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After 200 episodes, I'm hitting pause on the podcast. I want to share some family news and before I put the sign in the window, I've got one last thing I want you to do for yourself. Thanks everyone who has been following along these past 6 years. To be continued...
Are you facing a big financial decision right now? When do I retire, when do I take Social Security, whether I need to make investment changes, or should I move? Here are 5 of my favorite questions to ask when facing a tough money choice. I use them often, and I hope they will be helpful to you too.
The sports betting era is officially a disaster. The floodgates have opened and now we're not just betting on sports - we're betting on everything. So today we talk about how these gambling sites actually work and how they make their money, what the 24/7 gambling craze is doing to sports and to our country (particularly young men), and what the future holds for gambling in the US .
Overall, the economy looks stable on the surface - stock market humming, inflation back to normal, interest rates have softened - but several massive questions still need answered. What will 2026 bring for AI, interest rates, housing affordability, government debt, and jobs? And what does all this mean for your financial planning?
How does your salary compare? And which industries tend to have the highest pay? https://flowingdata.com/2025/12/02/who-makes-a-higher-salary-and-the-jobs-they-work/ Trump says the US should be taking a page from Australia's retirement playbook. What might a retirement system overhaul look like? https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/economy/superannuation-australia-retirement-trump A New York high school…
Did you know that just 3% of companies account for all the wealth ever created in the U.S. stock market? Or that Costco sells enough toilet paper to reach the moon and back… 200 times? Or that a tiny island with 15,000 people now funds half its government thanks to “.ai” domain names? Here are 25 surprising facts from 2025. Full list is here from Idea Farm:…
Career and financial choices top the list of the most anxiety-inducing decisions - far above health or relationships. It’s a reminder that money stress is both universal and deeply emotional. https://www.popsci.com/health/100-most-dreaded-decisions/ Gold’s big run is grabbing headlines, but should it replace stocks? Why recent gains shouldn’t derail a long-term investment strategy.…
President Trump says 50-year mortgages could make homes more affordable for struggling buyers. Is he right? Or would this fix just make the housing problem worse? Let’s unpack what a 50-year mortgage could mean for buyers and the broader market.
Author Morgan Housel’s new book, The Art of Spending Money, argues that the way we spend money matters just as much as how we earn or invest it. And for many of us, the biggest culprit that's killing our budget doesn't even show up in a spreadsheet. Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Spending-Money-Simple-Choices/dp/0593716620
1️⃣ Giving People Money Helped Less Than I Thought It WouldA fascinating look at why direct cash transfers haven’t delivered the long-term results many expected. It’s a reminder that money alone doesn’t fix poverty without education, opportunity, and strong community institutions.https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/giving-people-money-helped-less-than2️⃣ This Social Security "Bridge" Claiming…
