Best Nerds Incoming Podcasts (2024)

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#95 - Managing Variable Income as a Busy Graduate Student: Jasmin Green, PhD Student UC Davis 1:31:36

19h ago1:31:36

1:31:36

The Budget Nerds have covered the spending habits of a lot of married folks with families, but what about the single people out there? In today's episode, Ben and Ernie speak with Jasmin Green, a PhD student in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis. Jasmin is an avid YNAB'er, who credits the methodology with keeping her bank account in order…

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Episode #277 - Encore: Driving For Dollars, REI Tech and Passive Income with David Lecko 34:35

1h ago34:35

34:35

In an economic downturn, you can’t rely on what used to work. Being reactive won’t help you thrive. If you want deals, you have to innovate. Today, you’ll hear from an investor who solved his business problems by innovating. David Lecko shows you how to spot and close on properties in any economic situation. Ready to leave behind outdated tactics a…

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Unlock Life Insurance Secrets: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth 24:59

38m ago24:59

24:59

Explore life insurance as an investment tool, understand variable and infinite banking, and navigate complex insurance choices. What’s the right life insurance policy for you? What is “infinite banking” and how hard is it to set up? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the intricacies of life insurance as both a protective measure and a financ…

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Kamala vs. Trump USA Election, NTUC Income Insurance Privatization by Allianz & Indonesia D2C & Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) - E452 23:17

18h ago23:17

23:17

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Kamala vs. Trump USA Election: Jeremy and Shiyan discussed Kamala Harris stepping into the presidential race, and speculated on her potential policy directions and how her leadership might influence relations with Asia. The excitement around her candidac…

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BRAVE's Secret Learnings: Seeing The Future, High-Conviction Bets & Personal Narrative Mental Models - E451 10:55

4d ago10:55

10:55

Jeremy Au reflects on the most important insight that he learned from interviewing hundreds of tech leaders across the region. Every secret has a shelf life, as private information diffuses into the public markets and becomes known by everyone. Leaders who discern emerging patterns before they become common wisdom can take action and make high-conv…

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How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits 28:16

22m ago28:16

28:16

Learn how to negotiate for a higher salary and better benefits when you get a job offer. Plus: Tips for boosting your earning potential. What are the best ways to negotiate for a higher salary? How can you elevate your earnings and overall compensation package? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss strategies for increasing your income and nego…

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Episode #278 - Encore: Qualifying Seller Leads On The Phone With Vince Hall from Call Porter 53:22

4h ago53:22

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Most investors can get leads. Send enough postcards, mail enough letters and run enough ads—somebody will call you. But many leads waste your time. They expect sky-high prices, don’t want to sell or don’t understand what you do. The less you waste your time with these tire kickers, the more you can talk with real, motivated leads and close deals. I…

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Episode 310: Intel Findings, CrowdStrike Strike, ROG Ally X Reviews & More 2:08:39

40m ago2:08:39

2:08:39

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers Intel's findings around CPU stability, the widespread CrowdStrike outage that affected Windows users everywhere, the reviews of the Asus ROG Ally X, and more. And of course we answer your questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us…

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Parin Mehta: Google & Airbnb GM Career, Tech Executive to Founder Coach & Leadership Advice - E450 36:27

6d ago36:27

36:27

Parin Mehta, Venture Partner & Board Member at Menyala, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Google & Airbnb GM Career: Parin's journey began with his parents' migration from Uganda to the UK. Moving to Japan to teach English was a transformative experience that spurred his desire to return to Asia one day. He shared how he made the j…

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BONUS: Melissa's Interview with Creative Moms Focus 34:06

2h ago34:06

34:06

This episode originally aired on the Creative Moms Focus Podcast. This is the second part of an interview Melissa did about SEO. Moving? Plan it out with the FREE Move Your Business Checklist from Alison Blog Post Topics to get those ideas flowing from Melissa. Share this episode with just one friend & tag us on socials with #Keepitmovingpod You ha…

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When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt 13:25

38m ago13:25

13:25

Hear different perspectives on how to pay off debt — and when to stop paying off debt to focus on investing your money. When should you prioritize investing over paying off debt? What are different debt payoff methods to help you become debt-free? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola and NerdWallet debt writer Tiffany Curtis answer a listener’s qu…

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Vietnam: Putin Bamboo Strategy, Data Sovereignty & 49% Foreign Ownership Limit & Investment Landscape with Valerie Vu - E449 30:52

8d ago30:52

30:52

Valerie Vu, Founding Partner of Ansible Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Putin Bamboo Strategy: Vietnam’s “bamboo strategy” foreign policy involves maintaining strong roots while being flexible, which allows Vietnam to navigate relationships with global superpowers like the US, China, and Russia. Valerie highlighted that in l…

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RERUN: Ep 71 On the Taxation of Music Catalog Sales 26:00

3h ago26:00

26:00

As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we discuss the tax motivations for the rising trend in music catalog sales (and B sings a little Tay Tay). Check out the latest news on the podcast here: …

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Don't Ask Stupid Questions vs. High Performer Learning & Humility - E448 12:36

11d ago12:36

12:36

Jeremy Au reflects on the transformative power of asking questions by sharing his personal career experiences. He reveals how an early experience in the army working for a boss who discouraged questions shaped his initial approach to leadership and masculinity. He had to face a pivotal internship experience where not asking questions nearly deraile…

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Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips 33:00

1h ago33:00

33:00

Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to enhance your job and income prospects with tips from LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill. What are recruiters looking for on LinkedIn? What’s the best way to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss LinkedIn optimization and professional growth to help you understand how to lev…

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Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings 13:22

42m ago13:22

13:22

Learn to navigate Amazon Prime Day deals, track prices, and avoid overspending with expert shopping strategies and tools. Are Amazon Prime Day deals truly worth it, or are they just savvy marketing tactics? Hosts Anna Helhoski and Sara Rathner explain how consumers can identify genuine bargains amidst the sea of discounts. NerdWallet writer Tommy T…

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Episode 309: Wendell Talks Zen 5, Arm Promises, Intel Crashes & More 2:11:51

7d ago2:11:51

2:11:51

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode we are joined by special guest Wendell from @Level1Techs to talk about the recent news around Zen 5, Arm on Windows, and Intel CPU crashes. And of course we answer your questions live! - Ryzen 9000 Details: https://youtu.be/gi0dqzfI52o - Windows/Arm Promises: ht…

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Karl Mak: Viral Memes Founder, Price of Fame & Hepmil Media Evolution - E447 41:10

13d ago41:10

41:10

Karl Mak, Cofounder & CEO of Hepmil Media Group, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Viral Memes Founder: Karl shared the story of how SGAG was born out of boredom during his university days at Singapore Management University (SMU) where he and his co-founder Adrian spent time creating side businesses. The breakthrough came in 2012 whe…

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BONUS: Alison's Interview with Creative Moms Focus 33:56

3h ago33:56

33:56

This episode originally aired on the Creative Moms Focus Podcast. Alison & Tara chat about what its like to move a business 7 times - across the globe and back again. Alison shares the challenges of how different each move is, and how her business has grown rapidly with every move. Moving? Plan it out with the FREE Move Your Business Checklist from…

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Unlock Financial Opportunities for Women: Jean Chatzky on Investing, Negotiating, and More 33:39

39m ago33:39

33:39

Learn about salary negotiation and investing strategies and how they can be especially helpful for women facing unique personal finance challenges. What financial challenges do women uniquely face? How can people find financial peace in a stressful world? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner share some “money hot takes” before turning the conversation…

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Indonesia: 200% China Import Tariffs, Ransomware Attacks 282 Agencies & 27,000+ Government Apps Consolidation with Gita Sjahrir - E446 29:25

15d ago29:25

29:25

Gita Sjahrir, Head of Investment at BNI Ventures, and Jeremy Au discussed: 1. 200% China Import Tariffs: Jeremy and Gita explored Indonesia's recent imposition of up to 200% tariffs on Chinese imports like footwear, clothing, textiles, cosmetics, and ceramics. Indonesia's trade minister's remarks "I told my colleagues not to be afraid or hesitant. …

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Lonelytech: Isolation Epidemic, Digital Companions & Manufacturing Pretend Empathy - E445 12:50

18d ago12:50

12:50

Jeremy Au examines the rise of 弱者営業 ("jaku-sha eigyō") "lonelytech" - the emerging AI companion industry. His observation of a man on a train openly interacting with an AI girlfriend highlights the rapidly increasing prevalence of digital companionship, e.g. Rosanna Ramos and Scott, who have formed intimate relationships with AI companions who offe…

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Increase Your Income with Practical Tips for Salary and Career Growth 29:43

2d ago29:43

29:43

Discover career growth strategies to boost your income, including negotiating raises, and navigating promotions and mentorship. What are some of the best ways to increase your income? What are strategies for negotiating a higher salary and excelling in your current role? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss career growth techniques and salary …

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Mind the “Middle Skills” Gap: Aligning Education with Today’s Job Demands 21:03

3d ago21:03

21:03

Discover how to align education with job market demands, tackling underemployment and economic stagnation in “middle skills” jobs. What are “middle skills” and why are they in high demand? What are the economic implications of misalignment between middle skills credentials and job market demands? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the misal…

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#94 - How Does It Feel to Be a Month Ahead? Budget Nerds Weigh In 44:27

20d ago44:27

44:27

Getting a month ahead with your money is a milestone for many YNAB'ers. Being a "month ahead" means that when the first of the month hits, all your bills and expenses for that new month are already paid for -- the money for them is sitting in your bank account, and assigned to the respective categories in YNAB, waiting to cover those costs. And boy…

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Episode 308: Paul & Kyle Report The Hardware News 1:29:36

3d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the we're joined by the awesome duo @paulshardware and @Bitwit to talk about all the random PC hardware news going on in the PC world. And of course we answer your questions live! Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.g…

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Episode #276 - Encore: 30 Flips A Year Using Paid Traffic with Chris Music 25:07

13d ago25:07

25:07

Many real estate investors never flip more than 30 houses a year. But today’s guest, Chris Music, accomplished that goal. Chris’s secret? He swapped out direct mail campaigns with online marketing. Not only does he get a better return, but he’s able to work less while flipping 30 houses a year — in California of all places. In this episode, Chris r…

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Roy Ang: Grab Executive to D2C Founder, Evo Commerce Consumer Secrets & Overcoming Pivot Challenges - E444 32:35

20d ago32:35

32:35

Roy Ang, CEO & Cofounder of Evo Commerce, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Grab Executive to D2C Founder: Roy began his professional journey in banking but soon realized it wasn't his calling. After a year, he shifted to the tech media industry, landing a job at E27 through a bold cold call to Mohan Balani, E27’s founder. Roy thrive…

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How Much Can You Really Make from a Side Hustle Like DoorDash? 30:30

10d ago30:30

30:30

Understand how much extra income you could get from a side hustle like DoorDash and get a budgeting and investing basics refresh. 00:40 This Week in Your Money: How much extra money can you really make from side hustles? What are budgeting and early investment strategies for young professionals? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the realiti…

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Singapore Port Traffic Jam From USA Tariffs & Middle East Conflict, Climate Change Creating Arctic Shipping Route & Trump 10% Global & 60% China Tariffs with Shiyan Koh - E443 23:35

22d ago23:35

23:35

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main points: 1. Singapore Port Traffic Jam From USA Tariffs & Middle East Conflict: Shiyan and Jeremy examined the severe traffic congestion at Singapore's port, now at unprecedented levels. Yemen's Houthi rebel attacks on Red Sea commercial shipping (in support of the …

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RERUN: Ep 68 On Bezos’ Move to Florida 26:56

6d ago26:56

26:56

As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we discuss the potential tax motivations and implications of Bezos’ big move to Florida. Check out the latest news on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/…

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Mohan Belani: Founding e27 & Echelon, Media Business Myths & Angel & Orvel VC Investing Journey - E442 31:02

25d ago31:02

31:02

Mohan Belani, Cofounder & CEO of e27, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. Founding e27 & Echelon: Mohan discussed his early career decisions as a computer engineering undergraduate with the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) program, failed founder and startup executive. He shared how he juggled his studies and his founding role in e27, often…

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How Can You Make Sure You Get Paid On Time? Introducing "Working Overtime" from Slate 17:24

9d ago17:24

17:24

As a freelancer or gig worker, how can you make sure you get paid on time? In this special presentation of Working from Slate Podcasts, hosts Ronald Young Jr. and June Thomas talk money, finances, and getting paid as a freelancer in a tough economy. They recount their own frustrating experiences with not getting paid on time and offer tips on how a…

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Home Sweet (Expensive) Home: Navigating a Tough Housing Market 18:34

10d ago18:34

18:34

Understand why the current housing market is so challenging, how people can afford to buy a home, and what’s next for interest rates. How are people able to afford to buy a home in the current housing market? When will houses be affordable again? Hosts Anna Helhoski and Tess Vigeland (filling in for Sean) discuss the current state of the housing ma…

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Episode #275 - Encore: Building Your Real Estate Investing Brand with Penney Dollar 33:06

10d ago33:06

33:06

Most investors use patchwork marketing tactics they learned from different sources. Whether it’s direct mail, bandit signs, SEO, AdWords or postcards–you’ve probably heard it all a thousand times. You can see success with all these tactics, but most investors don’t know why they do them. If you do know, you can beat even established competitors. Th…

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Thomas Jeng: BCG Consultant to Aspire GM, Navigating Regional Fragmentation & Continuous Learning Self-Awareness - E441 34:52

27d ago34:52

34:52

Thomas Jeng, Singapore General Manager of Aspire, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. BCG Consultant to Aspire GM: Thomas discussed his decision-making process at Georgetown University aiming to become a lawyer or diplomat, but switched to consulting at BCG where he worked on challenging projects like "delayering" cases. He recounted h…

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Episode 307: FSR 3.1 Releases, Fall Hardware Preview & More 2:01:08

11d ago2:01:08

2:01:08

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang covers the launch of AMD's FSR 3.1 (all Sony games?) and laying out what we expect from PC hardware releases for the rest of 2024. And as always, we answer your burning questions live! - FSR 3.1: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/amds-fsr-…

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Refresh Your Finances with Money Cleansing, Investing, and Family Travel Tips 31:11

12d ago31:11

31:11

Get a breakdown of the hottest tips from Smart Money this year, including wealth-building strategies and managing money in relationships. How can you make your money work for you? What’s the best way to save on group travel? Host Sean Pyles presents some of the most impactful conversations we’ve had on Smart Money in order to help you make better d…

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Thailand: Thaksin Lese-Majeste & PM Lawsuits, 2029 Super-Aged Population & D2C Consumer & VC Opportunities with Wing Vasiksiri - E440 36:48

29d ago36:48

36:48

Wing Vasiksiri, General Partner of WV, and Jeremy Au discussed three main themes: 1. Thaksin Lese-Majeste & PM Lawsuits: Recent legal events (Thailand's court delay in the verdict on dissolving the Kao Klai (Move Forward Party), Thaksin Shinawatra lawsuit and PM Srettha Thavisin cabinet hearing) contribute to political instability, affecting invest…

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Cognitohazards: Suicide Social Contagion, 1982 Tylenol Poisonings & Extremist Self-Radicalization - E439 9:04

1M ago9:04

9:04

Jeremy Au delved into the concept of “cognitohazards” — information that causes harm upon comprehension. Introduced by the sci-fi novel "There is No Antimemetics Division," this definition helps encapsulate a new danger in modern society. Examples include the "Werther effect" where suicide becomes contagious due to social replication and mass media…

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Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up 32:41

16d ago32:41

32:41

Learn why estate planning is important even if you don’t own a lot of assets, along with when to ask for professional help. Why is estate planning important? What happens to your assets when you die without an estate plan? Hosts Sean Pyles and Dalia Ramirez discuss the essential aspects of estate planning and the common misconceptions that often de…

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Beauty and the Budget: How to Stress Less About the Costs of Looking Good 11:48

17d ago11:48

11:48

Learn about the financial impact of beauty expenses, societal pressures behind them, and tips for managing beauty-related costs. Are beauty purchases worth the financial stress? How do beauty-related expenses impact our budgets? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the rising costs of beauty products, services, and procedures and how they are…

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#93 - Dream Bigger Than Your Bills! 35:49

18d ago35:49

35:49

Today Ben and Ernie are joined by returning guest and YNAB Lead Educator, Erin Lowell, who posed the idea of thinking bigger with your money. Many people come to YNAB seeking a way to escape the paycheck to paycheck cycle, pay down debt, build an emergency fund, and reduce their stress and anxiety around money. These are wonderful goals! However Er…

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Episode #274 - Encore: Using Leverage To Scale Your Real Estate Investing Business, with Dave Payerchin 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

If you want to become wealthy as a real estate investor, you need to scale your REI business. The only way you’ll ever accomplish that is by using leverage to get more results in less time. How can you do that? You’ll find out in today’s episode with Dave Payerchin. He’s an investor in the Columbus area and knows how to scale an investing business …

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Episode 306: Q&A Blitz: Snapdragon, DDR5, AMD, Handhelds & More 1:47:25

18d ago1:47:25

1:47:25

Join The Full Nerd gang as they talk about the latest PC building news. In this episode the gang digs into the Q&A backlog and tries to get through everyone's burning PC related questions. Join the PC related discussions and ask us questions on Discord: https://discord.gg/SGPRSy7 Follow the crew on X: @GordonUng @BradChacos @MorphingBall @AdamPMurr…

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Sam Gibb: New Zealand Law to Southeast Asia VC, Regional Fintech Upside & Aspiring VC Partner Advice - E438 29:37

1M ago29:37

29:37

Sam Gibb, Managing Partner of Resolution Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. New Zealand Law to Southeast Asia VC: Initially set on a legal career, Sam quickly realized it wasn't his calling after interning at a law firm. Sam transitioned to PwC, where he worked in the finance sector. In 2011, Sam relocated to Singapore to ta…

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022 Blog Categories & Tags 14:18

20d ago14:18

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How you organize your blog can make a world of difference in how you use your website to help clients. We organize all our posts with tags & categories. Its not a sexy topic but it can make a big impact in serving your clients well. Rate & review us right now! Pretty please :) Want to apply for Mini Mentoring?! Dm Alison @‌keep.it.moving.podcast Mo…

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Give Yourself a Mid-Year Money Check-in for a Smarter Summer, with Shannah Game 35:35

19d ago35:35

35:35

Beat the financial heat with fun summer savings tips and get mid-year financial check-up strategies for a stress-free season. Summer Activity Guide: What free things can you do to have a fun summer? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss summer money-saving tips to help you understand how to balance fun and finances during the warm months. They …

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$3B Money Laundering Singapore Family Offices, Apple AI Integration & VC Fraud Maze with Shiyan Koh - E437 23:26

1M ago23:26

23:26

Shiyan Koh, Managing Partner of Hustle Fund, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes: 1. $3B Money Laundering Family Offices: Jeremy and Shiyan highlighted recent fraud cases in Singapore involving Chinese nationals, focusing on a massive $3 billion scheme by a group of 10 individuals who set up five family offices. This prompted tighter reg…

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RERUN: Ep 66 On the Tax Consequences of NIL 26:50

1M ago26:50

26:50

As we are on a short summer break, we have something special planned for your listening enjoyment! Get ready to revisit some of your favorite tax topics with our timeless reruns. In this episode, we unpack the tax consequences of the NCAA's 2021 name, image, and likeness policy change to student athletes and discuss how athletic supporters have als…

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