Episodes

  • How We Make Working in America Better

    How We Make Working in America Better
    Sep 25 2024
    If we’re talking about negotiating for higher income without talking about labor organizing, we’re outright ignoring one of the most powerful determinants of how people are paid. This week on the show, you’ll hear from two people: an anonymous 20-year veteran of publicly traded, multinational corporate human relations who believes the “at-will employment” structure in the US is the core of our systemic insecurity, as well as renowned labor journalist Hamilton Nolan, who advocates tirelessly for union density as the best way forward. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/unions. Money with Katie’s mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • The One Term Every Prenup Should Include

    The One Term Every Prenup Should Include
    Sep 23 2024
    Listener Andrea shared a story that inspired this week's RGR: "I can't stop thinking about how my mom got screwed in a divorce and now has no retirement savings—she was a stay-at-home parent, and my father got all the assets in the divorce." We explore how to quantify and understand unpaid labor in the household, what stay-at-home parents can do to protect themselves, and other perspectives around gender norms and cultural beliefs. Rich Girl Roundup is Money with Katie's weekly segment where Katie and her Executive Producer Henah answer your burning money questions. Each month, we'll put out a call for questions on her Instagram (@moneywithkatie). New episodes every week. Transcript, show resources, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/unpaid-labor. Money with Katie’s mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • The Only 3 Money Metrics You Need to Know for Financial Freedom

    The Only 3 Money Metrics You Need to Know for Financial Freedom
    Sep 18 2024
    I wanted to share the three numbers that I believe have the most impact on your life, so I invited Brad Barrett of the Choose FI podcast joins me to give his real-time reactions. But, more importantly, the real takeaway we landed on is that every conversation purportedly about money is actually about what it means to live a good life. This is not financial advice; please do your own due diligence. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/top-3. Money with Katie’s mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Emergency Fund, 401(k), Down Payment: Saving Too Much...or Not Enough?

    Emergency Fund, 401(k), Down Payment: Saving Too Much...or Not Enough?
    Sep 16 2024
    One listener writes in, "I have my HYSA, my 401(k) plus employer match, a Roth IRA, and now am saving for a down payment. I'm worried I'm lopsided and over-saved for retirement." But is she actually saving too much? Hear Katie's hot take. (Reminder: We are not licensed financial professionals, and this is not financial advice. Please do your own due diligence.) Rich Girl Roundup is Money with Katie's weekly segment where Katie and her Executive Producer Henah answer your burning money questions. Each month, we'll put out a call for questions on her Instagram (@moneywithkatie). New episodes every week. Transcript, show resources, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/oversaving. Money with Katie’s mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • A Hard Look at the Economic World Gen Z Inherited

    A Hard Look at the Economic World Gen Z Inherited
    Sep 11 2024
    We had JL Collins, the Godfather of Financial Independence, on the show earlier this year, and there was one question we seemed to disagree on: Are the dollars and cents of life actually harder today than they used to be, or does it just feel that way? This prompted a listener to ask for a deeper dive: The official Boomer vs. Zoomer cage match of economic strife to understand, all else held equal, how the financial worlds these generations grew up in are different (and, more intriguing, the striking ways in which they’ve never been more alike). Today’s episode is a then-and-now comparison into housing, education, wages, inflation, and investing—and I think it’s going to surprise you. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/gen-z-boomers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Is It Possible for Everyone to Retire Early?

    Is It Possible for Everyone to Retire Early?
    Sep 9 2024
    The FI/RE movement has picked up a lot of steam in recent years, but as one listener asks, how does that impact consumerism—and more broadly, can everyone to retire early? Rich Girl Roundup is Money with Katie's weekly segment where Katie and her Executive Producer Henah answer your burning money questions. Each month, we'll put out a call for questions on her Instagram (@moneywithkatie). New episodes every week. Transcript, show resources, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • The Messy Economic Truth that the "Birth Rate Panic" Reveals

    The Messy Economic Truth that the "Birth Rate Panic" Reveals
    Aug 28 2024
    Some of you recently shared articles about the so-called “birth rate panic,” pointing out that the intersection of economic policy with people’s decision to have children felt a little…off. So, I decided to dig into the coverage, some of the gaps I see, the cultural scapegoats, and of course, the bigger issue of treating our economy like a global MLM. Transcripts, show notes, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/birth-rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Single People's Most Impactful Financial Choice (and Understanding the Dual Income Household's Edge)

    Single People's Most Impactful Financial Choice (and Understanding the Dual Income Household's Edge)
    Aug 26 2024
    Many of you have asked: “How the heck do I make it work on a single income? What can I possibly do?” We’ll look at the levers you can pull (one in particular) and the context of how we got to this point. Plus, we respond to some of the feedback we received from our recent life insurance episode. Rich Girl Roundup is Money with Katie's weekly segment where Katie and her Executive Producer Henah answer your burning money questions. Each month, we'll put out a call for questions on her Instagram (@moneywithkatie). New episodes every week. Transcript, show resources, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/single-income Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins