A common topic when reviewing the country’s economic state is the US Jobs Report. There are many facets covered in these reports, but the main idea is to show the estimated unemployment rate.  Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Foreign exchange trading or “forex” can be a complex trading topic and an unpredictable market. In this episode we look to explain some of the basics so our listeners can have a foundational understanding of the topic. Andrew Wilkinson, IBKR’s Director of Trading Education joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

You may have heard about stock buybacks but how do they benefit the investor and the company? Are they a good thing? Why a buyback and not a dividend? Christine Short, Head of Global Corporate Events Research at Wall Street Horizon, a TMX Company joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Student Loans are a common topic in the United States when discussing educational advancement. It can be overwhelming when reviewing all the information. There can be interest, loan types, and many other facets that need to be taken into consideration. Kate Wood, Lending Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

It’s summertime here in the US and that means vacation season is in full swing. If you have taken a look at accommodation costs and flight tickets lately, you probably have seen high price tags. How can someone make a vacation work on any budget? What ways can someone invest some savings to grow a vacation account? Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

The US debt ceiling or debt limit is a popular topic when it comes to government spending. Although, it is not just important to Americans. It can impact the broader markets and investors can see its effects. Michael Normyle, Senior Director of Economic Research at Nasdaq joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Each generation has a different view on finance, which make sense since the economic experiences can differ. In this episode, we will explore the monetary habits of the Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial generations. We will discuss how these groups disrupted the financial landscape and set the economic stage for generations to come. Danielle Labotka, Ph.D., Behavioral scientist for Morningstar joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Emerging markets are frequently mentioned in economic talk shows and financial journalism. However, you may wonder what makes a market emergent and where can you find ways to invest? Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Short term financing through buy now, pay later (BNPL) programs may seem alluring. However, there are some things you need to know before jumping in. To name a few - credit score impact, limits, and interest rates are just some of the considerations to think about. Kimberly Palmer, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss. 

Financial derivative products can be a complex topic. There are several types of products and concepts to understand before investing. In this episode, we explore the basics to bring clarity to what can sometimes seem like a challenging topic to new investors. Nicholas Smith, VP of Sales at Eurex joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.