Finance Essentials

Finance Essentials

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Finance Essentials episodes

  • Episode 34: The Economics of War w/Scott Horton
    In this episode, the famous author and foreign policy guru Scott Horton dispels the myth that war is good for the country and the economy. We discuss the waste and fraud of the "War on Terror" and the costs that we pay so that the government can continue it's world empire. We learn that it all boils down to one thing....one historical figure is responsible for it all....
    Show notes:
    The Libertarian Institute: https://libertarianinstitute.org/event/
    Antiwar.com: https://antiwar.com/
    Purchase "Enough Already" here: https://operationlibertas.com/product/enough-already/
    Scott's Twitter: https://twitter.com/scotthortonshow
    Scott's Podcast: https://scotthorton.org/
    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 33: You're Not Entitled to a "Living Wage"
    In this episode we take a look at the April jobs report, a very underwhelming number. What do the jobs numbers represent? What do they mean? We talk about enhanced unemployment benefits and how they can disrupt labor markets. Then we take a look at what a living wage is. Can it be defined? Tune in and find out!
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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOspytukXYXcOTVCubR_yQQ/
    36 min
  • Episode 32: Clint from Liberty Lockdown
    In this episode we talk to rising podcast star and self made entrepreneur Clint, from the Liberty Lockdown podcast. We talk about how he got started and how his show has evolved. We get Clint's take on the future of economy and why it's important for the liberty community to be successful.
    Show Notes:
    Clint's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPod
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CrmWestwood
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertylockdown/
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 31: Biden's Bake Sale
    In this episode we analyze the latest move by Biden where he talks about doubling the capital gains taxes. What are capital gains taxes? Who is impacted by this decision? Why should we care? What is the money going to be used for? There are lots of questions, and I've got answers!
    Here is a link to the show's Youtube, please subscribe and help us hit 300 so we can share some awesome prizes!
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOspytukXYXcOTVCubR_yQQ
    34 min
  • Episode 30: Why You Can't Afford to Buy a House
    How many homes are currently for sale in the US? Why have we seen such a sharp increase in the price of homes over the last several months? What has been the historic trend of house prices over the last several decades? We take a deep dive into the housing market and what is causing this dramatic rise in home valuations.
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    Show notes:
    Twitter: twitter.com/FinEssentials
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    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/finance-essentials
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/danny_hudsontn/
    35 min
  • Episode 29: Make Mall Rats Great Again
    In this episode we discuss the recent study from UBS that says 80,000 more retail businesses will close by 2026. Where do we stand now that the economy is *hopefully* opening back up again. What will malls look like in the future? Who and what businesses have fallen to the wayside? What have businesses learned and how have they pivoted? We ask similar questions about the food service industry and how they've evolved in the past year. Listen and learn with the rest of us!
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    Show Notes:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinEssentials
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    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-essentials
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny_hudsontn/
    35 min
  • Episode 28: What About the Roads?!
    In this episode, we break down the latest "infrastructure" plan by the Biden administration. What do they hope to achieve? How are they defining infrastructure? How do they claim to pay for it? Who does it help? Who does it hurt. We go into all of this and more!
    Tune in and give it a share :)
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    Show Notes:
    Biden Is Covering Up True Price Tag of Infrastructure Plan, Experts Warn
    https://fee.org/articles/biden-is-covering-up-true-price-tag-of-infrastructure-plan-experts-warn/
    Biden Administration Retracts Claim That $2.25 Trillion Infrastructure Plan Would Create 19 Million Jobs
    https://reason.com/2021/04/06/biden-administration-retracts-claim-that-2-25-trillion-infrastructure-plan-would-create-19-million-jobs/
    Why Does American Infrastructure Cost More and Take Longer To Build Than It Used To?
    https://reason.com/2021/03/25/why-does-american-infrastructure-cost-more-and-take-longer-to-build-than-it-used-to/
    Joe Biden wants to spend $2 trillion on infrastructure and jobs. These 4 charts show where the money would go.
    https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2021/04/01/2-trillion-infrastructure-bill-charts-detail-bidens-plan/4820227001/
    41 min
  • Episode 27: Mayor Pete's Tax the Poor Plan
    In this episode we talk about Mayor Pete's suggestion of a vehicle mileage tax. Why are they trying to pass it? Who does it impact? We also discuss some other taxes that people act are a good thing but only hurt one segment of our population.
    Show Notes:
    State Gas Tax Rates
    https://taxfoundation.org/state-gas-tax-rates-2020/
    Long Commutes are Awful, Especially for the Poor
    https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/06/long-commutes-are-awful-especially-for-the-poor/395519/
    SugarTaxes are Ineffective, Evidence Shows
    https://www.theamericanconsumer.org/2019/06/sugar-taxes-are-ineffective-evidence-shows/
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    38 min
  • Episode 26: Andrew Yang Said What??
    In this episode we take a look at a recent Andrew Yang quote that blew me away. Then we take that quote and do a bit of a deep dive into the American Criminal System. What does it look like? How many people are there? How big of a problem are private prisons? Tune in and don't forget to subscribe and share!
    Show Notes:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinEssentials
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinanceEssentialsLLC
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finance-essentials
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny_hudsontn/
    https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/pie2020.html
    36 min
  • Episode 25: What Does $1400 Really Cost You?
    In this episode we take a deep dive into the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan. You'll get $1400 but what is the actual cost? Who is really making out? Where is the money really going? These are questions that we answer on today's show.
    Show notes:
    https://taxfoundation.org/state-and-local-aid-american-rescue-plan/
    38 min

About Finance Essentials

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Danny Hudson hosts Finance Essentials. It is a business platform built around courses to help entrepreneurs, working professionals, and large enterprises to increase their profitability. How we achieve that is by diving into the lifeblood of any business, the P&L. The podcast provides support and insight into the business environment and economic climate and helps listeners to understand how it applies to them and their businesses.