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Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Steven Portnoy opens the show talking about the Trump administration submitting plans to return migrants deported to El Salvador. On this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ she reviews Klaus streaming on Netflix. Amy talks with the Executive Director for Friends of Big Bear Valley Sandy Steers about what is going on in Jackie and Shadows’ nest. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the importance of turning off the lights, new millionaires not feeling rich, and practical things you can do to feel healthier and wealthier in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the importance of turning off the lights, new millionaires not feeling rich, and practical things you can do to feel healthier and wealthier in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the most wonderful time of the year in the basement, and we're kicking off the holiday season with our biggest, most packed episode yet. Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Neighbor Doug welcome Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix from the How to Money podcast for a year-end celebration of everything that mattered in money during 2025. Think of this as the holiday parade of personal finance episodes. There's a lot happening, it's all connected, and you'll want to stick around for the whole thing. First up, Joel and Matt join the crew for their Top 5 Lessons from the Events of 2025. From AI's real impact on everyday work to market surprises nobody saw coming, this segment unpacks the money moments that actually changed how we think about our finances. These aren't just headlines rehashed. They're the insights that'll help you make smarter moves in 2026. Then the show shifts to a fascinating trend everyone's noticing but nobody's quite figured out yet. Why is everyone suddenly betting on everything? Prediction markets are exploding, retail investors are taking bigger risks, and the line between investing and gambling feels blurrier than ever. Joe, OG, Joel, and Matt dig into what's driving this shift, whether it's brilliant or reckless, and how to think about risk when it seems like the whole world just discovered the casino. But wait, there's more. Nick from Alaska calls in with a real-world budgeting challenge that proves even the most prepared Stackers face seasonal money surprises. His situation sparks the kind of practical, helpful conversation this show does best. And because this is a holiday kickoff episode, we're wrapping with big news about the Stacking Benjamins Vault, the new tool designed to help you organize and protect your most important financial documents without the headache. This episode has everything. Big ideas, real questions, legendary guests, surprise calls, and the energy of a show that knows the best episodes are the ones where there's almost too much good stuff to fit in. Welcome to the holiday season, Stacker style. What You'll Walk Away With: • Joel and Matt's Top 5 Money Lessons from 2025 that actually matter going forward • How AI really affected work and income this year in practical, not theoretical, ways • Why prediction markets and betting culture are suddenly everywhere and what it means for investors • Whether the shift toward riskier investments is smart adaptation or dangerous groupthink • Nick from Alaska's budgeting challenge and the solutions the crew offers in real time • An inside look at the Stacking Benjamins Vault and how it helps you organize what matters most • The perfect energy boost heading into holiday episodes and a new year of smarter money moves This Episode Is For You If: • You want the year-end money recap that feels like a celebration, not a lecture • You've noticed everyone's suddenly betting on elections, sports, and markets and wonder what's going on • You love episodes with special guests, surprise calls, and enough happening to keep you engaged the whole way • You want to head into the holidays feeling smarter about money, not more anxious • You're ready to kick off the season with the Stacking Benjamins crew at their absolute best After You Listen, Share This: What was your biggest money lesson from 2025? And have you noticed yourself (or people you know) getting more comfortable with risky bets lately? Drop your thoughts in the Spotify comments or the Basement Facebook group because this episode kicks off our holiday run, and we want to hear what's on your mind heading into 2026. FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/year-end-lessons-with-the-runners-up-of-the-charity-challenge-1777 Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(December 18, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss gambling becoming a massive problem in the United States, home flipping, and more Americans moving overseas to save money. SpaceX tender offer puts Musk’s net worth record to $677BIL. Community college enrollment is up amid economic uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss gambling becoming a massive problem in the United States, home flipping, and more Americans moving overseas to save money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Reena Roy opens the show speaking on the newly released video from police of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. Amy talks with ABC News Los Angeles–based national radio correspondent Alex Stone about the Reiner murders, the son Nick Reiner in custody and being held without bail. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about dollar stores and whether you get more when you spend more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks to the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about dollar stores and whether you get more when you spend more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 11, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss cash is ‘cringe’ to Gen Z, Instacart’s algorithmic pricing, and what if electricity was free in the afternoon? Fed chair Jerome Powell says U.S. may be drastically overstating jobs numbers. UC Berkeley, Pomona College settle with Jewish groups over antisemitism allegations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss cash is ‘cringe’ to Gen Z, Instacart’s algorithmic pricing, and what if electricity was free in the afternoon?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jim Ryan opens the show talking about holiday decorating and the number of injuries associated with falling from roofs and ladders. Amy talks with ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy about SCOTUS likely to allow President Trump’s FTC firing. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about the ‘Trump Accounts’ for kids and pitting Uber and Lift against each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins Wake Up Call to talk about the ‘Trump Accounts’ for kids and pitting Uber and Lift against each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 04, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss the vast majority of American’s having unused gift cards, not buying a home if you can’t, and financial advisors’ advice. ChatGPT’s meteoric rise by the numbers. Cash-strapped shoppers opt for essential and buy-now-pay-later services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call LIVE from the Anaheim White House for 15th annual KFI Pastathon . The KFI Pastathon is a charity event hosted by KFI radio that benefits Caterina's Club, which helps feed children and families in need and provides them with job training. ABC News investigative reporter Peter Charalambous opens the show live from Luigi Mangione’s trial in New York. Amy talks with Alondra, a Katarinas club recipient. Managing Partner at Anaheim White House Restaurant Sylvano Ibay joins the show to talk about how they became involved with KFI & Caterina’s Club for the annual Pastathon charity event that helps feed thousands of children. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about how to find trustworthy charities and being responsible while deciding to be charitable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show discussing the Pentagon launching ‘thorough review’ into democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over video to troops. ABC News national reporter Steven Portnoy speaks on a judge tossing out the indictments against James Comey & Letitia James. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about Black Friday return policies, nostalgia buying, and a possible bear market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about Black Friday return policies, nostalgia buying, and a possible bear market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(November 20, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss ridiculous consumer items, chicken over beef, airlines being held accountable, and EVs losing popularity. The Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the education department. Dairy farms turn to cow cuddling for extra income.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard about a cashless society and tariff rollbacks on at the grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(November 13, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage idea, $2,000 tariff checks, and a new Visa/Mastercard settlement changing how credit cards will be accepted. Feds allege ex-advisors for Gov. Newsom, Becerra schemed to fund luxuries. Trump asks Israel’s President to pardon Netanyahu from corruption charges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss Trump’s proposed 50-year mortgage idea, $2,000 tariff checks, and a new Visa/Mastercard settlement changing how credit cards will be accepted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News national correspondent Steven Portnoy speaks on the Senate voting on the government funding bill that is expected to pass and end the shutdown. ABC News reporter Jim Ryan talks about Christmas in 2025 and it being a season on uncertainty. Bloomberg’s Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about budgeting and spending for Christmas, tariff checks, and allocating beneficiaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard talking about budgeting and spending for Christmas, tariff checks, and allocating beneficiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(November 06, 2025) Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss workers planning ahead for a potential layoff, people refinancing into 84-month car loans, and ads infiltrating your fridge and car. Bed shortage could lead to release of mentally ill inmates; Orange County DA Todd Spitzer joins the show. A boy and his thousands of bees took on this California city… and won. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host of ‘How to Money’ Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss workers planning ahead for a potential layoff, people refinancing into 84-month car loans, and ads infiltrating your fridge and car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to talk about Israel fearing that Hamas won't disarm. ABC News' Steven Portnoy speaks on democrats blasting President Trump for not shifting more funds for SNAP. Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about renters having the upper hand, holiday budgeting, and new cars for $50k.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about renters having the upper hand, holiday budgeting, and new cars for $50k.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(October 30, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss whether the stock market is in a bubble, consumers feeling discount fatigue, and renters having an upper hand in the housing market these days. The battle over DEI is messier than ever for companies.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss whether the stock market is in a bubble, consumers feeling discount fatigue, and renters having an upper hand in the housing market these days.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump's visit to Asia. Amy talks with the Regional Executive Director of the California Wildlife Crossing Beth Pratt about the progress being made to the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about prescription vending machines, cost plus drugs, Walmart and Aldi Thanksgiving, and why you should TAKE YOUR VACATION DAYS!
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about prescription vending machines, cost plus drugs, Walmart and Aldi Thanksgiving, and why you should TAKE YOUR VACATION DAYS!
(October 23, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss extra rewards through credit cards, the more money you have the harder it is to manage, and AI entering the e-commerce space. LA County moves to limit license plate tracking. Cruise ships are flocking to Alaska to chase ice… but receding glaciers are leaving a new threat behind.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the Bill Handel Show to discuss extra rewards through credit cards, the more money you have the harder it is to manage, and AI entering the e-commerce space.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller opens the show live from Jerusalem talking about Witkoff, Kushner visiting Isreal to bolster Gaza truce. ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers speaks on parts of the East Wing of the White House being demolished as Trump's ballroom construction gets underway. Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about 5G home internet, accidental landlording, and car wash subscriptions.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about 5G home internet, accidental landlording, and car wash subscriptions.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss attending a wedding now costing a fortune, only 1/3 Americans now think college is ‘very important,' and people willing to be paid less to work remotely.
(October 16, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss attending a wedding now costing a fortune, only 1/3 Americans now think college is ‘very important,' and people willing to be paid less to work remotely. Grocery stores adopt digital price tags.. could your bill change? People are sneaking answers from AI… who can blame them?
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller live from Jerusalem Karen Travers opens the show talking about what's next for Gaza as the war comes to an end. Amy talks with ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers opens the show talking about what's next for Gaza as the war comes to an end. Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about emergency funds, homeowners refinancing, and renting vs selling.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about emergency funds, homeowners refinancing, and renting vs selling.
(October 09, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss consumers adopting BNPL into their lives, the rise in ‘accidental landlords,' and chatbots tapping into a goldmine of your personal information. Don't shoot the bride and groom: Crazy wedding traditions from around the world. Wild horses are trampling Mono Lake landscape; the feds plan a round up.
Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss consumers adopting BNPL into their lives, the rise in ‘accidental landlords,' and chatbots tapping into a goldmine of your personal information.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Israel and Hamas launching indirect talks in Egypt on the eve of the Gaza War anniversary. KFI national correspondent Rory O'Neill talks about Amazon Prime days and scammers. Bloomberg's Dan Schwartzman updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about contract and freelance work, retirement accounts, and reliable cars.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about contract and freelance work, retirement accounts, and reliable cars.
(October 02, 2025)Neil Saavedra is in for Bill who is taking the day off for Yom Kippur. Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to discuss people trading in their cars, why emergency funds are not ‘stupid,' and why freelance work is becoming more popular. Trump has late night shows in his crosshairs… is SNL next? Tennessee is set to execute a woman for the first time in over 200 years.
Amy King hosts your Tuesday Wake Up Call. KFI White House correspondent Jon Decker opens the show talking about Trump meeting with the Generals. ABC News journalist Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss Netanyahu, Trump announcing a peace plan. Bloomberg's Courtney Donohoe updates us on the latest in business and Wall Street. The show closes with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard talking about creating an emergency fund, ‘just in-case financial plans', and the addiction to streaming services.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard about creating an emergency fund, ‘just in-case financial plans', and the addiction to streaming services.
(Sept 18,2025)Host of ‘How to Money' on KFI Joel Larsgaard opens the hour talking about ________. Ben and Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits, saying brand ‘silenced' on social issues. The show closes with host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' speaking on ____.
Amy talks with the host of ‘How to Money' on KFI Joel Larsgaard about new iPhone debt, health insurance, and American's reliance on social security.
(Sept 11, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about Americans largely believe hard work will not lead to greater levels of economic success, flipping items on Facebook Marketplace, and Robinhood launching a new social media platform. When you try to kill the negotiators, negotiations end.
(Sept 04, 2025)Host of ‘How to Money' Joel Larsgaard joins the show to talk about customer loyalty, frequency of gambling ads, and what ETF options might be best for you. Far-right Israel minister calls West Bank to be annexed. The host of ‘Later with Mo Kelly' here on KFI joins the show to discuss Paris Jackson distancing herself from Michael Jackson biopic.
8:05 - Joel Larsgaard talks money8:20 - More with Joel Larsgaard8:35 - Newly banned TSA items8:50 - There's no such thing as a "Coolcation."