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.
Nov 24
From Losing Dream Jobs to Booking First-Class Flights: Reinventing Success with Daryn Kagan and The Miles Husband
Today Nicole sits down with celebrated journalist Daryn Kagan and her husband, Trent Swanson—though around here, we call him The Miles Husband.
Daryn reflects on the highs of her career as a news anchor and what it felt like when CNN didn’t renew her contract. She shares how she ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 19
How to Find a 401(k) From an Old Job— and Boost It!
If you leave a job, you're probably focused on your next move, not tracking down that old 401(k). But those old 401(k)s are your money. And if you don’t find them, manage them, or move them where they can grow smarter and harder for you, you’re leaving cash on the table.
Today, ... Show More
11m 15s
Nov 17
The Financial and Emotional Cost of Choosing the Wrong Partner: Pattie Ehsaei’s Story of Survival and Power
Pattie Ehsaei’s life may look picture-perfect now—she’s a financial exec, lawyer, and author—but it’s been shaped by unimaginable tragedy. Pattie grew up watching her mom depend entirely on her dad financially, a dynamic that turned toxic and ended in unimaginable tragedy. Later, ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2023
What a government shutdown could mean for you
<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
21m 36s
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 6s
Nov 2021
The big myth of government deficits | Stephanie Kelton
<p>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 -- l ... 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