What happens to crypto if the Fed creates a digital currency?  Only Elon Musk knows.  Junk loans are being bundled again.  A little scary indeed.  Interest rates on student loans are rising but so is your monthly social security payment.  Hopefully you aren’t collecting one and still paying the other.

Can I get a woohoo?  How much is enough in a 529?  How much is too much?  Bitcoin pulls back sharply.  Selling a vacation home – don’t fear, that capital gain might not be as large as you think.  Plus CNBC getting in on the NFT craze and a slowdown in the homebuying market.

The latest Secure Act proposals and how they may impact you.  Please avoid these social security mistakes.  Giving out your social security number is not really on the list but just say no.

We tried but couldn’t quite make a clean break from crypto talk.  Berkshire price too high to record?  Insurance premiums on the rise.  Gas prices could be as well after the ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline.  FAFSA filing deadline is June 30th but try not to get caught up with those college lists.  No plans to retire? Seems you have company.

Warren and Charlie take aim at Robinhood and they fire back with guns blazing.  Tax proposals in Congress, Crypto rewards cards and the steep price for Tesla solar shingles.  Plus HELOCs drying up and a new a new entry in the crypto market that makes dogecoin look, uh, cute.

Money saved and stir crazy after Covid, some folks are cashing in their chips to travel.  Maybe the lower income will help when they see rising tax rates on the horizon.  Interested in investing in SPACs or the $100 million deli?  Looks like the SEC has put an end to some of the insanity.  Plus Mackenzie Scott is clearly generous but it might NOT be her “giving” away money.

A deli with $35K in revenues is valued by the markets around $100 million.  Is Robinhood there for the little guy or is the little guy their prey?  Possible changes to RMD rules, Bernie wants to change the estate tax and dogecoin as cryptocurrency takes a turn towards the bizarre.

Jay says his black eye is not related to this episode’s lead story.  And are you ready to retire – financially AND emotionally?  Either way, be sure to take some vacation time – your company may even pay you to do so.  Coinbase goes public and be careful of recurring charitable contributions.

It vanished in days – thanks to Archegos Capital Management.  Another milestone for the S&P, the jobs market is rebounding and GameStop is issuing more shares.  Even worse, it seems people are lining up to buy those shares.  Is your credit card held jointly or are you an authorized user? Plus more on the soaring housing market.

Crazy auction for a NY Times article.  Should we auction this podcast?  Free donuts for those who are vaccinated – talk about getting fat and happy.  Plus Coinbase account hacking, a majority female board at GM and be careful what color your car is – it could cost you.