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Aug 2024
16m 33s

Episode 386: Reddit Rabbit Hole Vol. II

Jared Dillian
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In episode 386, Jared breaks down various topics including market volatility, McDonald's earnings and consumer spending, Bitcoin, mortgage rates, personal finance questions from Reddit, and upcoming events such as the Federal Reserve meeting and the July jobs report. He addresses Reddit users’ concerns such as how to prepare for your parents’ golden years when they haven’t, emergency funds, what to do with your savings, and investment strategies.

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