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In American society, money is a taboo topic. By not talking with loved ones and friends about money, we miss opportunities to sort through the noise and learn the vocabulary and skills we need to effectively understand, evaluate and financially plan for what’s most important to us. Money Tale$ gives a voice to this uncomfortable topic. Co-hosts Sandi Bragar and Cammie Doder bring more than 35 years of combined professional experience in personal finance to each episode to demystify money and ...
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Mike Robbins. In 2005, pressured by the rising housing market, Mike and his wife, Michelle, bought a home with no money down and no savings. That was a thing you could do back then. The negative amortization loan they secured seemed manageable at first, but Mike and Michelle soon realized they were sinki…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Emily Chang. Emily’s financial adventures began in her early 20s in the most unexpected way. One frigid night, Emily found a young girl huddled by the roadside, clearly beaten and wearing nothing but a windbreaker. She took the girl to a diner, offered her a meal, and then invited her to stay in her spar…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Kathleen Quinn. Hers is a story about the importance of not putting off to tomorrow what you can do today. Kathleen and her husband, Michael, were updating their estate plan when Michael asked if they could set up a scholarship to help students. Kathleen, who had spent 35-years in university alumni relat…
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Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com joins the show to give us a preview of training camp for the Chiefs as well as insight on who to watch! We talk about the incoming rookies and their potential impact, as well as the powerhouse combination of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, and how long that can keep them in contention. Will Jared Wiley be the even…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Steven Foster. Steven began his career with a singular focus on making as much money as possible. By age 26, he was doing just that. Steven was one of the most successful dance music producers in the world, running a record label and hosting live events that drew crowds of 30,000 people. The financial ri…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Steven Atneosen. Steven describes himself as a husband, a father, a citizen of Earth and a lifelong optimist who is focused on leveraging technology and data to improve the quality of life. He’s a passionate advocate for fairness and equity for all. Steven’s commitment to justice and respect stems from h…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Marla Sofer. Marla had an epic career in financial services and fintech. Along the way she developed an entrepreneurial itch that wouldn’t go away. Realizing she only has one life to live, Marla decided to align her work with her values and leapt into entrepreneurship. A key motivator was her daughter, w…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon. Darnyelle grew up facing tough challenges – both of her parents struggled with addiction. She knew she had to make her own money and started working at McDonald’s at age 13. Darnyelle was a diligent saver who was shocked when one day she opened her bank statement to see that …
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The Titans made additions at both WR and RB this year, while building out the offensive line and bringing in an offensive minded HC to assist Will Levis in his journey to an established starter in the NFL. Justin Graver of The Music City Audible joins us to talk Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, Tony Pollard, Treylon Burks, who is going to be the WR1 or t…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Derrick Miles. Like many of us, Derrick has experienced the highs and the lows during his pursuit of happiness and purpose. Starting from humble beginnings, Derrick’s mom always encouraged him to dream big. He believed that becoming a CEO and making a lot of money would bring him happiness, and while he …
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Graham Rowan. In the 1990s when Graham’s career was taking off, he started accumulating wealth and not having the time to manage it. A colleague referred him to a financial advisor. Graham trusted this advisor, who promised to navigate the complexities of the market on his behalf. As the dot-com bubble s…
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What makes a TRUE #1 Wide Receiver? Is there any hope for Quentin Johnston? Who on the Texans will separate themselves as the top producer on that team? Matt Harmon joins to help answer all of our burning WR questions! All that and much more on this episode! Follow Matt on X (Twitter): @MattHarmon_BYB Read Matt's Work: ReceptionPerception.com Follo…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Grifan Cayce. Grifan began her career in the teaching profession. She was driven by a deep love for education. As Grifan immersed herself in the demanding world of high school teaching, she encountered a stark reality: the disconnect between her efforts and her financial compensation. Teaching multiple A…
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Do we OVERvalue the Quarterback position in Superflex Dynasty Fantasy Football leagues?? Kyle Borgognoni of the Fantasy Footballers joins us to talk through this question and how we should be properly valuing the incoming rookie QB class! Should you draft Jayden Daniels or a receiver like Rome Odunze or Malik Nabers? What does it actually take to i…
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How will the Packers offense perform this season after a promising 2023 campaign? Can a WR finally separate themselves and be a truly legitimate #1? How will the RB room shake out with new additions Josh Jacobs and rookie MarShawn Lloyd? Can Jordan Love be a top 10 QB in this league? Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day podcast and PackerReport.com joins …
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is AJ Schneider. At just four years old, AJ’s world was forever altered when her sister was diagnosed with a brain tumor the size of a golf ball. The family found themselves facing a nightmare. In the face of adversity, AJ’s family fractured. As AJ tells us, there was no unity, only separation. For her, thi…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Julia Cancro. Years back, Julia was dining with a friend at restaurant in New York City. Amidst bites of food, her friend shared that she started to accumulate savings, but she was unsure of what to do with the money beyond keeping it in a standard checking and savings accounts. Julia went into action, o…
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The Bears didn't have many picks in the 2024 NFL draft, but they grabbed two of the highest rated talents in QB Caleb Williams and WR Rome Odunze. Lead NFL draft analyst and Bears blogger Jacob Infante helps us break down how he expects this season to go for both the rookies on the vets for the Bears. As a bonus, Jacob also gives us a few deep rook…
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Beat writer and friend of the show, Tyler Drake (@Tdrake4sports) of ArizonaSports.com joins us to talk everything about the incoming draft class for the Arizona Cardinals and what we can expect especially from the fantasy relevant players. Can Marvin Harrison Jr. become a truly dominant presence on the field and live up to the hype? Will Trey Benso…
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Zach and Matt host their first LIVE show on Twitter (X) to draft the rookie class for the first time now that the NFL draft is over! This goes a total of 3 rounds, giving you insight to players that you probably won't hear talked about elsewhere. Become a Member and check out the website to get the best complete news summaries, curated by us! For t…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Mirela Sula. At the age of 16, Mirela found herself in her home country of Albania, engaged to be married. Not because of a teenage romance or a whirlwind courtship, but because of something much darker – the risk of being sold into prostitution. Upon accepting the proposal, Mirela made her fiancé promis…
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Zach runs through a few quick news items and gets a quick update on the Jonathon Brooks outlook with our friend Dr. Tom Christ of Fantasy Injury Team! Become a Member and check out the website to get the best complete news summaries, curated by us! For that and so much more, use code "PODCAST" for 50% off your first month! Website: https://32beatwr…
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With Day 3 over, the NFL Draft is in the books! The 4th to 7th rounds provide a lot for us to dig through, and we're going to do that together and see what we can expect from where these players were drafted! Zach quickly breaks down the immediate fantasy implications and what to do in your upcoming rookie drafts! Become a Member and check out the …
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Day 2 of the NFL Draft is in the books! There are a LOT of key players that were selected, and some that remain on teh board. Zach quickly breaks down the immediate fantasy implications of NFL Draft round 2 & 3 and what to do in your upcoming rookie drafts! Become a Member and check out the website to get the best complete news summaries, curated b…
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The first round of the NFL Draft was INSANE!! Zach quickly breaks down the immediate fantasy implications of NFL Draft Day 1 and what to do in your upcoming rookie drafts! Become a Member and check out the website to get the best complete news summaries, curated by us! For that and so much more, use code "PODCAST" for 50% off your first month! Webs…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Nina Israel. Earlier in her career, Nina found herself juggling two roles at a company, accounting and human resources. As she tells us, her salary seemed fair, until the company brought on a new hire to take on the HR function. Nina was astonished to discover that he was being paid twice Nina’s salary f…
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Do you want to know who the Hidden Gems are in this rookie class at WR? Well you're in luck, because the guys have on 32BW's content writer Milo Powell to break down a select few from his most recent Hidden Gems series on the website! All that coupled with the most recent news on DeVonta Smith, Tee Higgins, our first voicemail question, and much mo…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Allison Kinnear. In 2007, Allison found herself in Silicon Valley, working at Google, the epicenter of innovation. She was part of a team providing early childhood education to families of Google employees. While Allison was surrounded by the creation of immense wealth, her pay wasn’t anywhere close to t…
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Do you want your fantasy or football questions answered by the 32BW Team?? Well if you do, you can now call or text us at (818) 308-5020 and we'll try and get it on the show! Follow us on X (Twitter): @32BeatWriters Voicemail Line: (818) 308-5020 Become a Patron/Member and check out the website: Use code "PODCAST" for 50% off your first month! http…
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Zach makes a guest appearance on the RosterWatch podcast and X feed, hosted by Cody Carpentier, to bring you a 2 Round SF Rookie Mock draft! This is the time of year for Dynasty Fantasy Football and this is one you don't want to miss! Cody is an NFL draft analyst and podcast host with RosterWatch and is pumping out some really good content leading …
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Laura Moreno Lucas. Laura arrived in the United States from Mexico when she was seven years old, unable to speak a word of English. With her parents tirelessly working to make ends meet and facing their own language barriers, Laura found an unexpected mentor in the form of a janitor at her elementary sch…
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Stefon Diggs was traded! How does that impact Josh Allen and the Bills, and what kind of boost does it give to the Texans?? Zach Hiduk and Matt Olson also talk about their favorite sleeper rookies from Matt Miller's most recent 7-round NFL mock draft. Follow us on X (Twitter): @32BeatWriters Become a Premium Member and check out the website! Use di…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Rena DeLevie. As Rena looks back on the early days of her career, she regrets her harsh leadership style at the time, which she attributes to learning from those around her. To quote Rena, “I was an asshole. I learned from the best and I really threatened and intimidated. It did not feel good.” By the ti…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Jennifer Guynn. After years of career success as a real estate developer, Jen decided to step away to raise her three children. She describes this as a scary jump for her and her husband because she was making good money, and it would be an adjustment to live on one income. Fast forward to when their you…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Mariana Saddakni. Mariana is a Latina trailblazer in technology innovation. Her cross-cultural money journey started in Argentina where her family considered their wealth to be their intellect and capacity to learn. That was their status, not the money in the bank. Mariana’s ambition to learn more took h…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Jodi Morris. Jodi is a fierce advocate for education and empowerment, especially for girls around the globe. From her own struggles navigating the financial aid system when she applied to college, Jodi recognizes the immense challenges faced by girls in less privileged parts of the world. She shares with…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Sarah “Sharky” Harkness. We dive into Sharky’s extraordinary journey where she narrowly escaped death not once, not twice, but three times. Sharky shares the raw moments of facing mortality, finding strength in the depths of despair, and embracing a no quit mindset. From battling through over two dozen s…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Ann Oleson. Ann embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in 2011. When she started her first business, Ann found herself navigating uncharted territory as a female entrepreneur. She craved role models and networks to guide her along the way. She was specifically looking for women founders of companies gen…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Robert Rao. Rob describes being raised by immigrant parents who came to this country with limited resources, as living in the shadows. It was easy to blend in and not be recognized for his potential. Rob had a key ally helping him persevere. He describes his mother as an incredible dreamer who thought bi…
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Manisha Thakor is our guest in this episode of Money Tales. Early in her career, Manisha earned big year-end bonuses at work. That caused her to begin to equate her self-worth with her net worth. As Manisha looks back, she sees that her identity was wrapped up in her work, and bonuses were an indication of how well she was doing. She kept her head …
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What's better than an off-season mock draft?? We don't know either! Today the guys take Matt Miller's NFL Mock draft and go over their own Dynasty Superflex Rookie Mock Draft article. We also hear their takes on what went down in the Superbowl, whether or not Justin Fields will stay in Chicago, and what Zac Robinson going to the Falcons means! Join…
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Today we get some help recapping the Top 5 Risers from the Senior Bowl from Cody Carpentier! Cody is an NFL draft analyst and podcast host with Roster Watch and is pumping out some really good content leading up to the NFL draft. If you’re looking for him on Twitter (X) you can find him @CodyCarpentier. Join us to hear his Top 5 NFL Draft Risers fr…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Karen Mangia. Once, when navigating an unstable job, Karen faced job loss panic. Her rational mind could not control her wild imagination that she might not work again and wouldn’t have enough money for food. This shook Karen to her core because it wasn’t true. She had already created a financial safety …
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Robert Farrington. When he was 16, Robert got a job at Target. As he headed off to college, he kept that job and continued to work his way up the store’s leadership ladder. Robert decided to stick around after he graduated because the work was easy, fun and paid well as he ultimately became store manager…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Rene Caissie. Rene is a visionary in the realm of technology, Artificial Intelligence, and big data within the medical field. His journey took an unexpected turn when his daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease, CRPS. At that moment Rene found himself uniquely positioned, having built a platform f…
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On this Drum Beats episode of Beyond the Beat, 32BeatWriter staff members Zach Hiduk and Matt Olson break down some of the players that they are keeping an eye on this coming week as we enter the off-season and prospect evaluation window! The 32BeatWriter team is headed to Mobile to check out who stands out during the week of practices, bring playe…
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The playoffs may be happening but the NFL offseason is starting for those in the know! The Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl are both coming in just a few weeks and NOW is the time to get ahead of the game. Today, lead NFL draft analyst and Bears blogger for the Windy City Gridiron, Jacob Infante joins us to talk scouting and prospects! Jacob is featured…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Diane O’Connell. Diane had a successful career as an attorney for nearly two decades and then she began struggling with a silent culprit—generalized anxiety disorder. It wasn’t a tangible injury with a straightforward recovery plan. Diane’s journey to healing was like navigating an uncharted path where t…
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In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Dr. Alicia Castillo Holley, Ph.D., MBA, MSci. Alicia’s upbringing in Venezuela was rooted in socialist ideals during stable times. However, the financial crisis there changed everything. With $600 and two kids in tow, she embarked on a new chapter in the US, eventually earning an MBA and becoming a ventu…
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