Friday Flight - EV Apathy, Tax Penalties, & Inflation Is Your Fault! #759
Dec 8, 2023
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The podcast covers topics such as Disney+ with ads, affordable Christmas lights, EV apathy, the best time to buy an EV, green tax credits, penalties on tax estimate shortfalls, gifting appreciated securities, and financial literacy 101. They also discuss staying in Airbnb and exploring hosting possibilities, conflicting views on advertisements on Disney Plus, exploring inflation and individual impact, as well as promoting their How To Money newsletter.
Listing your home on Airbnb now could be a lucrative opportunity as housing prices continue to rise.
Financial literacy classes in high school can improve credit scores and promote better financial decision-making in the future.
Deep dives
Financial benefits of listing your home on Airbnb
If you've stayed in an Airbnb and thought about listing your own home, now is the time; your home might be worth more than you think
Importance of financial literacy in high schools
More states are requiring financial literacy classes in high school, which can improve credit scores and help students make better financial decisions in the future
Donating appreciated stocks for tax benefits
Donating appreciated stocks instead of cash can provide significant tax savings and help support charitable causes
The influence of social media on spending habits
TikTok and other social media platforms are highly effective at influencing consumer spending, making it important to be mindful of the targeted advertising and pitches on these platforms
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ahead with your money. In this episode we explain some relevant and helpful stories like: Disney+ with ads, affordable Christmas lights, EV apathy, the best time to buy an EV, drill baby drill, green tax credits, penalties on tax estimate shortfalls, at fault inflation, gifting appreciated securities, curated tchotchkes, & financial literacy 101.
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