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The Senate unveils its version of the reconciliation bill
Episode 1407
Today, we take a deep dive into the provisions affecting small businesses and taxes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which aims to enact President Do…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How will the reconciliation bill affect student loans?
Episode 1406
Every day this week, we’re going to take a closer look at the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which aims to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda. It propo…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
The disappearing safety net for Baby Boomers
Episode 1405
The economic position of the baby boomer generation has long been the envy of younger ones in the United States. But the tides may be turning as the …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Can reparations shrink the Black wealth gap in Tulsa?
Episode 1404
More than 100 years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Oklahoma city’s mayor recently announced a $105 million reparations package to address the Mas…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Much ado about a China trade deal
Episode 1403
President Trump announced a new trade deal with China after days of negotiations. Here’s the thing: Trump’s tariffs on China will stay the same. So w…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Is college still worth it?
Episode 1402
For decades, going to college has been seen as a reliable path to good jobs and economic success in the United States. But a recent Indeed survey rep…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
California sues Trump over National Guard deployment to LA
Episode 1401
President Donald Trump deployed California National Guard troops to Los Angeles on Sunday, following demonstrations over the weekend protesting the T…
11 months ago
Introducing "What We Spend" (Sponsored by Audacy)
From our sponsor: Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On “What We Spend,” people from across the country and a…
11 months, 1 week ago
Financially Inclined: Going green with your money
Episode 1399
Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a short break while Kimberly and Reema cook up something good for you!
In the meantime, we’re bringing you an e…
11 months, 1 week ago
Higher education is a major U.S. export. And it’s under threat.
Episode 1398
It’s Kai’s last day as a regular co-host of “Make Me Smart” and he’s got a solid rant (and two bleeps). We’ll get into the Trump administration’s pus…
11 months, 2 weeks ago