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Most retirement planning focuses on accumulation -- how to save enough. Dana Anspach of Sensible Money has spent her career on the other side of that equation: what happens when it's time to actually spend the money. In her new book Living Off Your Acorns, she breaks retirement into four distinct phases -- pre-go, go-go, slow-go, and no-go -- and argues that the decade before you retire may be the most important planning window of all. CFP and MarketWatch columnist Beth Pinsker also stops by to flag an HSA inheritance problem that almost nobody sees coming.What You'll Walk Away WithDana's four-phase retirement framework -- pre-go, go-go, slow-go, and no-go -- and why the pre-go years (the 10 years before you stop working) are where the most valuable planning actually happensWhy most people wait until months before retirement to do serious planning -- and the specific things you can only fix if you start far enough outThe JP Morgan research showing 20% volatility in retirement spending year over year -- and why that makes flexibility a more important goal than optimizationWhy Dana recommends recalibrating your retirement plan every year rather than building a 30-year model that's guaranteed to be wrong by year fiveThe income ladder approach: how having bonds and CDs maturing each year means you never have to sell investments at a loss to cover spending -- and why it also helps behaviorallyThe fundedness concept: why the safe withdrawal rate was calculated assuming the Great Depression starts the day you retire, and why dynamic go-go spending gives you more room than the 4% rule suggestsThe retirement red zone -- the five years before and the first year after leaving work -- and why Dana starts shifting portfolios toward conservatism 10 years out, not fiveThe long-term care reality check: why only about 15% of people incur a catastrophic care cost, why home equity is Dana's preferred reserve asset, and what insurance actually covers versus what people hope it coversThe HSA tax problem Beth Pinsker uncovered: why a non-spouse beneficiary who inherits your HSA takes the entire balance as ordinary income in a single year -- and why you should spend it before your Roth, not afterWhy power of attorney paperwork at each individual financial institution matters more than most people realize -- and the specific authentication vulnerabilities that put retirees at fraud riskWhy This Matters NowThe decumulation phase requires a completely different strategy than accumulation -- and most people don't start thinking about it until they're months away from leaving work. Dana's case is simple: the earlier you start building flexibility into every decision, the more options you have when life doesn't go according to plan. And it almost never does.From the BasementDana Anspach joins Joe and OG for a deep dive into Living Off Your Acorns, covering everything from her grandpa feeding squirrels in retirement to the very specific paperwork every financial institution needs before they'll honor your power of attorney. Beth Pinsker makes a headline segment appearance to explain the HSA inheritance tax problem her MarketWatch piece uncovered. Doug arrives with World Cup trivia. The community shares reactions to the 59% unplanned retirement episode, including Shep's 30-year story of gradually bumping his savings rate and a 37-year-old Stacker leaving the workforce in two weeks for baby number four.Resources MentionedLiving Off Your Acorns: Your Guide to the Four Phases of Retirement by Dana Anspach -- available on Amazon; search "Living Off Your Acorns" or "Dana Anspach"Sensible Money -- Dana Anspach's financial planning firm; sensiblemoney.comMarketWatch -- "I'm 66 and have $85,000 in my HSA. When should I start spending it?" by Beth PinskerMy Mother's Money by Beth Pinsker -- previous Stacking Benjamins appearance linked at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins Basics Guide -- stackingbenjamins.com/basicsguideStacking Benjamins YouTube channel -- OG and Anna basics series; youtube.com/stackingbenjaminsStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TakeawaysYou cannot argue people into changing their minds. You can only outlast their fear with evidence, patience, and showing up consistently.Leaders set the temperature. Whether you choose to be a thermostat or a thermometer in a conflict will determine the outcome more than the facts will.Agritourism is not a hobby. It is an economic development strategy — one that keeps farmland in family hands when traditional commodity farming can no longer carry the weight.In this solo episode of Rooted Agritourism, Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen is back with one of the most honest conversations she has had on this podcast yet — and it's entirely her own story. Liz opens by catching listeners up on a whirlwind stretch: the launch of her USA Today bestselling book Flowers Bloom Anyway, her appearance on season two of Dirt Diaries on RFD-TV, a segment on Market Watch, and the official opening of her on-farm event venue and farm store at Sunny Mary Meadow.But the heart of this episode is a story she has been sitting with for almost a year: the conditional use permit battle that nearly derailed her dream before the building was even finished.Key Topics CoveredLiz's background: nurse practitioner by education, flower farmer by accident, entrepreneur by necessityGrowing Sunny Mary Meadow from $7,000 to $150,000 in flower sales in three years — and why she knew the model had to evolveWhy she rebranded from Flower Farmer Forum to Rooted Agritourism, and what that shift representsFlowers Bloom Anyway — USA Today bestseller — and the media attention that followedWhat a conditional use permit is and why agritourism businesses need one to operate legallyThe neighbor opposition, the misinformation, and what it cost her personallyThe county commissioner who accused her application of fraud and walked out of a public meetingHow she decided to stop saying "no comment" and go to the statewide pressFiling a formal complaint — and why she says it was about accountability, not revengeThe phone call from a neighbor a year later: "I think we were misinformed."Thermostat vs. thermometer leadershipSave $25 on your CoolBot: https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/lv1/6R543BWF/ Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com FarmerstoFlorists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/ Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/ Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852
The Mercantilist Restoration - https://anthonyfatseas.substack.com/p/the-mercantilist-restoration-how?r=1ni7opInterview recorded - 17th of June, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Peter Grandich. Peter Grandich is a Wall Street veteran known as the Wall Street Whiz Kid, and the founder of Peter Grandich and Company.During our conversation we spoke about his economic overview, risk of a similar scenario to the great depression, K shaped economy, AI, Precious metals, underappreciated assets and more. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction3:14 - Economic overview5:52 - Stock market concern9:49 - Crash catalyst?16:28 - Lame duck president?18:25 - K shaped economy & AI boom22:34 - Government inefficiencies25:54 - Precious metals long31:07 - Underappreciated assets?33:15 - Kevin Warsh hawkish37:29 - Global overview39:12 - One message to takeaway?Peter Grandich entered Wall Street in the mid-1980s with neither formal education nor training, and within three years was appointed Head of Investment Strategy for a leading New York Stock Exchange-member firm. He would go on to hold positions as Chief Market Strategist, Portfolio Manager for four hedge funds and a mutual fund that bore his name. His abilities have resulted in hundreds of media interviews, including Good Morning America, Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Financial Post, Globe and Mail, US News & World Report, New York Times, Business Week, MarketWatch, Business News Network and dozens more. He has spoken at investment conferences around the globe, edited numerous investment newsletters and was one of the more sought-after financial commentators.His autobiography, Confessions of a Wall Street Whiz Kid, was first published in the fall of 2011. The second edition was released in 2014, while the third edition, Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid, was issued in October 2015. The fourth edition of the book was later released in April 2019, and the fifth edition was issued in May 2021.The fifth edition of the book is currently available on Amazon.com, but you can also read the book for free online. Read the book online.Grandich was the editor and publisher of The Grandich Letter from 1984 to 2014. He was also Senior Commentator for Moneytalks.net from 2013 to 2015.In 2013, Grandich founded the Athletes & Business Alliance (ABA), a private organization of professional athletes and business executives who exchange ideas and build relationships with an emphasis on capitalizing on the talents of all involved. A symbiotic organization, ABA is a network of accomplished individuals in an environment where one can develop personal associations with a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. The ABA boasts a select membership of diverse senior-level executives, high net worth business owners, and both active and retired pro athletes. By invitation only, high-level corporate and business decision-makers and prominent athletes intermingle. To achieve success, businesses must utilize effective marketing tools, secure new customers to generate repeat business and provide superior customer service that engenders loyalty. The ABA provides an environment to do this and more.Peter Grandich currently resides in New Jersey with his wife, Mary, and they have one daughter, Tara.Peter Grandich - Website - https://petergrandich.com/X - https://twitter.com/PeterGrandichYouTube - @Peter-Grandich Blog - https://petergrandich.com/blog-posts/WTFinance -Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wtfinancee/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he looks at the historical fallout of tech-based market bubbles.Sources:What's driving stock market returns? | J.P. Morgan Asset ManagementAlphabet Inc. (GOOGL) PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2004AMZN PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2003Apple Inc. (AAPL) PE Ratio History & Chart Since 1984META PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2013MSFT PE Ratio History & Chart Since 1986NVDA PE Ratio History & Chart Since 1999Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) PE Ratio History & Chart Since 2020Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Read the transcript for this episode.Subscribe to the podcast.Sign up for the newsletter.Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.
Join CFC researchers Sam Kem, Alisha Pinto and Chris Whittle as they discuss CFC's new issue brief, "Considerations for a Changing Grid: How Are Cooperatives Ensuring Electric Reliability?" Download the brief. Read the transcript for this episode. For questions and requests about industry research topics, please contact utilityresearchpolicy@nrucfc.coop.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Subscribe to the podcast.Sign up for the newsletter.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.
Connor's rolling 7-day read on the Santa Clarita Valley market for June 13, 2026. 729 active listings (up roughly 230 since January), 16 new coming-soon homes, and 94 price changes against just 74 new listings, meaning more sellers cut price than showed up. The hard number: 31 listings came off the market versus 34 that closed, nearly one failure for every sale, plus 20 to 25 a week falling out of escrow. The episode ends on the one move that protects a sale, a pre-sale home inspection and full transparency with buyers.Links: SantaClaritaComingSoon.com · SellersOnlyAgent.com · Call/Text 661-400-1720 (or text RE) Connor T. MacIvor · CalDRE #01238257 · Sync Brokerage, Inc. · DRE #02031490Youtube Channels:Conner with Honor - real estateHome Muscle - fat torchingFrom first responder to real estate expert, Connor with Honor brings honesty and integrity to your Santa Clarita home buying or selling journey. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for valuable tips, local market trends, and a glimpse into the Santa Clarita lifestyle.Dive into Real Estate with Connor with Honor:Santa Clarita's Trusted Realtor & Fitness EnthusiastReal Estate:Buying or selling in Santa Clarita? Connor with Honor, your local expert with over 2 decades of experience, guides you seamlessly through the process. Subscribe to his YouTube channel for insider market updates, expert advice, and a peek into the vibrant Santa Clarita lifestyle.Fitness:Ready to unlock your fitness potential? Join Connor's YouTube journey for inspiring workouts, healthy recipes, and motivational tips. Remember, a strong body fuels a strong mind and a successful life!Podcast:Dig deeper with Connor's podcast! Hear insightful interviews with industry experts, inspiring success stories, and targeted real estate advice specific to Santa Clarita.
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#fantasyfootball #nfl #nfldraft #dynastymovement Join Jeff Bell and Mike Kashuba as they assess the early summer movement in the Dynasty fantasy football market. Download the 2026 Footballguys Rookie Guide: www.https://footballguys.com/rookieguide
Join Antony Davies, director of economic research at CFC, as he explains how conditions in each state are affecting population size and potential economic growth. Sources:GDP (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits, 1st Quarter 2026Population Decline in the US by State2024: PUB Public Sector Annual Surveys and Census of GovernmentsGDP by StateAnnual growth of real gross domestic product (GDP) of the United States in 2025, by stateSARPP Regional price parities by stateHousehold Income in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2024Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE)Income inequality (Gini Coefficient)State and Local Government Finances by Level of Government: U.S. and States: 2017 - 2023Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop. Visit us, download the dashboard and intelligence brief and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.
Meet Jonathan TreiberJonathan Treiber CEO of Skill-Care Corporation. Chief Problem Solver Jonathan has been featured in Business Insider, MarketWatch and he is a FORBES Contributor. Skil-Care Corporation was founded in 1978 & has pioneered the design and development of innovative safety and comfort healthcare products for patients within the nursing home, hospital, rehabilitation, and home care settings for over 50 years.Terry & Jonathan discuss fall prevention and it's importance to our aging population. Of the 1.6M residents in U.S. nursing facilities, approximately half fall each year, making fall prevention one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing care operators. Yet many organizations continue to respond by investing in increasingly complex technology that is difficult to deploy, train on, and sustain in real-world care environments.https://skil-care.com/fall-prevention-awareness/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathantreiber/https://skil-care.comBlog:https://jonathantreiber.com/Connect with Host Terry LohrbeerIf you are a Boomer and feel you would make a great guest please email Terry with your bio and any other info you would like to share email: terry@kickassboomers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/Instagram: kickassboomersTwitter: @kickassboomersWebsite: kickassboomers.comTerry's editing company: Kenny Destefano LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes.
Join CFC expert John Suter, vice president of economic research, as he looks at current rising bond yields, likely interest-rate trends and how CFC borrowers have coped with higher rates in the past.Subscribe to the Economic & Market Watch podcast.Read the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.
Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at Thursday's losses in cattle, gains in corn and soybeans, and mixed finishes for hogs and wheatJuly corn $4.55 and ¾ up $.03 and 1/4July soybeans $11.94 and ½ up $.09 and 1/4July soybean meal $334.10 up $3.50July soybean oil 76.70 up 144 pointsJuly Chicago wheat $6.24 up $.01 and 1/2June live cattle $249.75 down $1.67June lean hogs $96.97 down $.62Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Whatever you put your hand to do, do it with all your might." Today's guest, Jason Jaggard, talks about the power of generosity. There are times in our lives when we may be called to be generous with our resources. When you see firsthand how beautiful it is to give, you'll also see an influx of how people come to pick your brain. So how do you know when are where to invest your time? You can listen to today's episode at www.corymcarlson.com/podcast In this episode, you'll discover… Being in the room with the right people. (2:28) Spiritual Generosity. (7:15) What is a meta performer? (14:33) A coach is a capacity trainer (26:39) Jason's Bio: Jason Jaggard is an entrepreneur, coach, & author dedicated to inspiring the world to pursue nobility. His work has been translated into over 50 languages and featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Market Watch, Under30CEO, The Global Leadership Network, and Chief Executive Magazine. He is the founder and CEO of Novus Global, a community of elite executive coaches pursuing coaching mastery together, serving the world's best leaders and teams to go beyond high performance. Jason is also the co-founder of The Meta Performance Institute, a non-traditional incubator for world-class coaching, leadership, and management. He is the executive producer and primary host for the award-winning Beyond High Performance Podcast, featuring interviews with world-class executive coaches along with billionaires, NYT bestselling authors, business leaders, professional athletes, activists, and award-winning entertainers. His first book, Spark: Transform Your World One Risk at a Time, can be found wherever books are sold. Learn more here. What's Next? NEW!! Join the new RISE community. Check out my newest book, 'Rise and Go', HERE!
July corn $4.52 and 1/2 down $.05 July soybeans $11.85 and 1/4 down 3/4 of a cent July soybean meal $330.60 up $2.00 July soybean oil 75.16 up 80 points July Chicago wheat $6.22 and 1/2 down $.13 June live cattle $251.42 up $3.20 June lean hogs $97.60 up $1.47Learn more about what's happening in the agriculture markets here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/markets/Find more agriculture news here: https://brownfieldagnews.com/Connect with Brownfield Ag News:» Get the latest ag news: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/» Subscribe to Brownfield on YouTube: @BrownfieldAgNews » Follow Brownfield on X (Twitter): https://x.com/brownfield» Follow Brownfield on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrownfieldAgNewsSubscribe and listen to Brownfield Ag News:➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/dz/podcast/brownfield-ag-news/id1436508505➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qoIHY9EYUV9sf5DXhBKHN?si=a4483aaa1afd445eBrownfield Ag News creates and delivers original content across multiple media platforms. Brownfield is the largest and one of the oldest agricultural news networks in the country carrying agricultural news, markets, weather, commentary and feature content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join Economic & Market Watch producer Kathy Ryan for a bonus, behind-the-scenes look at how AI has changed the economic research team and the show in the past year. Links:Read Sam's article "Hormuz: Examining Hidden Risks to Rural America."Subscribe to the Economic & Market Watch podcast.See the transcript of this episode.Contact the Economic & Market Watch team at economicresearch@nrucfc.coop.Visit us, download the dashboard and explore other Solutions media on our website, nrucfc.coop/Solutions.
This week on Ask Farnoosh, Farnoosh tackles some of the biggest personal finance questions listeners are wrestling with right now, from AI-powered banking tools to buying a home in today's expensive market and whether it's smart to pay off debt early.Farnoosh begins with a look at OpenAI's new personal finance tools that allow select ChatGPT users to connect their financial accounts directly to AI. She breaks down what the feature can do, why some consumers are intrigued, and why others are understandably nervous about privacy and security. She also shares fresh housing market data showing more buyers are moving forward despite mortgage rates remaining above 6%, and why waiting for ultra-low rates may no longer be realistic.The episode also explores a viral MarketWatch story about a couple who became millionaires in their early 30s despite modest incomes. Farnoosh unpacks the real lessons behind the headline: avoiding excessive student debt, consistently investing at least 15% of income, buying reliable used cars, keeping housing costs manageable, and staying financially flexible enough to seize opportunities when they arise.Listener Mailbag Questions This Week:Can you buy a new home if you already own one with a mortgage? Farnoosh answers a newlywed listener's question about purchasing a larger home while keeping her husband's current house as a future rental property. She explains how lenders evaluate debt-to-income ratios, when future rental income may count toward mortgage approval, and why it's important to run the numbers carefully before deciding whether becoming a landlord is truly worth it.Should you pay off a car loan early, even if it might impact your credit score? Another listener asks whether paying off the final $1,000 on a car loan could hurt their credit. Farnoosh explains the difference between revolving credit and installment loans, how credit mix factors into your score, and why the emotional relief of becoming debt-free can sometimes outweigh purely mathematical investing advice.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the dynamic between Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken and the reporters during press conferences. They also explore a Market Watch comparison between expensive Madison Square Garden ticket prices and a luxury weekend in Cleveland
This Multi-Family Office Manages ~$1B Mainly in Crypto – Meet Jake Claver Chairman Digital Ascension GroupJake Claver, CEO, Digital Ascension GroupWebsite: www.digitalfamilyoffice.ioAUM = $1 Billion Jake's Bio:Jake Claver is CEO and Principal of Digital Ascension Group, founder of Digital Wealth Partners, a digital-asset-focused RIA, and leader of Syndicately, an SPV platform for sophisticated investors. A recognized expert in blockchain and Web3 adoption, he advises family offices and high-net-worth clients through a multi-family office model that integrates planning, governance and next-generation investment strategies. Jake is a frequent industry speaker, has been featured in Bloomberg and MarketWatch, and is co-author of the bestselling book Wealth in Numbers. His focus is helping investors build durable, multi-generational wealth in the digital economy.Awards & Recognition:• Member of the Forbes Finance Council• Speaker at the Digital Fusion Summit 2025
Enterprises have agents. Most can't run them at scale. IBM's Suzanne Livingston explains what changes when you have hundreds — not two.Full Show NotesScaling agentic AI is not the same problem as building it. At IBM Think 2026 in Boston, I sat down with Suzanne Livingston, VP of Product for IBM watsonx Orchestrate, to talk about where enterprise organizations actually are on this journey — and what it takes to move from a pilot to a production environment running hundreds of agents across dozens of departments.Suzanne walks through the full watsonx portfolio, then goes deep on the challenge she hears from customers constantly: the agent worked in the demo, but now it needs to run reliably at scale, with proper governance, observable across the estate, and permissioned correctly for every user and every system it touches. That is a fundamentally different problem than building the agent in the first place. The new Orchestrate Agent Control Plane is IBM's answer to it.This episode is for enterprise technology leaders who have moved past "should we do agents" and are now asking "how do we run them well." If your organization is somewhere between first pilot and full production deployment, this conversation is the one to listen to this week.What We CoverWhy the jump from generative to agentic AI changes the operating model, not just the technologyWhat agent orchestration means in practice when you have 40 sub-agents reporting to one master agentWhat the Orchestrate Agent Control Plane does and why cross-estate visibility matters more than per-agent optimizationHow enterprises are treating AI agents like digital employees — with identities, goals, managers, and performance reviewsWhy governance isn't optional in an agentic environment and what "governance light" looks like for organizations just getting started.Guest BioSuzanne Livingston is Vice President of Product Management for IBM watsonx Orchestrate, IBM's enterprise AI orchestration platform. She leads the product team responsible for agent building, orchestration, evaluation, and the recently announced Orchestrate Agent Control Plane. Suzanne presented at IBM Think 2026 in Boston.IBM Think profile: https://www.ibm.com/think/author/suzanne-livingstonResources MentionedIBM watsonx Orchestrate 30-day free trial: https://www.ibm.com/products/watsonx-orchestrateIBM Think 2026 content: https://www.ibm.com/thinkLopez Research blog: https://www.lopezresearch.com/research/
Dr. Laura welcomes executive coach, author, and former Microsoft leader Sabina Nawaz for a discussion on what it really takes to become a manager people want to follow. Drawing from her own experience of shifting from a caring leader to one she no longer recognized under pressure, Sabina shares a deeply human perspective on how pressure, more than power, quietly shapes behavior at work. Dr. Laura and Sabina explore how even the most well-intentioned managers can fall into common traps that limit their teams, including the tendency to take on too much or unknowingly diminish others' contributions. They invite reflection on how leadership shows up in everyday moments and how small, intentional shifts can transform both personal effectiveness and team culture. Dr. Laura and Sabina unpack practical strategies to navigate busyness, create space for clearer thinking, and build feedback loops that support growth. Sabina introduces the concept of micro habits as a sustainable path to change, along with the importance of intentionally creating blank space to access deeper insight. The conversation also challenges conventional thinking about “leader” as a title, reframing leadership instead as a shared practice that can be activated by anyone. With warmth and professional curiosity, Dr. Laura guides a discussion that highlights how cultivating awareness and letting go of the need to have all the answers can unlock greater potential in managers and their teams. “It is not power that corrupts us. It is pressure, and under pressure we have a choice point.” - Sabina Nawaz About Sabina Nawaz: Sabina Nawaz is an elite executive coach who advises C-level executives and teams at Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions around the world. Sabina routinely gives speeches each year and teaches faculty at Northeastern and Drexel Universities. During her fourteen-year tenure at Microsoft, she went from managing software development teams to leading the company's executive development and succession planning efforts for over 11,000 managers and nearly a thousand executives, advising Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer directly. She has written for and been featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, NBC, Nasdaq, and MarketWatch. Resources: Website: SabinaNawaz.com Book: “YOU'RE THE BOSS: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)” by Sabina Nawaz LinkedIn: SabinaNawaz “The Anomaly: A Novel” by Hervé Le Tellier, translated by Adriana Hunter “Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence” by Anna Lembke MD “I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss” by Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett Dr. Laura on LinkedIn Where Work Meets Life™ on YouTube Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career Counselling Synthesis Psychology Order Dr. Laura's new book today: I Wish I'd Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating a Toxic Boss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Your Retirement Sketchbook: This $10B Money Manager Shares Timeless AdviceGuest Jamie P. Hopkins is the Chief Executive Officer of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors and Chief Wealth Officer of WSFSWebsite:https://www.bmt.com/$9.7 B AUM$83B AUAJamie's Book Your Retirement Sketchbook https://www.amazon.com/s?k=your+retirement+sketchbook&adgrpid=189089282849&hvadid=779538706971&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9012420&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9417797168261476935--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9417797168261476935&hvtargid=kwd-2438321451310&hydadcr=22566_13730726_8131&mcid=95ac021b6cc2339c840c1c1b5258a34f&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_8genc50o2l_eJamie's BioJamie P. Hopkins is the Chief Executive Officer of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors and Chief Wealth Officer of WSFS. Jamie is a graduate of Temple University School of Law, where he received his LL.M., and Villanova University School of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate and his MBA.A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, educator and executive speaker, Jamie serves on numerous advisory boards around the financial services industry and formerly as a national trustee member of NAIFA.Jamie is also the founder and president of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit FinServ Foundation and was named as a top 10 Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisor for 2023.Jamie's new bestselling book is Your Retirement Sketchbook, designed to make retirement planning simple. Jamie has written for MarketWatch, InvestmentNews, ThinkAdvisor, Forbes and Kiplinger.
Find the full episode and bonus content on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/etinosa-agbonlahor For product teams at startups and established tech giants alike, finding the right pricing and value proposition often feels more like alchemy than science. It's a high-stakes game of guesswork involving the complex psychology, shifting values, and ingrained behaviors of your customers. While it can take years of trial and error to dial in, our guest today is here to help us decode the pricing formula and understand the behavioral drivers that make a product indispensable. Etinosa Agbonlahor is a behavioral economist and founder of Decision Alpha, a consultancy that helps businesses understand the psychology behind how people make financial decisions. She's worked with organizations like Fidelity and Commonwealth Bank of Australia studying how people save, spend, and invest — and she's turned those insights toward one of the trickiest challenges any business faces: pricing. In this episode, Etinosa walks us through the cognitive shortcuts that shape how customers perceive value — from anchoring and the decoy effect to the surprising power of round numbers. She explains why pricing should be a conversation that starts early in product development, not an afterthought tacked on at launch. And she offers practical guidance for freelancers and studio owners who struggle with that uncomfortable moment of telling a client what they charge. We even put her to work live on the show, walking through the Design Better membership page to diagnose what's working and what we could improve. Her advice was immediate, specific, and — honestly — a little humbling. Whether you're designing a SaaS pricing page or figuring out how to raise your freelance rates without apologizing, this one's packed with insights you can use right away. Bio Etinosa Agbonlahor is a behavioral economist and CEO of Decision Alpha, a behavioral firm that helps businesses understand what customers value and turn that into clearer pricing and growth. Passionate about helping people reduce financial stress and live healthier financial lives, Etinosa brings over a decade of experience working across the U.S., Australia, Africa, and the U.K. She has shaped financial wellbeing, engagement, and customer behavior strategies for global financial institutions, private businesses, and venture-backed startups. Her work has been featured in MarketWatch, Morningstar, and other leading platforms, highlighting her focus on how behavior drives healthier financial outcomes. Etinosa is the author of How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, a guide to navigating complex financial conversations.
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It's Tuesday, April 21st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Pope claims communion between Christians and Muslims Pope Leo XIV visited Algeria, Africa last week, and celebrated what he called “communion between Christians and Muslims” and the “shared aspiration for dignity, love, justice, and peace” -- whatever that is. Leo made no mention of the forced closure of Protestant churches as well as laws criminalizing evangelism, the distribution of Bibles, and posting Christian messages online. Out of the top ten countries in the world named for persecuting Christians, nine are Muslim-controlled nations. Psalm 12:1-2 is the cry of God's people in every age: “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men. Everyone utters lies to his neighbor; they speak with flattering lips and a double heart.” Japan's major earthquake On Monday, Japan was hit with a major 7.7 earthquake on the Richter scale located on the northeastern side of Honshu. That's the biggest quake since 2015 to hit the island country. Experts are warning of another bigger quake potentially striking within a week. Fire on Borneo Island A huge fire displaced thousands on the Malaysian island of Borneo, reports NBC News. Almost 1,000 homes were consumed in the fire. America's drought today worse than Dust Bowl days of 1934 God's hand is upon the United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Drought Monitor is registering worse drought conditions in America today than the Dust Bowl days of the Great Depression in 1934 — and the worst conditions since the monitor began in 1895. Over 60% of the 48 contiguous states are under moderate to exceptional drought conditions right now. That would include 97% of the Southeast, and 65% of the West. Also, the Drought Monitor places the last ten years, running from 2017 to 2026, as equally as severe as the ten years running from 1932 to 1941. These will be the two worst drought periods in recorded history for this country. In Leviticus 26:18-20, God warns of national droughts. He said, “If you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins. I will break the pride of your power; I will make your heavens like iron and your Earth like bronze. And your strength shall be spent in vain; for your land shall not yield its produce, nor shall the trees of the land yield their fruit.” President Trump vs. Rep. Chip Roy on “no-warrant surveillance” President Donald Trump has drawn criticism after expressing his support for the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act 702, which gives the government power to spy on citizens, in what is known as “no-warrant surveillance.” President Trump took to Truth Social, asking House Republicans to pass a “clean extension of FISA 702.” Back in 2024, Trump wrote, “KILL FISA, IT WAS ILLEGALLY USED AGAINST ME, AND MANY OTHERS.” Republican Congressman Chip Roy of Texas explained to Fox News why Americans should be wary of federal overreach. Listen. ROY: “As one of my colleagues, Michael Cloud, said the other day: ‘Never does the intelligence community ever walk into the room and say, ‘Hey guys, you know what? We have all this power to go look at a lot of stuff. You know, today we're going to give some of it back.' “That literally never happens. So, Congress, representing the people, has to say, ‘Hold on. We need to stand up for people, make sure they're being protected.” Democrats trying to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth House Democrats are working to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in the Iran War, reports News Nation. The impeachment articles, crafted by Democratic Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, allege that the Secretary of War “broke his oath to the Constitution, put U.S. troops at grave risk through the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, and engaged in abuse of office and conduct beneath the dignity of his office.” Eight Democrats are co-sponsoring the resolution, which is all but ensured to fail as Republicans control the House and Senate. 60% of Americans: Abortion should be legal in most cases Sixty percent of Americans now say abortion should be legal in most cases. That's the latest revelation from Pew Research. That's up from 51% in 2015 -- 10 years ago. Plus, 66% of younger Millennials, those between their late 20s and early 30s, take this pro-abortion position compared to 57% of those over 65. Among the 50 U.S. states, only Arkansas was pro-life in that the majority wanted abortion illegal in most cases. Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts were the most pro-death states in America, according to this survey. Nebraska's new law on homeschooling The State of Nebraska enacted a law, Bill 937, requiring a 14-day waiting period for public-school families who decide to homeschool their children. The law also bans parents who have prior convictions involving sexual crimes from homeschooling their children, reports World Magazine. Record-breaking stock market U.S. stock market euphoria is setting records, reports MarketWatch.com. The Nasdaq Composite Index has jumped 18% in just 13 trading days — that's the biggest winning streak since 1992. Anniversary of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride And finally, this weekend marked the 251st anniversary of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride and the battles of Lexington and Concord. Revere, who undertook his night journey along with fellow patriots William Dawes and Samuel Prescott, warned American patriots on the night of April 18th that the British, under the leadership of General Thomas Gage, were on the march. The next morning, April 19th, the “shot heard round the world” was fired on Lexington Green, and the first blood of the American Revolution was shed. The patriotic minutemen ultimately forced the British back into Boston in a running battle, securing the colonies their first victory. The American Revolutionary War would last until 1783, when the American colonies finally won their independence. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, April 21st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
DR. ERIKA RASURE is a financial therapist who has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she's also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron's, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo. Dr. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors. DR. ERIKA RASURE is a financial therapist who has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she's also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron's, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo. Dr. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors.
Dr. Coleman is a psychologist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area and a Senior Fellow with the Council on Contemporary Families, a non-partisan organization of leading sociologists, historians, psychologists and demographers dedicated to providing the press and public with the latest research and best practice findings about American families. He is a frequent contributor to The Atlantic and The Washington Post's "Ask a Therapist" column and has also written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Scientific American, NBC THINK, The Behavioral Scientist, Maria Shriver Sunday Paper, CNN, MarketWatch, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more. He has given talks to the faculties at Harvard, the Weill Cornell Department of Psychiatry, UC Irvine, Ohio State and other academic institutions. A frequent guest on the Today Show, NPR, New York University Doctor's Radio, he has also been featured on Oprah, Sesame Street, 20/20, Good Morning America, PBS, as well as podcasts for The Atlantic, The Economist, CNN with Audie Cornish and Yasha Mounk's The Good Fight. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters and has written four books: The Rules of Estrangement (Random House); The Marriage Makeover: Finding Happiness in Imperfect Harmony (St. Martin's Press); The Lazy Husband: How to Get Men to Do More Parenting and Housework (St. Martin's Press); When Parents Hurt: Compassionate Strategies When You and Your Grown Child Don't Get Along (HarperCollins) He is the co-editor, along with historian Stephanie Coontz of seven online volumes of Unconventional Wisdom: News You Can Use, a compendium of noteworthy research on the contemporary family, gender, sexuality, poverty, and work-family issues. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish, and Croatian. Dr. Coleman is the father of three adult children, has a teenage grandson and lives with his wife in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also writes music for television which has appeared on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Lethal Weapon, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Pretty Little Liars, Longmire, Shameless, RuPaul's Drag Race, and many other shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is this market setting up for another selloff… or a surprise reversal?Mike Arnold of Path Trading Partners returns to the Futures Edge for his monthly segment to break down the critical technical levels driving the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell, crude oil, gold, Bitcoin, Amazon, Google, and more. If you trade futures, stocks, ETFs, or options, this is the chart-focused analysis you need before making your next move.He explains why the market is still in “choppy bearish mode,” what needs to happen to flip bullish, and the exact support and resistance levels traders should be watching right now. The conversation also digs into how to trade around major headlines, why cash is a position, and why forcing trades in uncertain markets can be the fastest way to lose money.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Market Analysis and Key Participants00:53 Overview of Recent Market Support and Resistance Levels02:07 Identifying Overhead Resistance and Support Zones02:59 When to Enter Short Positions: Key Parameters04:06 Understanding Choppy Bearish and Bullish Modes05:47 Market Bias and the Importance of High-Probability Setups07:28 Trade Frequency and Capital Preservation Strategies10:20 Market Breadth Indicators: Stocks Above 50-Day Moving Average11:51 NASDAQ Analysis: Double Top Patterns and Support Levels14:23 Adding to Short Positions: Key Break Levels18:27 Russell 2000: Resistance, Support, and Trend Indicators21:59 Gold and Silver: Technical Levels and Market Outlook23:51 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Market Dynamics26:48 Crude Oil: Technical Patterns and Geopolitical Impact30:05 Market Reactions to Binary Events and News35:42 Largest Holdings and Stock Analysis: Google and Amazon38:58 Trading Strategies and System Testing Principles41:10 Closing Remarks and Market OutlookNewsletter: https://unfilteredinvestor.com/Shopify Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/60zQnUdSfZC43ZNoUJjTVp Stay Connected With Us.Twitter (X) [Bob Iaccino]: https://x.com/bob_iaccinoTwitter(X) [jim Iuorio]: https://x.com/jimiuorio LinkedIn [Bob Iaccino]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-iaccino/ LinkedIn [James Iuorio]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-iuorio/
Story of the Week (DR):Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listingElon Musk's rocket and satellite company SpaceX has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange CommissionThe firm could seek a valuation of $1.75 trillion with a public listing around June.A confidential filing means that SpaceX will submit its financials to the SEC before revealing them to the public, which must occur at least 15 days before the IPO roadshow.Musk owns 42% of the SpaceX now, according to Pitchbook, though that figure will change with the IPO when new owners are issued shares.Among current SpaceX owners is Donald Trump Jr, the president's oldest son. He owns a shares through 1789 Capital. That venture capital firm made him a partner shortly after his father won the presidency for a second time and has been buying up federal contractors seeking to win taxpayer money ever since.The White House and Trump himself have repeatedly denied there are any conflicts of interest between his role as president and his family's businesses.Public investors may get low-vote shares, while insiders could hold super-voting stock with roughly 10 to 20 votes per share, if the reported structure is adopted.Reports suggest SpaceX has been adding board members as it prepares for the IPO process.The company's board has historically included Elon Musk, Gwynne Shotwell, Antonio Gracias, Luke Nosek, Steve Jurvetson, and Donald Harrison in reporting about its governance.Gwynne Shotwell is widely reported as president and COO, and Bret Johnsen as CFOBig Banks Seeking a Piece of SpaceX's I.P.O. Must Subscribe to Elon Musk'sMusk is requiring Wall Street firms to purchase subscriptions to his A.I. chatbot if they want to advise on one of the largest initial public offerings in history.Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticizedMichael Rousseau is stepping down following a massive public outcry after he delivered a condolence video almost entirely in English regarding a fatal plane crash that killed a French-speaking pilot.Critics and politicians, including Quebec's Premier, were outraged that Rousseau failed to fulfill a high-profile 2021 promise to learn French, viewing his English-only response to a tragedy as a sign of deep cultural disrespect.Air Canada's board has launched a global search for a successor and explicitly stated that fluency in both English and French is now a non-negotiable requirement for the next CEO.The company clarified that while a "comprehensive internal development program" has been in place for two years, the recent controversy accelerated the timeline for his departure.Rousseau will officially retire at the end of the third quarter (September 30, 2026), staying on until then to ensure a "seamless transition" and assist the board during the handover.Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau initially stated he did not intend to step down following backlash over an English-only video regarding a runway incidentElon Musk called the decision “crazy” and suggested “it is not reciprocal.”“There are many one-sided laws in Canada that mandate French at the expense of English,” he posted to X, along with a Grok answering his request to provide a list of Canada's French language laws and explain “how this is hypocritical compared to no English mandate laws.”“Extremely hypocritical and unfair!”Oracle fired up to 30,000 workers via email after a 95% profit surge. Tech companies are cutting almost 1,000 jobs/day DROracle Corp.'s mass layoffs on Tuesday were part of the company's cost-cutting measures as it continues to build out expensive data centers for powering artificial intelligence.But one aspect of the mass layoffs — which were estimated to be as many as 30,000 people — was alerting workers over email at 6 a.m. Eastern that Tuesday would be their last day.The terse message, sent to workers in multiple regions and time zones, carried no executive name and was instead signed off simply as 'Oracle Leadership.'“We are sharing some difficult news regarding your position.After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change. As a result, today is your last working day.We are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and the impact you have made during your time with us.After signing your termination paperwork, you will be eligible to receive a severance package subject to the terms and conditions of the severance plan. You will receive an email from DocuSign to your Oracle email address with details on your severance and termination date.Immediate Action RequiredTo receive important follow-up information, including FAQs and separation documents to help you through this transition, you must provide a personal email address.Please click here to submit a personal email address immediately. If you make a submission error, please re-submit a new form. Please Note: The personal email address will only be used for correspondence regarding separation-related information and severance agreements.Access to your computer, email, voicemail, and files will be deactivated soon, and you will be unable to log into your computer. As a reminder, you are prohibited from downloading, copying or retaining (including emailing yourself) any Oracle confidential information.Thank you for your contributions to our organization. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the HR team via the Ask HR page or at (888) 404-2494.Oracle Leadership”“After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role,” an email to one affected employee, obtained by MarketWatch, read.Survivors of the cuts were allegedly told by senior management that they would need to 'ramp up efficiency' and 'stretch' to cover the workload left by departed colleagues, a suggestion that many are resisting.Allegations that automated tools influenced redundancy decisions have become a central issue in the fallout.Iran Claims Oracle Strike in UAE as Dubai Attack Fears EscalateAnti-DEI crusade:Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney generalTrump Tells Karoline Leavitt She's 'Doing a Terrible Job,' Asks 'Should We Keep Her?'Is Kash Patel Getting Fired? FBI Director Might Be Next After Pam Bondi OustingHegseth ousts top Army generalArmy Chief of State Gen. Randy George.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Army's chief of staff had recently clashed over promotions, leading to his eventual ouster.Hegseth reportedly told Gen. Randy George to pull the names of four Army officers from a list of promotions to the rank of one-star general. The list consisted of about three dozen officers, most of whom were white men. However, two of them were Black and two were women, and those were the names Hegseth wanted removed.According to The New York Times, George refused, citing the officers' history of exemplary service. George reportedly asked Hegseth to meet two weeks ago to discuss the matter, but Hegseth declined. The defense secretary then struck the officers' names from the promotion list, even though it's not clear he has the authority to do so, per The Times.Hegseth has repeatedly taken steps to block or delay the promotions of Black and female senior officers in all four branches of the military.Secretary of the ArmyLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemerArmy Secretary Daniel Driscoll (26th Secretary of the Army)2004–2007 Student (B.S. Business Administration)2007–2011 Military service: Officer2011 Investment Banking Associate2011–2014 JDCandidateYale Law School2014–2015 Judicial Clerk2016–2019 Venture Capital Executive Winston-Salem, NC2020Congressional Candidate (NC-11)US House of Representatives (Campaign)2021–2023 Chief Operating Officer (COO) Flex Capital Management LLC2023–2024 Chief Strategy Officer On Call Physician StaffingJ.D. 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Under Secretary (Strategy, Plans, Forces) US Department of Defense2014–2016 Under Secretary of Defense for Policy US Department of Defense2017–2021 Director, International Defense & Security Center RAND Corporation2021–2025 25th Secretary of the Army Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Judge rules Trump order eliminating NPR, PBS funding is unconstitutionalDR: United Airlines and flight attendants reached a tentative deal with $740 million in bonusesMM: Amazon to add 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for sellers as Iran war drives up energy pricesGO TO A LOCAL STORE!Assholiest of the Week (MM):Lying-iestChevron and Microsoft Team Up for Giant Texas Gas Power PlantTeam includes Chevron, Microsoft, and ENGINE NO 1Microsoft pledged to be carbon NEGATIVE by 2050Since they keep doing things like building gas plants, they're relying on carbon credits through reforestation to hit their targetSo they went out to buy the credits and picked a company called Mombak, a startup that has signed massive reforestation deals for Amazon reforestation but has yet to actually produce a carbon credit yet, has only started in theory, and the company admits there's still little information on how to quantify the carbon absorption in restoration projects.Despite that, Microsoft and Google both made massive investments to look green as they build out data farms for AI no one asked forEngine No 1, meanwhile, after its climate-darling turn at Exxon 5 years ago, has taken its all white male executive team AND board with climate investment banking and VC/PE expertise to partner with Chevron, who celebrated the Big Bullshit BIll that rolled back renewables and decided to happily take Venezuelan oil at the behest of TrumpInvestor-iestFirst, the results from investors at Starbucks:Average 95.7% approve of the boardMarissa Mayer, the new and highly interlocked director, got a team high 99% approvalResults were more correlated with drink disclosures by directors than performance metricsDespite campaigns by New York State, NYC, Mercyside, Trillium, and others to target Beth Ford and Jorgen Knudstorp, as well as advice from ISS to target just Beth Ford (absurd), given labor issues, Andy Campion instead had the lowest vote total at 87% for reasons that are unclearAnd of course…Then, the reason why there was a campaign to vote out directors in the first place:Starbucks to offer baristas up to $1,200 a year in bonusesWith this nugget:Baristas at unionized locations are unlikely to see the bonus program right away. At approximately five percent of its U.S. locations where employees have union representation, Starbucks acknowledged that federal labor law requires the bonus program to go through the collective bargaining process before it can take effect. According to CNBC, the two sides have not made meaningful progress at the bargaining table in over a yearAI-iestJack Dorsey says he wants 6,000 Block employees reporting straight to himThey already do asshat, you have dual class controlSam Altman says he 'miscalibrated' the mood of distrust toward AI and the government in the Pentagon dealNvidia CEO Jensen Huang's advice to workers scared of AI: You're just confusing your job with the tools you use to do itLarry Ellison Says AI Now Does Oracle's Coding Amid Mass Layoffs—3 Strategic Moves for Tech Workers (Oracle Fires 30,000 With a Cold 6 a.m. Email: Here's What It Said That Devastated Teams)Marc Andreessen says AI layoffs are a farce: Companies are 75% overstaffed, and AI is the ‘silver bullet excuse' to clean house DR“Essentially, every large company is overstaffed,” he said. “It's at least overstaffed by 25%. I think most large companies are overstaffed by 50%. I think a lot of them are overstaffed by 75%.” He added, “Now they all have the silver bullet excuse: Ah, it's AI.”So despite record profits every single year, increasing CEO pay, companies are OVERSTAFFED? They get paid less than inflation, and they have TOO MANY people? Some populist math:Assume “every large company” is companies with market cap > $20bn (~415 companies)Total employment as of last year: 27,795,346Total estimated employed people in US: 162,900,000 (62% labor participation)“Every large company” is 17% of all US employmentCurrently, 7,239,000 unemployed in USAndreessens mid point - “most large companies are overstaffed by 50%” - means he thinks they'll blame AI but that they “overemployed” by 13,897,717He is suggesting they are ALL FIREABLE because they are OVERSTAFFEDEmployment goes from 162,900,000 to 149,002,283, unemployment goes to 21,136,717, and the unemployment rate goes to 12% overnight - a 3x increase on the 4% it's at nowBecause Marc Andreessen thinks we're overstaffed… I wonder why…Studies historically have shown that the few days after layoffs stocks are down - but it depends on the reason for the layoff. Proactive layoffs (not a result of down financials, for instance) are rewardedRecent studies show that layoffs actually push stocks UP as time goes one - up to 22% cumulative return over normal 30 days out, and 5% 10 days out. Let's assume a 5% bump for all the proactive AI job cut assholes - the Block and Oracles of the world Other studies show that CEO pay goes up after layoffs if performance improves - so cutting staff for AI pushes stock up, stock up is better performance, CEO pay goes up Using the CEO pay ratio, the “cost savings” of cutting 14m employees is ~$1.4 TRILLION dollars (that's $1.4tn no longer in the hands of people who would be buying stuff like food and houses and gas and rubber chickens and inflatable pool floats)The cuts would add $3tn to market cap of all companies, save $1.4tn in employee costs - the average CEO pay ratio would go from 306 to 319, and the average CEO would make $22m moreThis isn't about overstaffing or AI - this is about CEOs getting paidHeadliniest of the WeekDR: CEO of Epic Games apologizes after laying off employee with terminal brain cancerDR: BlackRock CEO admits 'woke' era went too farDR: Raising Cane's CEO says he doesn't care for this one menu item, but had to sell it anyway: he always substitutes coleslaw for an extra piece of toastMM: New lawsuit alleges DraftKings and FanDuel are digital heroinMM: Scientists Say Half the World Could Be Nearsighted by 2050, and It's Not Just Screens. This Indoor Habit May Be WhySITTING IN THE DARK. This is where we're at as a society.Jamie Dimon Says…Jamie Dimon's warning: More geopolitical risk for America than since WWIIJamie Dimon blasts remote work as JPMorgan staff revolts over office mandateJamie Dimon says JPMorgan could do prediction markets — with big guardrailsJamie Dimon says the American Dream is ‘slipping out of reach'—and JPMorgan is spending billions to fix itJPMorgan's Jamie Dimon predicts AI will cut the working week to 3.5 days, cure cancers, and free up time for hobbiesWho Won the Week?DR: Angry French people in QuebecMM: Headhunting firms who suddenly can expect as much as 75% of large company employees to be calling them to find them workPredictionsDR: Air Canada hires a woman who speaks 845 languages who continually apologies for something she never didMM: Jamie Dimon says speaking French is stupid
Interview recorded - 30th of March, 2026On this episode of the WTFinance podcast I had the pleasure of welcoming back Danielle DiMartino Booth. Danielle is the CEO & Chief Strategist for QI Research. She is the author of Fed Up and a global thought leader in monetary policy, economics and finance with 9 years experience at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.During our conversation we spoke about the current issues in the economy, energy crisis, how businesses can't catch a break with tariffs, energy costs and higher rates, FED reaction, liquidity shift, Private Credit and impact on markets. I hope you enjoy!0:00 - Introduction2:46 - Overview of economy4:49 - Comparing to prior energy crisis?6:29 - Where is the leverage?7:15 - Companies struggling8:56 - Unemployment11:26 - FED reaction14:53- What should FED do?18:13 - Kevin Warsh nomination19:26 - Liquidity shift22:15 - Private Credit Concerns25:20 - Impact on markets27:06 - One message to takeaway?DiMartino Booth set out to launch a #ResearchRevolution, redefining how market intelligence is conceived and delivered to guide portfolio managers and promote financial literacy. To build QI, she brought together a core team of investing veterans to analyze the trends and provide critical analysis on what is driving the markets – both in the United States and globally.Since their inception in 2015, commentary and data from DiMartino Booth's The Daily Feather and The Weekly Quill have appeared in other financial sources such as Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Institutional Investor, Yahoo Finance, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Seeking Alpha, TD Ameritrade, TheStreet.com, and more.A global thought leader in monetary policy, economics, and finance, DiMartino Booth founded QI Research in 2015. She is the author of FED UP: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America (Portfolio, Feb 2017), a business speaker, and a commentator frequently featured on CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, Fox Business News, BNN Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance and other major media outlets.Prior to QI Research, DiMartino Booth spent nine years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She served as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until his retirement in March 2015. Her work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy.DiMartino Booth began her career in New York at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette where she worked in the fixed-income, public equity, and private equity markets. DiMartino Booth earned her BBA as a College of Business Scholar at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.Danielle DiMartino Booth - Website - https://quillintelligence.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/DiMartinoBoothYouTube - @DanielleDiMartinoBoothQI WTFinance -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/67rpmjG92PNBW0doLyPvfniTunes -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtfinance/id1554934665?uo=4LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-fatseas-761066103/Twitter - https://twitter.com/AnthonyFatseas
Angela Zeng’s Journey: From Herbal Roots to Beverage Innovator Karviva.com About the Guest(s): Angela Zhao is the founder and visionary behind CarViva, an award-winning multifunctional beverage brand that merges modern nutritional science with Eastern wisdom. With a background as a Doctor, PhD, MBA, and a traditional Chinese medicine scholar, Angela combines generations of herbalist knowledge with her expertise as a food scientist. CarViva’s drinks are designed to transform hydration and recovery, catering to athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike. Her innovative approach has garnered recognition in major publications like Forbes, USA Today, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and MarketWatch. Episode Summary: Welcome to this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, featuring Angela Zhao, the brilliant mind behind CarViva—a unique beverage brand that blends traditional Chinese medicine with modern nutrition. Angela shares her journey from medical research to entrepreneurship, crafting drinks that offer health benefits far beyond quenching thirst. Learn how her products incorporate powerful ingredients like goji berry and mung bean sprouts, designed to enhance digestion, immunity, and overall wellness. Join Chris and Angela as they delve into the intricacies of crafting beverages that are not only delicious but serve a functional purpose catering to diverse health needs such as immunity, sleep, and energy. Angela unveils the story behind CarViva’s name and its ethos of compassion and longevity, reflecting the brand’s dedication to holistic wellness. Discover how her passion for natural remedies and health innovation has driven CarViva to become a top-selling juice cleanse, winning accolades, including a Mid-America Emmy Award for a documentary on its creation. Key Takeaways: Angela Zhao founded CarViva to blend traditional Chinese medicine with modern health needs through multifunctional beverages. CarViva addresses various health concerns like digestion, immunity, and energy, using potent natural ingredients like goji berries and sprouts. Angela’s background in medical research and family roots in herbalism inform CarViva’s unique approach to product formulation. CarViva has received global media attention and an Emmy Award for its health-focused innovations and inspiring origins. Entrepreneurship requires resilience and passion, and Angela’s story is a testament to overcoming challenges to create a transformative brand. Notable Quotes: “I didn’t invent [CarViva]. I hear that I have these deep roots in traditional Chinese medicine, and for me, I feel like I’m just a vehicle to help spread this wisdom.” “Digestive health is the foundation of your health, and lots of the ancient remedies focus on that.” “People who become, like you, right, quit alcohol because you care about your own health.” “It really makes you self-actualized and, for a lot of people, self-accountable, because you have to carry the load.” “I’m just hoping more people can understand that lots of ancient recipes may not be suitable for modern lifestyle anymore.”
Silver Alert: Iran War To Accelerate Petrodollar Demise According To Marketwatch Even before the Iran War began, the petrodollar was on some shaky ground. But now, could this latest war actually serve as the knockout blow? We're even seeing mainstream financial reports suggest as much, and to find out why, and also get up to speed on the latest gold and silver news affecting the markets, click to watch this video now! - To find out more about the closing of the Dolly Varden Silver/Contango ORE deal go to: https://dollyvardensilver.com/contango-completes-merger-with-dolly-varden/ Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Dolly Varden Silver and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-dolly-varden-2025/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise
David Millili sits down with Brian Popelmayer of Lockton Companies at the Hunter Conference in Atlanta to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the hospitality industry today: rising hotel insurance costs.In this episode, Brian shares insights from more than 23 years in the insurance industry, including how the hotel insurance marketplace has evolved, why liability insurance costs are rising, and what hotel owners and management companies must do to protect their balance sheets.Brian also breaks down emerging risks in hospitality such as human trafficking, sexual misconduct liability, environmental exposures, mold, and Legionella claims, and explains how hoteliers can secure the right coverage in an increasingly complex insurance market.If you're a hotel owner, operator, asset manager, or hospitality professional, this episode will give you a clear look at the risks shaping the industry and practical strategies to manage insurance costs while protecting your business.In this episode, we cover:• How Brian Popelmayer got into the hospitality insurance industry• Why hotel insurance costs have risen from 1.2% to nearly 2% of operating revenue• How hotel owners can secure better insurance coverage• The positive trends in the property insurance marketWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DUIM79T4FuY Links:Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianpopelmayer/Lockton: https://www.global.lockton.com/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/261Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.
Paul Christopher, head of global investment strategy for the Wells Fargo Investment Institute says that a short conflict in Iran remains his base case, noting that the war has been proceeding at a slightly faster pace than he might have expected. Facing a limited but intense war with economic consequences, Christopher suggested investors should rebalance a portfolio more than make moves designed to try to take advantage of short swings caused by the conflict. If the Iran War lasts more than a few months or pushes oil prices past $150 per barrel, Christopher says that could change the game and create a deeper, lingering downturn. MarketWatch columnist Brett Arends discusses the thinking behind his recent column on why he doesn't expect oil prices to top $150 per barrel. Dave Brown, chief executive officer at Hays Staffing discusses the firm's 2026 Salary & Hiring Trends Report, which talked about how disruptive artificial intelligence has become for the job market. The annual study showed that A.I. is changing not only the way employers are hiring but the way workers are applying for jobs, and why that doesn't necessarily improve conditions for either side. Plus, Chuck answers a listener's question about his side gig as a lacrosse referee, and about finding the right side job in general.
Sign Up on Kalshi with Promo Code MMO and you'll receive a free $10 with a $10 trade https://kalshi.com/sign-up?referral=mmo Then check out Kalshi's Oscars Dashboard to dive into all their markets. https://kalshi.com/hub/oscars-2026 And on today's episode, we do just that. We are looking at the Oscar Markets to see where the late movement is happening and where the money is going. This typically tells us about the eventual winners, and we want you to be able to profit from it all with us. CATEGORIES WITH THE MOST MOVEMENT: Cinematography - 3:11 Best Actor - 5:56 Supporting Actress - 10:31 ONE BATTLE IS FAVORED IN THESE OTHER CATEGORIES: Adapted Screenplay, Director & Film Editing - 15:00 Best Picture - 22;07 Supporting Actor - 25:35 Which Film Wins The Most Oscars? - 29:44 SINNERS IS FAVORED IN THESE OTHER CATEGORIES: Original Screenplay & Original Score - 30:47 Casting - 33:22 Plus, you can trade on How many Oscars Sinners will win? - 36:24 MISCELLANEOUS CATEGORIES: Frankenstein is favored in Costumes, Production Design and Makeup & Hair - 38:28 KPop Demon Hunters is favored in Original Song & Animated Feature - 42:59 Best Actress - 47:14 Visual Effects - 48:22 Sound - 49:35 Documentary Feature - 51:28 International Feature - 55:36 The Short Film Categories - 58:10 OUTRO: Please support us by using Promo Code “MMO” on Kalshi. Get a free $10 when you trade $10. Plus, you can also enjoy this episode while you trade. Otherwise, we have several episodes next week. We'll recap the Oscars on Monday March 16th… both on Chaz and AJ in the Morning on WPLR.com at 8:20am Eastern Standard Time … and then back here on our feed with our recap episode. Then make sure you stay tuned to our feed for another very special interview, and our upcoming coverage of the next film years, starting with Project Hail Mary and going into our Oscars Year In Preview series, etc.
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In this episode, Jon Sanchez, Dwight Millard, and Aaron Clark analyze the recent legislative developments in housing, market liquidity issues, and the impact of private credit funds on the economy. They also discuss the potential effects of a proposed bill limiting large investors from owning over 350 homes and its implications for housing supply and affordability.Chapters00:00 Market Watch and Inflation Expectations00:50 Investor Sentiment and Market Liquidity03:36 Housing Affordability Bill and Its Implications06:28 Market Reactions to Economic Indicators09:19 Oil Prices and Global Tensions10:25 Government Policies and Their Impact on the Market19:50 Oil Prices and Market Dynamics19:56 Housing Affordability Bill: Implications and Reactions22:01 Institutional Investors and Housing Market Dynamics25:37 Supply Issues in the Housing Market28:24 Final Thoughts on the Housing Bill and Market OutlookResources & LinksSanchez Gaunt Wealth ManagementConnect with Jon SanchezLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTubeBlog
Paul and Jim share a somewhat funny take in MarketWatch from an investor who is all over the place, but actually represents many people who are still trying to beat markets and be “good” at investing. Listen along as these two investors talk about how markets go up during recessions and why being a good investor isn't about looking at all the news and trying to get your money in the right place at the right time. Later in the episode, Jim shares four signs to watch out for to avoid getting scammed out of a lot of money. Always remember, “If it sounds like it's too good to be true, it probably is.” Want to cut through the myths about retirement income and learn evidence-based strategies backed by over a century of data? Download our free Retirement Income Guide now at paulwinkler.com/relax and take the stress out of planning your retirement. This material is for general educational purposes only and is not personalized investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing here is an offer, solicitation, or recommendation for any security or strategy. All financial decisions involve risk, and you should consult qualified professionals before acting on this information. Advisory services offered through Paul Winkler, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser.
Doug Straton, CMO, BazaarvoiceBefore joining Bazaarvoice, Doug served as the Chief Digital Officer at The Hershey Company, earning a Hot Topics/HP Top 100 Global CDO award, where he oversaw digital business development across marketing, sales, category management, product development, insights, and enterprise digital transformation. Before that, he held a series of global Marketing and Strategy leadership roles at Unilever, including VP of Digital, E-commerce, Omnichannel and Data, and Head of Global E-Commerce Strategy and Innovation.Doug is currently an advisor to DCG (Digital Commerce Global) and has also recently served as an advisor to NectarFirst, Catena Clearing, and Alert Innovation. Doug has been a featured speaker at academic institutions such as Wharton, NYU, and Penn State, as well as at leading industry events including NRF, FMI, and Shoptalk. His thought leadership has been featured in Business Insider, USA Today, and MarketWatch. He has been frequently quoted in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and Forbes. Doug lives in New York with his wife of 25 years, has a college-aged bodybuilding son, and a wildly enthusiastic French bulldog.
Financial expert Peter Grandich discusses the precarious state of the American economy, emphasizing his deeply bearish outlook on the stock market. He argues that the middle class is eroding due to unsustainable debt, while a small elite holds the vast majority of wealth. Grandich expresses skepticism toward Bitcoin and AI, viewing them as speculative bubbles, while favoring gold and silver as essential assets for capital preservation. Beyond finance, he warns of increasing social and political division in the United States, highlighting risks such as civil unrest and demographic shifts. Ultimately, he encourages a philosophy of “less is more” and a return to faith to navigate a future defined by economic decline. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! 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His abilities have resulted in hundreds of media interviews, including Good Morning America, Fox News, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Financial Post, Globe and Mail, US News & World Report, New York Times, Business Week, MarketWatch, Business News Network and dozens more. He has spoken at investment conferences around the globe, edited numerous investment newsletters and was one of the more sought-after financial commentators. Grandich has been a member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants, The New York Society of Security Analysts, The Society of Quantitative Analysts and The Markets Technician Association. He served on the Boards of Athletes in Action, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Good News International Ministries and Catholic Athletes For Christ. Through Athletes in Action, Grandich assisted with Bible study and chapel services for the New York Giants and New York Yankees from 2002 to 2016. His autobiography, Confessions of a Wall Street Whiz Kid, was first published in the fall of 2011. The second edition was released in 2014, while the third edition, Confessions of a Former Wall Street Whiz Kid, was issued in October 2015. The fourth edition of the book was later released in April 2019, and the fifth edition was issued in May 2021. The fifth edition of the book is currently available on Amazon.com, but you can also read the book for free online. Read the book online. Grandich was the editor and publisher of The Grandich Letter from 1984 to 2014. He was also Senior Commentator for Moneytalks.net from 2013 to 2015. In 2013, Grandich founded the Athletes & Business Alliance (ABA), a private organization of professional athletes and business executives who exchange ideas and build relationships with an emphasis on capitalizing on the talents of all involved. A symbiotic organization, ABA is a network of accomplished individuals in an environment where one can develop personal associations with a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. The ABA boasts a select membership of diverse senior-level executives, high net worth business owners, and both active and retired pro athletes. By invitation only, high-level corporate and business decision-makers and prominent athletes intermingle. To achieve success, businesses must utilize effective marketing tools, secure new customers to generate repeat business and provide superior customer service that engenders loyalty. The ABA provides an environment to do this and more. In late 2020, Peter closed all professional athlete related business. Peter Grandich currently resides in New Jersey with his wife, Mary, and they have one daughter, Tara. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)
Description: Becoming a financial caregiver for an aging parent can happen overnight. And even financially savvy families can find themselves unprepared. In this episode of Friends Talk Money, we talk with Beth Pinsker, author of My Mother's Money and personal finance writer at MarketWatch. Beth shares what she learned while managing her mother's finances during a long medical crisis, including: • Why a durable power of attorney is critical • The mistakes people make with Medicare • How long-term care insurance really works • IRS issues after a parent dies • Estate planning gaps that cause family conflict • What every adult child should do now This is a practical and emotional conversation about money, aging, and protecting the people you love. If you have aging parents or want to make things easier for your own children one day, this episode is essential. Links: My Mother's Money By Beth Pinsker (Amazon) Terry Savage Personal Financial Organizer (Terry Savage) Estate Planning Search (Search Attorneys)
Vanessa talks with certified financial planner, MarketWatch columnist, and My Mother's Money author Beth Pinsker about the maddening reality of financial caregiving. They cover long-term care insurance, reverse mortgages, and why all this is ultimately about love, not control. To connect with the team and gain access to behind the scenes content, join our community at joincampside.com. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok & Youtube. If you have questions you want Vanessa to try to answer, or just want to tell us what you think of the show, email us at parents@campsidemedia.com. Can't wait to hear from you! Our production team is Shoshi Shmuluvitz, managing producer and editor; Lily Houston Smith, senior producer; Ashley Warren, production manager; Yi-Wen Lai-Tremewan, studio recordist; and music by Mark McAdam and Amber Devereux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What if the way you spend money says less about your finances and more about what you actually value? NYT Bestselling author Morgan Housel reveals why smart spending is an art, not a science, and how the choices we make with money are often driven more by status than we'd like to admit. We explore the difference between chasing happiness and finding contentment, why saving is really about purchasing independence, and how asking one simple question before every purchase can change everything.Thrive Global Article: Morgan Housel on the Art of Spending MoneyAbout Our Guest:Morgan Housel is the New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, The Art of Spending Money, and Same As Ever. His books have sold over 11 million copies and have been translated into more than 60 languages. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, and winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. MarketWatch named him one of the 50 most influential people in markets. He's a partner at The Collaborative Fund and serves on the board of directors at Markel. PodcastTwitterAbout Lainie:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at linktr.ee/lainierowell.Website - LainieRowell.comInstagram - @LainieRowellLinkedIn - @LainieRowellX/Twitter - @LainieRowell Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available here! And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.
CISA Orders Emergency Patch for Actively Exploited Dell Flaw; Texas Sues TP-Link; Massive ID Verification Data Leak; SSA Database Leak Allegations Host Jim Love covers four cybersecurity stories: Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/cst CISA ordered federal civilian agencies to patch an actively exploited critical Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines vulnerability (CVE-2026-2769) within three days, citing hard-coded credentials that allow unauthenticated root access and links to a China-aligned threat cluster; Texas Attorney General filed suit against TP-Link alleging deceptive security and origin claims and risks tied to Chinese state-linked threats, while TP-Link denies the allegations and says it operates independently, stores U.S. user data on AWS, and bases core operations in the U.S.; researchers found an unsecured MongoDB database tied to AI-powered identity verification provider ID Merit exposing nearly 1 billion records with sensitive personal data, attributed to misconfiguration rather than compromise of the AI systems; and a MarketWatch report describes whistleblower Chuck Borges alleging SSA master data was copied to a cloud environment without oversight, contrasted by the Social Security Commissioner stating the core Numident database remained secure, with Love noting no confirmed public evidence but expressing concern about the implications if such foundational data were compromised. 00:00 Sponsor Message: Meter's Full-Stack Networking 00:19 Headlines: Dell Exploit, TP-Link Lawsuit, Massive Data Leak, SSA Claims 00:45 Urgent Patch Order: Actively Exploited Dell RecoverPoint CVE 02:19 Texas Sues TP-Link Over Router Security & China-Ties Allegations 03:31 AI Identity Verification Leak: Nearly 1 Billion Records Exposed 05:07 Did SSA Data Leak? Whistleblower vs. Official Denial 06:54 Host Take: What If the "Foundational" Database Was Compromised? 07:37 Wrap-Up + Sponsor Thanks and Where to Book a Demo
Mike Gioseffi and Adam Gray break down a chaotic week in the hobby, including the mind-blowing $16 million Pokémon card private sale. Is the high-end market completely detaching from reality, or is this just the new normal for "grail" assets? With the Nashville Card Show kicking off this weekend, Mike shares his strategy for the show. He breaks down why he is looking to buy bulk inventory for eBay Live and details the "blind offer" battle he is planning with Alex at the booth. Then, the focus shifts to baseball. The MLB season is around the corner, and the buy window on some top prospects has already slammed shut. Mike explains why he missed the boat on Roman Anthony but is pivoting to buying Travis Bazzana, Max Clark, and Ronald Acuña Jr. instead. Then, Adam Gray joins the show for an NBA Market deep dive. They discuss whether the Pistons and Cade Cunningham are finally a legit playoff threat or just a good story. The conversation heats up around Stephon Castle's shocking $75k sale, and the guys debate if this is sustainable. Later, they react to Gary Vee's prediction that Panini inserts like Color Blasts and Kabooms will become the "90s PMGs" once Fanatics takes over. They also tackle the Cooper Flagg's "First Card" 1/1 from Topps and rank the Top 3 players who will own the next decade of the NBA. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code NONSENSE at shopmando.com! #mandopod #ad Our listeners get the Harry's Plus Trial Set for only $10 at Harrys.com/Nonsense #Harryspod #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Erika Rasure — a former financial advisor and university professor turned financial therapist — has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional, healthy ways. She serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance, where she meets weekly with hundreds of clients working their way out of debt and towards financial freedom.In addition to her work at Beyond Finance, Dr. Erika serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. She is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in prestigious national outlets, such as Barron's, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today and Yahoo. Erika holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University and is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach — an accreditation that surrounds changing patterns in actions and behaviors. She addresses holistic wellness in her treatment, incorporating the practice of yoga (she's also a registered yoga teacher) into her comprehensive approach to financial therapy.In this episode, we discuss:• Financial wellness and the best way to achieve it• The mental health connection: how credit card debt impacts wellbeing• How to manage (and avoid) excessive credit card debtLearn more:https://www.beyondfinance.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-finance/https://www.facebook.com/MoveBeyondDebt/https://www.instagram.com/beyondfinancedebtrelief/https://www.youtube.com/@beyondfinance5099
News Corp — the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and Fox News — announces quarterly profits today. Meanwhile, The Washington Post laid off a third of its staff yesterday. Today, we'll delve into the state of the media industry and why it's such a struggle to find a business model that works. Then, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go is closing up shop. What went wrong with Amazon's foray into physical stores?
News Corp — the parent company of The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and Fox News — announces quarterly profits today. Meanwhile, The Washington Post laid off a third of its staff yesterday. Today, we'll delve into the state of the media industry and why it's such a struggle to find a business model that works. Then, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go is closing up shop. What went wrong with Amazon's foray into physical stores?
Nick Valdez looks at the 100-week moving average and notices something about the LAST BEAR MARKET! Will history repeat or will Blackrock save the day with their NEW Bitcoin ETF?
Is fair always equal when it comes to family and money? On this week's HerMoney Mailbag, Jean Chatzky is joined by Quentin Fottrell, Managing Editor of Advice at MarketWatch and the voice behind The Moneyist column, to tackle the most emotionally charged financial questions from our listeners and his inbox. They dive into: