Get an in-depth look at U.S. minimum wage variations, with budgeting tips and assistance programs for financial security.
Are we in a recession?
How much inflation has happened in the US recently?
Is it too early to file your taxes?
Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into this week’s financial headlines, including positive GDP growth and the implica ... Show More
Oct 29
Should You Manage Your Own Mortgage Escrow? Plus, Decoding 2026 Election Slogans
Learn whether managing your own mortgage escrow pays off and what popular election slogans could mean for your money. Can you manage your own escrow account instead of letting your mortgage servicer pay your property taxes and homeowners insurance? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Eli ... Show More
40m 25s
Oct 26
What Happens to Your Budget After Divorce? How to Rebuild on a Single Income
Learn how to pursue early retirement, grow savings, and weigh home buying after a major life change. How do you rebuild your budget after going from two incomes to one? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola review the budget of a 32-year-old Los Angeles nonprofit superviso ... Show More
32m 48s
Sep 2022
Office Hours: Raising the Minimum Wage, Seeking Venture Debt, and Getting on the Property Ladder
Scott takes a question about the nuances of raising the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour. He then offers advice to a startup founder on whether he should raise venture debt or venture capital, and shares his thoughts on how to invest in real estate as a renter.
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18m 56s
Nov 2022
Friday Flight - The Housing Halt, Low-Cost Healthcare, & Delinquent Debtors #597
<p>Time for our Friday Flight! These episodes are a sampling of the week’s financial news and the impact on your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we distill it down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help y ... Show More
36m 48s
Jan 2025
Friday Flight - Trump 2.0, Ghost Jobs, & Insufficient Savings #936
Time for a Friday Flight- our little sampling of the week’s financial news and what it means for your personal finances. There are a lot of headlines out there, but we boil them down to specific takeaways that will allow you to kick off the weekend informed and help you to get ah ... Show More
33m 13s