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Episode 42: The Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve, or “The Fed”, is something you hear about a lot from politicians and financiers, but most people don’t know who they are or what they do. In this week’s show, we are talking about this extremely powerful central bank and what purpose it serves. We’ll start with our Top 5 list of “the most powerful people in the world." Then, we’ll break down the Federal Reserve Bank’s history, discuss its structure, and, most importantly, why you should care. After all, interest rates affect everyone as well as stimulus programs. Join us as we nerd out over The Fed.
Top 5: Most Powerful People in the World
Hashtags of the week: #FederalReserve #TheFed #JeromePowell #OleJJ #CortNerdsOut #CortLovesHamilton #MonetaryPolicy #Inflation #TreasuryBills #TheFedDoesntMakeMoney #TheyJustDistributeIt #BankRun
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Episode 41: Tooth Fairy Inflation

The Tooth Fairy has been hard at work for over 100 years, but the legend of exchanging money for teeth dates back to the time of the Vikings. That’s right, we’re talking about teeth today. “What the heck does this have to do with finance?” you may be asking yourself. Well, did you know the going rate of a tooth in 1965 was 10 cents? And that number has grown to a whopping $4 per tooth! Yep, even fairies are affected by inflation. Join us for today’s episode as we talk about the many ways you can teach your kids about money when they lose their teeth.
Top 5: Craziest Ways to Pull Teeth
Hashtags of the week: #Toothfairy #Inflation #CortHatesTeeth #CortsHellscape #DontStopBelieving #KatiesHistoryLesson #Venmolar™ #CortGaveTenBucksForATooth #TipYourSonicGirls #BankOfMom #SetExpectations
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Episode 40: Luck of the Irish

(CUE THE IRISH JIG!) With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, what better way to kick off the pub crawls and parades than with your friends at BullCast? We’ll kick off this week’s green-tinted episode with our Top 5 “Unlucky Movie Characters” list, then we’ll dive right into this psychology-driven show. How much has luck played a role in your life? Does luck even exist? Whether you have a lucky rabbit’s foot hanging in your rear-view mirror or you think it’s all just a bunch of hooey, the idea of serendipity has always been intoxicating. Join us as we break down differentiating luck from probability, how working smart (and hard) can pay off in a big way, and how we can be in charge of our own destinies. Cheers!
Top 5: Movie Characters Down on Their Luck
Hashtags of the week: #LuckOfTheIrish #StPatricksDay #PursuitOfHappiness #KatiesHistoryLesson #KatnissEverunlucky #PoorLukeSkywalker #WhenLifeHandsYouLemons #GreenWithEnvy #SmoteSmiteSmut
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Episode 39: Digital Footprint (The Dark Side)

This week, we are continuing our conversation about your digital footprint. In this deeper dive into your online presence, we are discussing cybersecurity, cyber-attacks, and the measures you can take to protect yourself. We’ll then take a somewhat darker turn and talk about what happens to your online accounts after you die. We know “digital death” is not something everyone wants to talk about, but we promise it’s important and, of course, we give it our fun, BullCast spin. Tune in and be in control of your digital legacy!
Top 5: Top Hacker Movies
Hashtags of the week: #CyberSecurity #DigitalFootprint #DontGetHacked #DigitalDeath #TheOogies #MatthewBroderickIsAHacker #Phishing #Ransomware #Malware #Limewire
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Episode 38: Digital Footprint

Your digital footprint is similar to your actual footprints – think about when you walk through the house with muddy shoes. Your trail of data follows you around (unless you wipe off your “digital” shoes.) Your social media/online presence is rarely forgotten, so we’ll start the episode with some real-life social media horror stories. Then, we’ll dive into what your digital footprint really is, how it works, and how you can safely manage your personal information. It all starts with educating yourself (and your children) about the real impact of keeping your information private, and how having a digital footprint is not all bad (hello, job interview!) Tune in for this fun episode about the incredibly useful but all-knowing interwebs.
Top 5: Real-Life Social Media Horror Stories
Hashtags of the week: #SocialMediaHorrorStories #SocialMedia #PaulFlart #GoogleYourself #Blacklisted #ThinkBeforeYouTweet #DigitalFootprint #TheInternetNeverForgets #RightToPrivacy #KeepTheHotTakesOffOfFacebook
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Episode 37: Financial Crimes

This week, we’re seeing (and hearing) double! Cort’s brother, Byron Winsett, is our special guest. As an Assistant District Attorney in Shelby County, Byron is the chief prosecutor of the Public Corruption and Economic Crimes Unit of the District Attorney’s office, which basically means he prosecutes a lot of financial, or “white-collar,” crimes, which just so happens to be exactly what we will be talking about. In the show, we’ll break down white-collar crimes, where the term came from, what the motivation for committing these crimes is, and everything in between. This is a fun episode where we have a candid chat with Byron about credit card fraud, insider trading, bribery, forgery, tax evasion, and so much more.
Top 5: Real-Life Mob Bosses
Hashtags of the week: #BullCastGuestSegment #StoryTimeWithByron #WinsettBros #WhiteCollarCrimes #BeLikeFonzieNotLikePonzi #MarthaStewart #MoneyLaundering #Enron #Embezzlement #Theft #RightOnTopOfThatRose #IdentityTheft
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Episode 36: Love and Finances

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, so we’d be remiss if this week’s episode wasn’t about love. Join us as we give a rundown of the best rom-coms – a tougher task than you’d imagine! In the meat and potatoes of the show, we’ll talk about love and money and how, when mixed together haphazardly, it can be a recipe for disaster. Because the second leading cause of divorce is financial issues, we are discussing financial accountability, joint accounts v. single accounts, the psychology of your financial upbringing, and everything in between. It’s a fun episode, so get in the Valentine’s spirit and enjoy our talk on communication, compatibility, and counseling.
Top 5: Best Rom-Coms
Hashtags of the week: #RomComs #LoveAndMoney #LoveFern #EmotionalBaggage #FinancialBaggage #FinancialRelationship #FinancialComfortZone #TabooTrifecta #MoneyReligionPolitics #CrazyWitchClause #HallAndOates #ManageYourExpectations #Adapt
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Episode 35: Protecting Your Assets

What is Asset Protection? What may sound like legal jargon is actually a pretty simple idea. Tune in for this week’s episode as we talk about building a fortress, so to speak, around your assets – those valuable belongings such as stocks, cash, and your home. We’ll begin the episode with our Top 5 list of best movie fortresses. Then, we’ll dive into important questions like: What is an asset and why am I protecting it? Is insurance a type of asset protection? When would my assets be at risk? We’ve got a lot to cover and Cort has his legal cap on for the show. Join us as we dissect Ponzi Schemes, Protection, and Planning!
Top 5: Best Movie Fortresses
Hashtags of the week: #CortIsInSession #ProtectingAssets #YourChildIsAnAsset #Rocky3Segue #KatiesShoes #DemiMooresPoolParty #Awareness #MakeGoodChoices #CreditorsAndPreditors #TheNigerianPrinceIsNotYourFriend
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Episode 34: The ABCs of Education Savings

What will higher education look like in the future? Honestly, no one really knows. But that shouldn’t keep you from at least starting the conversation about saving money for your child or grandchild’s education. Join us as we talk about the ins and outs of education savings plans. We’ll break down UTMA and UGMA, FAFSA, prepaid plans, the 529 plan, and the tax implications involved in each plan. We’ll also give reasons why you should start saving now and break down some statistics on how much most people save for college.
Top 5: Wildest College Mascots
Hashtags of the week: #EducationSavings #CollegeMascots #OkraVsPickles #RaidersArePiratesKatie #PlanForCollege #CamWasAHouseBoy #529 #KiddieTax #Tuition #FAFSA #StudentLoans #TheLimitDoesNotExist #SheDoesntEvenGoHere #TimeAndConsistency #JargonViolation
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The fees, expenses, and features of 529 plans can vary from state to state. 529 plans involve investment risk, including the possible loss of funds. There is no guarantee that a college-funding goal will be met. In order to be federally tax-free, earnings must be used to pay for qualified higher education expenses. The earnings portion of a nonqualified withdrawal will be subject to ordinary income tax at the recipient’s marginal rate and subject to a 10-percent penalty. By investing in a plan outside your state of residence, you may lose any state tax benefits. 529 plans are subject to enrollment, maintenance, and administration/management fees and expenses.

Episode 33: A Deep Dive Into Retirement

Last week, we talked about the importance of putting away money early for retirement. This week, we are taking a deeper dive into the topic. We’ll start with a brief history lesson on why 65 is the magic age of retirement and when social security laws came to pass. Then, we’ll discuss what it actually means to retire. Join us as we hit on the six biggest mistakes made with retirement planning to help you better plot out a successful future. And remember: stick with a plan – it’s a marathon, not a sprint.
Hashtags of the week: #Retirement #AspireToRetire #65 #SixBiggestMistakesWithRetirementPlanning #ThreeLeggedStool #WhenTheMarketSneezes #BuckleUpButtercup #CamMetGoldieHawn #CheersToBettyWhite #ThankYouForBeingAFriend
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