The Tech Money Podcast

Jun 25 2024 90 ep. 39 mins 52
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This is the place where tech workers come to get smarter about their money. Hosted by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, speaker, blogger, and self-proclaimed personal finance nerd Malcolm Ethridge, this show seeks to shake up the traditional approach to personal finance and make concepts such as investing, tax planning, real estate, cryptocurrency, insurance, equity compensation and other executive benefits more accessible to the tech community. Once referred to as the "Stuart Scott of personal finance," Malcolm's approach is both relatable and entertaining for audiences of all ages and experience levels.

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83. Improving Your Relationship with Money with Hanna Horvath

Jun 25 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of Tech Money Live, Malcolm chats with special guest, Hanna Horvath, of Bankrate and "Your Brain on Money," to discuss her work as a personal finance writer, and her passion for helping people understand the ways in which their background, social conditioning, and personalities all influence the way they think and handle and talk about money. Join the Tech Money Com

82. Beyond Bitcoin: Is there More to Crypto?

May 22 2024 47 mins  
In this episode of Tech Money Live, Malcolm chats with special guest, Ryan Rasmussen, of Bitwise Asset Management to discuss cryptocurrency as an entire asset class beyond Bitcoin. The pair delve into into broader landscape of cryptocurrencies, including the emerging technologies and diverse applications that are shaping the future of finance. While Bitcoin captures headlines as th

81. How to Build an Investment Portfolio from Scratch

May 08 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of Tech Money Live, Malcolm lays out a playbook for how to construct an investment portfolio from scratch. Inspired by a recent blog post and feedback received from the Tech Money community, Malcolm walks through his own approach to investing, and also shares plenty of helpful resources for investors at all phases on the journey.Join the Tech Money Community on

80. The State of the Tech Worker with Alex Kantrowitz

Mar 11 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge sits down with Alex Kantrowitz, Founder/CEO of Big Technology to discuss many different topics affecting tech workers, such as whether mass layoffs in tech are finally done, the likelihood that AI actually replaces knowledge workers, as well as Alex’s own journey from working in tech to reporting on it. Join the Tech Money Community on Microsoft

79. Take Your 401(k) With You

May 17 2023 16 mins  
In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge shares the reasons why he believes it’s (almost) always a good idea to take your 401(k) with you whenever you change jobs or retire. He also shares some of the potential pitfalls to be aware of, as well as some helpful insights about a little known option available to those who own substantial shares of their company’s stock inside the plan.&nb

78. Going from Saver to Spender in Retirement

May 09 2023 15 mins  
In this episode, Malcolm Ethridge discusses the phenomenon of frugality inertia, and why it keeps retirees from being able to enjoy their retirement. He shares his insights on how it can help to reframe your focus and spend that retirement nest egg on things that will enhance your quality of life, ultimately leading to a happier and healthier version of yourself.Malcolm Ethridge Di

77. The Latest on Crypto Regulation with Andie Kramer

May 03 2023 42 mins  
In recent years, the rise of digital currencies has revolutionized the way we think about money and finance, with more and more individuals and businesses embracing the potential of blockchain technology. However, with this rapid growth has come a significant amount of uncertainty and confusion around the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern this new asset class. And as the

76. How to Know Whether Options Belong in Your Portfolio with Jessica Inskip

Apr 19 2023 50 mins  
Investing is a way to grow your money over time, and secure your financial future. When you invest without a clear plan, you're more likely to make decisions based on emotions, rather than logic. You may be tempted to buy a stock because it's the latest hot trend or sell a stock because you're afraid of losing money. However, when you invest with a purpose, you have a plan in place

75. Navigating Money and Divorce with Andrew Hatherley

Apr 12 2023 40 mins  
Nobody enters a marriage expecting to get divorced. Yet, regardless of our best intentions, relationships can and do fall apart. While the emotional roller coaster of divorce is difficult enough, the added frustration of financial litigations can make a situation that much worse. Unfortunately, the current system of divorce in the United States does a poor job of educating clients

74. Avoiding Burnout as a Tech Worker with Michael Lin

Apr 05 2023 47 mins  
Picture this: you’re working for one of the FANG companies, in a high-paying role, with unlimited PTO, free food, and plenty of responsibility -- sounds pretty ideal right? But there’s one big problem: you can’t take it anymore. On one hand, you feel guilty because you’ve ascended to a position many of your peers could only dream of. On the other, you’re unmotivated, unpr