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The China Hustle Part One Dec 26, 2020

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Next up on the list of films to stream this holiday weekend is The China Hustle.

The documentary begins amid the depths of the 2008 financial crisis, when we meet protagonist Dan David and a band of Wall Street outsiders. These detective-like investors operate on the fringes of the financial world, scouring global markets for money making opportunities. With the U.S. economy and markets in a tailspin, they turn to China, where there is what seems like a modern day gold rush. Chinese stock market indexes are doubling every year and the potential seems endless.

There’s one problem, though: U.S. investors can’t participate because they are barred from investing directly in Chinese markets. But this is America, and people always find a way. A few Wall Street operators create a novel solution by bringing hundreds of promising Chinese companies directly to U.S. stock markets. All of the sudden, US investors can get in on the Chinese miracle, without leaving the comforting confines of the NYSE and the NASDAQ.

It all seems to be going well, until detectives discover that most of the companies they’re investing in are frauds, producing phony balance sheets, claiming sham inventory levels and celebrating non-existent profits. The investors flip their strategy on its head and begin to master the art of short selling, essentially, betting that a company will fail.

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Chasing the FIRE Movement Dec 25, 2020

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If you're looking for something to stream over the next week or so, we're going back into the archives this weekend.

First up is the FIRE movement.

Today we're re-airing an interview with Travis Shakespeare, director of a documentary called Playing with FIRE, which follows 35 year old Scott Rieckens, his wife Taylor, and their toddler Jovie as the family decides to embark on a year-long odyssey to understand the rules of the FIRE movement and test their willingness to reject the standard narrative of adult life.

When Scott hears a prominent leader and “early retiree” in the FIRE movement subculture interviewed on a podcast, he enlists his wife to abandon everything they’ve been taught about the role of money in adulthood and instead focus on pursuing financial independence.

But doing so requires an about face since their current path has them spending every dime they make living the “Instagram” life in an expensive San Diego suburb, driving luxury cars, and eating at fancy restaurants.

It’s an interesting tale full of ups and downs. If the FIRE movement is something you’re interested in, this film is a must watch.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Burnt Out Doctor Dec 24, 2020

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I'm not sure anybody has had a tougher year than the health care workers, and I can only imagine feeling the need to take a break and recharge. But just like anything else, you've gotta make sure your ducks are in a row before making such a move.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Are We in Good Financial Shape? Dec 23, 2020

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Nothing like the birth of your first child to make you wonder if you're on the right financial path! Not having your estate planning in order is not a good way to start off :)

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

15 or 30 Year Mortgage? Dec 22, 2020

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You're in the early stages of planning your dream home and one of the many decisions you'll need to make is whether to take out a 15 or 30 year mortgage?

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Recent Widow, Now What? Dec 21, 2020

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As if this year hasn't been hard enough, imagine also losing your spouse of 41 years. When something like that happens, sometimes the best move, is no move.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Post Corona with Scott Galloway Part Two Dec 20, 2020

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The COVID-19 outbreak has turned bedrooms into offices, pitted young against old, and widened the gaps between rich and poor, red and blue, the mask wearers and the mask haters.

Some businesses, like home exercise company Peloton, video conference software maker Zoom, and Amazon, woke up to find themselves crushed under an avalanche of consumer demand.

Others, like the restaurant, travel, hospitality, and live entertainment industries, scrambled to escape obliteration.

But as New York Times bestselling author Scott Galloway argues, the pandemic has not been a change agent so much as an accelerant of trends already well underway. In his latest book, Post Corona, he outlines the contours of the crisis and the opportunities that lie ahead.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Post Corona with Scott Galloway Part One Dec 19, 2020

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The COVID-19 outbreak has turned bedrooms into offices, pitted young against old, and widened the gaps between rich and poor, red and blue, the mask wearers and the mask haters.

Some businesses, like home exercise company Peloton, video conference software maker Zoom, and Amazon, woke up to find themselves crushed under an avalanche of consumer demand.

Others, like the restaurant, travel, hospitality, and live entertainment industries, scrambled to escape obliteration.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

Laid Off, Can I Retire? Dec 18, 2020

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So many people have been laid off this year due to the pandemic, and it's not always easy getting back in the game, leaving many to wonder if they should just retire.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

From Saving to Spending Dec 17, 2020

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For a good chunk of your life you're told to save, save, save for retirement. And then retirement finally comes, and it's time to start spending the money. As I'm sure some of you know, it can be a real tough adjustment.

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"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.

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