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Understand how Buy Now, Pay Later financing options affect your credit and learn smart strategies for using a six-figure inheritance wisely. How does Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) affect your credit score? What's the smartest way to invest or use an unexpected inheritance? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the evolving credit implications of BNPL services and break down how to manage a money windfall responsibly. Joined by NerdWallet's Anna Helhoski and Jackie Veling, they begin with a deep dive into BNPL, including how it works, why it's becoming more prominent in credit reporting, and how it can either help or hurt your credit depending on your habits. Key takeaways include how new FICO scoring models treat BNPL loans, tips for avoiding pitfalls like loan stacking, and whether BNPL is a wise tool for building credit. Then, investing Nerd Alana Benson joins Sean and Elizabeth to help answer a listener's question about what to do with a $124,000 inheritance. They walk through thoughtful allocation strategies across emergency savings, debt payoff, investing, and even making room for some guilt-free fun. Topics include how timelines impact where you park your money, differences between IRAs and taxable brokerage accounts, when to use a robo-advisor, and how fees can quietly erode returns. Use NerdWallet's free expense ratio calculator to enter your initial investment, future contributions, time horizon and projected annual return in order to compare two expense ratios and find out how much you could lose by choosing the more expensive fund: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/mutual-fund-expense-ratios Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: BNPL credit score, FICO 10 score, how to use BNPL responsibly, BNPL and credit bureaus, new FICO credit model, inheritance investing, what to do with a windfall, best way to invest $100k, pay off student loans or invest, CD vs high-yield savings, high-yield checking account, IRA contribution limits, Roth IRA or brokerage account, how to use a robo-advisor, best robo-advisors 2025, IRA vs brokerage, investing after inheritance, compound interest calculator, how to build credit, down payment savings tips, investing timelines, financial planning after inheritance, robo advisor fees, expense ratio impact, credit building strategies, high-yield CD rates, traditional vs Roth IRA, 457 plan investing, state employee retirement options, financial windfall tax strategy, 529 college savings plan, credit score and BNPL, and BNPL late payments impact. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia launches a record drone on Ukraine attack after Trump criticizes Putin, Taiwan undertakes large-scale military drills, Iran's Foreign Minister visits Saudi Arabia, the BBC reports that an ex-Bangladesh leader ordered the killing of protesters, Donald Trump threatens a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. and New York City, a report suggests that Pentagon contractors received $2.4T over five years, the U.S. Supreme Court lifts a lower court block on federal layoffs, Rishi Sunak returns to Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser, a study suggests that climate change has tripled European heat wave deaths, and X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down. Sources: www.verity.news
Nuevo álbum de Lucius y de Neko Case y The SecretSisters. Canciones curativas de ahora. ¿Alguien me invita a ver a los Doobie Brothers en el Reino Unido? Zach Bryan junto a Ruston Kelly, la figura Nashville más notable del rock americano en estos días ¿Ray LaMontagne con The Secret Sisters? ¿David Blue, Karla Bonoff, Dan Fogelberg?DISCO 1 DAN FOGELBERG Hurtwood Alley (6)DISCO 2 TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB Once (1)DISCO 3 A GIRL CALLED EDDY Someone’s Gonna Break your Heart (5)DISCO 4 DEL AMITRI As Soon As The Tides Comes In (10)DISCO 5 LUCIUS Old Tape (7)DISCO 6 ZACH BRYAN Oak Island (6)DISCO 7 THE SECRET SISTERS Paperweight (2)DISCO 8 DAVID BLUE Outlaw Man (LOVE STREET - C D 3 -18)DISCO 9 KARLA BONOFF Tell Me Why (7)DISCO 10 THE JAYHAWKS Bad Time (7) DISCO 11 SON VOLT Windfall (1)DISCO 12 BRANDI CARLILE A Promise To Keep (ESCA)DISCO 13 DAVE MASON Old Crest On a New Wave(ESCA)Escuchar audio
Are you interested in how empowered children can change the future of cities? What do you think about the Taking Children Seriously approach? How can we bring up the next generation in the learning machine, also known as the city? Interview with Aaron Stupple, physician and author of The Sovereign Child, and Logan Chipkin, president of Conjecture Institute and junior author of The Sovereign Child. We talk about their vision for the future of cities, city as a learning machine, children's opportunities to network, protests, and many more. Aaron Stupple is a practicing physician and father of five in Western Massachusetts. He has been promoting critical rationalism and the work of Karl Popper and David Deutsch since 2019 in the form of online community building, a web magazine, and Rat Fest, the annual in-person conference in Philadelphia. He currently explores novel telehealth solutions and champions non-coercive parenting inspired by Popper and Deutsch's philosophy.Logan Chipkin, president of Conjecture Institute, is a Philadelphia-based writer and editor passionate about economics, physics, philosophy, and history. He creates educational content for a Bitcoin startup and develops innovative science funding methods. As Managing Editor of a liberty-focused nonprofit, he's published in Physics World, Gizmodo, Bitcoin Magazine, and more, and authored the fantasy novel Windfall. He collaborates with physicists, edits science works, hosts Rat Fest, and co-founded Conjecture Institute.The Sovereign Child, a book authored by Aaron Stupple and edited and junior authored by Logan Chipkin, advocates for the Taking Children Seriously philosophy, asserting that children, like adults, should have the freedom to make their own choices without parental limits, as their reasoning and emotions function similarly. Drawing from his experience as a father of five, Aaron critiques the harms of rule enforcement and explores surprising alternatives that prioritize respecting children's reasons as equally valid.Find out more about Aaron, Logan, and The Sovereign Child through these links:Aaron Stupple on LinkedIn@astupple as Aaron Stupple on XAaron Stupple on the Tim Ferriss ShowLogan Chipkin on LinkedInLogan Chipkin's website@ChipkinLogan as Logan Chipkin on XLogan Chipkin on YoutubeThe Sovereign Child - book by Aaron Stupple and Logan ChipkinTaking Children Seriously websiteThe Conjecture Institute websiteConnecting episodes you might be interested in:No.114 - Interview with Kelly Boucher about involving the small childrenNo.268 - Interview with Tiff Williams about children giving feedback on their environmentNo.294 - Interview with Erick A. Brimen about creating a new city with the minimum role of governmentNo.339R - The Sovereign ChildWhat was the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.Episode generated with Descript assistance (affiliate link).Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
Most people assume big career wins come down to luck or connections. But when two leaders with the same background get wildly different outcomes, the real difference is often strategy, clarity, and boldness. In this episode, I'm sharing how one VP engineered a $1.02M payout from a corporate role and how you can start leveraging your career as your most powerful wealth-building asset. FREE TRAINING Register for The Catapult Your Career Bootcamp (http://thecatapultbootcamp.com) WORK WITH US Join the Catapult Your Career Program (http://cycprogram.com) GET IN TOUCH Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellaodogwu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_intelle/ Email: contact@intelle.us Text: 949-519-4554
India's retail investors are betting on turnaround stories to make a windfall, new wave of IPOs to hit markets but timelines can be upset by global conflict, Indian drugmakers are preparing strategic growth plans amid trade uncertainties and Vodafone Idea teams up to take mobile connectivity to remote regions. Tune in to all this and more exclusives on Moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
On this episode, we discuss a Swamp Thing story that we're surprised didn't qualify for our recently wrapped We're With the Banned miniseries on banned and challenged comics -- Rite of Spring from Saga of the Swamp Thing #34, as well as its sequel, Windfall from Saga of the Swamp Thing #43, by Alan Moore and various artists, published by DC Comics! First up, Abigail Cable finally professes her love for our sentient vegetable man. And in lieu of sexytimes, he offers her communion via a bite of one of the tubers growing on his body, sending her on a consciousness-altering trip that shows her the interconnectedness of all things. Next we meet Chester Williams, an affable hippie who finds one of Swamp Thing's discarded tubers in the bayou. Part of the yam finds its way to Sandy, a woman dying of cancer. Another part of it ends up with Chester's unpleasant acquaintance Milo, and … let's just say things don't work out very well for one of them. Like, does this mean Swampy and Abby are going out? Does the yam as a kind of cosmic litmus paper? Do kids today even know what litmus paper is? And are these two stories good enough to embark on that long, strange trip known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: · Curt's first experience with Rite of Spring · A little heads-up would be nice, Swampy · Kevin recounts an acid trip · We know what the ellipsis means … · The 1982 Swamp Thing movie · Have we mentioned our recent appearance on Marvel by the Month? · X-Men 97 · (We Could Be) Diving for Pearls from Swamp Thing #65 Join us in two weeks as we look ahead to the upcoming Superman movie by discussing (what else?) some stories about the super pets of the Silver Age! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!
Have you ever experienced or heard of someone who suddenly received an unexpected ‘windfall’ financial blessing? I don’t mean they won the lottery. But perhaps they were in someone’s estate plan and didn’t know it, or someone just felt led to give them an outrageous gift. Today, join me again in Susa, the capital city of the Persian kingdom, about 474bc as Mordecai is about to experience a ‘windfall’.(Click here to see full text, images and links) Pastor Doug Anderson “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus…” (Heb. 12:1,2)Have a comment or question about today's chapter? I'm ready to hear from you, contact me here. Interested in helping "Walking with Jesus" financially? Click here
(Jun 10, 2025) The tiny town of Long Lake is getting a big gift, the proceeds from the sale of the $125 million Whitney estate. Locals and town leaders weigh in on how they plan to manage the huge windfall. Also: ICE agents were active at multiple sites in St. Lawrence County today in what the sheriff's office called a "victim-centered investigation."
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We're With the Banned, our miniseries on banned and challenged graphic novels, concludes (at least for now) with a stop at Daniel Clowes' Ice Haven, a “narraglyphic picto-assemblage” published by Pantheon Books! A collection of comic strips covering a variety of styles and perspectives, this peek behind the curtain of suburban America introduces us to an absorbing cast of characters including bitter would-be poet Random Wilder, lovesick teen Violet Van Der Platz, her young stepbrother Charles, clueless detective Joe Ames, aspiring writer Vida Wentz, and … (ahem!) comic book critic Harry Naybors. How does the abduction of uncommunicative tot David Goldberg affect our cast? What do Leopold and Loeb have to do with any of this? And can Ice Haven find itself welcome in that idyllic small town known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: · What's the deal with Blue Bunny? · Is one of our cast an unreliable narrator? · “Planting the Seeds of Divorce” · We need to talk about Harry Naybors · What does Daniel Clowes have against critics? · Transformers Vol. 1: Robots in Disguise · “The Falls” by George Saunders Join us in two weeks as we discuss a pair of controversial Swamp Thing stories from the Alan Moore era: Rite of Spring (#34) and Windfall (#43)! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense FundImpress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!
Receiving a large money windfall from an inheritance, business sale, IPO, or legal settlement can be life-changing, but it can also lead to costly mistakes if not handled wisely. Here's how to take a thoughtful, strategic approach to ensure your newfound wealth supports long-term financial well-being.Related Podcast Episodes:- Ep 227: I've inherited $200k, what should I do?- Ep 278: Avoid These Common Mistakes After Receiving a Large Inheritance Related YouTube Videos:- Does inheritance count as income?- Do you have to pay taxes on an inheritance?Learn More:- About Wiser Wealth Management- Schedule a Complimentary Consultation: Discover how we can help you achieve financial freedom.- Access Our Free Guides: Gain valuable insights on building a financial legacy, the importance of a financial advisor for business owners, post-divorce financial planning, and more! Stay Connected: - Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter- A Wiser Retirement® YouTube Channel This podcast was produced by Wiser Wealth Management. Thanks for listening!
Whether it's a lottery win, an inheritance, or a work bonus, a windfall can feel like a dream come true, but mishandling it can quickly turn it into a financial nightmare. We dive into the crucial first steps you need to take, understanding the tax implications, setting meaningful financial goals, and creating a solid plan to protect and grow your newfound fortune. And learn about the common pitfalls that can derail even the best intentions. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/111-how-to-handle-a-windfall-protect-your-future-fortune/
Gregory Ricks takes a close look at the Social Security Fairness Act and what its recent passage means for both government employees and the future of Social Security itself. Using real-world examples, he breaks down why repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) could lead to unintended — and unfair — financial consequences for American taxpayers. Gregory also shares insights from Harvard Business School's Arthur Brooks about two common financial mistakes that can derail your financial goals: normalizing debt and confusing spending with happiness. Whether you're preparing for retirement or just trying to stay on track with your money in 2025, this episode will give you important updates, critical advice, and steps to protect your future. For more episodes like this head over to www.gregoryricks.com/podcastFor the latest in financial news, why don't you tune into "Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks" LIVE on Saturday Mornings from 10 am - 1 pm on: New Orleans - WRNO-News Talk 99.5 FM Biloxi- WBUV - News Talk 104.9 FM OR watch on YouTube LIVE on our YouTube page Winning at Life with Gregory Ricks!If you have any questions or are looking for some financial advice?CLICK HERE to Book a Consultation The free consultation provides an overview of products and services offered by Gregory Ricks & Associates. Investment advisory services made available through AE Wealth Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and there is no obligation.
Somehow, Captain Root meets Father Ben and confesses to some light patricide. Support Forgive Me! Season 4 on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/forgive-me-season-4#/ Produced by Rogue Dialogue Productions (roguedialogue.com) Written and directed by Bob Raymonda, Jess Clark, and Jack Marone. Cast: Casey Callaghan as Father Ben Josh Rubino as Captain Root + Father Klem Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda Sound design and score by Adam Raymonda Logo by Sam Twardy (www.samtwardy.com) Follow @ForgiveMeShow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Find a transcript of the episode here. For ad free access to episodes and bonus content become a patron at patreon.com/roguedialogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In president Trump's first administration, he stated that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "not money". Now, his sons head their own crypto company.On Today's Show:David Yaffe-Bellany, technology reporter forThe New York Times, covering the crypto industry, shares his reporting on the ways the Trump family has financially benefitted from embracing the industry in these first few months of his second presidency.
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Larry Ostola speaks with Tim Falconer about his book, Windfall: Viola MacMillan and Her Notorious Mining Scandal. Viola MacMillan was a trailblazing prospector and mining executive who rose to prominence in a male-dominated industry. In 1964, after decades of success, she became the central figure in a major stock scandal. Shares in her company, Windfall Oil and Mines, soared on unverified rumors of a big find. MacMillan remained silent as the price climbed—until the company admitted it had nothing. The crash devastated small investors and led to a royal commission and reforms in Canadian financial regulation. Though convicted and jailed, MacMillan was later awarded the Order of Canada. Tim Falconer is the author of Bad Singer: The Surprising Science of Tone Deafness and How We Hear Music and Klondikers: Dawson City's Stanley Cup Challenge and How a Nation Fell in Love with Hockey, both named to The Globe and Mail's Top 100 Books. He lives in Toronto, Ontario. Image Credit: ECW Press If you like our work, please consider supporting it: bit.ly/support_WTY. Your support contributes to the Champlain Society's mission of opening new windows to directly explore and experience Canada's past.
Radio and big screen star Frank Lovejoy makes his final appearances on Suspense in a pair of shows where he plays characters both scary and sympathetic. First, he's a man with an unhealthy fixation on his Army buddy's wife in "Friend of Daddy's" (AFRS rebroadcast from May 17, 1959). Then, his wife is going into labor when their car breaks down on the Hollywood Freeway in "Ivy is a Lovely Name" (originally aired on CBS on June 21, 1959). Plus, we'll hear him as a con man in "Windfall" from The Whistler (originally aired on CBS on May 5, 1947) and as Chicago reporter Randy Stone in "The Night is a Weapon" from Night Beat (originally aired on NBC on February 13, 1950).
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In this special bonus episode, Dennis interviews his friend Steven Havens, who just won $250,000 as the last man standing on Season 3 of the Fox game show The Floor. Steven talks about how he came to be on the show, the months of rigorous coaching provided by his game designer husband Jeb (who happens to be Dennis's co-creator on the game You Don't Know My Life!), shooting the entire season over one week in Ireland and the moment, minutes before he actually won, when he thought to himself, 'I got this.' Other topics include: promising his husband that he wouldn't talk smack about the other players and then talking smack about the other players, keeping his win a secret for 8 months, how his watch parties gave the people in his life something positive and hopeful to engage with during this dark time, choosing to wear his chef's shirt on the show as an intimidation tactic, getting the "winner's edit," what he plans to do with the money and the moment he almost slipped on stage and brought Rob Lowe down with him. @chefsteveneats on Instagram
Windfall Island is a cozy commercial community and in this episode we'll be talking about every NPC that calls it home!
In this episode of the Mo Money podcast, we talk Money Diaries with James. And look, I had a lot of fun with this one. James talks through how he was training to be a professional triathlete, got a compo payout, bought a first property off the plan, and some of the issues and challenges that came along with that, and how he reset his money, started investing in shares, bought a quality investment property and really got on the front financial foot. This episode is perfect for anyone that wants to learn how to put really rock solid building blocks in place to set yourself up for years and decades to come. Want to make smarter money moves and get ahead faster? Upcoming events: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ben-nash-pivot-wealth-34379655697 Learn more about Pivot Wealth: https://pivotwealth.com.au/ Check out Ben's book, Get Unstuck: https://www.getunstuckbook.com.au/ Check us out on socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bentalksmoney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotwealth/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenNashPivot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pivotwealth/ Chat about how Pivot Wealth can help with your money: https://calendly.com/pivot-new-clients/intro-chat-w-pivot-wealth Note: The advice shared on this podcast is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. The podcast exists purely for educational purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, and TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Ben Nash and Pivot Wealth are authorised representatives of Fish Tacos Pty Ltd, ABN 14 649 248 082, AFSL 533055
Many of us approach YNAB from a position of scarcity, at least at first. We don't have enough money to do all the things we want to do, and we're living paycheck to paycheck. Giving every dollar a job and working through the 5 Questions helps us gain clarity about what our money needs to do for us, and finally get our financial life on track. But what if you have a surplus of money fall into your lap unexpectedly? Windfalls are wonderful, sometimes life changing, but they can be stressful too. Especially if you haven't done the work of getting clear about your priorities and giving your dollars a job, suddenly receiving a large sum can be overwhelming and intoxicating. Ben likens windfalls to a poker concept called "winner's tilt." Players who are winning and watching the action through a tall stack of chips often end up playing more loosely and taking more risks. In theory, they should be playing with the same strategy as what won in the first place, but overconfidence and the security of playing with a large bankroll leads to riskier play. Luckily the YNAB method works for windfalls too! When you know your priorities, and you have a plan for your money, it's much easier to handle a windfall without frittering it away or stressing about doing something special with it. In today's episode, Ben and Ernie discuss windfalls they have received in their life and lessons they have learned from the experience. Follow Budget Nerds on YouTube Budget Nerds Livestreams: https://www.youtube.com/@YNABofficial/streams Budget Nerds Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIUGmbCDklkDCDm-cQqv2g Share your YNAB wins with Ben and Ernie! budgetnerds@ynab.com Get your tickets to YNAB Fan Fest 2025! Coming to San Diego, Minneapolis, and NYC. Tickets are ON SALE NOW: YNAB.com/events
A recent investigation from Open the Books, has added fuel to claims that Dr. Anthony Fauci leveraged the COVID-19 pandemic for personal financial gain. According to newly released financial disclosures, Fauci’s net worth skyrocketed from $7.6 million to over $15 million from 2019-2023. The bulk of this increase came from his hefty government salary, lucrative investment returns, and substantial royalties—much of which was amassed while he was shaping the nation’s pandemic policies. None of this is a coincidence. Fauci is nothing more than a Deep State insider who benefited handsomely while Americans faced lockdowns, job losses, and economic uncertainty. Fauci’s close ties to pharmaceutical companies, along with his unyielding media presence and shifting public health directives, helped create a climate where fear was monetized and dissent was silenced. In This episode of "Stinchfield" we make the case that Dr. Fauci’s soaring wealth during the pandemic isn’t just unethical; it’s confirmation of the wide spread corruption inside our federal agencies, especially Health and Human Services. The Wellness Company prides itself on pushing back against censorship and tyranny. It's why it has developed a series of prescription drug medical emergency kits that prescribed directly to you and delivered to your door to use incase of an emergency. You will have on hand much needed antibiotics, antivirals and antiparasitics, including Ivermectin. Please visit TWC.Health/Grant and use the promo code "Grant" for 10% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Times have been tough for communities all around the motu, but our next story is one of resilience, initiative and hope. A former chapel and Save Mart on Grace Street in south Invercargill is set to become a much-needed community hub. Fundraising still has a wee way to go, but they've got a great start via a mysterious but sizable anonymous donation.
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This week, hardcore river rat Paul Cain fires up the “Shit Runner” for a Western Pennsylvania brown rodeo, we lose our favorite lucky hat while using live streamers, drown minnies at Scummy's Windfall, and anchor ourselves at the bowling alley with wings and a prayer.
How easy is it to get filthy rich selling arms to anyone who'll pay? There may be sanctions, there may be laws, but even though he's the FBI's most wanted fugitive, a Chinese arms dealer and manufacturer has evaded arrest for two decades. Who could be better to investigate one of the world's most dangerous men and tell this story than Panama Papers journalists? Taxcast host Naomi Fowler speaks to Frederik Obermaier about the book The Chinese Phantom: the Hunt for the World's most Dangerous Arms Dealer. What does it tell us about sanctions and financial secrecy at a time of rising autocracy and global insecurity? Also in this episode: the latest on efforts by powerful people to block the US's Corporate Transparency Act which was supposed to set up a register of the real owners of companies; And, in the UK - a new whistleblower incentive scheme - the tax authority HMRC will give whistleblowers who bring actionable information a cut of between 10 and 25% of any fine that HMRC imposes. Also, as the British government announces welfare cuts affecting the poorest people in the country, there are calls for a windfall tax on banks and a 2% wealth tax on assets above £10 million instead. Featuring: Panama Papers journalist Frederik Obermaier, Whistleblower lawyer Mary Inman, Erica Hanichak of the FACT Coalition, Hannah Dewhirst of Positive Money, Professor Prem Sikka. Produced by Naomi Fowler and Leo Schick of the Tax Justice Network. Transcript of the show: (some may be automated) https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March_25_Transcript-1.pdf Further reading: The Chinese Phantom, the Hunt for the World's Most Dangerous Arms Dealer. (Available in English and in German) https://www.kiwi-verlag.de/verlag/rights/book/bastian-obermayer-frederik-obermaier-die-jagd-auf-das-chinesische-phantom-9783462001396 Also available here but please try to use a local bookshop! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chinese-Phantom-worlds-dangerous-dealer/dp/1915590698 Tax abuse whistleblowers will earn a share of HMRC proceeds, says UK Finance Minister https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/26/tax-avoidance-whistleblowers-will-earn-share-of-any-hmrc-proceeds-rachel-reeves-confirms Windfall tax on bank profits in the UK could raise £15bn https://positivemoney.org/press-release/windfall-tax-on-bank-profits-could-raise-ps15bn/ How to raise £60 billion for public services: ten tax reforms from Tax Justice UK https://taxjustice.uk/blog/how-to-raise-60-billion-for-public-services-our-ten-tax-reforms/ Millionaires urge MPs “tax us, the super-rich” to avoid cuts and invest in Britain https://patrioticmillionaires.uk/latest-news/millionaires-urge-mps-tax-us-the-super-rich-to-avoid-cuts-and-invest-in-britain All our podcasts are available on our podcast website https://podcasts.taxjustice.net/
Hosting the FIFA World Cup promises global prestige and economic growth, but is it worth the billions? Dive into the high-stakes financial gamble, explore how nations like Germany, Brazil, and South Africa reaped tourism booms and branding wins—or faced crippling debt and "white elephant" stadiums. fifa world cup economic impact, hosting world cup costs and benefits, world cup tourism boost, world cup infrastructure costs, world cup legacy effects.
Gail Becker has a bold message for CPG entrepreneurs: if your brand isn't built to truly improve the lives of your consumers, “you should stay the hell out.” As the founder of the trailblazing frozen food brand Caulipower, Gail has changed the way that millions of Americans think about comfort food. Caulipower offers gluten-free, better-for-you versions of traditional favorites, including its flagship cauliflower-based pizza crust, as well as chicken tenders, frozen pizzas, and pizza bites. With $100 million in annual sales and a presence in tens of thousands of retailers nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods, Caulipower had made an indelible mark in the freezer aisle. In a candid interview featured in this episode, Gail talks about the most rewarding aspect of her entrepreneurial journey: the personal connection she's built with her consumers. For Gail, it's never been about the financial gain – it's about making a difference. Gail opens up about the guiding principles behind Caulipower's product development and how staying true to these values has fueled innovation, allowing her to meet real consumer needs while breaking industry norms. She also dives deep into how her leadership style has evolved as the company scales, and why staying grounded in core values is crucial, no matter how big the business gets. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Gail Becker, Founder, Caulipower – On location at the bustling Caulipower booth at Expo West 2025, Gail Becker discusses the brand's new dill pickle pizza and why its launch took two years to bring to market. She explains the three core criteria that new products must meet and talks about the company's commitment to making better-for-you options more accessible to a wider audience. Gail also shares how pushing boundaries is a key part of Caulipower's mission. Gail also reflects on the early days of Caulipower, highlighting the hard work, energy, and sometimes unawareness of challenges that fueled its initial success. She also talks about her experience as the face of Caulipower, despite being a private person, and stresses the importance of knowing when to say no as a founder. Brands in this episode: Caulipower
How's your relationship with money? If your answer is anything other than “Fantastic!”or “I LOVE money!”, hit that play button! Your host, Deb, dives into the complexl andoften touchy topic of money with international podcaster and entrepreneur, CarollPatrizzi, and accounting expert and intuitive guide, Christina Sommers.Their conversation explores the emotional and psychological aspects of money, the energy itholds, and practical steps to cultivate financial abundance. Packed with high qualityinsights and hidden gems, this episode sheds light on classic entrepreneurial financialchallenges and practical tips for success. If your relationship with money could use atune-up, listen in.Websites:https://breathofrenewal.comhttps://carrollpatrizi.com
A dog from the future advises you about when not to press the emergency FTL button.Today's story is “Puplift: A Dog's Guide to Space - The Go Somewhere Else Button” by Tempe O'Kun, who is the staff writer at Culturally F'd, and the writer of the Windfall and Sixes Wild series by FurPlanet Productions, and you can find more of his stories on his FurAffinity or his SoFurry account.Read by the author. Accompanied by a video, with art by Sam Pipes and music by Bearywell.thevoice.dog | Apple podcasts | Spotify | Google PodcastsIf you have a story you think would be a good fit, you can check out the requirements, fill out the submission template and get in touch with us.https://thevoice.dog/episode/puplift-a-dogs-guide-to-space-the-go-somewhere-else-button-by-tempo-read-by-the-author
Last week in part one, we talked about the biggest, most common money success block that keeps women from fully owning their financial wins. Today, I dive into two more money success blocks that might be holding you back—plus give you three empowering strategies to help you handle your cash windfall with confidence and ease. If you're ready to normalize having more money, expand your financial confidence, and make powerful money decisions, this episode is for you. You don't have to second-guess your success. You don't have to feel guilty for making more money. You get to step into wealth with confidence, keep growing, and make smart financial choices that set you up for even bigger wins. What You'll Discover: How rewiring your thoughts allows you to fully own your financial success. Why I recommend letting your cash windfall sit in your bank account for a week before you do anything with it. The smartest way to set money aside for taxes after a cash windfall. Why creating a cash buffer should be your #1 priority, even before paying down debt. How to protect your energy by only sharing your financial wins with the right people. ~~~ For full show notes, transcript, and to enroll for Secret Energy of Money®, click here: www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/76
In a two-part Fresnoland investigation, journalist Gregory Weaver exposed the false promise of California's Williamson Act, a tax break created in 1965 to protect agricultural lands from suburban sprawl. The program, tax records showed, now primarily benefits 120 mega-farms that collect roughly half of its $5 billion tax shelter, benefiting Wall Street investors and foreign pension funds. Weaver's reporting details how the system ultimately harms small farmers and depletes precious public resources.
Every comfort level has a specific dollar amount attached to it. When you rapidly exceed that level, like getting a cash windfall in your business, emotions are bound to come up… especially if you categorize that sudden cash boost to just being a fluke. So, what can you do to approach a cash windfall – even a small one - like wealth is your new normal? In this episode, I share key insights and strategies to help you process the emotions that can come up when experiencing a cash windfall. The goal is to normalize a sudden influx of cash so that you can grow forward, instead of sliding backward. In part one, you'll learn how to overcome the part of your brain that wants to discount your money successes. I cover the key money mindset block that sidelines you when you have a money win, and you'll discover the most powerful strategy for handling a cash windfall like the empowered premium-earning coach you are becoming. What You'll Discover: Why every comfort level has a dollar amount attached to it. The simple but empowering cycle of growth that will normalize you becoming a premium-earning coach. Why it's time to boss up if you're serious about being a high earner. How to overcome the mindset of believing a money win was a fluke or just luck. The number one most powerful money handling strategy for a cash windfall. ~~~ For full show notes, transcript, and to join the free OVERFLOW workshop, click here: www.themoneycoachschoolpodcast.com/75
The number of incentive programs hitting the market to reward sustainable agricultural practices is increasing – but figuring out the how's and the why's of all the programs can be a daunting task. Federal incentives to lower greenhouse gas emissions could result in a windfall for no-tillers raising low-carbon corn.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Should any portion of a “DOGE Dividend” be returned to Americans as a tax refund check? Listen here to Michael's take, then vote at Smerconish.com, and please leave a rating and review of this podcast! The Daily Poll Question is a thought-provoking query each day at Smerconish.com on a political, social, or other human interest issue. Entirely non-scientific, it always begins a great conversation. Michael talks about it in this podcast each weekday.
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What if your relationship with money determined your freedom? Most people chase wealth, but few truly understand how to manage it in a way that brings lasting security and fulfillment. Are you making financial decisions that serve your future, or are you unknowingly setting yourself up for financial traps? Jerome Myers sits down with Drew Boyer, author of Hip Hop & Finance, to explore the financial lessons hidden in hip-hop. From MC Hammer's financial downfall to 50 Cent's unexpected business acumen, this conversation unpacks the actual cost of economic ignorance, and the mindset shifts needed to build lasting wealth. Expect powerful stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a fresh perspective on personal finance that blends music, culture, and money in a way you've never heard before. [00:00 - 00:59] The Inspiration Behind Hip Hop & Finance Jerome introduces Drew and his book How hip-hop lyrics teach financial lessons Drew's journey from drummer to finance Why financial education should be accessible [03:00 - 08:49] The Psychology of Money & Breaking Free from Debt How early money habits shape life The impact of comparison culture Drew's experience with debt Recognizing and correcting money mistakes [08:50 - 14:54] Celebrity Money Mistakes: MC Hammer & 50 Cent MC Hammer's $72M downfall 50 Cent's vitamin water deal vs. bad investments The hidden costs of luxury homes The need for truth-tellers, not yes-men [14:55 - 21:44] What to Do With a Windfall & Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation Innovative steps for handling sudden wealth Why financial professionals matter Delayed gratification vs. impulse spending Investing in experiences and assets [21:45 - 33:19] Estate Planning & Protecting Your Legacy The chaos of dying without a will Lessons from Tupac, Mac Miller, and Takeoff Setting up trusts and legal documents Bob Marley's estate planning mistake [33:20 - 40:00] The Key to Financial Success: Education & Patience Why financial literacy is key The power of patience and long-term thinking Controlling emotions in financial decisions Understanding money before you have it Key Quotes: "Some people spend their whole lives working hard but never learn to make money work for them." - Drew Boyer "The only person you should ever compare yourself to is who you were a year ago." - Drew Boyer Connect with Drew! Website: https://hiphopxfinance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-w-boyer-cfp/ Ready for your next chapter? Start Your Assessment Now
The 2025 Air Force pilot bonus is out! This episode is specifically for USAF pilots (or anyone else oddly interested in the numbers). There are also bonuses for CSOs/Navs, RPA pilots, and ABMs, although we focus specifically on the pilot bonus. There are a few types of bonus money available this year for those who UPT ADSC expires in FY25, FY26, or FY27. You can get a preferential assignment, a financial bonus, or both! We'll discuss the legacy bonus (ADSC expiringing in FY25), the demo program bonus (ADSC expiring in FY26 or FY27), and the contract expired bonus (ADSC expired before FY25, never took a bonus, or ADSC from taking a bonus earlier is done.) Refer the official PSDM on MyVector (CAC required) for full details and source document guidance. Links: Jamie's article on the pilot bonus Podcast episode from 2022 Pilot Bonus (#34) Military Bonus and Windfall episode (#32) For a limited time, Spencer is offering one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions! Get your personal military money and investing questions answered in a confidential coaching call. Our new TSP course is live! Check out the Confident TSP Investing course at militarymoneymanual.com/tsp to learn all about the Thrift Savings Plan and strategies for growing your wealth while in the military. Use promo code "podcast24" for $50 off. Plus, for every course sold, we'll donate one course to an E-4 or below- for FREE! If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual or email podcast@militarymoneymanual.com. If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. I also offer a 100% free course on military travel hacking and getting annual fee waived credit cards, like The Platinum Card® from American Express, the American Express® Gold Card, and the Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card in my Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. Learn how to get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards from American Express in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3. The Platinum Card® from American Express and the American Express® Gold Card waive the annual fee for active duty military servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve on active orders over 30 days. The annual fees on all personal Amex cards are also waived for military spouses married to active duty troops.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2977: Kevin of FinancialPanther.com shares a personal story of financial discipline, turning his high-income early career into a springboard for financial freedom. By resisting the temptation to indulge in a lavish lifestyle, he paid off significant student loans within 2.5 years and gained the flexibility to pursue a more fulfilling job. His advice encourages young professionals to treat their early high earnings as a windfall, focusing on long-term stability rather than short-term status. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://financialpanther.com/treat-high-income-as-a-windfall/ Quotes to ponder: "If my closest friends were making less than half of what I was making, then why not just live like I was making that too?" "Most of your peers aren't big shots. It won't look weird if you live modestly right now." "You never know what the future may hold and you want to give yourself the flexibility to do what you want to do and not be dictated by what your monthly payments are." Episode references: Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement resources: https://www.choosefi.com The Total Money Makeover: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Money-Makeover-Classic-Financial/dp/1595555277 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices