Get an in-depth look at U.S. minimum wage variations, with budgeting tips and assistance programs for financial security.
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Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into this week’s financial headlines, including positive GDP growth and the implica ... Show More
Apr 20
AI in the Home Buying Process: What Works, What Doesn't, and When to Call an Expert
Find out how AI tools can help navigate the home buying process and where human expertise still matters most. Can AI help you buy a house with reliable information? What would you do if you had only ten years to live, received a $100,000 windfall, or lost your job with just one m ... Show More
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What Does "Rich" Really Mean? Reddit's Personal Finance Questions, Answered by the Nerds
We discuss real Reddit posts that reveal how people actually think about wealth, financial breakups, frugal habits, idle cash, and 529 overfunding. What does it mean to be “rich” in 2026? What can you learn about personal finance from scrolling Reddit? Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Eliza ... Show More
55m 15s
Mar 2024
Wages have been outpacing inflation — but there’s a catch
While the purchasing power of earnings started to catch up to inflation last year, lower- and middle-income workers have been playing catch-up and are trying to dig out of debt. Meanwhile, Americans are working fewer hours on average, and fewer hours can cause total earnings to t ... Show More
7m 34s
<p>Inflation has hit a 40-year high in the U.S., driving up the cost of everything from groceries to housing. As the Fed prepares to raise interest rates, here’s what to watch out for.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more:</p><p><br></p><p>In December, inflation hit a staggering 7 percent. ... Show More
