Best Vivian Tu Podcasts (2025)

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First Friday: How April’s Tariffs Changed the Economy 1:00:41

4m ago1:00:41

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#604: The biggest trade shake-up in 135 years is happening right now. April brought tariff levels that economists say haven't been seen since the 1890s, creating ripple effects throughout the economy. We're seeing a stark disconnect between official economic data and how people feel about their financial future. While the economy added 177,000 jobs…

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Elon's Tesla Board Drama, Microsoft and Meta Earnings, and Bezos Bends the Knee 1:07:55

3d ago1:07:55

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Kara and Scott discuss a report that Tesla’s board considered replacing Musk as CEO, President Trump’s contentious ABC interview, and Apple’s violation of an order in the Epic Games antitrust case. Then, Microsoft and Meta earnings are in, and Trump is blaming former President Biden for the economy. Plus, Jeff Bezos bends the knee to the Trump admi…

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Navigating Healthcare Costs on Your Wealth Journey 34:37

2d ago34:37

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Ever wonder how healthcare actually works? What insurance should you actually get? And what even is an HSA? In this week’s episode of Networth and Chill, Vivian explores the intersection of healthcare and financial wellbeing. She demystifies HSAs, FSAs, and the hidden costs of insurance plans while offering practical strategies for negotiating medi…

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Q&A: Who Actually Makes Money From Gold and Silver These Days? 1:04:57

6d ago1:04:57

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#603: Bethany’s partner wants to invest most of their money in gold and silver, but no one seems to talk about this kind of investing. Is this a red flag or a potential opportunity? Diana is worried she’s been saving too much for her kids’ college - hundreds of dollars a month since they were born. How does she know when to stop? Wendy’s pension an…

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Trump's Meme Coin Scheme, Alphabet's Earnings, and Cybertruck's Competition 1:10:11

6d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Kara and Scott break down Alphabet's strong earnings, and why the company continues to dominate. Then, the Trump meme coin grift that's raising serious corruption questions. Plus, Trump appears to flip on Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says all the tariff chaos is just "strategic uncertainty," and the new, affordable, all-American EV tru…

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Warren Buffets Advice For Investors in 2025 15:36

5d ago15:36

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This week, Sim breaks down the four hottest investing lessons from Warren Buffett’s 2024 shareholder letter and how you can apply them to grow your wealth. From ignoring political noise to investing beyond your home country, Sim shares simple, timeless strategies that even new investors can master. Tune in to learn why patient investing wins and ho…

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The Surprising Science of Six-Figure Thinking 1:06:00

7d ago1:06:00

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#602: Ever looked back at an old Facebook post and cringed? According to Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic, that discomfort is evidence of something powerful: your personality has changed, even if you didn't notice it happening. In our latest episode, Khazan, who recently wrote a book on the science of personality change, breaks down how ou…

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Elon Steps Back from DOGE, Wall Street Whiplash, and Meta’s Antitrust Trial Continues 1:23:27

10d ago1:23:27

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Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk's decision to step back from DOGE focus on Tesla, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom’s testimony in the Meta antitrust trial, and late Zappos co-founder Tony Hsieh’s newly found will. Plus, Sarah Palin loses her defamation retrial against the New York Times, and another whiplash week on Wall Street. Follow us on Ins…

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How Mike 'The Situation' Turned His Darkest Days into Millions 36:22

12d ago36:22

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The comeback is always greater than the setback! In this week’s episode of Networth and Chill, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino gets candid about his journey through financial turbulence. Mike shares the harsh lessons learned from his tax evasion case that led to prison time, and how he rebuilt his financial portfolio from rock bottom. Mike reveals …

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Signalgate Sequel, Trump's Baby Boom Plans, and Netflix Earnings 1:12:32

13d ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Kara and Scott discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth getting caught up in another Signal scandal, Tesla’s latest setbacks, and whether Google will have to spin off Chrome. Then, they dive into a busy few days for the Trump administration — from getting blocked on deportations by the Supreme Court, to reportedly planning an overhaul of the State De…

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Q&A: The Stock Market Sucks. Is Private Equity Any Better? 56:53

13d ago56:53

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#601: Nick and his wife have $100,000 to invest, but they’re worried about the volatility of the current stock market. Should they look into alternative investments such as private equity? Even though Roth IRAs come with tax-free withdrawals in retirement, Josh is worried about his tax bracket going up and neutralizing the benefits. Is he right to …

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7 Tiny Habits That Kept You Broke 22:18

11d ago22:18

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This week, Sim breaks down the seven tiny money habits that quietly held her back from financial success — and the powerful mindset shifts that changed everything. From learning to say no, to avoiding generational wealth traps, and finally realising the importance of budgeting (no matter your income), this episode is packed with real, relatable ins…

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Mini-Retirements Are the New Early Retirement – with Mom of Six, Jillian Johnsrud 1:43:09

16d ago1:43:09

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#600: Jillian Johnsrud was falling apart. After suffering a miscarriage, she couldn't pull herself together to return to her job as a youth pastor in DC. She decided to take a month off. That unexpected break became Jillian's first "mini-retirement" — a deliberate step away from work for at least 30 days to focus on something meaningful. Today, Jil…

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Elon’s Harem, Trump v. Harvard, and Zuckerberg on the Stand 1:15:59

17d ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Kara and Scott discuss President Trump lashing out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell, The White House asking the IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax exempt status, and Elon Musk trying to build an army of super-babies. Then, Nvidia says it will start producing AI supercomputers in the U.S., Mark Zuckerberg takes the witness stand, and a federal judge rules that G…

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The Psychological Habits of Real Wealth with Lewis Howes 58:48

16d ago58:48

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This week on Networth and Chill, we explore the mindset behind wealth with Lewis Howes, former pro athlete who transformed his championship mindset into entrepreneurial millions with his podcast “School of Greatness”. From sleeping on his sister's couch to building a digital education empire, Lewis reveals how disciplined thinking became the founda…

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Tariff Twists and Turns, Meta Antitrust Trial, and Blue Origin Girls' Trip 1:16:23

20d ago1:16:23

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Kara and Scott discuss the latest tariff confusion, with Trump flip flopping on tech exemptions, and warning of more tariffs to come. Then, the FTC's blockbuster antitrust trial against Meta gets underway. Will Meta eventually have to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp? Plus, Blue Origin's all-female flight lifts off, and Bill Maher goes to Washington…

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Q&A: Retirement Math That Actually Works; Cashing In on the World Cup; and Why Your Parents' Housing Advice Is Wrong 1:18:07

20d ago1:18:07

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#599: Becky and her husband are about to semi-retire. But the four percent retirement withdrawal rule doesn’t make sense for them. Are there other financial frameworks they should explore? Kris is excited about a potential boost in local real estate values when the World Cup comes to town. Will this have any significant impacts on his property? Pey…

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I Made $50,000 In The Sharemarket This Week - 5 Rules Warren Buffet Taught Me 20:47

18d ago20:47

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This week, Sim shares how she made $50,000 in one day from the stock market by following five timeless Warren Buffett investing principles—no day trading, no gambling, just patient and consistent index fund investing. She breaks down powerful lessons like being greedy when others are fearful, buying what you understand, and why investing in yoursel…

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Demis Hassabis on AI, Game Theory, Multimodality, and the Nature of Creativity | Possible 1:00:49

23d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

How can AI help us understand and master deeply complex systems—from the game Go, which has 10 to the power 170 possible positions a player could pursue, or proteins, which, on average, can fold in 10 to the power 300 possible ways? This week, Reid and Aria are joined by Demis Hassabis. Demis is a British artificial intelligence researcher, co-foun…

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Tax Strategies You Might Be Missing, with Natalie Kolodij 1:31:42

21d ago1:31:42

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#598: Tax day is approaching, and if you're like most people, you might be overlooking deductions that could save you money. In our latest podcast episode, tax strategist Natalie Kolodij joins us to reveal common tax misconceptions and share strategies that could potentially lower your tax bill. "The tax code is 70,000 pages," Natalie explains. "Th…

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Trump's Tariff Pause, Apple's Highs and Lows, and Musk v. Navarro 1:02:45

24d ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Kara and Scott discuss President Trump pausing tariffs for 90 days, the escalating trade war with China, and the fallout for Apple amidst the tariff chaos. Then, Elon Musk and trade adviser Peter Navarro are feuding, but it’s okay, because as The White House says, “boys will be boys.” Plus, how SCOTUS is (mostly) cutting the red tape for Trump. Not…

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Building a $1 BILLION DOLLAR Whiskey Empire: How Fawn Weaver Turned Uncle Nearest into America's Fastest-Growing Spirit Brand 41:16

26d ago41:16

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From a $1,000 investment to building a $1 billion whiskey empire – today on Networth and Chill, meet Fawn Weaver, the groundbreaking CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. Discover how she uncovered the forgotten story of Nearest Green, the first known African-American master distiller, and transformed it into America's fastest-growing whiskey brand…

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Are We Heading for a Recession?, with Bob Elliott, former Head of Ray Dalio’s Investment Team at World's Largest Hedge Fund 1:27:59

26d ago1:27:59

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#597: A recession is coming, and it might be worse than most people expect. That's the sobering assessment from Bob Elliott, former Head of Ray Dalio's Investment Team at Bridgewater Associates, when he joins us on the podcast. Bob explains that several economic factors are converging to create challenging conditions. The combination of current tra…

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Market Meltdown, Tariff Winners and Losers, and TikTok Deadline Delayed 1:07:07

27d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Kara and Scott discuss the markets' wild ride thanks to Trump's tariffs, China's retaliation plans, and Howard Lutnick's theory about a manufacturing resurgence coming to the United States. Then, a deeper dive into some of the tariff winners (Warren Buffett), and losers (Big Tech), and some advice for panicked investors. Plus, the TikTok deadline g…

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This Book Changed How I Think About Time - with author Sahil Bloom 34:40

25d ago34:40

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This week, Sim sits down with Sahil Bloom to explore the five types of wealth beyond just money—time, social, mental, physical, and financial. From leaving a high-paying private equity job to redefining what it means to live a rich life, Sahil shares actionable insights on building a fulfilling life by your own definition. If you're ready to escape…

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Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett 1:08:42

1M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Kara is joined by Jon Lovett, co-host of Pod Save America and host of Lovett or Leave It. They to discuss Elon Musk’s possible departure from the Trump administration, a Democratic win in Wisconsin, and Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech. Then, Liberation Day liberated us all (and threw the market into chaos), Joe Rogan thinks the Trump administr…

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First Friday: Tariffs Grab Headlines, But These Financial Changes Nobody Is Talking About Will Impact You Too 59:18

1M ago59:18

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#596: Yesterday, the White House rolled out the biggest tariffs in a century, sending markets into their worst decline since the pandemic. While headlines focus on supply chains and inflation, there are important economic stories you're not hearing about. During the first half of this month's First Friday episode, we dig into what nobody's talking …

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Are We ACTUALLY In a Recession? Navigating Periods of Economic Downturn 30:14

1M ago30:14

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Another solo Vivian yap session! On this episode of Networth and Chill, Viivan dives into how to actually build wealth, no matter how bleak the economic landscape looks. The US is in some murky financial waters, not quite recession land, but people are definitely prepping for the worst. With the economy up in the air, now is the most important time…

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Q&A: The Scary Shift from Saving to — Gulp! — Actually Spending Your Money 1:05:06

1M ago1:05:06

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#595: Eva is finally closing in on her financial independence goals, but she’s grappling with how to make a smooth transition from accumulation to decumulation. What should she consider? John has noticed a game-changing omission from recent discussions about traditional versus Roth IRAs. Is this as big of a deal as he thinks it is? An anonymous cal…

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Elon Merges Companies, WHCA Cuts Comedian, and Guest Co-Host Jen Psaki 1:08:49

1M ago1:08:49

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Kara is joined by Jen Psaki, the host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki," to talk all things Signalgate, Trump taking on Big Law, and what's going on with the latest pardons. Then, Elon says the "destiny of humanity" rests on the outcome of the Wisconsin judicial election, and his AI company xAI acquires X. Plus, Jen weighs in on The White House Co…

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Millionaire Diaries: From Credit Card Debt to $1M – Briony’s Money Mindset Shift 39:32

1M ago39:32

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Welcome to Millionaire Diaries, where Sim chats with millionaires from the Girls That Invest community to uncover the secrets behind their success! Get ready to dive into their stories as they reveal how they turned their dreams into millions. From childhood influences to career strategies and investment insights, join us as we explore their journe…

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This Stock Went Up 5000% 20:09

1M ago20:09

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This week, Sim breaks down how Chipotle went from a PR disaster and a 50% stock crash to a 5,000% comeback, thanks to the right CEO. She unpacks what went wrong with multiple food safety scandals, how a new leadership strategy completely transformed the company, and what smart investors should look for in a leadership team. If you’ve ever wondered …

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Signalgate, Auto Tariffs, and Trump's Crypto Empire 1:11:18

1M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Kara and Scott jump right in to discuss all things Signalgate — will heads roll? Then, President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, the Trump family announces plans for a stablecoin, and Megyn Kelly is launching a podcast network. Plus, stay tuned for Scott’s prediction on who will fill the leadership void left by the chaos of the T…

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How to Travel on $75 Per Day, with Nomadic Matt Kepnes 1:15:25

1M ago1:15:25

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#594: Ever wonder if you could afford to travel for months at a time? According to Nomadic Matt, who's visited more than 100 countries over the last 19 years, you can see the world on just $75 a day. That's about $27,375 per year, less than many people's current cost of living. Matt Kepnes, better known as Nomadic Matt, joins us to challenge common…

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Making Millions from Viral Beats: How Kato Turned TikTok Sounds into a Music Empire 45:58

1M ago45:58

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Today’s episode of Networth and Chill features none other than Kato on the Track, the dynamic music producer who's been behind some of the biggest beats in the contemporary hip-hop and rap scene. We dive into his journey from underground beatmaker to working with artists like Tyga, B.o.B, K Camp, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Jay Park, Jack Harlow, Paul Wall, …

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Q&A: You Made a Money Mistake. Now What? 1:01:27

1M ago1:01:27

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#593: An anonymous caller is brooding over a mistake he made in 2023 when he decided to contribute to his Roth instead of a pre-tax account. How does he get over this? June is annoyed that she triggered short-term capital gains and wash sales when she sold assets in her taxable brokerage last year. How does she avoid these issues in the future? Zer…

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Meta Tell-All, Elon's Daughter Speaks Out, Cybertruck Recall 1:09:05

1M ago1:09:05

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Kara and Scott discuss the Meta tell-all that's become a bestseller, the latest attempt to sunset Section 230, and RFK Jr.'s justification for banning phones in schools. Then, Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon is raising questions about his conflicts of interest, especially as SpaceX prepares to get a windfall from government contracts. Plus, the m…

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