Épisodes

  • Do you have an emergency fund?
    Aug 11 2025
    Turns out, a growing number of people are using their 401k to cover unexpected expenses before retirement. So we're ’re talking with Chris Markowski, the founder of Markowski Investments and the host of "Watchdog On Wall Street." We’ll ask him whether it is ever OK to dip into the 401k before retirement? We’ll talk about what to do if you you’ve already withdrawn from that account early, and some alternatives if you’re stuck trying to make ends meet.
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    27 min
  • What to know about rental insurance for college students
    Aug 4 2025

    The school year is heating up once again and many colleges and universities will start classes in the next few weeks. But there's one detail that's often overlooked. We're talking about insurance, specifically "rental insurance." If your college student is living in a dorm or in an apartment for the first time, what does rental insurance cover and is it worth it. On this episode, we're joined by Tez Adams joins, an insurance specialist with State Farm and says many renters don't know about rental insurance until something happens and then they need it.

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    19 min
  • Christmas in July: Tariffs and Toys
    Jul 28 2025

    It’s Christmas in July! As you’re lounging poolside and gathering back to school supplies you’re probably not thinking about the holiday season. But Santa will be here before you know it. On this episode, we’re talking with James Zahn. He's the senior editor of "The Toy Insider" and the editor-in-chief of "The Toy Book." We’ll ask him how tariffs could impact the 2025 holiday season. Will popular toys sell out? Will we see big price increases? We’ll also talk about what toy companies are doing to convince us to spend.

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    35 min
  • Avoiding deep fakes and false job ads
    Jul 21 2025

    TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms available and scammers know that. It's one reason they're using it to trick people. For example, scammers are using TikTok and other platforms to clone your voice, or they're posting ads for easy jobs like hiring people to watch Netflix movies and reportedly get paid big bucks.

    On this episode, Brian Long joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's a cybersecurity expert and CEO of Adaptive Security. He'll tell us how to identify these scams so you and your loved ones don't get taking for a ride.

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    24 min
  • 99 Unique & Clever Ways to Save Money
    Jul 14 2025

    We're all looking for ways extend our budget, whether it's cutting back on eating out or looking for the cheapest place to fill up with gas. But sometimes it's harder than we think.

    So, what are some clever ways can you incorporate saving money and cutting back expenses every single day. For the answer, David Brindley, the Deputy Editor of AARP, joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He has 99 ways to cut costs for travel, shrinking your electric bill and even reducing mortgage interest fees. Little cuts here and there that can really add up in the long run.

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    18 min
  • Getting Your Resume Noticed
    Jul 7 2025

    Recent college graduates are sending out resumes and looking to land a job. But how can you make your resume stand out from the others? In this episode, Olivia Crawford joins us on the On Your Side podcast. She'll explain what warning signs to look out for when applying online for a job and how her new startup company called Bettabite can help keep your resume from being overlooked.

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    18 min
  • Is Gen Z giving up on saving money?
    Jun 30 2025

    A recent Credit Karma poll found 49% of Gen Z’ers says "planning for the future feels pointless," so they’d rather spend freely. On this episode, we’re talking with Chip Griffith, the Chief Retail Sales Officer at OneAZ Credit Union. We’ll dig into why this generation feels so discouraged about their finances. We’ll also talk about the "buy now pay later" culture, and some strategies to re-prioritize long-term financial goals.

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    25 min
  • Talking Money with Your Kids
    Jun 23 2025

    Money can always be a intimidating topic, especially for children. But talking to your kids at an early age can set them up for success later on. And if you don't talk to them, maybe someone else will, and that someone else could be advertisers or even social media. On this episode, Walter Clarke joins us. He's an author who just released a book called the 401 Kid where he explains how you can start introducing financial literacy early on in life and how talking about money should be a good thing instead of being ignored.

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    28 min