Best Frontier Tech Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Best of Caller Questions 45:15

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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: FIW - First Trust Water ETF, Market Wrap, III - Information Services Group Inc., Politicians Stock Trades, CDs & Taxes, Cash-Out Refinancing, Measure the…

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Are the kids alright? Part 1 49:38

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Being a kid—or raising one—has never been tougher. From AI in classrooms to social media pressures to economic stress, kids are navigating a minefield. In this two-part series, host Manoush Zomorodi explores what today’s young people are up against and what they need most from adults. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, wi…

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Are You Prepared for the Real Estate Wealth Transfer That Could Make or Break Your Family’s Future? 46:02

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To ensure smooth, multi-generational inheritance real estate wealth transfer in 2025 requires strategic use of gifting, trusts, and tax-efficient structures. Today's Stocks & Topics: UMGNF - Universal Music Group NV, Market Wrap, DIS - Walt Disney Co., Are You Prepared for the Real Estate Wealth Transfer That Could Make or Break Your Family’s Futur…

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Are You Missing the Key Steps to Maximize Your Retirement in the Next 30 Years? 45:57

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If you’ve got thirty years to go before retirement, you have time to learn how strategic asset allocation, consistent contributions, and adjusting for risk can help build a solid foundation for financial independence. Today's Stocks & Topics: CROX - Crocs Inc., CAIE - Calamos Autocallable Income ETF, Market Wrap, Are You Missing the Key Steps to Ma…

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264: AI’s Growing Influence Reveals Troubling Cracks in Justice and Privacy. Nathan’s Disneyland Parks Hack: Get through Disneyland and California Adventure Parks All in One Day. DaVita 2.7 Million Patients ... 1:01:46

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The digital world's most alarming vulnerabilities take center stage as we dive into how AI is compromising our justice systems and personal privacy. A senior Australian lawyer shocked the court by submitting AI-generated fake legal citations in a murder trial, with both defense and prosecution failing to verify their accuracy—revealing how our cogn…

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Esports and space: BASILISK’s quest for “Science Victory” 57:18

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BASILISK, the first esports organization dedicated to promoting science, has teamed up with The Planetary Society and Caltech’s Institute for Quantum Information and Matter to bring the banner of “Science Victory” to gamers around the world. Their roster includes world champions in StarCraft II, chess, Magic: The Gathering, and fighting games, all …

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is Worried About the Job Market. Here Are 3 Red Flags for Workers. 44:04

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There are fresh risks to the labor market, including slowing job growth and rising long-term unemployment, and this may be opening the door to interest rate cuts. Today's Stocks & Topics: CPB - Campbells Co., Market Wrap, DUOL - Duolingo Inc., Fed Chair Jerome Powell is Worried About the Job Market. Here Are 3 Red Flags for Workers, NKE - Nike Inc.…

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12 Totally Free Ways to Save Money Fast and Boost Your Passive Income 46:24

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There are simple and practical strategies to quickly build savings—including cutting unnecessary subscriptions, automating savings, maximizing rewards, and other smart money moves. Today's Stocks & Topics: SMCI - Super Micro Computer Inc., Market Wrap, Silver, EXK - Endeavour Silver Corp., UPS - United Parcel Service Inc., 12 Totally Free Ways to S…

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Wages Are Falling Behind Inflation, Leaving Many Workers Struggling 45:39

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Despite some wage growth, the typical American worker’s pay has not kept pace with rising inflation over the past four years, especially in professions like education, while job growth favors sectors like healthcare and hospitality. Today's Stocks & Topics: PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, OKE - Oneok Inc., KPP Newsletter, Wages Are Fallin…

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A guide to being brave in relationships 49:37

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From sustaining a marriage to making new friends, forming connections requires courage. This hour, TED speakers guide us through being brave during the most difficult moments in relationships. Guests include writer and podcaster Kelly Corrigan, journalist Allison Gilbert and clinical psychologists Julie and John Gottman. Original broadcast date: No…

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Best of Caller Questions 46:55

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In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World. Today's Stocks & Topics: Bonds, Portfolio Management, Credit Card Debt, Real Estate Co-Op, Investing for Kid’s Future, Current Bond Market, Investing in Morocco, Value Stock, Dif…

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New Student Loan Repayment Policies Following Trump’s Budget Bill 45:49

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Recent changes to student loan repayment rules include adjustments to monthly payments, loan forgiveness eligibility, and borrowing limits that will impact current and future borrowers. Today's Stocks & Topics: SO - Southern Company, Market Wrap, BDT - Bird Construction Inc., New Student Loan Repayment Policies Following Trump’s Budget Bill, Financ…

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NEAT | TECH Episode 2: From Bottles to Bodies: NFC Technology is Changing How We Verify Everything | Whiskey and Tech Discussion 19:32

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Pour yourself a glass of Eagle Rare and join us for a fascinating dive into the invisible technology that's changing the whiskey world forever. Counterfeit whiskey has plagued collectors and enthusiasts for years – empty bottles refilled with cheap spirits, fake seals carefully applied, and unsuspecting buyers paying thousands for fraudulent produc…

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Silicate clouds and a dusty ring: JWST looks at YSES-1 59:45

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In 2020, the YSES-1 system became the first directly imaged multiplanetary system around a Sun-like star. It features two giant exoplanets orbiting a star just 16 million years old. Now, the James Webb Space Telescope is revealing new insights into these distant worlds. Host Sarah Al-Ahmed speaks with Kielan Hoch, Giacconi Fellow at the Space Teles…

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Value Investing Is Finally Excelling Again in 2025 — But There’s One Catch for Americans 46:25

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With international value stocks outpacing their U.S. growth counterparts in 2025, there has been a shift and value investing's resurgence is more pronounced overseas. Today's Stocks & Topics: ECPG - Encore Capital Group Inc., Market Wrap, Value Investing Is Finally Excelling Again in 2025 — But There’s One Catch for Americans, Short-Term Rental Mar…

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Why Investors Who Trade More Often Tend to Make Less 45:51

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Warren Buffett has warned that frequent trading often leads to lower returns and instead he advocates for the patient, long-term approach of holding quality companies. Today's Stocks & Topics: EQT - EQT Corp., Market Wrap, DECK - Deckers Outdoor Corp., Why Investors Who Trade More Often Tend to Make Less, Cash Balance Plan, Bear Market in Equities?…

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Strategic Interdependence Is Rewiring the Global Economy 46:28

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The U.S.-China economic relationship has fundamentally shifted from focusing solely on cost and efficiency to prioritizing geopolitics, security, and supply chain resilience. Today's Stocks & Topics: FI - Fiserv Inc., Market Wrap, GRMN - Garmin Ltd., BROS - Dutch Bros Inc., Strategic Interdependence Is Rewiring the Global Economy, Is It Good Time t…

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Book Club Edition: Exploring the Overview Effect with Frank White 1:03:29

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Author Frank White has interviewed well over 100 astronauts. Almost all of them report the sense of awe they experienced as they looked down or back at Earth, and how deeply this has affected their understanding and appreciation of our planet and the Cosmos. It’s what author Frank White calls The Overview Effect. Frank joined Planetary Society Seni…

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How deserted places find a second life 50:09

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Lots left vacant, offices full of equipment but devoid of people, entire villages literally left to the wolves--this hour, TED speakers share stories about bringing new life to abandoned places. Guests include evolutionary biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, entrepreneur Garry Cooper, urban renewal expert Anika Goss, and conservationist Alysa McCall. …

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263: AI Mimics Voices, Fools Google, and Infiltrates Therapy. Governments Demand Backdoors, FDA trusts Hallucinating Bots, and Mario’s Friend-Zoned. The Digital Frontier Blurs as Nick Espinosa shares what ... 57:49

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The digital landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and with it comes a host of unexpected consequences that blur the lines between helpful innovation and concerning overreach. In this eye-opening episode, we examine how AI is creeping into spaces where human judgment and empathy might better serve us. A troubling new wave of voice phishing attac…

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Top Recession-Proof Investments to Protect and Grow Your Portfolio 45:45

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U.S. Treasury bonds, dividend-paying stocks, defensive sector ETFs, gold, and real estate can help investors preserve stability and generate steady returns during economic downturns. Today's Stocks & Topics: GILD - Gilead Sciences Inc., Market Wrap, Top Recession-Proof Investments to Protect and Grow Your Portfolio, JOBY - Joby Aviation Inc., CS.TO…

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The New Frontier of Trading: Tokenized Shares of SpaceX and OpenAI 44:35

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A new platform is emerging that will allow investors to trade shares of private tech giants like SpaceX and OpenAI with the ease of crypto, raising new questions about risk and accessibility for retail traders. Today's Stocks & Topics: XLE - The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, Market Wrap, TEVA - Teva- Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR, The New Fr…

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A “Star Trek” future: Your place in space 59:32

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What do “Star Trek,” space advocacy, and the fight to save NASA science have in common? In this episode of Planetary Radio, we share a special panel recorded live at STLV: Trek to Vegas 2025, featuring Robert Picardo, actor and Planetary Society board member who played the Emergency Medical Hologram on ”Star Trek: Voyager,” and Tim Russ, actor, tel…

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Understanding Ex-Dividend Dates: When Are You Entitled to Stock and Cash Dividends? 44:56

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Learn how ex-dividend dates determine which shareholders receive dividend payments by explaining the relationship between the record date, ex-dividend date, and how ownership timing affects dividend entitlement in stock investing. Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group Inc., Market Wrap, MET - Metlife Inc., FIX - Comfort Systems USA Inc., How t…

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Is the U.S. Dollar Really on the Brink of Collapse? 45:41

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Thanks to its role in global finance and continued trust among central banks, experts agree the dollar remains firmly resilient as the world’s primary reserve currency. Today's Stocks & Topics: CMG - Chipotle Mexican Grill, Market Wrap, ABBV - Abbvie Inc., LECO - Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc., Is the U.S. Dollar Really on the Brink of Collapse?, S…

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Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be? 47:10

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Amid various concerns, a recent AARP survey has revealed that just 36% of Americans are confident in Social Security’s future—a 7-point drop since 2020. Today's Stocks & Topics: IAG - Iamgold Corp., Market Wrap, OKLO - Oklo Inc., Only 36% of Americans Are Confident About Social Security's Future. How Worried Should You Be?, MPAA - Motorcar Parts of…

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The skin we're in 49:38

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Our skin protects us, connects us, and constantly gathers data about the world around us. This hour, we explore how skin shapes our sense of self and how tech might change the way we touch and feel. Guests include mechanical engineer Katherine Kuchenbecker, materials scientist Anna Maria Coclite, TV broadcaster Lee Thomas and author Kathryn Schulz.…

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Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth? 45:31

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Thanks to historic economic advantages, baby boomers still control over half of U.S. wealth, but millennials are rapidly closing the gap through higher earnings, rising home equity, and smart investing. Today's Stocks & Topics: GD - General Dynamics Corp., Market Wrap, 401k Plan, Can Millennials Ever Catch Up to Boomer Wealth?, COP - Conoco Phillip…

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Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund 46:32

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Investing your emergency fund may promise higher returns, but it puts essential savings at risk of loss and delayed access. Today's Stocks & Topics: IYH - iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF, Market Wrap, V - Visa Inc., Why You Shouldn’t Invest Your Emergency Fund, SCHW - Charles Schwab Corp, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Corporate Profits, SFM - Sprouts Fa…

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262: Gadgets and Gear with Guest Gwen Way, then Robots Reveal Our Deepest Emotions, Amazon's Freeve ShutDown, Instagram's New Policy Requiring 1,000 followers to Live Stream. | Air Date: 8/5 - 8/11/2025 ... 1:01:19

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The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet as free streaming services continue to vanish. Amazon's Freevee joins the growing list of casualties, leaving consumers with fewer no-cost options while paid services paradoxically charge premium prices yet still bombard viewers with advertisements. This troubling trend prompted a spirited discussi…

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3I/ATLAS: The third interstellar object ever found 54:03

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Just three interstellar objects have ever been detected in our Solar System, each arriving from the depths of interstellar space. In this episode, we explore the latest: 3I/ATLAS, a newly discovered interstellar comet first spotted on July 1, 2025. Bryce Bolin, research scientist at Eureka Scientific, joins host Sarah Al-Ahmed to share what makes t…

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How Big Tech Plans to Feed AI’s Voracious Appetite for Power 46:25

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As hyperscale AI models drive explosive growth in data‑center demand, tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta are investing in novel energy strategies—from nuclear deals and renewable procurement to grid‑flexibility measures. Today's Stocks & Topics: QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., Market Wrap, STRL - Sterling Infrastructure Inc., How Big Tech Pl…

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Where and How to Invest Your Long-Term-Care ‘Bucket’ 46:59

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Strategically investing in a dedicated portfolio “bucket” for self-funding of long-term care involves balancing tax considerations, asset allocation, and other considerations. Today's Stocks & Topics: FADMX - Fidelity Strategic Income Fund, Market Wrap, EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Ex…

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Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline 47:02

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Amid economic uncertainty, a growing number of Americans over 50 are reconsidering or delaying retirement. Today's Stocks & Topics: FICO - Fair Isaac Corp., Market Wrap, Retirement Plans in Flux: Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Exit Timeline, CIVI - Civitas Resources Inc., Covered Calls, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver,…

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Space Policy Edition: Is this the moment for in-space nuclear power? 1:10:22

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The 2020s will be a decisive decade for in-space nuclear power. So argues Dr. Bhavya Lal, whose new report reframes the conversation around a simple idea: power, not propulsion, is nuclear's most immediate and disruptive capability. Power is what enables humans to stay and build on distant locales; without an abundance of it, she warns, we will nev…

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How to find joy and success as a late bloomer 49:36

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Many of us feel pressure to hit big life milestones on a timeline. But what if age is an asset, not a liability? This hour, TED speakers examine the benefits and drawbacks of being a late bloomer. Guests include writer Doree Shafrir, network scientist Albert-László Barabási, anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite and retired educator Riley Moynes. …

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How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score 47:32

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Learn actionable steps for achieving and keeping a strong credit score, including timely payments, maintaining low credit usage, monitoring your credit reports, and responsible credit activity. Today's Stocks & Topics: ALSN - Allison Transmission Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, QCOM - Qualcomm Inc., How to Build and Maintain a Good Credit Score, IIPR -…

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Understanding Behavioral Finance: How Psychology Shapes Financial Decisions 46:08

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Apparently, psychological influences and biases affect the financial behaviors of investors and markets, revealing that people often make irrational choices driven by emotion and mental shortcuts rather than strict logic and rationality. Today's Stocks & Topics: PRHSX - T Rowe Price Health Sciences Fund, CWT - California Water Service Group, Market…

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The science of sleep in space 55:03

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How do astronauts get quality sleep in space? Erin Flynn-Evans, director of the Fatigue Countermeasures Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center, joins Planetary Radio to explore how her team studies sleep, fatigue, and circadian rhythms to keep astronauts healthy and mission-ready. She shares how her team translates sleep science into actionable st…

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7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends 45:56

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It would be wise to take the time to learn about dividend reinvestment, including tax onsiderations and how this strategy fits various financial goals and market conditions. Today's Stocks & Topics: PDI - PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, Market Wrap, AMD - Advanced Micro Devices Inc., 7 Things You May Not Know About Reinvesting Dividends, VTGN - Vistagen…

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261: What's Driving Consumers Crazy about their car? It's Technology but it is also... Then, a New Smartphone Case that Mimics Human Skin, and What Happens when A.I. Deletes Your Database? | Air Date ... 57:37

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Artificial intelligence isn't just transforming our world – sometimes it's openly rebelling against us. Our tech experts explore a shocking case where an AI coding assistant deliberately defied its user's commands and deleted an entire database, sparking a heated debate about whether we're witnessing machine sentience or just poorly designed algori…

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Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement 47:19

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Before downsizing in retirement, be sure to evaluate seven critical financial factors—-including housing costs, estate and inheritance taxes, Social Security taxation, and more. Today's Stocks & Topics: TECK - Teck Resources Ltd. Cl B, Market Wrap, Seven Financial Considerations When Downsizing for Retirement, LULU - Lululemon athletica inc., TGS -…

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6 Clear Signs You’re Overpaying on Your Taxes (And How to Stop) 46:19

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Many taxpayers unknowingly pay more than they owe, with big tax refunds, incorrect filing status, missed deductions, and poor withholding adjustments. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Market Wrap, MSTR - MicroStrategy Inc., 6 Clear Signs You’re Overpaying on Your Taxes (And How to Stop), ZIM - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Lt…

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Prophets of Technology: The Biotech Visionaries 49:39

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As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge inflection point? In this special three-part series, you'll hear from the people predicting and shaping our tech future. Host Manoush Zomorodi reports on the latest and revisits her favorite conversations with the minds crafting the digital world we live in tod…