Category: Personal Finance
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The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 6: I Put That on My (Credit) Card
At the level of language, credit refers to purchasing something or obtaining funds with the understanding that you will pay for it later, generally with interest. In our daily lives, it can mean increased economic opportunities or the means to purchase the trappings of stability and comfort. Credit is not without its costs, however:…
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The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 4: Is Tax Reform for Everyone? Unpacking the Republican Tax Plan
Tax reform was a key aspect of the current administration’s campaign platform. Earlier this fall, Republicans released a high-level version of the plan that proposes significant changes to the ways that individuals and businesses are taxed. A detailed version of the plan is not due to be released until Wednesday, November 1, but in this…
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The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 2: What We Talk About When We Talk About Wealth
What is wealth, and why is talking about it so difficult? Our second episode covers the difference between wealth and riches, barriers to building wealth, and some ways to save and invest in light of these obstacles. This episode ran a little long, because wealth and the systems on which it is built is a vast…