NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions empowering you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. The Nerds are your resource to make the most of your personal finances, while cutting through the clutter and misinformation of today’s economic news and advice. You’ll get clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events. By the end of each episode, you’ll ...
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The Equity Smart Home Loans "Top Producer Mindset" Podcast is a dynamic and informative series designed for mortgage and real estate professionals. Featuring top producers, industry experts, everyday loan officers, and more, the podcast covers everything from the latest industry news to valuable advice on growing your business and achieving a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're looking to learn, laugh, or stay up-to-date, this podcast offers essential perspectives for anyone involved i ...
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or commercial property. This show is designed to guide and empower you in strategizing and actualizing Your Real Estate Life. Discover a wealth of knowle ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt
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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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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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Guiding Future Top Producers: Introducing ESHL's New Mentorship Program | Top Producer Mindset Ep. 3
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In this edition of Top Producer Mindset, Serafin sits down with seasoned loan officer Justin Bitensky and rookie loan officer Hugo Gonzalez to discuss Equity Smart's brand new Mentorship Program. As the program's first official mentor and mentee, Justin and Hugo share their experiences so far and their hopes for how the program will benefit other E…
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Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips
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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
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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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Unlock Financial Opportunities for Women: Jean Chatzky on Investing, Negotiating, and More
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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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Increase Your Income with Practical Tips for Salary and Career Growth
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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
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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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How Much Can You Really Make from a Side Hustle Like DoorDash?
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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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Let's Celebrate Home Ownership - Pay Off Debt Now!
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Real Estate Strategies Post-NAR Settlement | Top Producer Mindset Ep. 2
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Welcome back to Top Producer Mindset, hosted by Equity Smart Home Loans! Today, ESHL's CEO and Broker, Pablo Martinez, sits with Head of Klovus Realty, Angel Quinonez, to share their thoughts on how industry professionals should proceed with business after the NAR Settlement. Should their focus be on closing as many deals as possible, or on enhanci…
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How Can You Make Sure You Get Paid On Time? Introducing "Working Overtime" from Slate
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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
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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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Inflation, Housing, and Japan in the News - What say you?
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Refresh Your Finances with Money Cleansing, Investing, and Family Travel Tips
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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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Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up
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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
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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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Give Yourself a Mid-Year Money Check-in for a Smarter Summer, with Shannah Game
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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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How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career
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Discover how to navigate financial uncertainty in a creative career with insights from a jazz saxophonist's personal journey. How can creative professionals manage financial uncertainty in their careers? What are the essential financial strategies for artists dealing with fluctuating income? Hosts Sean Pyles and Abby Badach Doyle discuss the financ…
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The "New" Meaning of Inflation and How It's Impacting Your Finances
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Understand the evolving definition of inflation, potential changes to medical debt reporting and their impact on your finances. Why does the consumer’s perception of inflation differ from the economist’s perspective? How does this shift in understanding impact our economy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski talk about the gap between how regular pe…
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Finding Success as a Brand New Loan Officer | Top Producer Mindset Ep. 1
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Welcome to the first episode of Top Producer Mindset, hosted by Equity Smart Home Loans! Today, ESHL's Director of Operations, Serafin Rodarte, sits with reigning ESHL Rookie of the Year, Julian Yuen, to discuss Julian's successes, tips and tricks for getting business, overcoming odd obstacles to achieve their NMLS licenses, and much more! Become a…
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Mathew Knowles on Drive, Success, and Destiny's Child: Presenting Earn & Invest
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What drives Mathew Knowles, respected record executive, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and father to Beyonce and Solange? This special presentation of the podcast Earn & Invest delves into what drove him to succeed and how drive has been both a positive and a negative in his life. The Earn & Invest podcast features thought-provoking conversa…
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Moving Could Benefit You: Budgeting for a Brighter, Safer Future in the LGBTQ+ Community
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Learn how moving could benefit you if you feel compelled to relocate due to safety concerns — and how to budget for a sudden move. How do you financially and emotionally prepare for relocating due to safety concerns? What are the financial impacts of such a forced move? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alieza Durana discuss their experiences planning finances …
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How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters
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Learn how consumer sentiment affects the economy and your finances, plus insights on job market trends and inflation impact. How do consumer sentiment indexes work and why should you care about them? What impact do these indexes have on the economy and your personal finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the intricacies of consumer se…
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Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases
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Learn about the psychology of gambling and smart tips for making home buying decisions amid undesirable interest rates. How can you gamble responsibly? Should you use all your savings to buy a house outright or take on a high-interest mortgage? 00:48 Gambling Responsibly: Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the psychology behind gambling, par…
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Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending
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Understand the urge to spend money while scrolling on social media and learn strategies to control impulsive purchases. How does social media influence spending habits? What are practical strategies to spend less money while scrolling? Hosts Sean Pyles and Amanda Barroso discuss the psychological tricks of social media and emotional spending to hel…
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Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen
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Discover how many people lie on insurance applications and the potential consequences you face when you do so. Is it okay to lie on your insurance application? What are the consequences if you do? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the findings from a recent NerdWallet survey revealing how many Americans admit to intentionally providing ina…
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Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans
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Learn handy tips you probably didn’t know about credit cards and why paying off loans could actually lower your credit score. 00:35 Credit Card Tips: What are some helpful credit card tips? Can paying off your student debt negatively affect your credit score? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss insider credit card tips to help you understand …
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The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances
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Author Jake Cousineau explains why it’s important to teach interest and budgeting to students — and how to learn as an adult. How can you understand complex personal finance topics as an adult? What strategies can young people use to achieve financial independence? Personal Finance Nerd Kim Palmer talks to Jake Cousineau, author of How to Adult: Pe…
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Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds
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Learn why randomly choosing individual stocks can beat expert investing strategies — and what that means for your portfolio. Can random stock picks outperform Wall Street professionals? What kind of portfolio returns can low-cost index investing drive? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the astonishing results of a dart-throwing experime…
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Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
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Are credit card rewards points more valuable than cash back? This special presentation of All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins features deep dive into credit cards, with a focus on cash back versus points. Chris goes deep on strategies for every spending category and shares his analysis of how to optimize points vs. cash back for the best return on in…
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Embrace Financial Vulnerability to Get Out of Debt: Social Media’s Impact on Financial Freedom
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Brittney Reynolds explains how sharing her finances publicly on social media helped her get out of debt and develop a new community. What are the benefits of sharing your finances publicly? How is social media changing the way people talk about money? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the rise of financial transparency on social media a…
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Finance Your Creative Career with Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Survival Guide
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Writer, producer, and actor Felicia Day shares her financial journey working in Hollywood, with tips for managing your budget when gigs are inconsistent. What Is Your Time Worth? How do you value your time outside of work? How can you manage finances in an unpredictable career like acting? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the concept of ti…
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How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers
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Learn how the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) affects your finances. How does the CFPB protect consumers? Why does the recent CFPB court decision matter? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the recent Supreme Court decision that upheld the CFPB’s funding structure, explaining its significance an…
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World
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“Krazy Coupon Lady” Joanie Demer shares couponing tactics and how coupons work to help you outsmart rising costs even in today’s digital marketplaces. How can you use coupons to help you afford everyday essentials? Are digital deals and loyalty programs the same as using coupons? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the thrill of couponing…
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Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors
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Learn how the strength of the US dollar impacts your finances, as well as its ramifications on the US and global economies. What does it mean to have a strong dollar? Who benefits the most from a strong US dollar? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the implications of a strong dollar on both domestic and global economies. They interview …
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Safeguard Your Finances: Tips on Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Index Fund Investments
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Learn how to build a financial safety net to conserve your wealth and the ins and outs of investing in index funds. How can you build financial resilience to protect yourself from life's economic curveballs? How do index funds work, and what should you consider when choosing one? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss how you can use elements of…
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Cash in on Collectibles: How to Monetize Your Passions and Memorabilia
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Discover how you could turn your collectibles and passions into an actual business and stay ahead of market trends. How hard is it to make money from collectibles? What kinds of things typically become collectible? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the unconventional method of selling collectibles to earn income to help you understand h…
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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida
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Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…
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The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum
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Explore key insights into the current real estate market as the Nerds unpack the results of the 2024 Home Buyer Report. Should you rent or own your home? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski explore the financial and lifestyle implications of each choice, drawing insights from a recent NerdWallet survey and a firsthand account from fellow Nerd Elizab…
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What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now?
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Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Explore car buying in 2024, from Carvana's process to the electric vehicle surge and how to maximize your car's sale value. Budgets Beyond the Numbers: How do you manage the emotional aspects of budgeting? What’s the car buying market like…
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How You Can Maximize Multiple Credit Cards for Cheaper Travel
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A personal finance enthusiast with 37 active credit cards shares tips to strategically open and maintain multiple cards to travel cheaply and answers common questions around maximizing rewards. How many credit cards can you have at the same time? What can credit card points and miles help you afford? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss qu…
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