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Best New Ideas in Money

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To change the world, we may need to change money first. Best New Ideas in Money explores innovations that rethink how we live, work, spend, save and invest. Each week, MarketWatch financial columnist James Rogers and economist Stephanie Kelton will talk to leaders in business, tech, finance and government about the next phase of money's evolution, and meet real people whose lives are being changed as these new ideas are put to the test.

Episodes

Introducing On Watch by MarketWatch

Join MarketWatch’s Jeremy C. Owens for a podcast about the financial news we’re all watching — and how it affects both the economy and your wallet. New episodes every Thursday, starting January 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 20242 min

The best of the best new ideas in money

In our final episode, Stephanie and James review some of their favorite ideas from over the past two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 202325 min

’Tis the season...for benefits enrollment

MarketWatch’s financial-planning columnist Beth Pinsker talks about how to maximize your compensation through your benefits elections this enrollment season. Plus, an announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202324 min

Why more Americans are working into their 70s

Employment rates among seniors are on the rise. But pocketbook imperatives aren't the only reason. Now, more older workers are practicing unretirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 202320 min

Will AI save unicorn tech startups from going extinct?

In the first half of the year, startups faced a tougher funding environment. But now, the tides may be turning, and a potential AI gold rush could help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202319 min

Does private equity beat stocks?

This week an episode of Barron’s Streetwise, a finance podcast from our sister publication Barron’s, in which host Jack Hough takes a closer look at private equity — both the critiques of the industry and the returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202336 min

Could collectibles boost your portfolio?

The price of collectibles has soared in recent years. This week, we’re revisiting an episode that asks: are they still a good investment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202326 min

You asked. MarketWatch reporters and editors answered.

We put out a call for our listeners’ most pressing questions on everything economics and finance. Here are the money matters on your minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202324 min

Revitalized unions ignite ‘hot labor summer’

MarketWatch’s Levi Sumagaysay breaks down why actors, teachers, hotel workers and others are striking — and why the recent work stoppages have been in the works for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202323 min

Can new technology help you keep your cool amid climate change?

MarketWatch’s Rachel Koning Beals joins us to explore some of the best new ideas in climate tech — from large-scale solutions like carbon capture and the next generation of batteries, to the latest in smart thermostats and heat pumps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 202326 min

The best, new ideas of 2023—so far

We’re more than halfway through the year, and MarketWatch’s Editor in Chief Mark DeCambre joins us to take stock of last year’s calls and, importantly, preview the stories that are going to shape money the rest of the year and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 202325 min

Why taking time off pays off

About 82% of Americans are offered paid time off. Many of them aren’t using it. But according to some, taking a vacation can actually help move your career forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202324 min

Are magic mushrooms going mainstream?

In July, Australia became the first country to legalize the psychedelic drugs psilocybin and MDMA as mental health treatments. This week, we’re revisiting an episode on the opportunities — and challenges — of bringing psychedelics to market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 202331 min

The latest in student-debt forgiveness

MarketWatch’s Jillian Berman joins us to unpack the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, the Biden administration’s Plan B and how borrowers can prepare themselves for payment resumptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202324 min

How the U.S. women’s soccer team scored pay equity

Cindy Parlow Cone, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup winner, and president of the United States Soccer Federation, joins us to talk about the U.S. women’s soccer team’s successful fight for equal pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 202322 min

Can nuclear power save the world?

Supporters say nuclear power is the key to meeting our energy needs and beating climate change. Critics say it's expensive and dangerous. Does nuclear have a role to play in our energy future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 202333 min

A mammoth mission

A buzzy de-extinction startup is using genetic engineering and restorative biology for big projects — like bringing back the wooly mammoth. Gene-editing pioneer George Church joins us to discuss the venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 202321 min

The future of space exploration

When will we land on Mars, and how soon are we going back to the Moon? Mike Massimino, a former astronaut, talks about some of the big new ideas in space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 202324 min

How to be happier at work

Bruce Feiler, author of the new book The Search, talks about career assumptions that make us unhappy, and what he calls the fourth-biggest change in the history of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 202324 min

The future of oil

Oil has a big impact on just about everything, from the price of gas and the cost of your groceries, to the economy more broadly. Top oil analyst Helima Croft joins us for a look at the dynamics of today's oil market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 202323 min

Why companies — and people — should embrace failure

Many companies say they want to be innovative, but they also don’t want to fail. A new pop-up museum in Brooklyn’s Industry City explores the upside of failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 202325 min

Would $10,000 convince you to move to a new city?

That's the premise of Tulsa Remote, and the program is far from alone: Cities across the country are competing for workers who can work from anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 202330 min

Does buy-now-pay-later pay off?

It's the latest evolution in the installment payment plan. But amid economic turmoil, what should consumers consider about this non-credit-card financing method? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 202330 min

What’s wrong with personal-finance advice?

We’re revisiting an episode looking into advice in popular personal finance and how it compares to academic theory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 202325 min

The value of a corporate apology

Scandals can cost companies a lot. But does it pay to say you’re sorry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 202326 min

What happens if people stop going to the office?

With many companies considering remote and hybrid work, commercial real estate–and office buildings in particular–are at an inflection point. And what happens to the office can ripple throughout the overall economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 202325 min

Why do 99.5% of big projects go wrong?

A megaproject expert explains why most bridges, tunnels and concert halls go dramatically over budget and schedule. One solution? 'Pixar planning' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202329 min

Our great forgotten tax experiment

For a brief period in the 1920s, Americans’ income taxes were a matter of public record. What was behind this policy — and could it happen again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 202329 min

How ‘digital twins’ could reshape healthcare

A new technology allows us to simulate parts of the human body. We look into the potential of digital twins — and the risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 202325 min