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Episode 33 - The Real Estate Market
Are we in a real estate bubble? Is now the time to consider investing in commercial or residential real estate? Who is going to be hurt the most by high prices and continued inflation? Matt and Saki share their views and take an in-depth look at the underlying factors that are influencing the real estate market.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/century-21-ceo-warns-us-didnt-build-enough-homes-for-pent-up-demand
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/05/27/housing-demand-is-still-outpacing-supply-says-evercore-isis-kim.html
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Episode 32 - Who Are America's Millionaires?
On this episode, Matt and Saki discuss recent research profiling America's millionaire earners. They aren't who you would think they are! That said, your hosts dig into the data and reveal the strategies that will help you to count yourself among them.
They also talk about the "boom and bust" cycles of the economy. For a while now, people have been wondering when the next bust will come, and the indicators suggest it may be just around the corner. Find out why that will present unique challenges, but also great opportunities.
Finally, Saki talks about the wisdom of buying used during the Savings Hack of the Week.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10826181/Unsexy-businesses-people-getting-rich-include-auto-repair-shops-gas-stations.html?ito=native_share_article-masthead
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Episode 31 - The Bitcoin Standard: Part 1
On this special episode of The Purposeful Podcast, Matt and Saki begin their review of The Bitcoin Standard by Saifadean Ammous.
In order to understand Bitcoin - and currencies in general - it is critical to understand money: what it is and how it works. In the opening chapters of his book The Bitcoin Standard, Dr. Saifadean Ammous gives a primer on the fundamental characteristics of money, and illustrates them by providing examples of currencies from ancient societies. Matt and Saki discuss the traits that make any particular currency good money (or bad), and explain how a good understanding of money is critical to understanding the high inflation that the United States is currently experiencing.
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Episode 30 - They Can Take My House?!?!
Matt and Saki talk about John Stossel's most recent article bringing to light the eleven states that allow local governments to take your house and keep your equity over delinquent property tax debts. They discuss how tough it can be for the poorest Americans to get a hand up, and they debate whether the Fed is doing enough to combat inflation after the latest interest rate hike.
During the Giving Back segment, Matt spotlights a local foster care "bridge" organization and talks about how you can make an impact where you live.
Saki talks about how eating out makes your waistline and pocketbook grow in opposite directions during the Savings Hack of the Week.
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Savings Hack - Negotiating Medical Debt
Saki talks about how to negotiate medical debt -- you won't believe how much you can save!
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Values - Delegating Authority
Matt discusses the importance of delegating authority during this month's Values segment.
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The State of the Housing Market
Matt and Saki update you on the status of the housing markets and tell you what to look for if you're interested in investing in real estate.
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Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Matt and Saki discuss the implications of Elon Musk's bid to purchase Twitter, and why free speech is the foundation of a healthy society.
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Giving Back - What if a Loved One Asks for a Loan
Matt discusses things to think about when deciding whether or not to give a loved one a loan.
Episode 29 - Free Speech is the Foundation
On this episode, Matt and Saki discuss the implications of Elon Musk's bid to purchase Twitter, and why free speech is the foundation of a healthy society. They also update you on the status of the housing markets and tell you what to look for if you're interested in investing in real estate.
Saki talks medical debt during this week's Savings Hack, and Matt discusses the importance of delegating authority during this month's Values segment.
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Savings Hack - Making a Big Purchase
Saki has some good advice when you find yourself thinking of making a big purchase.
Financial Insecurity: Feeling Stuck in Place
Matt and Saki discuss how your financial health can impact your mental and emotional wellbeing. They share personal stories of how their own periods of financial insecurity resulted in stress, anxiety, and feelings of powerlessness, and how those experiences helped them to make the kinds of choices that have better prepared them for the challenges of life.
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Episode 28 - Personal Finance & Mental Health
On this episode, Matt and Saki discuss how your financial health can impact your mental and emotional wellbeing. They share personal stories of how their own periods of financial insecurity resulted in stress, anxiety, and feelings of powerlessness, and how those experiences helped them to make the kinds of choices that have better prepared them for the challenges of life.
In the Giving Back segment, Matt talks about what to do when a loved one asks for a loan, and Saki talks about why its best to sleep on big financial decisions during the Savings Hack of the Week.
How to Thrive in an Uncertain Economy
The news about the economy continues to be worrisome, but even so, there are things you can do to thrive in any economic environment -- and Matt and Saki tell you how.
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Giving Back - The Santa Rosa Kids House
During the Giving Back segment, Matt spotlights a local children's advocacy center.
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Episode 27
Matt and Saki discuss the March inflation numbers, including both the consumer price index and the wholesale prices report. The news continues to be worrisome, but even so, there are things you can do to thrive in any economic environment -- and Matt and Saki tell you how.
During the Giving Back segment, Matt spotlights a local children's advocacy center.
Saki explains why cash is king in this week's Savings Hack.
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Savings Hack - Monthly Subscription Services
On this week's Savings Hack, Saki talks about the benefits you get from going through your paid subscription services to see where you can cut spending.
Kicking the Can on Student Loans
As previously discussed on The Purposeful Podcast, student loan payments were set to resume on May 1. Now they have been postponed again until at least August 31. Matt and Saki discuss the implications, including how this will hurt lower income earners the hardest.
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The Fed Takes a Bigger Swing
The Federal Reserve indicates that it may be willing to raise rates by as much as 50 basis points at its next meeting. Matt and Saki talk about what this means for the economy, and how it may indicate that inflation is worse than previously feared.
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Giving Back - Florida Gives
Previously on the Purposeful Podcast, Matt and Saki discussed the charitable giving habits of Americans. This week, Matt looks a little closer at their home state of Florida during the Giving Back segment.
Episode 26 - The Outlook on Inflation
Previously on the Purposeful Podcast, Matt and Saki discussed the charitable giving habits of Americans. This week, Matt looks a little closer at their home state as he analyzes the giving habits of Floridians during the Giving Back segment.
On this week's Savings Hack, Saki talks about the benefits you get from going through your paid subscription services to see where you can cut spending.
They then proceed to discuss the current events of the week in the world of business and finance, and why the outlook on inflation remains grim. Between higher interest rates, record-breaking government spending and kicking the can down the road when it comes to paying our debts, things don't look great. However, Matt and Saki discuss how some personal responsibility and foresight on your part can help set you up for success, no matter what happens.
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Florida Requires Financial Education to Graduate HS
Matt and Saki discuss Florida's new law requiring high school students to pass a financial literacy course to graduate, and why expanding options in vocational education should be the next step.
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