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Jun 17, 2024 • 52min

Mathew Knowles on Drive, Success, and Destiny's Child: Presenting Earn & Invest

Mathew Knowles, respected record exec and Beyonce's father, discusses his drive for success and its impacts. Topics include childhood traumas, managing Destiny's Child, passion in success, battling breast cancer, and maintaining humility amidst fame. Conversations explore ego in relation to failure, fame and fortune, and achieving personal fulfillment through adversity.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 34min

Moving Could Benefit You: Budgeting for a Brighter, Safer Future in the LGBTQ+ Community

Learn about the financial and emotional aspects of relocating for safety in the LGBTQ+ community. Hear personal stories about finding supportive communities, managing costs of a sudden move, and building a secure future. Discover the benefits of moving to LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhoods and the importance of financial planning for a brighter, safer future.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 13min

How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters

Learn how consumer sentiment affects the economy and your finances, job market trends impact Federal Reserve decisions, GameStop stock movement and insurance rate implications, and the evolving survey methods for consumer sentiment indexes.
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Jun 10, 2024 • 27min

Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases

Learn about smart money management in gambling and home purchases. Discover the psychology behind gambling and how to budget for a casino trip. Get advice on whether to use all your savings to buy a house or opt for a mortgage. Understand the pros and cons of different financing options for a financially responsible home purchase.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 38min

Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending

Licensed marriage and family therapist Jillian Knight shares insights on overcoming impulsive shopping triggered by social media. Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler discusses the addictive nature of social media and offers strategies to break the cycle. Topics include the dopamine-driven compulsion to scroll, setting app time limits, and finding joy in non-digital activities.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 10min

Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen

Discussing the honesty of insurance applications, consequences of lying, generational attitudes. Analyzing credit trends, IRS free filing, grocery prices. Insights on insurance fraud, saving money, financial news.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 27min

Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans

Uncover credit card secrets such as navigating interest rate changes, maximizing reward points, and upgrading/downgrading credit cards. Dive into how paying off loans can impact your credit score and get tips on managing credit card debt. Discover strategies for car shopping, including loan pre-approval and considering a mix of new and used vehicles.
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May 30, 2024 • 24min

The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances

Author Jake Cousineau discusses the importance of personal finance education, budgeting, investing, and managing credit. They explore the impact of interest rates on loans, credit scores on major purchases, and the transformative power of automated savings and index fund investments.
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May 29, 2024 • 19min

Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds

Wall Street Journal columnist Spencer Jakab discusses how randomly selecting individual stocks can outperform expert investing strategies in a dart-throwing experiment. The podcast explores the benefits of low-cost index funds over expensive investment managers and offers insights on portfolio diversification, economic well-being, and the pitfalls of frequent market adjustments.
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May 27, 2024 • 45min

Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Credit card expert Chris Hutchins dives deep into the world of credit card rewards in this episode. He discusses the advantages of cash back versus points systems, optimizing rewards for different spending categories, and comparing top cashback cards. Learn about strategies for maximizing rewards, leveraging welcome bonuses, and using a personalized tool to enhance credit card optimization.

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