BullCast

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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Episode 32: Roth v. Traditional

For many people, retirement seems like an eternity away. But the fact of the matter is that it is never too early (or late) to save for retirement. We’re kicking off today’s episode with our Top 5: the best part-time retirement jobs. Then, we’ll dive into the importance of putting away money for retirement. We’ll also be breaking down different retirement plans like 401(K), IRA, SEP IRA, and more. What’s the difference between Roth and Traditional? What tax implications are associated with them? What will your paycheck look like when saving for retirement? Join us for answers to these questions. After all, your future self will thank you for putting money away NOW!
Hashtags of the week: #Retirement #AspireToRetire #RothVsTraditional #401k #KatieTheCruiseDirector #CortsMANtiques #TeamMegRyan #ItsNeverTooLateToInvest #ItsNeverTooEarlyToInvest #NestEgg #SocialSecurity #RightToYourRollover #EmployeeMatch
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Investments involve risk, including loss of principal amount invested. The precious metals, rare coin, and rare currency markets are speculative, unregulated, and volatile, and prices for these items may rise or fall over time. These investments may not be suitable for all investors, and there is no guarantee that any investment will be able to sell for a profit in the future. The commodities industries can be significantly affected by commodity prices, world events, import controls, worldwide competition, government regulations, and economic conditions. Past performance is no guarantee of future results

Episode 31: Collectibles: Trash or Treasure?

We’re back for a brand-new season in the brand-new year! We’ve learned a whole lot along the way, and we look forward to where season 2 will take us. In today’s episode, we are talking about collectibles. We’ll start with the top 10 most valuable types of memorabilia, and then we’ll geek out over nerdy keepsakes that are worth a lot of dough. Are collectibles a good investment? What unique risks are involved with hoarding those items you hold dearly? How much is that Princess Diana Beanie Baby in your attic worth, anyway? Join us as we dive in and help you navigate the fascinating world of collectibles.
Hashtags of the week: #Season2 #FreakyFlagFinance #Collectibles #CortLikesWolves #OneManWolfPack #VaseVsVahz #KirstensBraids #TEDTalkOnDolls #StarWarsShampoo #Pokemon #ManBagFlask #BabyRuthy #CinderellaHadGoodGoals #DiamondsAreAGirlsBestFriend #WineShrine #WhatMakesCamCry
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Episode 30: Take a Chance in the New Year

It’s New Year’s Eve and a fresh start is right around the corner. Not only are we wrapping up the insanity of 2020, but we are also wrapping up Season 1 of BullCast (thank you for tuning in for 30 episodes!) In this week’s mini-episode, we are discussing some of our most life-changing moments. Expectations are always high for the new year and rarely do things go as planned. Like us, the pivotal moments in your life probably happened on a random day when you were least expecting it. Life is uncomfortable at times, and it’s important to branch out, take a chance, and avoid regretting those missed opportunities. After all, life is short. Happy New Year, y’all!
Hashtags of the week: #NewYearsEve #Bye2020 #Hi2021 #ButterflyEffect #CortHatesMonthsThatStartWithM #TakeAChance #FerrisBuellersWordsOfWisdom #LifeIsMessy #NewAdventuresAwait #DaddyCortSaysBuckleUp #GetOutOfYourFeelings
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