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Investment and Financial Planning

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Investing In Their Future: Learning Finance Early In Life

>> February 2, 2025

Today, more schools are covering financial literacy, but students are still falling through the cracks.

topics covered: Debt, Economics and Finance, Education, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Growth and Development
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Viewpoints Explained: What’s The Biggest Scam Out There Today?

>> November 8, 2023

We discuss what’s one of the fastest growing frauds out there and why thousands of people each day are getting tricked.

topics covered: Currency, Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Public Safety, Social Media and Internet
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Why Don’t More Schools Teach Financial Literacy?

>> May 21, 2023

This week, we cover the push to change education legislation so more school curriculums incorporate a standalone financial literacy class.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Education, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Public Education, Public Policy, Retirement
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Get Your $$$ In Order

>> January 16, 2022

If an unexpected $400 charge came up, it’s estimated that 40% of Americans would struggle to pay this amount, according to data published in 2019 by the Federal Reserve. Life happens. Circumstances change. And that’s why it is so important to be financially secure with savings, an emergency fund, investments and more. We speak with financial expert, Emily …

topics covered: Budget, Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Goals, Investment and Financial Planning, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development
ListenGet Your $$$ In Order

How to Make Your Kid Money-Savvy

>> July 4, 2021

All parents want their kids to succeed and live good lives, and part of accomplishing that is raising them to understand the value of a dollar. We talk to Beth Kobliner, a financial expert and author of the book Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even if you’re not) about tips and tricks to help our kids, from toddlers to post-grads, handle money responsibly.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Parenting, Personal Finance
ListenHow to Make Your Kid Money-Savvy
21-20 Segment 1: The Rise Of Cryptocurrency

The Rise of Cryptocurrency

>> May 16, 2021

The cryptocurrency that started it all, Bitcoin, is now valued at around 1.6 trillion dollars. And in just the last month, another, newer form of crypto, Dogecoin has skyrocketed in popularity across the Internet, sharply driving up the price per token. We explore the fascinating and fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency and the future of traditional …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Banking, Business and Entrepreneurship, Currency, Cybersecurity, Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Science and Technology, Social Media and Internet
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21-20 Segment 2: Why Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

Why Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

>> May 16, 2021

Many women today still have little knowledge on financial planning and how to make their income work for them rather than the other way around. Executive and financial expert Jennifer Barrett joins us this week to shed some light on the importance of becoming financially autonomous and advocating for yourself in your career, relationships and beyond.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Investment and Financial Planning, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development, Racism and Discrimination, Retirement, Women's Issues
ListenWhy Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?
What May Lie Ahead: The Pandemic’s Effect On The Economy

What May Lie Ahead: The Pandemic’s Effect On the Economy

>> March 7, 2021

How has a year-long pandemic affected the U.S. economy? Will it bounce back as more people get vaccinated or will there be long-term ramifications? Economist James Rickards joins Viewpoints this week to share his insights on the post-pandemic economy.

topics covered: American Culture and History, COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, Government and Politics, History, Inflation, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Recession, Stock Market, Vaccination
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How to Make Your Money Work For You

>> January 31, 2021

Between the internet, radio, podcasts and books, there’s a wide breadth of information out there on how to get your finances in order. But sometimes the mixed advice and confusing explanations can lead to complete inaction. This week, we speak to a personal finance expert about the starting key steps you can take to build your financial future and prepare …

topics covered: COVID-19 Pandemic, Economics and Finance, Emergency Response and Planning, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Retirement, Stock Market
ListenHow to Make Your Money Work For You

Millennial Money: Leveraging Your Worth

>> May 17, 2020

Jessica Byrne is a 26-year-old software engineer that has saved more than $300,000 in a short span of time. We speak with Byrne about how she grew her skill base in order to up her salary and then save thousands by smart saving and investing.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance
ListenMillennial Money: Leveraging Your Worth

Why Are Young People Struggling More Than Previous Generations?

>> January 19, 2020

Roughly 15 percent of 25 to 35-year-old’s are back living with their parents, according to a 2018 study by Pew Research Center – and this number is only on the rise. Higher rent, cost of living and student debt are all contributing factors, however, there are some young adults stuck in an unmotivated, directionless state often labeled as “failure to launch.” …

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Commentary and Criticism, Economics and Finance, Education, Investment and Financial Planning, Mental Health, Personal Finance
ListenWhy Are Young People Struggling More Than Previous Generations?

Getting a Grip on Personal Finance in a One-Click World

>> November 10, 2019

It’s almost too easy to purchase items these days. Need dinner? A ride? Groceries? A last-minute outfit? All of these items are just a click away with a credit card that’s saved online or in a mobile app. We speak with money expert, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley from The Fiscal Femme to find out why most Americans - at any age - barely have any savings in the …

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Recession
ListenGetting a Grip on Personal Finance in a One-Click World

Inside Look: Bridesmaids

>> July 28, 2019

Viewpoints producer, Annie Krall, speaks with professional "Bridesmaid For Hire" Jen Glantz about the difficulties that can come with being a bridesmaid. Then, wedding planner Ashley Smith discusses an unusual take where one wedding option calls for removing the institution of bridesmaids and groomsmen entirely.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Marriage and Divorce, Personal Finance, Sociology
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Inside Look: Financial Aid

>> July 21, 2019

Viewpoints producer, Annie Krall, speaks with student Mev Becoja, who's aid was cut during for her junior and senior years of college.

topics covered: College and Admissions, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Student Loans and Financial Aid
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Navigating Collegiate Financial Aid

>> July 21, 2019

Student loan debt is set to skyrocket to two trillion dollars by 2022. We talk to students about their differing perspectives on financial aid and debt. We also speak with Mike Bartini, the director of student aid at Bowdoin College, about how important it is that students and families take time to focus on the financials of higher education before …

topics covered: College and Admissions, Diversity, Economics and Finance, Education, Government and Politics, Investment and Financial Planning, Mental Health, Personal Finance, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenNavigating Collegiate Financial Aid

Raising Financially-Minded Children

>> March 24, 2019

All parents want their kids to succeed and live good lives, and part of accomplishing that is raising them to understand the value of a dollar. We talk to Beth Kobliner, a financial expert and author of the book Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even if you’re not) about tips and tricks to help our kids, from toddlers to post-grads, handle money responsibly.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Economics and Finance, Investment and Financial Planning, Parenting, Personal Finance
ListenRaising Financially-Minded Children

Losing It All: The collapse of Stroh Brewing Company (2018)

>> September 23, 2018

Frances Stroh grew up in the family that owned America’s third biggest brewer, Stroh Brewing Company. As she aged into adulthood, she watched as both the brewery and her family life fell apart. She talks about the struggles the company faced, how her family dealt with it, and when a legacy can become a burden.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Investment and Financial Planning
ListenLosing It All: The collapse of Stroh Brewing Company (2018)

Financial Anxiety: What it is and how to alleviate it

>> July 24, 2016

A new survey shows that many Americans are suffering from “financial anxiety” and it’s affecting their health and happiness.

topics covered: Anxiety and Depression, Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Inequality, Investment and Financial Planning, Mental Health, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenFinancial Anxiety: What it is and how to alleviate it
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Too Many Lawyers… Not Enough Law Jobs

>> April 24, 2016

We talk with two legal specialists about why law school grads can't find work, and what law schools and law firms can do to help.

topics covered: Career, Debt, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Industry, Investment and Financial Planning, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Student Loans and Financial Aid
ListenToo Many Lawyers… Not Enough Law Jobs

Kids and Financial Intelligence

>> August 16, 2015

Millions of young people will soon head out on their own for the first time to attend college or start their first job. It will also be the first time that many of them are in charge of their own finances. How literate are they about banking, spending, saving, and credit? We talk to two financial specialists about what kids need to know about money and …

topics covered: Banking, Children and Parenting, College and Admissions, Debt, Economics and Finance, Education, Investment and Financial Planning
ListenKids and Financial Intelligence

How Are Those Resolutions Going? Making New Year’s resolutions stick

>> February 1, 2015

Many of us make resolutions on New Year’s Day to lose weight, exercise more or maybe save more money. How are those going a month later? Most Americans don’t keep resolutions after a few weeks. Why is that? We’ll discuss strategies for planning and fulfilling that big change in your life.

topics covered: Economics and Finance, Holidays and Traditions, Investment and Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development, Retirement
ListenHow Are Those Resolutions Going? Making New Year’s resolutions stick
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