BullCast

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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Episode 148: Financial Literacy Month

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time for us to think about our financial futures and promote financial education for our next generation. Join us as we discuss the uncomfortable truth of financial illiteracy in America including some frightening statistics. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies set in schools (because financial literacy begins in the classroom.) Then, we’ll have a candid conversation about our first introduction to financial topics as kids. Don’t miss the show as we talk about everything from talking with your kids about saving money to keeping up with the Joneses (we’re looking at you, Golden Goose shoes) to the Silicon Valley Bank fiasco.
The List: Best Movies Set in Schools
Hashtags: #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialEducation
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Episode 147: Disability Insurance

We live in a world full of various insurance options and coverage: medical, home owner, car … the list goes on and on. But one that seems to go under the radar for many people is disability insurance. Like other policies, disability insurance is a type of coverage you receive in return for monthly payments (or a premium.) We’ll start the show with our list: Notable Performances by Actors with Disabilities. Then, we’ll break down disability insurance and how it works. What is the benefit of this specific policy? What types of disabilities or injuries does it cover? How much benefit can you expect to receive? Join on this week’s show as we answer these questions and talk about the safety net that disability insurance provides.
The List: Notable Performances by Actors with Disabilities
Hashtags: #DisabilityInsurance #SafetyNet #Disability #Coverage #CODA #CortsRantOnPeterDinklage
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Episode 146: March Madness by The Numbers

We are in the midst of March Madness, college basketball’s version of the Super Bowl. This annual NCAA tournament shines a light on the teams, and young super stars, who are on the road to winning the coveted national title. Join us this week as we discuss the interesting statistics of March Madness. We’ll start with our list of the greatest NCAA tournament games ever played. Then, we’ll jump into the numbers behind this mammoth tournament. Pulling in billions of dollars each year in revenue, this tournament directly impacts a lot of people (including attendees, sports betters, casual viewers at home, and host cities.) Don’t miss our one shining moment, tune in to hear us discuss some of the wild facts about March Madness!
The List: The Greatest NCAA Tournament Games Ever Played
Hashtags: #MarchMadness #NCAA #Basketball #collegebasketball #ballislife #ncaatournament
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