Burgers, donuts, and bailout controversy. Changes in the markets are bringing up some of the bad behavior from the 2008 crash. There are no bailouts in capitalism. And all of this in an election year.

We’ve never seen anything like this before. This is a gigantic Black Swan. Hopefully, your risk mitigation is done, and you have some cash on hand. It sounds like a lot, but it’s where we are.

Status has its privileges… you’ve likely heard that before somewhere. Be it boarding first or having overhead bin space, it’s nice to fly in comfort. Learn how it all works and how you can be one of the upgraded travelers.

Jared dives into the details of healthcare, healthcare plans and how the government plays a part in structuring the market. There’s no such thing as a free lunch, and that’s true of everything, including healthcare.

Showboating your bank account is a psychological weakness. Check your motives for splashing your cash around and be aware of the ramifications when you do. It’s far better to have people think you make less, and Jared tells you why.

401(k)s, SEP IRAs, Roth IRAs—pick your vehicle. There are plenty of options for retirement savings, whether your employer provides one or not. Don’t tell Jared it’s too difficult. He’ll call you an idiot. Take the time to educate yourself on the options. Jared helps you figure it out.

Everyone’s situation is unique, but it’s okay to rent rather than buy your home. Sometimes the timing isn’t right to buy. Jared tells a tale of financial ruin based on pressure to buy, no-down-payment horrors, and real estate bubble ignorance. It’s okay to rent—it’s better than the pitfalls of buying at the wrong time.

The markets are reacting to so many different situations right now, it’s impossible to not be nervous. What should your portfolio look like in this situation? Jared reviews how to mitigate exposure and find diversification options so you can sleep at night.

There’s a major flaw with the idea that you can have “universal healthcare” just by taxing the rich. The numbers don’t add up. Jared dives into taxes, tax rates, and what they can mean for political theories.

Arguments about money don’t have to be inevitable in a relationship, but being honest with yourself and with your spouse or partner is a requirement. Jared reviews why honesty about spending habits, financial attitudes, and credit scores can be the key to economic harmony—in good times and in bad.