May 28

Gold is having a moment. Is now the time to invest?

In the world of investing, gold is having a moment. Last year, the price of gold crossed $4,000 an ounce for the first time ever. But does that mean it's time to rebalance your portfolio and get in on the precious metal action? This episode, NPR finance correspondent Maria Aspan ... Show More

14m 54s

May 7

Unsure which retirement account to choose? We have some tips

Retirement accounts are not just a vehicle to let your money grow over time for when you're ready to stop working. They're also a tax shelter. In this episode, we talk about how much you can expect to save in taxes, the difference between pre-tax and post-tax accounts, and how to ... Show More

11m 9s

Apr 30

Shop less and save more with a 'no-buy challenge'

If you're struggling to save for long-term goals, find yourself lost in a sea of clutter or are concerned about consumerism and climate change, there are ways to curb your shopping habits. This episode, journalist Stacey Vanek Smith talks to writers, influencers and activists in ... Show More

20m 36s

Aug 2022

How to protect yourself from inflation

High inflation and a possible recession is making life more expensive. Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary explains how to manage debt as interest rates increase and prepare for an economic downturn.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti ... Show More

14m 19s

Feb 2025

The 1982 playbook

After a hotter-than-expected inflation report, questions about fiscal and monetary policy are becoming increasingly urgent. What could it all mean for investors? Anshul Sehgal, head of US interest rate products in Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets, discusses with Chris Husse ... Show More

10m 12s

Nov 2025

Inflation and Hurdle Rates: How to Protect Your Money from the Declining Dollar

In this episode of the Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market podcast, host Brian Montes breaks down the powerful connection between inflation, hurdle rates, and the purchasing power of the dollar.Most people measure success by how much their portfolio or savings account grows — b ... Show More

8m 51s

Mar 2022

Ritholtz on Ramifications of the United States' Services Based Economy

Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, talks about the pandemic's influence on the economy - from the stock market and inflation to real estate and labor - and his advice to investors.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:g ... Show More

10m 6s

Apr 2025

Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Policy Insights from a Former Fed President

Loretta J. Mester, Wharton Adjunct Professor of Finance and former President of the Cleveland Federal Reserve, shares her insights on the state of the economy, rising recession risks, and the Federal Reserve's approach to inflation and interest rate decisions in an era of uncerta ... Show More

8 m

Aug 2024

Understanding Inflation: Why your bills might not match the official rate

Inflation is a term we hear often, especially when discussing the economy and our personal finances. But have you ever wondered how it's calculated and why it sometimes feels like your expenses are rising faster than the official inflation rate? In our latest podcast episode, I a ... Show More

24m 30s

Jan 2025

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pausing for Further Inflation Progress

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey and Nate Thooft, CIO at Manulife Investment Management, discuss Federal Reserve officials holding interest rates steady, pausing to assess the ... Show More

9m 29s