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Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?

Learn what powers the president does and does not have to influence the economy and your wallet.

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Special Series: Election Economics

How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More

Learn how presidential policies on tariffs, immigration, and prices can impact your everyday expenses like groceries and gas. Read more

Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet

Explore how the 2024 presidential candidates' tax plans could impact your finances and what to know before voting. Read more

How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans

Learn how the presidential candidates' policies on health care and student loans differ in how they could impact your finances. Read more

Previous episodes

Book Club: Why Women Outperform When Investing — And How You Can, Too

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How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans

Learn how the presidential candidates' policies on health care and student loans differ in how they could impact your finances. Read more

Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules

Learn how to navigate job changes, maximize retirement benefits, and celebrate personal and financial accomplishments. Read more

How to Make The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Work for You

Learn about the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ’s limited-time sign-up bonus and understand the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate changes. Read more

Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet

Explore how the 2024 presidential candidates' tax plans could impact your finances and what to know before voting. Read more

How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More

Learn how presidential policies on tariffs, immigration, and prices can impact your everyday expenses like groceries and gas. Read more

Budget Like a Boss: A Financial Planner’s Tips for Achieving Your Money Goals

Learn what it truly means to work with a certified financial planner (CFP) and how personalized advice can help you set and achieve your financial goals. Read more

Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?

Learn what powers the president does and does not have to influence the economy and your wallet. Read more

Refresh Your Fall Finances: A Money Check-Up and Investment Diversification Deep Dive

Get fall-ready with budgeting tips and strategies for diversifying your investment portfolio to achieve financial goals. Read more

How to Save Money on Holiday Travel Without Using Any Points

Learn expert tips and tricks for saving money on holiday travel booking, from the best time to book to when you should use rewards points. Read more

Financial Fitness for Big Moves: Achieving Your Goals without Sacrificing Security (Video Episode)

A certified financial planner offers a listener actionable advice to help him save for a big move while maintaining financial stability. Read more