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If you want to get a finance job, pay close attention. This advice is from someone who has already done it. This is how you will get a finance job. As a student, you might stress about tests, but once you get close to graduation you really just start to stress about how to get […] The post How to Get a Finance Job – Advice From an Insider: Podcast 98 appeared first on .

While extreme frugality is definitely not for everybody, for those willing to make the harrowing journey down the rabbit hole and into the forest – get ready to throw your sense of pride out the window! The world of extreme frugality is not for the faint of heart, but once you go there you may […] The post Extreme Frugality – Not for the Weak or Faint of Heart! Podcast 97 appeared first on .

A dose of anti-consumerism is necessary right now, because consumerism is consuming us. We have become the ouroboros, the snake that is eating itself. Our level of consumption is unsustainable. But what is the cause of this situation? What has brought us here? And how should we address the issue?   *This episode is part […] The post Anti-Consumerism, The Self Destructive Ouroboros – Part 2: Podcast 96 appeared first on .

A dose of anti-consumerism is necessary right now, because consumerism is consuming us. We have become the ouroboros, the snake that is eating itself. Our level of consumption is unsustainable. But what is the cause of this situation? What has brought us here? And how should we address the issue?   *This episode is part […] The post Anti-Consumerism, The Self Destructive Ouroboros – Part 1: Podcast 95 appeared first on .

In this week's podcast we provide advice for a would-be first time home buyer.   *This episode is part of my summer re-run series of popular episodes*   How to decide whether to buy or rent: Duration The longer you plan to live in the same place, the more it makes sense to own it […] The post First Time Home Buyer Advice – Key Info to Know: Podcast 94 appeared first on .

Virtual reality has evolved from visually immersive CGI like in the movie Avatar to 3D roller coasters that don't actually move to fully immersive experiences. We are starting to see the very early stages of how it will become an everyday part of our lives.   In this episode, I sit down for a discussion […] The post Virtual Reality – The Tsunami That Will Change Your World: Podcast 93 appeared first on .

  Should someone be required against their will to bake a cake for everyone and not be allowed to deny service to anyone? Should people be allowed to economically discriminate? People can look at the same situation and see a completely different side of the coin.   In this episode, I philosophize again on economic […] The post Podcast 92: Cake Liberty & Incentives appeared first on .

How should you make money decisions? Trying to manage a tight budget can be difficult enough, but even if you have surplus money it can be confusing where you should be putting it. Do you pay down debt? Should you put more in a retirement fund? Could you borrow more and invest? Those decisions can […] The post Money Decisions Made For You – There's an App For That: Podcast 91 appeared first on .

  Is the healthcare system broken? Is it working the way it should or could? Is it sustainable? And where did the opioid crisis come in?   In a continuation from last week, I talk with Mike McNeill about inefficiencies in the healthcare system. The rising cost of healthcare expenditures across the board call into […] The post Podcast 90: What's Wrong with our Healthcare System? Part 2 appeared first on .

  Is the healthcare system broken? Is it working the way it should or could? Is it sustainable? And where did the opioid crisis come in?   In this episode, I talk with Mike McNeill about inefficiencies in the healthcare system. The rising cost of healthcare expenditures across the board call into question whether we're […] The post Podcast: What's Wrong with our Healthcare System? Part 1 appeared first on .

Do you make a decent salary but still can't seem to save money? If you don't know why or don't have the time to figure out, listen up! I want to help you save money pain free without you feeling like you're giving up your lifestyle.   Want to Save Money Overview: In this episode […] The post Want to Save Money? I Saved Sarah $2,500 a Year PAIN FREE appeared first on .

  Are self-driving cars really going to become a reality? How is that going to change the economy? What risks would that pose?   In this episode, I talk with Donny Hallam about self-driving cars. Recent accidents have put the concept of self-driving cars in the hot seat, but the economic potential of self-driving cars […] The post Podcast: Will Self Driving Cars Become a Reality? appeared first on .

  Can you make money playing video games? Is it a viable career?   In this episode, I talk with Ken Ngao about eSports and video gaming as a job. The rise in popularity of video games over the last couple decades in combination with streaming has started to make gaming not just a hobby, […] The post Podcast: The Potential of eSports & Gaming as a Job appeared first on .

  Tired of living paycheck to paycheck? Give yourself a safety net by building an emergency fund.   In this episode, I interview Cory Mizell about the value of having an Emergency Fund and how you can build one. If you don't have a sufficiently funded Emergency Fund, that leaves you exposed to financial disaster […] The post Podcast: The Value of Having an Emergency Fund appeared first on .

  What was so special about the Spotify IPO and what does that mean anyway? How do IPO's normally work?   In this episode, I talk with Stephen Ngao about Spotify's recent IPO. Spotify took a non-conventional route and conducted their Initial Public Offering all on their own, opting not to use the traditional services […] The post Podcast: About the Spotify IPO… appeared first on .

  Is Social Security dependable for Millennials? Just because the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers have been able to depend on Social Security doesn't necessarily mean we can.   In this episode, we hear my dad's perspective on the outlook for Social Security. My dad retired at the age of 60 and is now 67, […] The post Podcast: The Future of Social Security appeared first on .

  We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.   In this episode, I philosophize on liberty with Libertarian and fellow podcast host Eric Benzenhoefer. In order for […] The post Podcast: The Pursuit of Liberty appeared first on .

  Ever wonder why people say bonds are such a good investment?   In this episode, I speak with Murray Williams about how bonds can fit into your investment portfolio. The move up in interest rates over the last year and a half has actually created a potential breakaway from the 40-year downtrend in interest […] The post Podcast: Interest Rates and Bond Theory appeared first on .

  If you're always putting off filing your taxes until right before April 15, this time it may just pay off a little bit – because here you get some last-minute filing tips!   In this episode, I interview Certified Public Accountant Lucy Petry on helpful tax filing tips. Lucy is a tax lawyer, professor […] The post Podcast: Last Minute Tax Filing Tips appeared first on .

    OK, we've thought about the economic implications of tariffs, but what about the moral implications?   In this episode, I continue to philosophize on tariffs, this time with Libertarian and fellow podcast host Eric Benzenhoefer. Eric is the co-host of the Idea Tank Podcast, where he pontificates on potential business ideas. The continued […] The post Podcast: Thoughts on Tariffs – Part 2 appeared first on .

    They're taking our money!   In this episode, I philosophize on tariffs with Austrian economist Tom Dickens. The recent news about Trump instituting steel and aluminum tariffs on China brings up a lot of questions concerning economic protectionism. Here we take the opportunity to take a step back and think about the subject […] The post Podcast: Thoughts on Tariffs – Part 1 appeared first on .

  Have you ever been in a company where you felt like you were being poisoned just by being there?   In this episode, I interview Jeana Potter about workplace toxicity. Jeana is the founder of Movelligence Inc., a startup company that provides relocation and move planning products to companies that relocate employees or residents. […] The post Podcast: The Financial Impact of Workplace Toxicity appeared first on .

  Maybe you'd love to start a business, but the huge jump from your safe corporate job to completely out on your own sounds like too much to handle at once?   In this episode, I interview Ashley Enget about converting a side business into your own self-employment. Ashley is a business coach and strategist […] The post Podcast: Converting a Side Gig into Self Employment appeared first on .

  Have you ever thought about how much you use money and yet how little you know about it? Isn't it strange that we aren't taught more about it in school?   In this episode, I interview Rick Brennan about the education system and how students are taught. We discuss current shortfalls in the education […] The post Podcast: Is Personal Finance in the Education System? appeared first on .

  The XIV ETN has officially terminated. Investors lost about 95% of their initial investment. Was this a one-off event or do we need to be taking a closer look at ETF's and other Exchange Traded Products?   In this episode, I continue the discussion with my Wall Street friend George, moving the discussion into […] The post Podcast: Understanding the Risks of Exchange Traded Products appeared first on .

  Last week, the stock market had two days where it dropped 4% in one day. What happened and why? Has something changed in the economy? Do you need to check your 401(k)?   In this episode, I consult my Wall Street friend George on his inside opinion on the big market moves. George is […] The post Podcast: Deconstructing the Stock Market Mini-Crash appeared first on .

  What is justice and equity in the global economy? What constitutes fair working conditions? These are questions that really impact us as consumers.   In this episode, I continue the interview with Anna Rohwer, a fellow alum of Eastern University, about social justice in the global economy and the economic perspective of social responsibility […] The post Podcast: Seeking Social Justice – Part 2 appeared first on .

  What is justice and equity in the global economy? What constitutes fair working conditions? These are questions that really impact us as consumers.   In this episode, I interview Anna Rohwer, a fellow alum of Eastern University, about social justice in the global economy and the economic perspective of social responsibility in the marketplace. […] The post Podcast: Seeking Social Justice – Part 1 appeared first on .

    Students stress about tests, but once they get close to graduation they really start to stress about finding a job.   In this episode, I interview Ryan Boutwell, a fellow grad of the UT Austin Master of Science in Finance program, about his experience attempting to secure a job while still in school. […] The post Podcast – Getting a Job in Finance: A Recent Grad's Experience appeared first on .

  Is solar power the way of the future or ahead of its skis?   In this episode, I interview Joaquin Altenburg, the CEO and founder of Vert Solar Finance, about the development and future of the solar power industry. Vert Solar is a solar investment and development company focused on the commercial and industrial […] The post Podcast – The Future of Solar Power appeared first on .

  The trouble with paying off debt is setting aside money to do so…   In this episode, I interview Kiley Summers, the CEO and co-founder of SpenDebt. SpenDebt is an app that automates your debt repayment by adding micropayments that go towards your debt each time you spend money from your bank account. I […] The post Podcast – Automating Your Debt Repayments appeared first on .

  New Years resolutions aren't worth anything if no one is keeping you accountable, especially if you're not even keeping yourself accountable.   In this episode, I muse over my experience in 2017 as an entrepreneur completely out on my own and the goals that I set for myself with respect to The Post Money […] The post Podcast – Entrepreneurial Reflections on 2017 and My Goals for 2018 appeared first on .

  Nobody ever said flying solo was easy, but there might just be reward in striking out on your own.   In this episode, I talk entrepreneurship and Houston home renovations with Diego Grassano. Diego emigrated to the U.S. from Brazil over a decade ago, arriving with very little. Through fortunate circumstances, he was able […] The post Podcast: Entrepreneurship and Houston Housing Renovations appeared first on .

  Just do it…   In this episode, I talk advertising from the wise consumer's perspective with Brett. Companies take advantage of the holiday season and people buying gifts for Christmas by ramping up their advertising efforts and exploiting your primed disposition to purchase things at this time of year, so its worth knowing how […] The post Podcast: Defending Against Advertising as a Consumer appeared first on .

  The sky is falling! The sky is falling!   In this episode, I continue the discussion with Stephen Ngao and Murray Williams about the relationship between market bubbles and investor psychology, irrationality, and efficiency in markets. The meteoric rise of Bitcoin, Ether, and ICO's in the cryptocurrency space is prompting many to draw parallels […] The post Podcast: Is Bitcoin in a Bubble? Part 2 appeared first on .

  The sky is falling! The sky is falling!   In this episode, I speak again with Stephen Ngao and bring in Murray Williams as a follow on to our discussion about investor psychology, irrationality, and efficiency in markets. The meteoric rise of Bitcoin, Ether, and ICO's in the cryptocurrency space is prompting many to […] The post Podcast: Is Bitcoin in a Bubble? Part 1 appeared first on .

  Can anyone beat the stock market? Can you time it?   In this episode, I speak with Stephen Ngao about the debate in the investing world between behavioral finance and the efficient market hypothesis. The efficient market hypothesis poses that the market is accurately priced at all times and that no investor can beat […] The post Podcast: Behavioral Finance and Investor Biases appeared first on .

  If you want a case study for real estate impacts after a disaster, look no further.   In this episode, I speak with David Weaver about real estate in Houston considering the after-effects of Hurricane Harvey. The storm flooded thousands of homes, prompting shifts in supply and demand that no one had really accounted […] The post Podcast: Houston Real Estate Post-Harvey appeared first on .

  OK, you have a business idea, but do you have the money to make it work? Money is always going to be an issue in getting a business going.   In this episode, I speak with Eddie Sajjad about funding your business idea. Having enough money at the right times and managing what you […] The post Podcast: Funding Your Business Idea appeared first on .

  We've been hearing people talk about low interest rates for almost a decade now, but what do they really mean to you? Should you even care?     In this episode, I continue the discussion with my friend George about interest rates, the bond market, and the impact of central banks on the two. […] The post Podcast: Interest Rates and Central Banks – Part 2 appeared first on .

  Maybe you've started to save, but now you don't know what to do with it.   In this episode, I speak with my Sarah Mizell about financial planning for people who have started to establish a savings and make a plan for retirement. Sarah is Director of Marketing at Valued Retirements, a Houston-based financial […] The post Podcast: Financial Planning appeared first on .

  People talk about investing their retirement savings, but what if you don't even have savings?   In this episode, I speak with my Sarah Mizell about financial counseling for people who feel like they just don't have their finances under control. Sarah is Director of Marketing at Valued Retirements, a Houston-based financial advisory and […] The post Podcast: Financial Counseling appeared first on .

  We've been hearing people talk about low interest rates for almost a decade now, but what do they really mean to you? Should you even care?   In this episode, I speak with my friend George about interest rates, the bond market, and the impact of the Federal Reserve on the two. George is […] The post Podcast: Interest Rates and The Federal Reserve appeared first on .

  Stock options are an asset class that most of us have very little knowledge of, yet derivatives are so significant that they largely contributed to the Great Recession. That alone should be enough to catch your attention.   In this episode, I speak with Eric Sunday about the basics of stock options. Eric had […] The post Podcast: Stock Option Basics appeared first on .

  Legality ≠ Morality. Although the two often get conflated, we've seen stark examples in history that show us that the law does not always reflect what we feel to be right.   In this episode, I speak with Brett Bollinger about the difference between laws and morals. We start by clarifying what we mean […] The post Podcast: Law Vs. Morals appeared first on .

  What you say matters. Today more than ever given the reach and permanence of the internet.   In this episode, I speak with Eddie Sajjad about the importance of personal branding. When it comes to your income potential, people often overlook the immensely powerful intangible value of a personal brand. We talk about the […] The post Podcast: Personal Branding appeared first on .

  As I've said before, a goal isn't worth anything if it doesn't translate to action.   In this episode, I check back in with Mayra. Mayra was our guinea pig in the goal setting podcast 6 months ago where I interviewed her about her goals. During the episode, she set two main goals she […] The post Podcast: A Goal Setting Case Study Update appeared first on .

  The rain has stopped. The storm is over. But what happens to Houston in the months and years afterwards?   In this episode, I talk with economist Reid I'Anson about the economic toll Hurricane Harvey is having and will have on Houston and the other areas impacted by the storm. Since we both live […] The post Podcast: The Economic Legacy of Hurricane Harvey appeared first on .

  If you didn't think bitcoin was complicated enough, another layer of complexity has emerged in the cryptocurrency world to keep you confused – Initial Coin Offerings.   -Content Level: Advanced-   In this episode, I talk with Coinvault ATM's Chief Information Officer Darrell Malone about his take on the evolution of cryptocurrencies and the […] The post Podcast: Cryptocurrency ICO's appeared first on .

  Cars can be a huge money sink. They're a big ticket item and they depreciate fast, so you never really even expect to get back more than your started with.   -Content Level: Beginner-   In the continuation of this episode, I talk with my cousin Andy and my dad about car maintenance. Andy […] The post Podcast: Car Maintenance – Part 2 appeared first on .

  Cars can be a huge money sink. They're a big ticket item and they depreciate fast, so you never really even expect to get back more than your started with.   -Content Level: Beginner-   In this episode, I talk with my cousin Andy and my dad about car maintenance. Andy has been a […] The post Podcast: Car Maintenance – Part 1 appeared first on .