Finance Explained by Family Finance Mom

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Finance Explained brings you the financial and economic news you need each week, along with an explanation of what it all means in a way everyone can understand, and more importantly, why it matters to YOU!Why did the market sell-off this week? Why is everyone suddenly worried about inflation? Why are interest rates rising or falling... and what you need to know about how it could impact your family’s finances.Welcome to Finance Explained… helping women everywhere build financial literacy and make better decisions for themselves, their families and their futures.

Recent Episodes
  • Q&A Replay 12.11.2024: Why Do People Blame Politics Even If They Are Doing Well?
    Dec 11, 2024 – 00:35:20
  • Q&A Replay 12-4-2024: Inflation's not Over Yet
    Dec 4, 2024 – 00:38:53
  • Q&A Replay 10-30-2024: Election Impact on Market & Economy
    Oct 30, 2024 – 00:33:53
  • Q&A Replay 10-9-2024: Labor Data & Economic Impact of Hurricanes
    Oct 9, 2024 – 00:36:53
  • Q&A Replay 10-2-2024: Strikes, Middle East Conflicts & Inflation
    Oct 2, 2024 – 00:35:01
  • Q&A Replay 9-25-2024: Why the Economy Feels Tough for Families
    Sep 25, 2024 – 00:31:37
  • Q&A Replay 9-18-2024: A Closer Look at Economic Policies for 2024 Election
    Sep 18, 2024 – 00:53:36
  • Q&A Replay 9-4-2024: Failed Recession Indicators & Taming Inflation
    Sep 4, 2024 – 00:43:08
  • Q&A Replay 3.13.2024: Inflation Updates, ESPPs & Resources for Evaluating Policies
    Mar 18, 2024 – 00:37:30
  • Q&A Replay 2.21.2024: Recession Concerns, Discover Merger & Bidenomics Impact
    Feb 23, 2024 – 00:39:36
  • Q&A Replay 2.14.2024: Term vs Whole Life, 529 Plans & Should My Parents Have an Advisor
    Feb 15, 2024 – 00:33:38
  • Q&A Replay 2.7.2024: Pensions, How Do Roth IRAs Work & ESG Investing
    Feb 8, 2024 – 00:30:59
  • Q&A Replay 1.31.2024: Long-Term Care Insurance & Investing for Kids
    Feb 1, 2024 – 00:32:18
  • Q&A Replay 1.24.2024: Is Commercial Real Estate in Trouble & The Magnificent Seven
    Jan 24, 2024 – 00:40:32
  • Q&A Replay 1.17.2024: JetBlue Blocked by Antitrust Laws, Soft Landings and Savings Rates
    Jan 17, 2024 – 00:30:43
  • Q&A Replay 01.10.2024: Economic Outlook - Interest Rates, Inflation, and Concerns for 2024
    Jan 12, 2024 – 00:43:36
  • Q&A Replay 12.13.2023: Allowance for Kids and December Fed Meeting
    Dec 13, 2023 – 00:36:01
  • Q&A Replay 12.6.2023: Economy in 2024 and How to Prepare for a Job Loss
    Dec 6, 2023 – 00:40:37
  • Q&A Replay 11.29.2023: Teaching Kids the Value of Money & Budgeting Resources
    Nov 29, 2023 – 00:36:54
  • Q&A Replay 11.15.2023: Budgeting for Holidays & Choosing a 529 Plan
    Nov 16, 2023 – 00:43:32
  • Q&A Replay 11.8.2023: US Consumer Credit Rising, Finance in Mainstream Media & Planners vs. Advisors
    Nov 8, 2023 – 00:34:02
  • Q&A Replay 11.2.2023: Rising Interest Rates, Velocity Banking & HELOCs
    Nov 2, 2023 – 00:35:05
  • Q&A Replay 10.25.2023: Federal Deficits, International Aid & HSAs
    Oct 25, 2023 – 00:42:24
  • Q&A Replay 10.18.2023: $1400 Monthly Inflation Impact & Upcoming Recession Views
    Oct 18, 2023 – 00:49:41
  • Q&A Replay 10.11.2023: 3 Negative Impacts of War on the Economy
    Oct 12, 2023 – 00:43:40
  • Q&A Replay 10.4.2023: The Role of Government in the Economy & Is Free College a Likely Possibility?
    Oct 4, 2023 – 00:38:09
  • Q&A Replay 9.27.2023: Rental Properties, the "Silent Depression", & Bonus Interview with Clint Henderson from The Points Guy
    Sep 27, 2023 – 00:52:20
  • Q&A Replay 9.20.2023: Actions Items for 60yo with No Retirement Savings and Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans?
    Sep 21, 2023 – 00:42:52
  • Q&A Replay 09.13.2023: Impact of Student Loan Payments Restarting & Are IPOs a Good Investment?
    Sep 13, 2023 – 00:37:15
  • Q&A Replay 05.03.2023: Where Are Interest Rates Headed & Another Bank Failure
    May 3, 2023 – 00:41:09
  • Q&A Replay 05.01.2023: BRICS, the US Dollar & Favorite Money Apps for Kids
    May 3, 2023 – 00:42:02
  • Q&A Replay 04.26.2023: Debt Ceiling Update & Financial Prep for HS Seniors
    Apr 27, 2023 – 00:42:23
  • Q&A Replay 04.24.2023: Mortgage Changes & Annuities
    Apr 24, 2023 – 00:35:50
  • Q&A Replay 04.17.2023: Why Rising Unemployment is "Good" & Understanding Economic Data
    Apr 17, 2023 – 00:38:53
  • Q&A Replay 04.05.2023: De-dollarization & Risk of Recession
    Apr 5, 2023 – 00:49:46
  • Q&A Replay 03.27.2023: Bank Bailouts & Where to Invest Now
    Mar 27, 2023 – 00:35:04
  • Q&A Replay 3.22.2023: Whole Life Insurance & The Vetoed Bill Impacting Your Retirement Plans
    Mar 22, 2023 – 00:46:04
  • Q&A Replay 3.20.2023: The Latest on Banking Industry & Term Life Insurance for Families
    Mar 20, 2023 – 00:46:43
  • Q&A Replay 3.15.2023: Is My Money Safe & The Yield Curve
    Mar 15, 2023 – 00:45:54
  • Q&A Replay 3.13.2023: SVB Failure - What Happened & What Does it Mean for Your Money
    Mar 13, 2023 – 00:54:47
  • S3-6: A Deep Dive on the Founder of Vanguard, American Investor's Superhero, John Bogle & Low Cost Index Funds
    Mar 9, 2023 – 00:39:49
  • Q&A Replay 03.08.2023: The Pro Rata Rule & Beware of Variable Rate Interest
    Mar 8, 2023 – 00:33:24
  • Q&A Replay 03.01.2023: Choosing Investments & Impact of Student Loan Payments Resuming
    Mar 1, 2023 – 00:31:53
  • Q&A Replay 02.27.2023: Rebalancing Your Portfolio & When Will Inflation End
    Feb 27, 2023 – 00:39:53
  • Q&A Replay 02.22.2023: IRAs & Understanding Investment Funds
    Feb 22, 2023 – 00:36:18
  • Q&A Replay 02.15.2023: Latest on Inflation & Why People Still Buy Actively Managed Funds
    Feb 15, 2023 – 00:32:59
  • Q&A Replay 02.13.2023: Expense Ratios & What to Do With a Raise
    Feb 13, 2023 – 00:30:01
  • Q&A Replay 02.08.2023: Borrowing from Your 401k & Investing
    Feb 8, 2023 – 00:32:29
  • Q&A Replay 02.06.2023: Housing Costs & HYSAs
    Feb 6, 2023 – 00:31:40
  • Q&A Replay 02.01.2023: Fed Actions & Caring for Older Parents
    Feb 2, 2023 – 00:37:39
Recent Reviews
  • AHro827
    My Weekly Update
    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!
  • liztherealtor
    Real finance info for real families
    I have tried for years to become more fiscally aware but had never been able to find someone who could explain it in an interesting, and concise manner. Megan breaks it down in a way that just makes sense. Her podcasts always have knowledgable panels that help deep dive into one specific issue. The information she provides is perfect for families and always seems relevant to today’s issues. Thanks, Megan!
  • Afton Crain
    Concise Info for Actual Real People
    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 is understandable, applies to our real life situations, and respects your time with it’s weekly forty-five minutes to an hour format. It’s definitely been worth adding to my podcast rotation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • arcaf620
    Easy to Digest
    My go-to finance explanation! Meghan breaks down complex topics so that I can understand them while balancing that busy mom life.
  • hellogoodbye30
    Great podcast!
    I love listening to this podcast! I learn so much and it’s explained in such a way that anyone can understand.
  • FinanceGrad
    Great podcast and some feedback
    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!
  • Oliviaaaaa25
    Worth your time!
    I listen to a lot of podcasts but Meghan’s is my number one when it comes to all things finance. She breaks down complex topics in easy to understand terms and in a way anyone can understand! I love how she covers the biggest headlines of the week. Give it a listen!!
  • kmorse7
    So good!
    I didn’t really even know I was so interested in the topic of finance until I started listening to family finance mom on Instagram months ago. She makes the topics interesting and so easy to understand!
  • MrsRobynK
    Love love love FFM!
    Megan provides so much valuable content through her podcast, blog, and Instagram accounts. My 6 year old even listens to the podcast with me in the car and asks questions. Thank you for sharing all your finance knowledge with us!
  • ktpine
    Great financial podcast
    I love this podcast and everything FFM does. I listen to a lot of financial podcasts but this is by far the best. So many of the financial podcasts are full of obvious fluff, but not this one. I always learn something from FFM and you can tell she puts lots of time, thought and energy into her podcast.
  • sandiegoloving10
    Smart and easy to understand
    I really enjoy this podcast! As a mom I don’t have a ton of time to stay up to speed with everything that is going on specific to finance and this podcast gives me updates on the major headlines each week. She makes it easy understand and I’m very impressed with the content.
  • LoyalSam
    Very well done!
    Easy to listen to!
  • uummmmm....
    Yessss!
    Have been following Family Finance Mom’s advice via Instagram for years now and I am so excited to be listen to her podcast! She provides so much information at a level that my inexperienced brain can both understand and be excited to start practicing. Thank you Meghan, so excited for this new medium to learn from you!
  • Greenesgirl1
    Amazing & Easy to Understand
    Family Finance Mom breaks down intimidating or complex concepts in easy to understand terms. She relates economic information in how things relate to your personal life and provides links to source information for you to do your own research, in an unbiased way. She is passionate about encouraging and educating women to get involved with their money and understand how it works.
  • henderson1014
    Excellent explanation of current financial events without bias or politics
    I’m a financial analyst, I work for a major bank, I review major loans for billion dollar companies. I also run a small portfolio as a hobby and I have 1 goal, crush the s&p500 return which I’m really good at. Believe me when I tell you, that economics and finances are my entire life. I initially checked her podcast out because my sister asked me to, but now it’s a great extra resource to keep me up to date. What most people don’t know, is how I watch poor financial decisions rip apart their marriages, their businesses, and their retirement. It’s kind of my job to prevent that in businesses, but Meghan is much better than I am with the day to day, the personal human aspect. Understanding finances WHICH SHE TEACHES YOU will help you in all relationships. I don’t think that’s her goal, but it’s definitely an external positive outcome. The podcast reminded me a lot of the lectures from my beloved professor Clark at university of Houston, only hers was more current events focused, the quality of content was the same. So listen in, understand what’s happening in the Economy and how it AFFECTS YOU, and it will make every part of your life better because you will take control of your finances which is the number one cause of broken families and broken lives.
  • katie overseas
    Financial education in a comfortable setting
    Megan does an amazing job of discussing and teaching financial literacy in a way that is approachable and understandable! Thank you!
  • kaylamagall
    Most helpful Personal Finance
    I have learned so much from Family Finance Mom! Her work is so thorough and helps you truly understand how finance works! These things should be taught in high school!!! So thankful for her!
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