Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans' history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He ...
Feb 05, 2017•29 min
Want to learn a different perspective on saving? Saving can be effortless if you adopt these saving tips. You can do it in 7 days! Today we were joined by the founder of Blissfinance.com , Wenfang Bruchett . We discussed the "7 Day Saving Challenge", small business and credit. With over 25 years of leadership roles with major financial institutions, WenFang Bruchett has the hands-on experience to get clients out of their financial mess. Her financial acumen and innovative approach to financing h...
Feb 05, 2017•29 min
2/3's of Americans do not have a written budget. If you combine credit card debt , keeping up with the Joneses and holiday spending you have a recipe for financial disaster. Today we were joined by Founder and President of The Bridgepath , Rudy Cavazos Jr. . We discussed budgeting, credit card debt and how to plan ahead for holiday spending instead of waiting to the last minute. To learn more about Rudy Cavazos Jr. visit: www. thebridgepath.org Personal Finance Cheat Sheet Article: http://www.ch...
Jan 25, 2017•29 min
After five years living in a studio that was 90 square feet (12' x 7.5' - roughly the perimeter of a Honda Accord), people sent me messages from all over the world, amazed at how I was able to fit my entire life in a tiny space. Some asked for advice, others thought I was nuts, saying that for the same price I could live in a larger space elsewhere. What most folks didn't realize was that I may have been living in a tiny space, but I was living large. 90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Fee...
Jan 09, 2017•26 min
In January 2015, life changed dramatically for us... we decided it was time to give up on our ordinary life, follow our dreams and travel the world. Why wait until we retire? Why wait until the kids have left home? We decided to do it now, WITH our kids. So this is our story... our journey as we've created a new life for ourselves. Some may say we are crazy, some simply don't understand, but the decision to give up our location dependent life to become digital nomads has ignited something within...
Nov 18, 2016•29 min
We spoke with New York Times bestselling author Philip Moeller on his newest book Get Whats Yours for Medicare. We also discussed the current election and what a Trump or Clinton presidency means to the Social Security and Medicare system. A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What’s Yours authors an essential companion to explain Medicare, the nation’s other major benefit for older Americans. Learn how to maximize your health coverage and save money. Social S...
Oct 20, 2016•31 min
The Internet gave average people the ability to transmit information globally. That was a power once reserved for only the very largest media corporations and news agencies. Mobile journalism is an emerging form of new media storytelling where reporters use portable electronic devices with network connectivity to gather, edit and distribute news from his or her community. We were joined by Murray Suid , Creative Director at MobileMovieMaking.com Murray Suid is a filmmaker and writer based in the...
Sep 09, 2016•31 min
Money Does NOT Have to be a Serious, Stuffy Subject The Financial Guides look like real people, talk like real people, and are real people. They have real life experience and are here to help you reach all your goals. Financial Foundations is a series of books to teach kids about money, goal setting, and living a balanced life. Determined to be more than just another insurance salesman, Tammy founded The Financial Guides. She set about working with clients in a totally different fashion. Feeling...
Sep 07, 2016•31 min
Are risk-takers born or made? Why are some more willing to go out on a limb (so to speak) than others? How do we weigh the value of opportunities large or small that may have the potential to change the course of our lives? These are just a few of the questions that author Kayt Sukel tackles, applying the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to compelling real-world situations. Building on a portfolio of work that has appeared in such publications as Scientific American , Atlantic Mont...
Aug 04, 2016•31 min
Nearly half of all working Americans could risk losing their jobs because of technology. It’s not only blue-collar jobs at stake. Millions of educated knowledge workers—writers, paralegals, assistants, medical technicians—are threatened by accelerating advances in artificial intelligence. The industrial revolution shifted workers from farms to factories. In the first era of automation, machines relieved humans of manually exhausting work. Today, Era Two of automation continues to wash across the...
Jul 21, 2016•30 min
Most parents will do just about anything to secure happy lives and bright futures for their kids. Add in competition with other parents and near-constant pressure, their drive to give their kids the best of everything can backfire, setting back the child and the household finances. Brett Graff, "The Home Economist," exposes how overspending can harm children by setting back intellect and encouraging narcissism, depression and unhealthy or unsafe habits. By unearthing research on pricey baby gear...
Jul 06, 2016•31 min
After graduating in 2012, Bobby Hoyt started his career as a high school band director in Texas. In addition to a shiny new diploma, he also came out of college with $40,000 in student loan debt. He still planned on buying a new car, a house he couldn’t really afford, and wanted to do all of the things that other Millennials his age were doing. Everyone has debt right? He paid off $40,000 in student loans in less than 2 years on a teachers salary. Seriously! We were joined by Financial Blogger, ...
Jun 30, 2016•30 min
Using interviews, NASA oral histories, and recently declassified material, Into the Black pieces together the dramatic untold story of the Columbia mission and the brave people who dedicated themselves to help the United States succeed in the age of space exploration. On April 12, 1981, NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia blasted off from Cape Canaveral. It was the most advanced, state-of-the-art flying machine ever built, challenging the minds and imagination of America’s top engineers and pilots. Co...
Jun 17, 2016•31 min
Duncan Clark first met Jack in 1999 in the small apartment where Jack founded Alibaba. Granted unprecedented access to a wealth of new material including exclusive interviews, Clark draws on his own experience as an early advisor to Alibaba and two decades in China chronicling the Internet’s impact on the country to create an authoritative, compelling narrative account of Alibaba’s rise. We were joined by author, Duncan Clark. Founder, investor and leading advisor on China’s dynamic technology a...
Jun 11, 2016•29 min
On average, teachers spend $700 per year of their own personal funds to purchase educational supplies and resources for their classrooms. And some report spending as high as $5,000! During the month of May Educents is giving away $10,000 to teachers for Teacher Appreciation Month. We were joined by the CEO of Educents, Kate Whitling. Kate Whiting is the CEO and cofounder of Educents , the online marketplace for educational products for pre-kindergarten to 12th grade educators. Prior she was an e...
May 20, 2016•30 min
When it comes to taxes, many file early if they are getting money back or wait to the last minute if they owe. Once we make it past the April deadline there is a sense of relief. Now that taxes are done, now what?We were joined by the Executive Director of the Credit Coalition, Sherrie Young. Sherrie Young serves as the Executive Director of the Credit Coalition, a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency, whose membership includes Houston area financial institutions, community organizations, comm...
May 07, 2016•30 min
Senior Wonders: People Who achieved Their Dreams After Age 60 introduces you to twenty-five individuals who achieved extraordinary success, for the first time, after the age of sixty. We were joined by Author, Karen Pepkin . Karen Pepkin is an educational consultant/trainer who has published resources in her field as well as two cookbooks. The 25 brief biographies in this uplifting book showcase men and women from a variety of races, ethnicities, religions, and cultures, who overcame unique chal...
Apr 25, 2016•26 min
In 2016 we have seen many musicians pass away. Almost daily we are surprised with headlines of celebrity deaths. The story we often fail to hear is the mess that's left behind for survivors if estate issues are not taken care of before hand. For those who haven't yet done any estate planning -- finalizing legal documents to manage and pass on property and set out wishes for end-of-life matters -- it's likely on their list of things to do. We were joined by Estate Planning attorney Robert "Eli" K...
Apr 22, 2016•31 min
The idea of knowing your neighbor should not be a radical concept. Yet many of us sometime wave but seldom know who our neighbors really are. The idea of Co-Housing is based on intentional community. Many of us do not want to leave our longtime home, but all that extra space is costly! Share your home, and you can afford to stay put! We were joined by CEO of SeniorHomeshares.com, Stephanie Heacox . We discussed spring cleaning your finances and much more! To learn more about Stephanie visit: www...
Apr 15, 2016•30 min
April is National Financial Literacy month. We are kicking of April with Houston Money Week partner Ebony Thomas. We were joined by founder and president of God's Money God's Way Ministries, Ebony Thomas. We discussed spring cleaning your finances and much more! In 2009, amidst the economic downturn, God blessed Ebony Thomas with the concept of GMGW; God’s Money God’s Way Ministries, a faith-based non-profit organization committed to helping individuals and families achieve economic empowerment ...
Apr 05, 2016•29 min
In an effort to keep up appearances, many people live far beyond their means, causing unnecessary stress and financial hardship. Poor decisions surrounding money can wreak havoc on every area of life. This week we were joined by author and financial counselor, William S. Matthews. We discussed his new book, credit reports and much more! To learn more about William visit: www.williamsmatthews.com To learn more about Houston Money Week 2016 visit: www.houstonmoneyweek.org You can keep up to date w...
Mar 10, 2016•29 min
They are savvy, independent, skeptical and far more fiscally conservative than some might think. This week we were joined by Certified Financial Planner and Podcaster Shannah Game. We discussed the millennial mindset, student loans and much more. To learn more about Shannah: www.yourmillennialmoney.com To learn more about Houston Money Week 2016 visit: www.houstonmoneyweek.org You can keep up to date with the ACA changes at : www.houstonfirstfinancialgroup.com then click health insurance or to c...
Mar 03, 2016•30 min
The cost of a higher education has more than doubled, when adjusted for inflation, since 1986. Friday we were joined by Dean of Students at East Side University, Jackie Aguilera. We discussed the cost of college for Houston and Texas. We also talked about best practices when applying for financial aid and scholarships. To learn more about Jackie: http://www.esuvclc.org/ To learn more about Houston Money Week 2016 visit: www.houstonmoneyweek.org You can keep up to date with the ACA changes at : w...
Feb 23, 2016•28 min
There's a reason Facebook was birthed in a dorm room, Amazon.com came from people not in the bookstore business, and UBER was created by people who weren't from the taxi industry. Innovation, discovery, and creating disruption require blowing up conventional thinking and unleashing your entrepreneurial brilliance. Mad Genius is a fire hose of creative stimulation that will spark breakthrough ideas and show you how to nurture them Friday we were joined by author, Randy Gage. To learn more about R...
Feb 15, 2016•24 min
One of the key challenges of managing your finances during retirement is determining how much you can spend without depleting your nest egg. What do you do if you retire and the market goes south shortly after? Friday we were joined by Jeffrey Christakos, CPA/PFS, CFP, CLU, AIF. We discussed rightsizing your life for retirement and what to do in the event of a market downturn when you retire. To learn more about Jeff visit: www.westfieldwealth.com To learn more about Houston Money Week 2016 visi...
Feb 08, 2016•30 min
In this age or rapid disruption driven by technology and globalization, jobs and entire career tracks are created and destroyed in front of our eyes. Today's careers are episodic- they don't happen on a smooth path, but move through many phases. No job is perfect forever, and we have to be prepared to adapt and move on, perhaps multiple times, unlike our parents and grandparents who may have stayed in one company all their lives. Friday we were joined by author, Farai Chideya. We discussed chang...
Feb 03, 2016•31 min
Every year in December we witness families who overextend their budget just to keep up with the Jones's. Only in January when it is time to pay the credit card bill do we ask the question - How do we prevent this from happening next year? Friday we were joined live in the studio by Author and Speaker Lonnie Mathews. We discussed how to cure the Christmas credit card hangover. We also kicked off Houston Money Week 2016 which is coming up in April of 2016. To learn more about Lonnie visit: www.lon...
Jan 26, 2016•30 min
College is a time of new found freedom for many students. But that can spell trouble if that freedom applies to personal finances too. Students need to understand basic money management skills such as living within a budget and handling credit and debt. A solid financial foundation can lead to a lifetime of financial success. We were joined on the show by Patsy Collins. Patsy Collins is the Director of the Student Money Management Center at Sam Houston State University. She is an Accredited Fina...
Jan 18, 2016•30 min
Libsyn Making Ends Meet Podcast | The Economics of Comedy Making Ends Meet is a podcast where lovely NYC youths Max Ash and Tovah Silbermann talk to up-and-coming comedians about their day jobs and how they can afford to be a comic in one of the most expensive cities in the country. We were joined on the show today by comedy producer and co-host of the podcast Making Ends Meet, Tovah Silbermann. To learn more about Tovah visit: www.tovahsilbermann.com or www.foreverdogproductions.com You can kee...
Jan 09, 2016•26 min
Ah, retirement—you’ve anticipated this life stage for years, but now that it’s finally here, you’re not quite sure what to do with it. Presenting 99 fresh ideas to keep you active and engaged, I’m Retired…Now What? is more than just a list of things to do. Written by a financial advisor who has worked with retirees for more than sixteen years, this guide helps you see your continued value and recognize the importance of living this new phase well. We were joined on the show by author Kyle Sadler...
Dec 31, 2015•31 min
