BullCast

Episode 158: BullCast Turns Three

We just turned three! Bring out the birthday cake! Pop the champagne! Tune in! On this week’s episode, Katie, Cort, and Cam get nostalgic. We’ll focus on our newer listeners, catching them up on episodes that hold a special place in our hearts. Whether that be our most recent guest segment with Erin Gruwell (episode 154) or our Financial Focus on Forming a Family show (episode 84), we’ve got content for just about everyone. Don’t miss this birthday celebration, and take a stroll with us down memory lane!
The List: The Third Anniversary Gift (Leather)
Hashtags: #HappyBirthdayBullCast #WereThree #OurCalfIsNowABull #WeeklyVolatility #AWalkDownMemoryLane
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Episode 157: Is AI Coming for Your Job?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been the theme behind major blockbuster films. Specifically, AI that has gone rogue (we’re looking at you, 2001: A Space Odyssey.) But is all artificial intelligence bad? Or, more importantly, is it going to take your job in the near future? Join us this week as we discuss the future of the workplace. We’ll start the show with our list of the top movies and shows featuring AI elements and robots. Then, we’ll review the benefits of AI as well as the risks. We’ll wrap the show by detailing the possible AI applications in the financial services sector. With the rise of Chat GPT and AI art generators, the future is here! But also, it is easy to get trapped by laziness with such powerful computing applications at our fingertips. Don’t fear AI, but be cautious and don’t trust it to be 100% accurate. As the world and workplace evolve, so must you!
The List: Top Movies and Shows Featuring AI Elements and Robots
Hashtags: #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #MachineLearning #ChatGPT #ABullCastPoem #MachineLearningDoesntGiveAnF
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Episode 156: Does Social Security Have a Future?

While social security has been around for almost 90 years, there are growing fears that it won’t exist in the near future. A quick Google search will bring up queries like “will social security exist in the future” and “what will happen when social security runs out.” But don’t worry! Katie, Cort, and Cam are here to talk about the future of this American institution. We’ll start the show with our list: Movies About the Future Everyone Should Watch. Then, we’ll dive into the issues of social security. What started as a means of protecting citizens from poverty during old age has become one of the most successful social programs in the country. On the show we’ll discuss what issues we are facing (including an aging population and political polarization), what the future may look like for social security, and why it is so incredibly important for the younger generation to start saving NOW!
The List: Movies About the Future Everyone Should Watch
Hashtags: #SocialSecurity #TheFutureOfSocialSecurity #Retirement #FundingProblems #TheThirdRail #TimeInTheMarket
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Episode 155: Mental Health and Finances

As we come to a close on Mental Health Awareness Month, the BullCast crew thought it would be an appropriate time to discuss the relationship between mental health and finances. We will kick off the show with our list of the top songs to put you in an upbeat mood. Then, we will get to the heart of the matter and talk about how financial stress stems from a multitude of things: like being in debt, not earning enough money, and the enormous pressure of raising children. Katie, Cort, and Cam will discuss the serious effects of stress, what triggers to be aware of, and how to foster a healthy, financial well-being. Mental health is a very serious topic, and our team is extremely passionate about being transparent when it comes to these prevalent issues. Remember, know it’s ok to not be ok sometimes.
The List: Top Songs to Put You in an Upbeat Mood
Hashtags: #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #ShakeItOff #FinancialStress #ItsOkToNotBeOk
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Episode 154: Accidental Activist (with Erin Gruwell)

This week, BullCast welcomes Erin Gruwell, celebrated teacher, author, and social justice activist. In this touching show, we’ll explore the concept of hope and possibility for at-risk students who are deemed unteachable. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies about education. Then, we’ll jump right in with Ms. G, discussing her story as a young teacher entering Room 203 and how the Freedom Writers came to be. In the show, we’ll talk to Erin about what it was like having Academy-Award winner Hillary Swank portray her, how Erin inspired her students to believe in themselves, and why being an educator is so important to her. While we tried to keep this episode fun and full of laughter, we found ourselves deeply impacted by Erin’s spirit and story.
The List: Best Movies Based on Education and Teachers
Hashtags: #ErinGruwell #FreedomWriters #FreedomWritersFoundation #Education #Hope #Room203
Freedom Writers Foundation: https://freedomwritersfoundation.org/
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Episode 153: Stock Compensation

The term “stock compensation” is a familiar term in larger companies, especially in the tech sector, and it is often accompanied with another recognizable term: “stock options.” But what does it really mean, and is this form of compensation better than a standard salary? Join us on this week’s show we uncover the mysteries of stock units and performance shares. We’ll start the show with our list of the most successful products from the show Shark Tank. Then, we’ll jump right into defining stock compensation and the three key reasons why some companies offer this. Katie, Cort, and Cam will discuss how to evaluate stock compensation offers, why you should diversify, and the importance of comparing the advantages with the disadvantages associated with this method of compensation.
The List: Most Successful Products from Shark Tank
Hashtags: #Stocks #StockCompensation #SharkTank #StockOptions #PerformanceShares #NotAllStocksAreCreatedEqually #SquattyPotty
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Episode 152: The Dollars of Divorce

Divorce is not only an emotionally draining experience, it’s financially draining as well. While dissolving the bonds of matrimony may create a fresh start for a couple, it can, unfortunately, have significant financial implications. Join us on today’s show as we discuss the dollars of divorce. We’ll start with our list of the best breakup songs of all time because who doesn’t love listening to a sad song on repeat while traversing a tough road? In the meat of the episode, we’ll break down the five significant financial impacts that come with divorce including property division, alimony, and child support. While Katie, Cort, and Cam have not personally dealt with divorce, they have walked with many clients on this discouraging journey. Don’t miss this episode as we talk about prenups, shared bank accounts, attorney fees, and even losing the ketchup.
The List: Best Breakup Songs of All Time
Hashtags: #Divorce #FinancialImpact #MajorLifeEvent #Alimony #ChildSupport #LegalFees #DontLoseTheKetchup
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Episode 151: The Villainous Recession

This week, we are discussing a very scary word: recession. While this term may make people break out in a cold sweat, it’s actually a fairly normal economic event. We’ll start the show with an ode to superheroes as National Superhero Day is April 28th. We’ll have a superhero-themed Would You Rather, then run down our list of the world’s richest superheroes. In the meat of the show, we’ll talk about what a recession is and what causes it. In this high-level episode, we’ll also help define some jargon and concepts that often accompany a recession including consumer confidence, unemployment rates, and political instability. While recessions aren’t ever a walk in the park, they are an unavoidable stage of the economic cycle. It is better to be prepared for one than to enter a recession cycle without a clear game plan.
The List: World’s Richest Superheroes
Hashtags: #Recession #Depression #EconomicCycle #Superheroes #MarvelVsDC
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Episode 150: Bankruptcy

As a follow-up to our Debt Consolidation episode, we will be discussing the ins and outs of Bankruptcy this week. We’ll kick off the show with our Weekly Volatility segment, detailing the personal highs and lows of the week. Then, we’ll do The List where we discuss the most powerful fictional corporations in TV shows. In the meat of the show, we’ll talk about what bankruptcy actually is and the stigma that is attached to it. Katie, Cort, and Cam will chat about the different types of Bankruptcy as well as the advantages and disadvantages of filing. Bankruptcy, while giving debtors the opportunity for a clean slate, is a tough road, and building back your credit score and reputation can be devastating for some. While we don’t recommend that clients file for bankruptcy, we do recognize that sometimes people may get overwhelmed with debt. We invite you to tune in to hear about all of the options available for dealing with that debt!
The List: The Most Powerful Fictional Corporations in TV Shows
Hashtags: #Bankruptcy #DebtConsolidation #CleanSlate #FreshStart #BullCastCelebrates150
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Episode 149: Debt Consolidation

Debt Consolidation is a ten-dollar term that actually has a very simple meaning – it’s all about simplification! Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into the idea of combining debts to make your life easier. We’ll start the show with fan-favorite, TwitterNuggs: tweets about money that are funny and relatable. Then, we’ll get into the specifics on debt consolidation. With multiple consolidation options (like personal loans and home equity loans), it can be a confusing road to travel. But we’re here to help! We’ll discuss the factors to consider when consolidating, why it’s important for people struggling with debt, and how to do it successfully.
TwitterNuggs: Funny and Relatable Tweets About Money
Hashtags: #DebtConsolidation #Debt #Collateral #FindingMoneyInYourJacketPocket #VanillaNice
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