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“I think that this is an exceptionally good finance podcast. I am a graduate student pursuing a PhD in finance, and I have found Meghan’s explanations of various topics to be extremely clear and helpful. There are only two points of feedback I have. First, the difference between nominal Treasuries and TIPS yields of equivalent maturities represents breakeven inflation, not expected inflation. Breakeven inflation consists of both expected inflation and the inflation risk premium (and possibly a liquidity component as well). It might seem like a minor detail, but since the inflation risk premium for the 10-year has fluctuated significantly over time, it seems worth mentioning even though it is low right now. Secondly, I thought the advice at the end of the discussion about taxes was a bit out of touch. The suggestion that the investment strategies available to the top 1% are available to anybody and that it’s as simple as saving by spending less than you make was disappointing to hear. A lot of people are unable to save money as they may not earn enough as it is and those that can save likely have a lower risk tolerance than billionaires, which affects optimal investment strategies. Furthermore, the brief point made that it’s possible that the wealthiest find ways out of paying taxes but that this point cannot be proven due to a lack of evidence is also untrue, or at the very least, downplayed. For example, IRS data has been obtained that showed that Jeff Bezos didn’t pay federal income tax in 2007, Elon Musk paid zero federal income tax in 2018, etc. I understand only wanting to report on publicly available and verified data, but I think it would be worth mentioning this information and that an investigation by law enforcement and the Treasury Department is currently underway concerning this leak. At the very least, I think more validity should be given to the notion that the richest Americans find ways to exploit tax loopholes. These are just my thoughts though, and overall I think this podcast is fantastic, and I’m always so excited when there is an update!”
FinanceGrad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/21
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“Megan’s podcast is a fantastic way to stay up to date on the financial news affecting families. I look forward to going for my morning walk, listening to her soothing voice and coming away more informed. Her closing interviews help to bring all the facts to reality. Check out her podcast today!”
AHro827 via Apple Podcasts ·
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09/04/24
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“Megan explains what the economy and financial news is and what it means for your finances in ways that are easy to understand. Really appreciate the education.”
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03/22/21
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“This podcast has information for real American consumers. I’ve periodically tried to watch CNBC and Fox business news to try to understand what’s going on with the market and our economy, but those are so dry and seem to be geared towards high rollers and folks within the finance industry. This...”Read full review »
Afton Crain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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