The Impact of AI on Side Hustles
The podcast episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on side hustles. It explores how AI is changing the game and provides examples of how AI is helping individuals accelerate the production of their side hustles, such as content creation and editing. The episode emphasizes that AI is not necessarily replacing jobs, but rather augmenting and assisting in various tasks.
Preparing for Retirement and Financial Security
The second main focus of the episode is retirement planning and financial security. It highlights the fear and uncertainty that comes with retirement and emphasizes the importance of focusing on what can be controlled, such as working part-time, when to claim social security, and budgeting. The episode also discusses the significance of having a cash cushion, considering annuities, and finding purpose through side hustles and hobbies in retirement. Overall, the episode provides insights and advice on how to navigate retirement and ensure financial stability.
What keeps YOU up at night? We asked an All-Star panel that you can only put together at a big conference like FinCon...and today we do just that. We're recording LIVE from the moomoo podcast booth at FinCon 2023 with Rob Berger (Rob Berger YouTube channel), Nick Loper (Side Hustle Nation), and Paula Pant (Afford Anything), to ask them what THEIR audiences are worried about right now. Man, did we get an earful. From rising interest rates to uncertain retirement conditions, to the world of work changing around us because of AI and more, we work through MANY of the big issues people are facing in 2023 and often come up with solutions to help relieve those fears.
It's a special episode of Stacking Benjamins, without our usual segments (only the trivia remains...and Doug brings us a GREAT one today). Enjoy!