Episodes

  • Will We Ever Get Federal Paid Family Leave? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

    Will We Ever Get Federal Paid Family Leave? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
    Sep 27 2024
    In the United States, 73 percent of Americans working for private companies do not have access to paid family leave. To talk about why we don't have this in the US, and whether or not we ever will, Nicole sits down with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand— who is an expert and a leader on this issue. Plus, Nicole shares why this is so top of mind for her right now. To read more about Senator Gillibrand's work, click here: https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/
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    30 mins
  • How To Get 2% Off Your Mortgage Rate

    How To Get 2% Off Your Mortgage Rate
    Sep 26 2024
    Wish the Fed had just lowered your mortgage rate by 2%? Just because they didn't, doesn't mean you can't get that sweet discount— at least temporarily. Today, Nicole explains how.
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    13 mins
  • “How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?”

    “How Much Should I Be Saving For Retirement?”
    Sep 25 2024
    This Listener Intervention is all about balancing today’s desires with tomorrow’s needs. If you’re not sure how much should be in your retirement nest egg, tune in! Originally aired 9.22.21
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    23 mins
  • How To Make Money While You Sleep: Sweep Accounts

    How To Make Money While You Sleep: Sweep Accounts
    Sep 24 2024
    Nicole recently started using a financial tool that has helped her make money while she sleeps: sweep accounts. Today, she tells you all about it.
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    12 mins
  • What the Fed Rate Cut Means For You

    What the Fed Rate Cut Means For You
    Sep 23 2024
    Last week, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.5%. While it's a small number, it could have a big impact on your finances. Today, Nicole explains how.
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    10 mins
  • Don't Get Screwed By Your Company's Stock Options: What To Ask Your Employer About Your Equity

    Don't Get Screwed By Your Company's Stock Options: What To Ask Your Employer About Your Equity
    Sep 20 2024
    When Facebook went public, 88 employees saw the value of their equity exceed $30 million. That’s the dream right? But not only is this dream rare, it can actually turn into a nightmare if you don’t ask your company the right questions about your stock options. Today Nicole talks about how to protect yourself from this nightmare scenario with Tracy DiNunzio, a brilliant entrepreneur who built and sold the luxury resale company Tradesy. Nicole and Tracy explain what you should ask your employer about your equity, and if you get a job offer with a large equity component, how to evaluate if the opportunity is a good one.
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    48 mins
  • Why Doesn't the Government Just Print More Money? Some Economists Are Arguing for More Money

    Why Doesn't the Government Just Print More Money? Some Economists Are Arguing for More Money
    Sep 19 2024
    You may have seen the viral clip of Jared Bernstein (former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors for Biden during the Obama Administration), fumble through answering the questions: if the United States just makes its own currency… why would it ever borrow money or go into debt? Why doesn’t the government just… create more money? Nicole taps in to answer this question today and along the way, explains the new economic school of thought— Modern Monetary Theory— that is turning this question on its head. As promised, here is the cringe-y clip: https://x.com/FindingMoneyDoc/status/1786050601236779078
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    12 mins
  • Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Kamala Harris' Price Controls

    Presidential Candidate Platforms Explained: Kamala Harris' Price Controls
    Sep 18 2024
    In the second installment of breaking down the economic proposals from Trump and Harris, Nicole explains what might be Harris' most controversial economic proposal: price controls to ban corporate price gouging. To read more on the difference between Trump and Harris' platforms, click here:https://www.cfr.org/election2024/candidate-tracker
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    14 mins