We’re diving into the latest money stories making headlines, like the drama unfolding at Kroger, changes in airline travel costs, and the impacts of spiking healthcare premiums in California. We swap personal stories, from travel mishaps to a power-washing scam, and unpack how corporate scandals might hit your day-to-day expenses.

Plus, we break down what Disney and Hulu’s upcoming merger could mean for your streaming budget.

Key moments:

(05:15) Installing car seats on planes was a hassle and why to avoid hard-shell luggage

(10:45) Lawsuit claims Kroger favored family ties over singer Jewel, sparking serious ethics questions

(23:44) Disney is officially going to merge with Hulu

(27:04) New executive order could bring real estate, crypto, and private equity into 401(k) plans

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What can reality TV teach us about money? Turns out… a lot. We’re using Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as a jumping-off point to talk about how influencers get paid, why 1099 income is so unpredictable, and what it takes to manage money when your paychecks don’t look the same every month. If you’re a high-income professional with fluctuating bonuses, freelancing on the side, or just curious how people survive when their income is all over the place, we’ve got you covered.

We’re talking budgeting strategies, emergency funds, negotiating your worth, and even how money dynamics play out in relationships (spoiler: it gets messy). Tune in for the financial lessons hiding between the scandals and soda shops.

Key moments:

(07:34) The size of your emergency fund depends on the variability of your income

(20:11) Why your “wildly fluctuating income” might not be as unpredictable as you think

(24:32) Veterinarians are a hot commodity but often undervalue their worth

(51:26) Revenge trading might be the quickest way to turn a bad decision into a financial disaster

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Ever feel like money advice is either painfully boring or way too complicated? We get it. That’s why we decided to have a little fun and roast some of the worst financial moves people keep falling for. If you’ve ever signed up for a gym membership you barely used, bought furniture on a “0% APR” deal, or took out a seven-year car loan that outlasted your actual love for the car — this one’s for you. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and most importantly, you’ll walk away knowing how to dodge some of the biggest financial mistakes out there.

Key moments:

(03:59) Understanding whole life policies requires both a CPA and a Ouija Board

(08:59) MLMs sell you the dream, then make you sell it to your friends

(14:26) Leasing vs. buying a car, and when a seven-year car loan makes sense

(25:01) A rapid-fire roast of money mistakes you’ll laugh at (and hopefully avoid)

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