Podcasts about economic well being

This week's episode of Leadership is Feminine is a little different. Kris Plachy offers a compelling call to action for team members everywhere to take ownership of their well-being and personal power in the workplace. Rather than placing full trust in employers to manage our financial, mental, or emotional health, Kris invites listeners to reexamine what it means to be self-led, informed, and intentional about their lives and careers. This episode is a powerful reminder that relying solely on an employer for your sense of security can be a risky trade. Kris shares her own journey—from getting her first job at 14—to explore the historical and cultural shifts that shaped the modern workplace. She breaks down why the system evolved the way it did and challenges the long-standing belief that employers should be the primary caretakers of their people's lives outside of work. Kris advocates for reclaiming agency and reminds us, “You were born as this capable human who is infinitely more powerful than she or he may believe... and I just want to invite you to consider that there might be another way to think about who you are, and how you accept personal responsibility for the results you get in your life.” Through honest reflection and practical insight, she urges listeners to invest in their own financial, mental, and emotional literacy. It's not about rejecting work—it's about refusing to outsource your power. If you're ready to shift from dependency to empowerment, this episode offers the mindset reset you didn't know you needed. Tune in and discover what it means to truly lead yourself first. Key Takeaways From This Episode Personal Agency in Employment: Importance of not placing well-being in the hands of an employer. Evolution of Employment Benefits: Critique of societal beliefs about employer responsibilities. Impact of Societal Beliefs About Employers: Relinquishing personal agency and a drop in financial literacy. Call for a New Perspective and Responsibility in Employment: Encouragement to manage personal health, financial, and emotional well-being Contact Information and Recommended Resources Join Kris to help impact 20 Million Women across the Globe! Wanna know how we help female founders? Visit us at www.thevisionary.ceo Linkedin Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Ep 513 - British Columbia's Lacklustre Prosperity Guest: David Williams   By Stuart McNish   According to the 2024 British Columbia Prosperity Index, “BC places 11th out of 21 peer jurisdictions for overall prosperity.” The study was developed with the Centre for the Study of Living Standards, which compares BC's performance on a range of economic, business, social and environmental indicators.   David Williams says, “There is no medal for 11th place and for good reason. This matters for young families and people aspiring to build a future in this province. Prosperity is crucial.”  The report is filled with disheartening numbers about BC's place on the Prosperity Index.   The Index reports that British Columbia is “11th of 21 jurisdictions in Business Well-Being, 15th in Economic Well-Being, 7th in Societal Well-Being, 12th in Labour Productivity, 13th in Innovation Ranking, 13th in Income Inequality and 18th for Housing Affordability.”   We invited David Williams, the Vice President of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the factors that are driving down prosperity in BC and what we can do to reverse this trend.   You can see the interview here https://www.conversationsthatmatter.ca/   Learn More about our guests career at careersthatmatter.ca

Shocking new caregiving stats reveal the hidden costs and challenges caregivers face. Plus, why deciding when to start Social Security isn't as simple as you think. #Caregiving #FinancialPlanning #EstatePlanning #SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning #Caregivers #FamilyFinance #Dementia #ElderCare #PersonalFinance -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152  Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----  Links from today's show:  Wealth Management Convergence (March 2024): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/convergence  Working while caregiving: It's complicated (AARP and S&P Global article): https://www.spglobal.com/en/research-insights/special-reports/working-while-caregiving   National Alliance for Caregiving: https://www.caregiving.org/news/   Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households (Federal Reserve study): https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2022-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2021-dealing-with-unexpected-expenses.htm   -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/  X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman  -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html  State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones   Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/  Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee  ----- 

Learn why randomly choosing individual stocks can beat expert investing strategies — and what that means for your portfolio. Can random stock picks outperform Wall Street professionals? What kind of portfolio returns can low-cost index investing drive? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the astonishing results of a dart-throwing experiment by Wall Street Journal columnist Spencer Jakab and his team, which pitted random stock selections against high-profile hedge fund picks. The hosts explore this intriguing setup and its outcomes, offering actionable insights into the power of simple, low-cost index funds and ETFs over expensive investment managers. Their insights are intended to offer a better understanding of the practicality of low-cost index funds, the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio, and the pitfalls of frequent market adjustments. Then, Sean and Anna delve into the latest financial headlines, including findings from the Federal Reserve's Economic Well-Being of US Households report for 2023, April's drop in home sales, and Google Flights adding Southwest Airlines fares to its search results. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: index funds, investment strategies, stock market, ETFs, dart-throwing experiment, investing tips, low-cost investing, financial wellbeing, active vs. passive investing, hedge funds, portfolio diversification, The Wall Street Journal, stock picks, investment success, random stock selection, economic well-being, smarter investing, outperforming the pros, investment managers, A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel, stock listings, mutual funds, stock performance, financial journalists, retirement savings, financial stress, household income, emergency expenses, high mortgage rates, affordable housing, home sales, previously owned homes, Google Flights, Southwest Airlines, travel expenses, airfare comparison, financial education, money management, financial planning, investment portfolio, stock market analysis, market adjustments, investment risks, and diversification benefits. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.

It's Wednesday, May 22nd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Russians killed 30 Ukrainian pastors & destroyed 600 churches Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Christians, and especially Evangelicals in Ukraine, have faced persecution from Russian forces. Time magazine reports persecution incidents where Russians killed over 30 Ukrainian pastors, destroyed 600 Ukrainian church buildings, and over 100 cases of Russians who initiated interrogations, expulsions, or imprisonments. Protestants experienced 34% of the persecution incidents.  For example, Azat Azatyan, a Baptist children's pastor, faced torture and over a month in captivity. He said, “[This is] what the Kremlin fears about Protestants: we follow God's law, not theirs. But they want to have everything under their control.” In Acts 5:29, the Apostles said, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” Only 35% of Brits think religion is “good for society” The Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life released a report on religious attitudes in the United Kingdom. The report found only 36% of adults believe that religion is good for society. Forty-seven percent believe politicians should not speak about religion.  However, 62% of respondents did agree that Christian heritage is important to the United Kingdom. And young adults appear to be more religious. Sixty-nine percent of 18- to 24-year-olds believe their faith significantly impacts their lives, compared to 51% of those over 65. U.K. teachers prohibited from indoctrinating with “gender identity” The U.K. released new restrictions on school content regarding Relationships, Sex, and Health Education. The new guidelines ban teachers from covering such content for children under nine. Teachers also cannot introduce young students to the "contested theory of gender identity.”  This new guidance stated, “In light of the Cass Review, it is important that schools take a cautious approach to teaching about this sensitive topic and do not use any materials that present contested views as fact, including the view that gender is a spectrum.” The government also said that parents can see what resources schools are using on these subjects. 65% of Americans say inflation made lives worse In the United States, the Federal Reserve released its Economic Well-Being of US Households report for 2023. Seventy-two percent of adults said they were doing okay financially, down from 78% in 2021. Sixty-five percent of respondents also said inflation made their financial lives worse, and 19% said inflation made it much worse. Half of adults said were living paycheck to paycheck, and 17% said they could not pay their monthly bills. Biden released one million barrels of gas Speaking of inflation, the Biden administration is trying to tackle gas prices. The Energy Department announced yesterday the release of one million barrels of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve. In March, Congress passed a spending deal that required the reserve to be sold off and closed. Biden's beef with pro-lifers The Biden administration is also tackling pro-lifers. Already, the administration has put a dozen pro-life advocates in prison. On Monday, the Justice Department filed suit against seven pro-lifers and two pro-life groups, Citizens for a Pro-Life Society and Red Rose Rescue. The Department accuses them of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Monica Miller with Citizens for a Pro-Life Society said, “We have every confidence that through our great attorneys we will prevail over this bogus attempt by the weaponized [DOJ] to drag [pro-life groups] under its persecution of those who seek to defend the unborn from violence.” Louisiana wants to require schools display the Ten Commandments Louisiana may become the first state to require all publicly-funded schools, colleges, and universities to display the Ten Commandments. House Bill 71 requires schools to “display the Ten Commandments in each building it uses and every classroom under its jurisdiction.” The state's House and Senate approved the bill this year. The House must give final approval before it heads to the desk of Republican Governor Jeff Landry.  Deuteronomy 6:6-9 says, “These words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children. … You shall bind them as a sign on your hand. … You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Christian teacher, who refused fake pronouns, wins $360,000 settlement And finally, a Christian teacher won a $360,000 settlement last week from a California school district in a religious freedom case. Jessica Tapia taught at the Jurupa Unified School District. The district required her to address students by incorrect, non-biologically accurate pronouns. Plus, she was told not to express her religious beliefs to students through social media. The district terminated Jessica after she refused to comply. So, Advocates for Faith and Freedom stepped in to defend her. After the settlement, Jessica said, “What happened to me can happen to anybody, and I want the next teacher to know that it is worth it to take a stand for what is right.”  Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, May 22nd, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, inconsistent data collection and reporting made it difficult for U.S. public health agencies to respond to the disease's inequitable impacts. Demographic and socioeconomic factors, such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, income, and disability status, were particularly challenging to capture. The same data issues would later impede agencies' ability to prioritize vaccinations for the people most impacted by the pandemic. Even though COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency, the underlying data problems remain. “What's at stake is saving lives,” says Alonzo Plough, chief science officer and vice president of research, evaluation, and learning at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), who joins us for this episode of Mathematica's On the Evidence podcast. Plough explains, “bad data, lack of timely data, [and] lack of connected data” result in “missing opportunities for early intervention that can save lives.” In this two-part episode, Plough joins George Hobor, Javier Robles, and Anita Chandra, as they discuss the deficits of the U.S. public health data infrastructure, how these deficits affect health equity, and how public health agencies can improve their responses to public health crises by transforming their data systems. - Hobor is a senior program officer at RWJF. - Robles is director of the Center for Disability Sports, Health, and Wellness at Rutgers University and was a member of RWJF's National Commission to Transform Public Health Data Systems. - Chandra is vice president and director of RAND Social and Economic Well-Being at the RAND Corporation. In part 1, Mathematica's Deric Joyner speaks with Plough about the motivation behind the Transforming Public Health Data Systems initiative. In part 2, Mathematica's Dave Roberts moderates a conversation between Hobor, Robles, and Chandra, about insights from the initiative and what changes need to happen next to improve the nation's public health data infrastructure. Part 2 is available here: https://on.soundcloud.com/ZoipS Transcripts for parts 1 and 2 are available here: https://mathematica.org/blogs/improving-health-equity-by-transforming-public-health-data-systems

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, inconsistent data collection and reporting made it difficult for U.S. public health agencies to respond to the disease's inequitable impacts. Demographic and socioeconomic factors, such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, income, and disability status, were particularly challenging to capture. The same data issues would later impede agencies' ability to prioritize vaccinations for the people most impacted by the pandemic. Even though COVID-19 is no longer a global public health emergency, the underlying data problems remain. “What's at stake is saving lives,” says Alonzo Plough, chief science officer and vice president of research, evaluation, and learning at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), who joins us for this episode of Mathematica's On the Evidence podcast. Plough explains, “bad data, lack of timely data, [and] lack of connected data” result in “missing opportunities for early intervention that can save lives.” In this two-part episode, Plough joins George Hobor, Javier Robles, and Anita Chandra, as they discuss the deficits of the U.S. public health data infrastructure, how these deficits affect health equity, and how public health agencies can improve their responses to public health crises by transforming their data systems. - Hobor is a senior program officer at RWJF. - Robles is director of the Center for Disability Sports, Health, and Wellness at Rutgers University and was a member of RWJF's National Commission to Transform Public Health Data Systems. - Chandra is vice president and director of RAND Social and Economic Well-Being at the RAND Corporation. In part 1, Mathematica's Deric Joyner speaks with Plough about the motivation behind the Transforming Public Health Data Systems initiative. In part 2, Mathematica's Dave Roberts moderates a conversation between Hobor, Robles, and Chandra, about insights from the initiative and what changes need to happen next to improve the nation's public health data infrastructure. Part 1 is available here: https://on.soundcloud.com/iQcZ4 Transcripts for parts 1 and 2 are available here: https://mathematica.org/blogs/improving-health-equity-by-transforming-public-health-data-systems

Today, we're confronting a critical issue head-on: Black wealth, specifically focusing on single Black women. We'll be diving into startling statistics that reveal a profound wealth gap. For instance, while single white women aged 36 to 49 have a median wealth of $42,600, single Black women's median wealth is shockingly low – as little as $5. This disparity is not just a number; it's a reality affecting countless lives.Joining us is Oglah Gatamah, an inspiring leader, philanthropist, and the operating principal owner of Keller Williams Legacy Realty in Orlando, Florida. With over two decades of experience spanning across continents, Oglah is not just a successful businesswoman; she's also a single black homeowner and mother of four. Her unique perspective and experience make her the perfect guest to discuss the solutions and strategies for empowering single black women in their financial journey.Wealth is vital, not just as assets minus debts, but as a crucial factor in managing financial emergencies, passing down wealth, and building more wealth through avenues like home ownership and entrepreneurship. However, wealth isn't equally accessible, and for Black women, this gap is starkly evident.Highlighting solutions is key, and this episode focuses on two: homeownership and supporting Black women-owned businesses. These solutions come directly from Black women and aim to provide practical pathways to narrowing the wealth gap.Resources:Learn more at The Color of MoneyFollow Oglah on FacebookConnect with Oglah on LinkedInOglah's Hope Foundation on FacebookYou Can't Improve Black Women's Economic Well-Being without Addressing Both Wealth and Income GapsBecome a real estate agent HEREConnect with Our HostsEmerick Peace:Instagram: @theemerickpeaceFacebook: facebook.com/emerickpeaceDaniel Dixon:Instagram: @dixonsolditFacebook: facebook.com/realdanieldixonLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dixonsolditYouTube: @dixongroupcompaniesJulia Lashay:Instagram: @iamjulialashayFacebook: facebook.com/growwithjuliaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/julialashay/YouTube: @JuliaLashayProduced by NOVA MediaThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

This week on Petworking, I sat down with Daryl Hatton, CEO of ConnectionPoint, to discuss some crucial and timely issues, related to the need for crowdfunding solutions in veterinary care. ConnectionPoint's Petfundr brand is specifically designed for pet-related projects and needs. It operates similarly to other crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter or GoFundMe but is focused exclusively on pets and animals. Considering the financial challenges many pet owners face, the concept of Petfundr as a specialized crowdfunding platform for pet-related needs is innovative and addresses a significant gap in pet care funding. Here are some key takeaways and reflections from the episode: Financial Euthanasia and Veterinary Burnout: The issue of financial euthanasia not only affects pet owners but also takes a toll on veterinarians. The Fed's 2022 Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households survey noted that approximately 37% of Americans would struggle to cover a $400 emergency expense without resorting to credit, borrowing from family, selling assets, or obtaining a loan. The unfortunate consequence of this situation is that many pets are euthanized for otherwise treatable conditions, because their owners did not have the necessary funds to pay for the treatment. This is referred to as "financial euthanasia," and spots.com estimates that approximately 500,000 animals fall victim to financial euthanasia each year. By providing an alternative funding route, platforms like Petfundr can alleviate some of the emotional burdens on veterinarians and pet owners alike. The Limitations of Pet Insurance: Pet insurance would be one solution to this problem, but according to the latest statistics from NAPHIA, the pet insurance market in the United States covers just under 5 million pets, which includes both dogs and cats. Approximately 80% of these insured pets are dogs, but with at least 65 million dogs in the U.S., the overall penetration rate of pet insurance is still relatively low at ~4%, meaning over 60 million dogs do not have pet insurance. Consequently, these pet parents might face financial challenges if their pet develops a health condition that requires expensive treatment. highlighting the importance of solutions like crowdfunding, angel funds, or more accessible insurance options to help manage veterinary costs. This situation underscores the need for greater awareness and possibly more affordable or comprehensive pet insurance options to help mitigate the financial burden of pet healthcare. Other limitations with pet insurance as a remedy to the issues of families being unable to afford veterinary care and resorting to financial euthanasia are: Pet insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions, meaning that pet parents with older dogs and cats don't have a means of ensuring that their pet will be covered for all possible conditions. Pet insurance often operates on a reimbursement model, which can be problematic for pet owners who cannot afford to pay upfront for expensive treatments. Angel Fund Concept: Daryl and I also discussed the idea of an "Angel Fund", where customers of a veterinary clinic contribute to a fund that helps pet owners who cannot afford emergency treatments. In the frantic moments surrounding a medical emergency, this fund would allow underfunded pet parents to make decisions about their pet's treatment purely based on the best medical course of action. The California and New York Veterinary Medicine Associations are considering implementing statewide angel funds using Pet Funder's technology. Enjoy the episode, and as you're reflecting on your blessings this Thanksgiving, and perhaps pondering what charities will be the recipients of your charity on Giving Tuesday, take a minute to think about the pets that are in a situation where their families cannot afford to fund their medical care. Giving families an opportunity to keep all members of their family healthy is a worthy cause to consider indeed.

On this week's episode, Roger & Elias talk about tips for financial security, how the sandwich generation can get on track for their retirement goals, and how to help set up your kids & grandkids for financial security.    Follow Us on Facebook.com/BTWealthShow  Subscribe to the Podcast https://linktr.ee/BehindTheWealth Hosted By: Roger Abel Guest Host: Elias Randel Produced By: Molly Nordlocken Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC.  The opinions voiced in this show are for general information purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for  any individual. To determine which investments may be appropriate for  you, consult with your attorney, accountant, and financial or tax advisor prior to investing.   All performance referenced is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.  Premier Investments of Iowa, Inc. and LPL Financial do not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional.  Dollar cost averaging involves continuous investment in securities  regardless of fluctuation in price levels of such securities.  An investor should consider their ability to continue purchasing through fluctuating price levels. Such a plan does not assure profit and does not  protect against loss.  Economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there  can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.  There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are  suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes.  The purchase of certain securities may be required to effect some of the strategies. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. Consult your tax professional about eligibility to Roth and Traditional IRA  contributions. Contributions and earnings in a Roth IRA can be withdrawn  without paying taxes and penalties if the account owner is at least 59 ½  and has held their Roth IRA for at least five years. Traditional IRA account owners have considerations to make before performing a Roth IRA conversion. These primarily include income tax consequences on the converted amount in the year of the conversion, withdrawal limitations from a Roth IRA, and income limitations for future contributions to a Roth IRA. In addition, if you are required to take a minimum distribution (RMD) in the year you convert, you must do so before converting to a Roth IRA. This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax advisor. Prior to investing in a 529 Plan investors should consider whether the investor's or designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program. Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult your tax advisor before investing.  Data Sources:  Morningstar LendingClub Federal Reserve's 2022 Economic Well-Being of U.S. A Household report CNBC Your Money Survey

In an era of economic challenges and uncertainties, having an emergency savings fund is a financial lifeline that can provide peace of mind during turbulent times. Yet, statistics reveal a startling reality: 66% of the US population lacks adequate savings to weather unexpected storms and live paycheck to paycheck. And this problem is not limited to the US and it seems to only be getting worse. Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Claire Chamberlain, Global Head of Social Impact at BlackRock, joins The Bid to discuss what factors are exacerbating the problem and how it can be solved.Sources: Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2017, Federal Reserve (2018)FED Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 Fact Sheet (PDF)ASPAA Article Aug 2021 “Employee Financial Stress Costs Companies Nearly $5B a Week”Nest Insight Report 2022 “Does payroll autosave support employees to get started with saving?”FEDS Notes Sep 2020Article Economics Observatory, June 2021 “How has the pandemic affected household finances in developing economies?”Mercer Report “Inside Employees Minds Vol 2” 2017 ReportThis content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area countries, this is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In the European Economic Area, this is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets.For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Validators sign up to stake ETH post merge Will there be MEV on Bitcoin?  What's the deal with Worldcoin?  Is the wash sale tax loophole stalling the debt ceiling negotiations?  Have ordinals changed Bitcoin culture?  The Fed releases new data on crypto adoption in the U.S.  Paradigm adds AI to their mandate  Whip Tom Emmer and Rep Darren Soto introduce the Securities Clarity Act The NYT reports that prosecutors have a mountain of evidence against SBF Greenidge is vindicated regarding activist claims  Ripple vs the SEC Content mentioned:  The Federal Reserve, Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 Coindesk, The Bitcoin Mining Debate Is Ignoring the People Most Affected Sponsor notes:  Coin Metrics STATE OF THE NETWORK - A Claim in the Ether: Tracking the Soaring Demand for Ethereum Staking In this week's issue of State of the Network, we examine essential data and metrics highlighting the current state of the Ethereum staking ecosystem. The transition to Proof of Stake and the successful launch of the Shapella upgrade have bolstered confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem, but a variety of regulatory and technical risk factors still pose challenges.

 Have you skipped any healthcare because of cost? The share of Americans who skipped medical treatment last year because of costs rose substantially, according to a Federal Reserve survey out yesterday, "Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022. We talk about the times we have done the same. Then we reflect on what gun laws have been passed in the year since Uvalde. GGuest: Greg Bach

Cuando todos los titulares sobre los despidos de las tecnológicas se enfocaban en que la desaceleración económica, la inflación y la subida de tipos estaban afectándolas y que por ese motivo estaban despidiendo centenares de miles de personas, aquí te dije que no me creía ese discurso. Que detrás había algo mucho más complejo. De hecho llevo tiempo advirtiendo de que mientras todo el mundo está pendiente de una crisis sanitaria, de una guerra, de la inflación, de leyes que se hacen mal o de quienes van a encabezar una u otra lista, el mundo estaba automatizándose de un modo que, la crisis de 2008 nos parecerá una especie de tarde en Disneylandia comparada con la que se nos viene. Fuentes: Blanchard, Olivier, and Dani Rodrik. 2019. We Have the Tools to Reverse the Rise in Inequality. Speeches and Papers (November 20). Washington: Peterson Institute for International Economics. Blanchard, Olivier, and Dani Rodrik. 2021. Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role.Cambridge: MIT Press. Blanchet, Thomas, Lucas Chancel, and Armory Gethin. 2019. How Unequal is Europe? Evidence from Distributional National Accounts, 1980–2017. Working Paper 2019/06.World Inequality Lab: World Inequality Database. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. 2019. Survey of Consumer Finances. Accessed on October 5, 2020. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. 2020. Update on Economic Well-Being of US Households: July 2020 Results. Accessed on October 27, 2020. Enlaces documentos y textos: https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/27/23... https://time-com.translate.goog/62476... https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/21/te...

Do you know what to do when a financial emergency happens? In this episode of Making Cents of Money, we break down the different types of unexpected expenses, how to create a plan, and the factors you should consider. Additional Resources: • Financial Emergency Preparedness (Get Savvy webinar recording): https://youtu.be/3WSkpL9wg_s • Now: https://www.ready.gov/ • During/After: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ • FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit, https://www.fema.gov/emergency-financial-first-aid-kit • Recovery After Disaster – The Family Financial Toolkit: Minnesota Version (UMN & NDSU Extension), https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mzXr7nWXlDQo6ZliziHCe3Nxy5wUN8RD/view • Download the FEMA App to be receive tips and warning texts, https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messages • Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households (SHED) from the Federal Reserve Board: https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/report-economic-well-being-us-households.htm

First and foremost, I would like to give my thanks to the veterans who have served and to the families of veterans who have served on this Memorial Day. There are links in the episode notes for those of you who might be struggling to find your way back home from your service. Remember, there is no weakness in seeking help–there is only strength in the recognition that we accomplish the most as a species when we work together. So, if you need help; reach out for it. It is there for you. Now, as for the podcast information: there is not going to be a full episode this week. I have been away for a few days at a family member's wedding. I just couldn't get the editing finished for the episode, and I didn't want to rush it. This next episode is going to be epic–as the kids like to say. It focuses on a book by clinical psychologist Dr. John Rosegrant and his reading of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Honestly, it's a fascinating conversation. I enjoyed it very much and I'm looking forward to bringing it to you all next week. So, hit the subscribe/follow button and turn on notifications so you can be in the know for when it goes live next week. Until then, try to keep one foot firmly planted on neutral ground, and have a great day. If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: We have a list of apps focused on wellness and mental health and another page on relaxation techniques that our therapists often recommend to our clients. I also recommend linking to Military OneSource's list of mental health resources, as well as this resource list from Rand. Finally, CVN has some great educational resources, like their Tools for Stress and Worry - a free online curriculum for military/veteran families. If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: We have a list of apps focused on wellness and mental health and another page on relaxation techniques that our therapists often recommend to our clients. I also recommend linking to Military OneSource's list of mental health resources, as well as this resource list from Rand. Finally, CVN has some great educational resources, like their Tools for Stress and Worry - a free online curriculum for military/veteran families. University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media and Best Money Moves, joins John to talk about Oxfam’s new report that shows there were 573 more billionaires in the world by March 2022 than in 2020, the economy facing the biggest confluence of negative global factors since WWII, the Federal Reserve Board on issuing its Economic Well-Being of […]

Youth who are involved in the justice system encounter many consequences, such as probation or out-of-home placement. One aspect of juvenile court involvement that can last well beyond childhood is the financial burden of juvenile court debt. Listen today to learn more about debt-free justice and how you can help!Intro and Outro music is Wasted Education by Blue Topaz.Minors Facing Major Debt: The Immense Burden of Court Fees on Macomb County Youth and FamiliesPublications: Report on the Economic Well-Being of US Households (SHED)The High Cost of "Justice": A Snapshot of Juvenile Court Fines and Fees in Michigan2015–16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sammie and Michelle take a look at a movement in 2021 coined, "The Great Resignation". For the last five months, in the United States and across the globe, people are quitting their jobs at a record rate. Since both Sammie and Michelle have left their job this year, they take a look at this phenomena and share their take. Show Notes:Red (Taylor's Version)22 (Taylor's Version)Amazon TV Commercial, 'You're Hired'Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2017Great Resignation Sources:U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS - Job Openings and Labor Turnover SummaryA record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September as labor market tumult continued (Washington Post)The psychologist who coined the phrase 'Great Resignation' reveals how he saw it coming and where he sees it going. 'Who we are as an employee and as a worker is very central to who we are.'  (Insider)'Pandemic epiphanies' as people ponder quitting their jobs (BBC)How to Quit Your Job in the Great Post-Pandemic Resignation Boom (Bloomberg)Dr. Anthony C. KlotzContent Corner:Oprah and Eckhart Tolle: Acceptance of Troubled Times on SuperSoul Podcast Eckhart Tolle: How to Find a New Spiritual Awakening During the Pandemic on SuperSoul Podcast Your Money or Your Life by Vicki RobinStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind all show notes and more at statuspostadulting.com

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I speak with Dr. Tim Overton. We grapple with the reasons why many veterans find it difficult to reach out for help when it comes to mental health; we discuss the various methods of help that are available for veterans; and we even talk about one of my favorite subjects: the important role that narratives play in building resiliency and purpose. Mental health concerns are never the same from person to person; however, I think we do a good job of trying to understand some of the unique barriers that veterans might face from that of civilians. I was pretty shocked by some of the statistics that Dr. Overton provides for us here regarding rates of suicide, ideation, and how much more they can be reduced through therapy. Dr. Overton is an individual and couples therapist for the Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Widener University. He completed his postdoctoral residency at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center in New Orleans, where he specialized in the treatment of rural and underserved veteran populations. His clinical expertise includes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for depression and anxiety. You can find Dr. Overton and the rest of the Cohen Veterans Network through the following links: https://www.facebook.com/MFCPenn/ https://twitter.com/MFCPenn https://www.instagram.com/mfcpenn/ www.pennmedicine.org/veterans If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi a --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I speak with veteran Ben Killoy, host of two incredibly important podcasts: The Military Veteran Dad podcast, and The Business of Fatherhood podcast. Ben and I talk about the end of the Afghanistan War; we discuss veteran mental health and the problems with finding purpose out of the military; and, we discuss the importance of fatherhood. We even throw in a bit about Plato's allegory of the cave--and you know how much I love talking about Plato, or anything for that matter. Ben tells us his story of moving from existential crisis to podcast host and now to professional speaker. Ben helps fathers rediscover their purpose in the home and offers some valuable insights into how we can get there. Check out Ben's podcasts and learn more about his goal to help fathers find their way back home by visiting his website: https://benkilloy.com/ If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov If you would like to help bring our message of civil discourse out to more people, consider doing the following: The first and most important one is to subscribe and listen. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast app. You can subscribe to me through Joemeyer.substack.com for mid-week updates and special notes on upcoming episodes. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel as well and gain access to my guest appearances on other podcasts as well. Leave a kind rating and comment on Apple podcasts or where available. If you have friends who think might benefit from the podcast and enjoy it, send them a link to the website or to a particular episode. You can also buy me a cup of "ko-fi." I'm able to continue running The Neutral Ground Podcast because of the kindness of my patrons. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, I have a conversation with Amanda Huffman. Amanda is a military spouse and veteran who served in the Air Force for six years as a Civil Engineer including a deployment to Afghanistan. She traded in her combat boots for a diaper bag to stay home with her two boys and follow her husband's military career. She has been recognized as Hill Vets100 (class 2019), Women Veteran Trailblazer (2021), and was a finalist for the Melissa A Washington Small Business Award. She published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. In 2019 she also launched her podcast also titled Women of the Military. In our conversation, we discuss the end of the Afghanistan/Iraq wars, the difficulties of transitioning from active to inactive duty, finding your purpose in a post-military-service world, how the military prepares you for motherhood. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Amanda Huffman. Amanda's book: Women of the Military https://www.facebook.com/airmantomom https://www.instagram.com/airmantomom https://www.twitter.com/airmantomom https://www.linkedin.com/in/airmantomom/ https://www.patreon.com/womenofthemilitary https://women-of-the-military.simplecast.com If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to do your part to help bring civility back to our conversations? We need to get The Neutral Ground message in front of more people, and you can help with just a few keystrokes and some clicks of a mouse. 1) Start by hitting the subscribe button and turning on notifications. 2) Then, hit the like button. 3) Leave a thoughtful/uplifting comment for others to engage with. 4) Watch another video on the channel. 5) Share the channel or a video with someone else on your social media accounts 6) Head over to my website at https://theneutralgroundpodca --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

This month, The Neutral Ground Podcast is going to take on a very serious topic of discussion--a pressing one: veterans and mental health. Often times, this subject can seem overwhelmingly large, especially when we take a look at the current rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and suicides. However, what I hope to show in my series is that there is hope. There are practical ways that we can help veterans start down a pathway of healing--and it doesn't involve politics, and it doesn't involve budgets. It just involves your time and an open ear. In the conversations to come on the podcast, we're going to speak with people like Amanda Huffman of the Women of the Military podcast and Ben Killoy of the Military Veteran Dad podcast. They will bring their own unique views on how we can help veterans make a smoother transition back to civilian life. You need not have served to find value in these coming episodes. What we're going to discuss applies to all, because, at the end of the day, these are human problems. Join us on this journey. Statistics taken from The National Council: https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/topics/veterans/ If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/theneutralgroundpodcast. Donations are always appreciated and are useful to help fray the costs of maintaining The Neutral Ground Podcast. Finally, and most importantly, just be kind and patient with others in conversation. Try to model for those around you the difference between conversation and debate. Debate and dialogue are not the same thing. We need more dialogue in our everyday speech, and we need to limit debate to where it is most needed and useful. Any one of the above items is equally --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

In this episode of The Neutral Ground Podcast, we begin our month-long conversation on how we can best support veterans in need of support. With the end of the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts, one of the most important things that we can do is make sure that we give ears to veterans so that they can begin to build narratives of their experiences. This is vital because having a strong narrative in place not only helps to build closure to one incredibly important part of their lives, but it also builds clarity of thought and a sense of peace. In this first episode of our four-part series, I'm going to lay the foundation for how history and literature have given us the tools to help. We just need to accept that the experiences are there. I go back to Homer and the Iliad and Odyssey to show how the site of glory needs to move at the end of conflicts from the field of battle to the domestic realm. We need to raise the level of communal engagement to the level of heroism. I also talk about James Joyce's Modernist take on the epic hero, and how listening and being there for others becomes a type of heroism. We also dive into arguably the most well-known author-veterans of World War I: Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway gives us a truthful but bleak vision of how difficult it can be for the soldier and the family to try and navigate great trauma in the home. However, I do think there is some hope there at the end. Finally, we take a look at a beautiful letter from a wife to her husband from the World War I era. If you're a veteran who is struggling with mental health, or you know someone who is struggling, consider passing on the following information: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine links: Apps that can help: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/mobile_apps.html Relaxation techniques: https://www.med.upenn.edu/mfc/relaxation-techniques.html Military One Source: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-resources/ Rand Social and Economic Well Being: https://www.rand.org/well-being/social-and-behavioral-policy/projects/veterans/resources.html Cohen Veterans Network: https://www.cohenveteransnetwork.org/ Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: https://iava.org/homev3/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov Would you like to support the efforts to bring civility back to meaningful discourse? Well, you can, and with little more than a click of a button. Subscribe/follow the podcast on whichever platform you're currently using to listen to The Neutral Ground Podcast. Leave a rating and a comment wherever applicable. This will really help get the message out to more people. Let a friend know about the podcast by emailing them or posting an episode to your social media accounts. Visit the main website for The Neutral Ground Podcast at https://theneutralgroundpodcast.com/ and send me an email or leave an audio message for me with some thoughts or questions about one of our topics. I might end up using it on the podcast for all of us to grapple with together. Buy me a cup of coffee...err...I mean Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/theneutralgroundpodcast. Donations are always appreci --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/joemeyer/message

Student loans are a growing part of US Household debt; as of 2021, Americans hold over $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. On this episode of Making Cents of Money, we welcome Brad Fletcher from IDFPR to talk about student loan options and important protections for consumers. Make sure to check it out! We mentioned many statistics surrounding student loans and student loan debt in this episode. For those of you curious, we’ve compiled some additional statistics with sources below. -Over 45 million people have student loan debt with an average balance of $37,691 including both federal and private education debt (https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2021/02/20/student-loan-debt-statistics-in-2021-a-record-17-trillion/?sh=52fbeb681431). -The total amount of student loan debt in the US surpassed $1.7 trillion in December 2020 according to estimates from the Federal Reserve (https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/default.htm). -Historically, anywhere between 10-11% of borrowers are 90+ days late on payments, even before the pandemic hit (https://www.nasfaa.org/news-item/23473/National_Student_Loan_Cohort_Default_Rate_Continues_to_Drop#:~:text=The%20annual%20data%2C%20publicly%20released,entered%20repayment%20in%20FY%202017). According to the most recent data from The Institute for College Access & Success, or TICAS, Project on Student Debt (https://ticas.org/our-work/student-debt/) from 2019: -61% of bachelor degree recipients in Illinois take on student loan debt -The average amount of debt for bachelor degree recipients in IL was $29,666, which was a bit higher than the national average of $28,950 for 2019. The Digest of Education Statistics comparing graduate degree recipients between 1999/2000 to 2015/2016 illustrates aggregate debt between undergrad and grad education (https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_tub.asp): -The average total debt for both undergrad and graduate education for a professional degree in 2015/2016 was over $140,000. -It was over $90,000 for doctoral degrees in research, over $53,000 for Master’s degrees, and just over $50,000 for those getting a graduate certificate after their undergraduate degree. The Council of Graduate Schools created a tool (https://gradsense.org/gradsense/salary-debt-calculator?gradsense_form) to help graduate students gauge how much debt they’d take on depending on their intended field of study using some of the data from the Digest of Education Statistics. According to the Federal Reserve Report on the Economic Well Being of US Households (https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/2019-economic-well-being-of-us-households-in-2018-student-loans-and-other-education-debt.htm): -As of 2019, 43 percent of those who have attended college, incurred at least some debt for their education (including those that did not finish a degree or went to technical or trade schools). - And the average amount of student loan debt in 2019 was about $33K, the median was$17. However, many students and their families take out debt in other forms to fund their education, not just student loans. Student loans make up the majority of education debt, but some take on credit card debt, home equity loans, or other types of loans to fill the gap between how much aid they are provided and how much they owe.

COVID-19 has affected the lives of people living in the United States, but the data show the most dire repercussions of the pandemic have not been distributed evenly. So what's going on here? What's behind the inequality, and who's getting hit the hardest? And how does a country that has trouble getting on the same page about anything work together to level the playing field? The nonprofit RAND Corporation teamed up with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to conduct a survey of people from lower and middle incomes, with a focus on communities of color to look at how COVID-19 is affecting the physical and mental health of people most affected by this pandemic, along with their views, values, and experiences. Dr. Anita Chandra, Vice President and Director of RAND Social and Economic Well-Being joins KYW Newsradio In Depth to talk about the results of the poll and what to do with that information. Take a look at the study results here: https://rwjf.ws/3qguiis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welfare across Countries and Time, The misallocation of talent and US economic growth, Race and Economic Well-Being in the United States, and Trading Off Consumption and COVID-19 Deaths. Prof Pete Klenow is professor of Economic Policy, School of Humanities and Sciences at Stanford University. He is also Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scientificsense/support

FOLLOW US ON: Instagram Twitter Facebook SUBSCRIBE TO MONEY HA HA: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Stitcher Pocket Casts Spotify Overcast RadioPublic It’s time to make it emotional as we talk money goals! Today we’re going to break down how to bring a strong goal game to the table and share strategies on the short-term goals that help you turn your financial dreams into reality. Money Ha Ha is a no-judgement zone (even when we talk about the movie Grease), so these tips will work no matter where you’re at on your financial journey. This week’s action item is inspired by Yas’ time in art school and Dara’s getting creative with her latest “worth it” purchase. And as always, we’re all about taking ownership of what we can control about our money and our lives--but, you know, while singing songs and being goofy, too. Links: 2018 American Household Credit Card Debt Study Report on the Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2017 Spent: Looking for Change (Full Documentary) Full Transcript

On this week’s episode, Anna, Emily, and Felix remember Jack Bogle, discuss constant Brexit drama, and take a look at bad dealmaking. In the Slate Plus segment: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposed vacation plans for New Yorkers. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas,@EmilyRPeck Podcast production by Max Jacobs. Stories discussed: The Wall Street Journal: Five Ways Jack Bogle Changed the World of the Everyday Investor The Guardian: Corbyn Could Face String of Resignations if He Backs “People's Vote”The Huffington Post: Exactly How Bad Is Trump at Making Deals? Even Worse Than You Think. New York: Mayor de Blasio Aims to Guarantee All New Yorkers a Paid Vacation PEW Research Center: Young Adult Households Are Earning More Than Most Older Americans Did at the Same Age PEW Research Center: Americans Are Moving at Historically Low Rates, in Part Because Millennials are Staying Put Obama White House Archives: 15 Economic Facts About Millennials The Federal Reserve: Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2017 BuzzFeed News: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation The Wall Street Journal: Fed Says Student Debt Has Hurt the U.S. Housing Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Anna, Emily, and Felix remember Jack Bogle, discuss constant Brexit drama, and take a look at bad dealmaking. In the Slate Plus segment: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposed vacation plans for New Yorkers. Email: slatemoney@slate.com Twitter: @felixsalmon, @Three_Guineas,@EmilyRPeck Podcast production by Max Jacobs. Stories discussed: The Wall Street Journal: Five Ways Jack Bogle Changed the World of the Everyday Investor The Guardian: Corbyn Could Face String of Resignations if He Backs “People's Vote”The Huffington Post: Exactly How Bad Is Trump at Making Deals? Even Worse Than You Think. New York: Mayor de Blasio Aims to Guarantee All New Yorkers a Paid Vacation PEW Research Center: Young Adult Households Are Earning More Than Most Older Americans Did at the Same Age PEW Research Center: Americans Are Moving at Historically Low Rates, in Part Because Millennials are Staying Put Obama White House Archives: 15 Economic Facts About Millennials The Federal Reserve: Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2017 BuzzFeed News: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation The Wall Street Journal: Fed Says Student Debt Has Hurt the U.S. Housing Market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back-to-school time for many of our nation's children and today we are taking a look at the status of children in our state and across the country. The 2017 Kids Count Data Book, a new report from the Annie E Casey Foundation, ranks all 50 states by measures of Health, Education, Economic Well-Being and more. As more than 16 million American children currently live in poverty, our panel considers how to best meet the challenges that this most vulnerable segment of our population faces. What is the impact on academic performance? How have social policies contributed to the current predicament? Where does Maryland stand in the rankings; and how these obstacles can be overcome through effective policies and social services? Tom is joined in the studio by Patrick McCarthy, president and CEO of the Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation; Dr. Camika Royal, assistant professor of Urban Education at Loyola University Maryland and co-director of Loyola’s Center for Innovation in Urban Education; and Becky Wagner, executive director of the Baltimore-based Advocates for Children ---- Youth -- which is the Maryland partner for the Casey Foundation’s Kids Count project.

According to the Federal Reserve’s Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2014, 47% of households indicate that they would have great difficulty handling an unexpected $400 expense. No one likes unexpected expenses. There are plenty of other ways we would enjoy spending that money. But this report points to a heavier matter. If so many households are unprepared for such a modest expense, where do we stand in our preparation for our future income needs? In This Episode We Look At: Four hindrances that keep us from saving and investing; Time, Money, Misconceptions, and Presuming God's grace will make up for our lack of planning. Scripture teaches us that is it wise to save for a known future need. Saving for our family's financial future requires faith and action. We discuss practical applications for saving and investing today. Today's Resources and Links: Budgeting worksheet- Feel free to save a copy and use how you'd like. One Thing You Can Do Today to Improve Your Faith and Finances: Decide to make saving and investing a priority after tithing and offerings. Diligently look through your monthly household expenses and capture dollars that can be directed toward savings and investing. What Are Your Thoughts? If you have a question or comment about today's topic, we invite you to share your thoughts.