The State of Us

Will paper money be replaced or integrated into modern society and what might the future of spending look like? Also, young people are taking classes on how to better relate to older adults. Justin and Lance discuss the importance of having intergenerational interaction and the term 'senior.'tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, credit, generations, spending, education, learn

What is causing fewer people to work and how are baby boomers and generation z contributing to the falling labor force participation rate? Justin and Lance discuss the economic threat of a shrinking workforce and identify the root causes of this issue. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance Jackson, work, labor, job, market, mental health, money, family, parent, baby bommer, generation z

Kevin McCarthy made a series of promises to conservative Republicans to win the house speakership and keep legislation on track, but with a possible government shutdown and his own job on the line, things are coming due. Justin and Lance discuss the turmoil between McCarthy and the republican party. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, Kevin McCarthy, speaker, republican, house of representatives, government, politics, voting, laws, bills, united states

How much do you know about the foods you eat every day? Justin and Lance break down how your food is made and how to decode all the labels you come across in the grocery store.tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, meat, food, agriculture, cattle, sheep, chicken, farming, midwest, population, eating, grocery store

Voters are not looking forward to a repeat of the 2020 election - how will this impact voter turnout and the outcome of the 2024 election? Justin and Lance discuss the candidates running for the presidency and how the parties manipulate voter consensus. tags: tsou, podcast, justin weller, lance jackson, voting, president, 2024, election, government, politics, money

What's more important - life experiences or money and can you have both? Justin, Lance, and Levi discuss one homeowner who left the American dream behind to find more life experiences at the expense of his finances. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, experience, life, house, apartment, family, career, planning

The national debt is significantly larger than the national GDP yet there is no clear path forward to resolve the debt crisis. Justin and Lance discuss how Democrats and Republicans are clashing over strategies to address the nation's mounting debt. Tags: tsou, Debt ceiling, National debt, Democrats, Republicans, Political debate, Economic policy, Fiscal responsibility, US economy, Financial future, Policy implications, justin weller, lance jackson

Is it ever necesary for all employees to come into the office? Also, what industries and companies are compensating their employees the most? Justin and Lance discuss office logistics, wage growth, and global business in China. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, china, business, money, salary, office, work, job, meeting, economy, capitalism, communism, america

How have real wages grown since 1980 but the quality of life has decreased? Justin and Lance discuss modern financial problems like housing, family dynamics, and cost of living. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, money, finance, cost of living, housing, family, planning, college, house, retirement, mortgage, wages, salary

What does the supermarket of the future look like and how will it impact small towns around the country? From in-store restaurants to data tracking, Justin and Lance discuss the changes that could be coming to a supermarket near you. tags: tsou, justin weller, lance jackson, supermarket, shopping, walmart, target, kroger, grocery, money, spend, savings, food, meal, budget, information, data