Best Dotdash Meredith Podcasts (2024)

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From Records to Radio: Bill Wilson's Journey to Leading a Digital Media Empire 49:30

6d ago49:30

49:30

The Interview Discusses: Bill Wilson’s rise from a data-driven marketer at Arista Records to helming a digital-first local media empire. The extraordinary experience of working with Clive Davis. How he utilized traditional radio as a “trojan horse” to build a digital media company. The competitive advantage of operating in smaller markets. Why a lo…

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Anthony Scaramucci on resiliency, cryptocurrencies, and much more. 31:22

5M ago31:22

31:22

The Interview Discusses: Anthony’s amazing life story growing up from humble beginnings to becoming a major success on Wall Street. His theory on resiliency and how he was able to recover after being fired from both Goldman Sachs and the White House. Why he is investing in cryptocurrencies. How Bill Miller influenced his investment decision making …

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Guy Spier, Portfolio Manager of the Aquamarine Fund and Author of the Education of a Value Investor and His Thoughts on the Current Geopolitical Landscape. 1:06:54

6M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

The Interview Discusses: Growing up in Iran and how having a global upbringing has impacted him as an investor. Why he is more comfortable investing in the United States. How his grandparents fleeing Nazi Germany has impacted his investment decision making. His experience as an investor during the financial crisis and how he invests during uncertai…

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Patrick Doyle, Executive Chairman of RBI on: increasing Domino's share price by 23x; his vision for Tim Hortons and Burger King; and his thoughts on 3G Capital. 38:51

11M ago38:51

38:51

The Interview Discusses: His remarkable turnaround of Domino’s Pizza where he increased the share price by 23x. The opportunity he saw at Restaurant Brands that convinced him to invest $30 million personally in the company’s shares (and pledge to hold it for 5 years). The dynamics of working for a company controlled by private equity firm 3G. The i…

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William Cohan, Best selling author discusses his latest book Power Failure: The Rise and Fall of an American Icon 48:00

1y ago48:00

48:00

The Interview Discusses: The rise and fall of GE. What could have been done to save General Electric. Who is to blame for GE’s demise. His in-depth interviews with both Jack Welch and Jeff Immelt. The fundamental error that Jack Welch made that tarnished his legacy. How GE capital almost filed for bankruptcy during the financial crisis. What Disney…

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Chip Brewer, CEO of Topgolf Callaway Brands discusses how he turned around Callaway's traditional business and more... 51:01

1y ago51:01

51:01

The Interview Discusses: How he turned around Callaway’s traditional business. How “off course” golf is now larger than “on course” golf. How Topgolf is increasing participation in traditional golf. The economics behind a Topgolf location and why scale matters. Why he does not believe a rising interest rate environment will impact the expansion of …

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Tom Gayner, Co-CEO of Markel discusses the evolution of Markel into a Fortune 500 company, the secret to success in the investment business and much more… 56:11

1+ y ago56:11

56:11

The Interview Discusses: The secret to success in the investment business. His investment thesis on both Home Depot & Diageo. Why investing through the covid crisis was harder than investing through the financial crisis. How covid has impacted Markel’s insurance operations. His thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway investing in Markel. His observations of…

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Encore: The #1 Thing You Should Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Home 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

34:32

This week we meet a 38-year-old father based in Queens, New York, who has spent tens of thousands of dollars on home repairs and renovations over the past two years. Frustrated by all the time and money he’s spent on a place that isn’t his family’s forever home, our listener asks: Should we sell and move elsewhere, even though we’ve only lived in o…

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Encore: How Can I Afford to Buy a House as a Single Person? 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

28:09

Buying your first home is already a major money milestone—but having to do it on your own in an uncertain housing market can make it feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez interviews real estate expert and mortgage lender Nicole Rueth about how to navigate the home-buying process as a single person - includi…

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Encore: How to Buy a House – Without Regretting It 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

27:22

This week we’re revisiting conversations we’ve had with four past expert guests about the most common things people overlook when purchasing a home, as well as all the hidden costs of homeownership – to help you prepare for one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make - buying a home. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialp…

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Encore: I Want to Buy a Home. Will Home Prices Ever Return to Normal? 30:00

1+ y ago30:00

30:00

Real estate prices are extremely high, and now mortgage rates are also rising. Has first-time homeownership ever felt more out of reach? On this week’s episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez talks to Dr. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at real estate brokerage Redfin, about what today’s housing market means for prospective buyers, plus wheth…

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Encore: Is Now a Good Time to Buy a New Home? 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

Is it possible to take on major financial responsibilities such as buying a new home while you’re still paying down debt? Is now even a good time to buy a home? This week’s guest, a 39-year-old aspiring homeowner living in Iowa City, Iowa, is struggling with whether t homeownership is right for her because of these questions and more. For advice, h…

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Encore: The Stock Market Keeps Dropping. Should I Change How I’m Investing? 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

Is now really a good time to be investing? With prices going up and the stock market falling, how should you adjust your financial plans and investing strategy? Stefanie sits down with Katie Gatti Tassin, host of the Money with Katie podcast, to find out. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast Money Confidential is produced by:…

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Encore: I Have an Emergency Fund and Save for Retirement. What Should I Do Next? 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

Once you’ve paid off your debt, established an emergency fund, and started investing for retirement, you’ve got your financial fundamentals in place - but is it enough to afford the future you want for yourself? And if not, what should you do next? This week, Stefanie interviews Certified Financial Planner Douglas Boneparth about how to prioritize …

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Encore: I Make $40,000 a Year and I Feel Stuck in My Career. What Should I Do Next? 32:52

1+ y ago32:52

32:52

It’s frustrating when you’re not getting what you want out of your career, whether it’s money, meaning, or in the case of this week's listener, both. So what do you do next? Give up the security of a steady paycheck to pursue your passions? Or stick it out and hope that someday you’ll make more money -- and if that’s a possibility, what can you do …

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It’s Expensive Being Single! How Can I Manage the Rising Costs? 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

The wealth gap between young married couples and their single counterparts has more than doubled since 2010. It’s expensive being single, and inflation is making it even harder to manage rising costs on a single income. This week, Stefanie interviews writer Anne Helen Petersen about the rising costs of being single in America. For more info visit r…

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I Want to Retire in Five Years, but I Have $150,000 in Debt 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

More than half of American workers say they’re behind on their retirement savings, and 46% expect to retire with debt. Stefanie interviews Joe Saul-Sehy, personal finance expert and author, about how we can prepare our finances and our lifestyles for this retirement reality. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast Money Confiden…

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John Rogers, Co-CEO of Ariel Investments on founding Ariel at the age of 24, the techniques he employs when investing on behalf of clients and more… 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

42:25

The Interview Discusses: Founding Ariel (which now manages more than $16 billion) at the age of 24. Surviving the stock market crash of 1987 and how he turned this setback into an opportunity to grow both his firm as well as his reputation. Why sitting on corporate boards such as McDonalds and Nike have made him a better investor. How his investmen…

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How Can I Build Wealth as a First-Generation American? 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

32:22

In this episode, Stefanie talks to a listener who is the first in her family to live, work and build her wealth in the United States, and the impact that has on her relationship with both her money and her family. Personal finance author Berna Anat weighs in with how to manage the unique financial considerations for immigrants, first- and second-ge…

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Can I Use Inflation to Negotiate a Bigger Raise? 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

As prices rise on everything from food to housing, your paycheck may not be going as far as it used to. So how can you or should you bring up inflation in your next salary negotiation? Stefanie turns to career coach and co-host of The Brown Ambition podcast Mandi Woodruff-Santos for answers. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodca…

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The Stock Market Keeps Dropping. Should I Change How I’m Investing? 40:33

1+ y ago40:33

40:33

Is now really a good time to be investing? With prices going up and the stock market falling, how should you adjust your financial plans and investing strategy? Stefanie sits down with Katie Gatti Tassin, host of the Money with Katie podcast, to find out. For more info visit realsimple.com/moneyconfidentialpodcast Money Confidential is produced by:…

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How Much Does it Cost to Have a Baby? 30:31

2y ago30:31

30:31

What’s the real cost of having a baby? And how can you prepare for it? Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez interviews Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms, about the impact of parenthood on your personal finances, and what we can do to prepare our money and our careers for one of life’s most expensive milestone…

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Encore: I Just Got Divorced. How Do I Rebuild My Finances? 35:16

2y ago35:16

35:16

Alicia, a 49-year-old school psychologist and mother of two children, is juggling multiple money goals following her recent divorce: furnishing her new home, paying off debt, helping her college-aged kids pay their tuition, and building up her savings. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez and attorney and wealth expert Tasha Cochran lay out a step-by-…

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I’m Getting Married; Should I Combine Finances With My Fiancé? 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

It’s one thing to split expenses, but when you get married, what should you combine? What should you keep separate? And beyond the budget, what do your joint financial plans need to include? This week, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez gets answers from Erin Lowry, author of the Broke Millennial series, including Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scrip…

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I Have an Emergency Fund and Save for Retirement. What Should I Do Next? 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

Once you’ve paid off your debt, established an emergency fund, and started investing for retirement, you’ve got your financial fundamentals in place - but is it enough to afford the future you want for yourself? And if not, what should you do next? This week, Stefanie interviews Certified Financial Planner Douglas Boneparth about how to prioritize …

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How Can I Afford to Buy a House as a Single Person? 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

Buying your first home is already a major money milestone—but having to do it on your own in an uncertain housing market can make it feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez interviews real estate expert and mortgage lender Nicole Rueth about how to navigate the home-buying process as a single person - includi…

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Encore: I Want a Prenup. How Do I Ask for One Without Offending My Partner? 30:31

2y ago30:31

30:31

When Julia’s marriage ended she did not expect to lose half of her savings. Now that she’s thinking about getting remarried, Julia wants to protect herself financially and is considering asking her partner for a prenuptial agreement. Host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez sits down with Beatrice Leong, a divorce and family law attorney, to discuss what …

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We Have Nearly $500,000 in Student Loan Debt; Will We Ever Get Ahead? 31:52

2y ago31:52

31:52

Student loan debt can make you feel like you’re never going to get ahead, especially when your total student loan balance is hundreds of thousands of dollars - as it is for this weeks' listener. In this episode host, Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez, interviews Melissa Jean-Baptiste, the founder of Millennial in Debt, about her journey of paying off $1…

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How Do I Pay for IVF, and How Much Is Too Much to Spend? 30:47

2y ago30:47

30:47

Fertility treatments like IVF and IUI are expensive, and for most Americans, not covered by insurance. Not to mention, there are no guarantees, making it difficult to know how much these treatments will ultimately cost. This week on Money Confidential, we talk about how to pay for the fertility treatments you need and navigating a financial plan in…

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I Want to Buy a Home. Will Home Prices Ever Return to Normal? 31:30

2y ago31:30

31:30

Real estate prices are insanely high, and now mortgage rates are also rising. Has first-time homeownership ever felt more out of reach? On this week’s episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez talks to Dr. Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at real estate brokerage Redfin, about what today’s housing market means for prospective buyers, plus whethe…

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Encore: How Do I Balance Supporting My Children With Saving for My Future? 36:40

2y ago36:40

36:40

This week we are going to hear from three past expert guests who know what it’s like to balance the needs of their children (like paying for college) with their own, sometimes competing, financial needs (like saving for retirement). Learn how these experts find balance while also educating their children about spending and saving money early on. Fo…

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How Can I Travel Without Feeling Guilty About How Much It Costs? 31:05

2y ago31:05

31:05

Episode Summary: You want to travel, but you’re not sure if you can afford to - at least not without guilt or fear of jeopardizing your other financial goals. In this episode, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez speaks with founder of Pennywise Traveler, Angel Trinh, about practical ways to save on travel. And how to build your travel spending into y…

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I Make $40,000 a Year and I Feel Stuck in My Career. What Should I Do Next? 32:43

2y ago32:43

32:43

It’s frustrating when you’re not getting what you want out of your career, whether it’s money, meaning, or in the case of this week's listener, both. So what do you do next? Give up the security of a steady paycheck to pursue your passions? Or stick it out and hope that someday you’ll make more money -- and if that’s a possibility, what can you do …

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Season 2 Trailer 1:01

2y ago1:01

1:01

Money Confidential from Real Simple is back with your real money stories, struggles, and secrets. When it comes to finances, we know it’s not just about the money, it’s about what the money means for you. Each week, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez talks to a listener about their money problems, and gets real answers from financial experts.⁠ Becau…

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Encore: I Make a Lot of Money, but I Can’t Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck 30:08

2y ago30:08

30:08

More than half of Americans say they are living paycheck to paycheck -- including this weeks’ listener, a 39-year-old college professor who, despite having a high income, is struggling to stick to a budget. For help, Stefanie interviews Alison Baggerly, the founder of Inspired Budget, about the practical financial and emotional strategies our liste…

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Encore: How Do I Create a Budget I Can Actually Stick To? 23:19

2y ago23:19

23:19

Budgeting isn’t a fun concept--it fact, for many of us, it’s incredibly off-putting. We tend to associate budgeting with denying ourselves of everything we enjoy. This week, however, you’ll hear from three previous guests who offer a fresh perspective on budgeting as a way to afford what you really want, without feeling deprived at all. Tune in, an…

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How Do My Investments Impact the Way I File My Taxes? 12:52

2y ago12:52

12:52

Investing is an excellent way to grow your own personal wealth. But when it comes to filing your taxes when you have investments, there are certain things you need to know–so you don’t end up with penalties like this week’s listener, Lorraine, did back in 2019. For advice, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief of…

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How Does Divorce, Retirement, or Moving Affect My Taxes? 10:22

2y ago10:22

10:22

In this week’s episode, we meet Daria, a Brooklyn-based listener who’s currently finalizing her divorce from her husband. Like every other major life event, divorce changes the way in which you should file your taxes. For advice on how to get your taxes right after a divorce, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez turns to Kristin Myers, editor-in-chief…

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How Does Marriage, Owning a Home, or Parenthood Impact My Taxes? 12:05

2y ago12:05

12:05

Milestone moments such as getting married, buying a home, or having children can change the way you file your taxes as much as they can change your life. But it’s important to know all the implications of making a change so you don’t run into trouble like this week’s listener did. Gretchen thought she was making all the right decisions by filing se…

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Neil Vogel, CEO of Dotdash Meredith on how they became the largest publisher in the United States and why they can now compete with both Google/Facebook plus much more… 38:19

2y ago38:19

38:19

The Interview Discusses: How Dotdash in a relatively short period of time became the largest publisher in the United States. IAC's recent acquisition of Meredith and why he believes they now have the scale to effectively compete against Facebook and Google Lessons learned from working with media mogul Barry Diller. The future of print magazines and…

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Should I Do My Own Taxes, or Hire a Professional? 9:23

2y ago9:23

9:23

Tax laws change constantly, and your taxes only become more complicated the older you get. In fact, many times, people just don’t realize what they don’t know. This week’s listener, for example, settled a debt–without understanding the tax implications–and lost most of her tax refund as a result. So when should you do your own taxes, and when shoul…

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