Posts by KT

In this episode KT discusses: ·     Black Friday ·     The origins of this Shopping Holiday ·     Why it’s so important to retailer’s bottom line Key Takeaways: ·     Holiday spending could top $700B this year ·     Black Friday Shopping is down 4% year to year ·     You might find some of the best deals BEFORE Thanksgiving Quote: “(Black Friday) is really the…

In this episode KT discusses: Dealing with debt How money shaming is like fat-shaming The difference between net worth and self-worth Key Takeaways: 10% of Americans have a negative net worth Don’t measure yourself against the “rich & famous” Reconsider your online shopping and car buying habits   Quote: “The problem with money shaming, like…

In this episode, KT is joined by Ashley McLaughlin, a schoolteacher from Virginia. Ashley graduated in 2008 and went to work at a school that qualified for student loan forgiveness under a federal program. She ended up receiving less aid than she first thought. KT and Ashley talk about Ashley’s journey through the program and…

  In this episode KT discusses:   What is AARP? What AARP offers The “real cost” of your membership   Key Takeaways: AARP doesn’t only target retirees AARP values your data Make sure a membership makes sense for you.   Quote: “If (AARP is) really a non-profit, they got to be making some money doing…

In this episode KT discusses:   Our national debt How the debt ceiling works Why our national debt is so high   Key Takeaways: The US Government’s debt is $22 Trillion and growing Tax breaks help contribute to the debt Social Security benefits make up a small chunk of the debt   Quote: “You can’t…