How "Learn to Code" Backfired on a Whole Generation
We've all heard that a degree in the Humanities isn't worth the paper it's printed on, but new data has turned that thinking upside down!
Episodes
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How "Learn to Code" Backfired on a Whole Generation
S8 E11 - 6m 58s
We've all heard that a degree in the Humanities isn't worth the paper it's printed on, but new data has turned that thinking upside down!
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Is the Dollar Losing Value?
S8 E10 - 8m 14s
Some people are worried about the dollar losing value relative to other currencies. But others think it might actually benefit Americans. Let's weigh the pros and cons!
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How "No Tax on Tips" Could Backfire
S8 E9 - 6m 18s
"No Tax on Tips" is one of the few issues that everyone seems to agree on... except economists!
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How To Protect Your Parents From Scams
S8 E8 - 6m 38s
Scams are on the rise, and even if you're savvy, your loved ones may need help avoiding them!
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10 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Premiums
S8 E7 - 6m 37s
A lot of factors go into your car insurance rates, and some of them you can have control over!
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3 Steps to a Bulletproof Budget Steps to a Bulletproof Budget
S8 E6 - 10m 44s
Knowing your income and expenses is just the beginning... a next-level budget MUST be able to answer these super-important questions!
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Who's Gonna Stop the Scammers?
S8 E5 - 7m 4s
Be extra vigilant! Because banks and other financial institutions just got a lot more freedom to scam their customers.
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Are We Headed for a Recession?
S8 E4 - 7m 53s
Over the last month, many economic forecasters have increased the likelihood of a recession in the next year to over 50%! Are you ready financially?
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How Cheap TVs Are Making Health Care More Expensive
S8 E3 - 6m 40s
Even in an age so many things seem unaffordable--housing, healthcare, childcare--at least some things are cheaper than they used to be, like electronics and appliances... but these two things are actually related!
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Should We Have Salary Transparency?
S8 E2 - 6m 50s
Thanks to new laws requiring salary ranges to be included in job postings, some workers will have more leverage with their employers... while others may have less.
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How Do Tariff's Work?
S8 E1 - 10m 4s
There are a lot of misconceptions about tariffs, and some really good reasons why we don't use them like a hammer anymore.
Extras + Features
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