Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that the U.S. government could default on its loans as early as June 1st, if an agreement on the debt ceiling isn't reached in Congress. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, we'd likely face a government shutdown. Today, Nicole explains what a government shutdown would mean for your finances, and how you should prepare.
Mar 23
Inheritance Myths Debunked
Today, Nicole debunks the most viral myths about inheritance and gift taxes, and walks you through exactly how these taxes work, when they actually kick in, and the totally legal strategies wealthy families use to pass on as much as possible to their heirs. Nicole breaks down the ... Show More
11m 7s
Mar 16
7 Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett just stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and the investing world is holding its breath. Today, Nicole breaks down the frameworks that turned a $1,000 investment in 1965 into over $30 million, and how you can apply them whether you have $100 or $100 million. S ... Show More
9m 41s
Feb 2023
Jay & Shai's debt ceiling adventure
Every year, the U.S. government spends more money than it takes in. In order to fund all that spending, the country takes on debt. Congress has the power to limit how much debt the U.S. takes on. Right now, the debt limit is $31.4 trillion dollars. Once we reach that limit, Congr ... Show More
26m 4s
Nov 2021
The big myth of government deficits | Stephanie Kelton
Government deficits have gotten a bad rap, says economist Stephanie Kelton. In this groundbreaking talk, she makes the case to stop looking at government spending as a path towards frightening piles of debt, but rather as a financial contribution to the things that matter -- like ... Show More
17m 34s
May 2023
Playing chicken with the debt ceiling
<p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Congress and President Biden have five weeks to strike a deal on raising the debt ceiling, according to a new projection from the Treasury Department. Otherwise, the country will need to brace for an ... Show More
19m 29s
<p>As the U.S. government moves closer to a shutdown, we hear what that means for the economy, federal workers and families across the country. </p><p><br></p><p>Read more: </p><p><br></p><p>Congress must agree to a short-term funding bill before an Oct. 1 shutdown, whi ... Show More
<p>With the deadline to raise the debt ceiling looming closer, will recent banking challenges reduce Congress's willingness to take risks with the economy?</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to the Thoughts on the Market. I'm Michael Zezas, Global He ... Show More
