In this episode KT discusses:

·     Americans spent $1.3 Billion on “Free Trials”

·     “Free Trial” complaints rising with Better Business Bureau

·     Electronic delivery makes it easy to miss the recurring charges

Key Takeaways:

·     Watch your credit/debit card statements for charges

·     Mark your calendar the free trial end date

·     Complaints with the Better Business Bureau do work

Quote:

“Looking for bills you don’t know and figuring out how to get them away is a real job in America today.” - KT

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In this episode KT discusses:

·     Bottled water is a $31Billion/year business

·     Bottled water is American’s #1 favorite beverage

·     Why it’s so important to retailer’s bottom line

Key Takeaways:

·     Beverage companies convinced us bottled water is “safer” than tap water

·     Many bottled water brands are just filtered tap water

·     The environmental impact of all those empty bottles

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In this episode KT discusses:

·     Black Friday

·     The origins of this Shopping Holiday 

·     Why it’s so important to retailer’s bottom line

Key Takeaways:

·     Holiday spending could top $700B this year

·     Black Friday Shopping is down 4% year to year

·     You might find some of the best deals BEFORE Thanksgiving

Quote:

“(Black Friday) is really the single most expensive day off Americans ever had.” - KT

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In this episode KT discusses:

·     Dealing with debt

·     How money shaming is like fat shaming

·     The difference between net worth and self-worth

Key Takeaways:

·     10% of Americans have negative net worth

·     Don’t measure yourself against the “rich & famous”

·     Reconsider your online shopping and car buying habits

Quote:

“The problem with money shaming, like fat shaming, it leads to growing the problem, not shrinking it.” - KT

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In this episode KT is joined by Ashley McLaughlin, a schoolteacher from Virginia. Ashley graduated in 2008 and went to work at a school that qualified for student loan forgiveness under a federal program. She ended up receiving less aid than she first thought. KT and Ashley talk about Ashley’s journey through the program and what people need to know before they sign up.

Key Takeaways:

·     What you need to know before you participate

·     Few understand how the program is supposed to work

·     Consider your mental and financial health when enrolling in this program

Quote:

“We don’t get paid to go to school. We don’t get forgiveness when we go to work in the school district and we still have to pay for our advanced degree…Some of this seems really unfair.” - KT

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In this episode KT discusses: ·      What is AARP?·      What AARP offers·      The “real cost” of your membership Key Takeaways:·      AARP doesn’t only target retirees·      AARP values your data·      Make sure a membership makes sense for you. Quote: “If (AARP is) really a non-profit, they got to be making some money doing this. What are they actually doing with their money?” - KT Click here to reach KT 

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In this episode KT discusses: ·      Our national debt·      How the debt ceiling works    ·      Why our national debt is so high Key Takeaways:·      The US Government’s debt is $22 Trillion and growing·      Tax breaks help contribute to the debt·      Social Security benefits make up a small chunk of the debt Quote: “You can’t raise spending and cut taxes at the same time and expect that (large deficits) won’t happen. That’s exactly what happened in America.” - KT Click here to reach KT

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In this episode KT discusses: ·      The grocery game·      The truth behind expiration dates·      The power of the grocery list Key Takeaways:·      Americans throw away $1,400 in groceries a year·      Be realistic in your meal planning·      When at the grocery store, ask yourself “Is there a meal here”? Quote: “Think about the amount of food every year in America that we are literally throwing away. Then look at your own personal finances and say, ‘what portion of that could I keep?’” - KT Click here to reach KT 

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In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      Defines the Consumer Confidence Index.·      How your confirmation bias could taint how you view the economy.·      The value of data used. Key Takeaways: ·      Three indicators you need to look for in to gage your confidence. ·      Consumer confidence is at 2007 levels, and we know what happened a year later.·      How to watch the markets and the economy for confidence.

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In this episode KT discusses:

 ·      NFL team revenue streams. ·      What the average team makes.·      The Economics of NFL Team Ownershipby Kevin Murphy & Robert Topel Key Takeaways: ·      Game Day is just one way your favorite team makes money.·      TV contracts are huge for NFL owners bottom line.·      When is enough profit enough?  Quote: “There’s a lot of money in football for the owners. In fact, they’re making record profits.” – KT  If you have any topics you’d like to see covered in future KT Money Matters click here to drop us a message or visit the Get in Touch section of her website. Click here to reach KT See KT’s interview on C-Suite Network’s Best Seller TVConnect with KT Thomas: http://ktsmoneymatters.com/Purchase KT’s book- The Hardworking Woman’s Guide to Money 

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