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Apr 9
20m 18s

A Springtime Show about the Economy that...

Erica Heilman / Rumble Strip, Erica Heilman
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This is a conversation with a money manager in Scotland who has given a great deal of thought to why many of us feel confused and ashamed about our financial lives. After the What Class are You? shows, I often receive interesting commentary, and I’m always frustrated that this commentary can’t become part of a wider conversation. So after receiving two fasc ... Show More
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