Money On Our Mind

This week we are talking about budget elements! We learn how you can budget discretionary money to pay for fun expenses, like Halloween costumes.

We discuss the Netflix series The Watcher and the things you should consider when thinking about getting a security system to keep your family and home safe. We discuss cost and budget options.

We discuss subscription services and use the rise and fall of Peloton as an example case! We discuss Peloton's business model and why it was so attractive to consumers. We also cover how to manage subscriptions.

We kick off Season 2 of the podcast by focusing on retirement! We are talking about how Fidelity Investments, Vanguard Group, and Alight Solutions are teaming up to reconnect workers with savings left behind at old employers. We also break down some common types of retirement accounts.

It is the Season One Finale of Money On Our Mind! In this episode, we discuss what you can do if you find yourself in too much debt. We use the Evergrande Group as an example. The company is in trouble, they have a mountain of debt. Evergrande is one of China's largest real estate developers but has also invested in many other types of businesses in China - like electric vehic

In this episode, we discuss the steps you can take to protect yourself if your sensitive information is lost in a data breach. On December 18, 2020, hackers gained access to St. Joseph’s/Candler hospital system. The hackers maintained access until the middle of the night on June 17, 2021, when they deployed a ransomware attack on the hospital system. The protected heath informati

In this episode, we discuss the developing story of Bravo star, Erika Jane. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member and her ex-husband, Tom Girardi, are accused of faking a divorce to hide millions of dollars that was allegedly stolen from clients of Tom’s law firm. The funds were allegedly used to fund Erika’s over-the-top lifestyle. Tom was forced into Chapter 7 bank

People invest their money into many things. Some park their funds in collectibles. In this episode, we explore the booming trading card industry and the risk for fraud that is associated with collectibles.Why are people hooked on collecting baseball, basketball, and other sports cards? Mostly because of the thrill of price volatility. BUT scammers are just as obsessed.We discuss an

Considering investing? We explore some of the riskiest investment options - according to us. Investing is always a gamble, but some of these investment options would make anyone nervous! We talk about penny stocks, cryptocurrency, and collectibles.VicTree Fi on Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website Subscribe:Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-on-our-min

Feeling the pressure to find a job after graduation? We sat down with Cory Werkheiser, Assistant Director of Career and Professional Development/Internship Coordinator for the College of Charleston School of Business to talk all about job hunting! Cory shares his inside knowledge to help give college students a leg up while searching for employment.In This Episode:VicTree Fi on Ins