It’s Christmas in July! As you’re lounging poolside and gathering back to school supplies you’re probably not thinking about the holiday season. But Santa will be here before you know it. On this episode, we’re talking with James Zahn. He's the senior editor of "The Toy Insider" and the editor-in-chief of "The Toy Book." We’ll ask him how tariffs could impact the 2025 holiday season. Will popular toys sell out? Will we see big price increases? We’ll also talk about what toy companies are doing to convince us to spend. 

TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms available and scammers know that. It's one reason they're using it to trick people. For example, scammers are using TikTok and other platforms to clone your voice, or they're posting ads for easy jobs like hiring people to watch Netflix movies and reportedly get paid big bucks.

On this episode, Brian Long joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's a cybersecurity expert and CEO of Adaptive Security. He'll tell us how to identify these scams so you and your loved ones don't get taking for a ride. 

We're all looking for ways extend our budget, whether it's cutting back on eating out or looking for the cheapest place to fill up with gas. But sometimes it's harder than we think.

So, what are some clever ways can you incorporate saving money and cutting back expenses every single day. For the answer, David Brindley, the Deputy Editor of AARP, joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He has 99 ways to cut costs for travel, shrinking your electric bill and even reducing mortgage interest fees. Little cuts here and there that can really add up in the long run. 

Recent college graduates are sending out resumes and looking to land a job. But how can you make your resume stand out from the others? In this episode, Olivia Crawford joins us on the On Your Side podcast. She'll explain what warning signs to look out for when applying online for a job and how her new startup company called Bettabite can help keep your resume from being overlooked.

A recent Credit Karma poll found 49% of Gen Z’ers says "planning for the future feels pointless," so they’d rather spend freely. On this episode, we’re talking with Chip Griffith, the Chief Retail Sales Officer at OneAZ Credit Union. We’ll dig into why this generation feels so discouraged about their finances. We’ll also talk about the "buy now pay later" culture, and some strategies to re-prioritize long-term financial goals.

Money can always be a intimidating topic, especially for children. But talking to your kids at an early age can set them up for success later on. And if you don't talk to them, maybe someone else will, and that someone else could be advertisers or even social media. On this episode, Walter Clarke joins us. He's an author who just released a book called the 401 Kid where he explains how you can start introducing financial literacy early on in life and how talking about money should be a good thing instead of being ignored. 

Take a second and think about how many robocalls you got just this week. Big number right? You’re not alone. So far this year, Americans have received  more than 24 BILLION robocalls. That’s an 11 percent jump, year-over-year. Some of those calls are just really annoying. Others could be costly scams. On this episode, our guest is Alex Quilici. He is the CEO of YouMail, a free call protection app. We’ll talk about some of the most aggressive spam calls, why scam calls are increasing – even with extra enforcement, and most importantly, how to stop them. 

Unfortunately, it's always a risk when buying a new vehicle. And that's finding out the car you just bought turns out to be a lemon. But exactly what is a lemon? How many times does a car have to break down or be unable to drive in order for your vehicle to be considered a lemon? Today, Shalev Amar, joins us on the show. He's an experienced Arizona Lemon Law attorney with the Amar Law Group. He breaks down all you need to know when it comes to your vehicle being lemon...and what to do if your vehicle is.

Artificial intelligence feels like it's everywhere. It’s in so much of the technology we use every day, and people are even finding friendships and relationships with AI companions. But those connections could come at cost. On this episode, we're talking with Robbie Torney, the senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media. We'll talk about how some of these AI companions work and the warning parents need to know. 

We call homeownership the American dream. But that dream may come with a lot of regrets. A new report shows almost half of homeowners have at least one regret about the purchase of their current home. So, today Mark Hamrick joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He’s with Bankrate which just released a report on some of the most common regrets and why most people say they’d still buy anyway.