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The State of Us

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Jan 9, 2024 • 39min

Paper Money & Newspaper Cut-Out Diehards

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
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Jan 4, 2024 • 39min

A Shrinking Workforce Could Mean Economic Danger

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
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Jan 2, 2024 • 39min

The Threat of a Shutdown & Powerless Speaker

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
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Dec 28, 2023 • 39min

What You Must Know About Your Food & Modern Agriculture

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
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Dec 26, 2023 • 39min

Voters Dread the 2024 Election and GOP Shifts Tactics

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
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Dec 21, 2023 • 39min

Moving or Traveling: What's Necessary for A Good Life?

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
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Dec 19, 2023 • 39min

Debt Ceiling Fight & How to Fix It

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
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Dec 14, 2023 • 39min

Bad Commutes, Costly Childcare, The $200,000 Job & China Alternatives

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
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Dec 12, 2023 • 39min

Is Life Better Than in 1980?

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
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Dec 7, 2023 • 39min

Supermarkets of the Future vs Small Towns

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

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