A musical episode of The Simpsons delving into whether the middle class is officially dead? YES, please! This episode covers how much harder it's getting for the middle class to make ends meet. We discussed everything from check cashing companies to what typical middle class jobs are expected to grow in the future, to the rising rent prices and what's driving them. We also explore whether the Simpson family could afford their lifestyle and talk about what you can expect to earn on YouTube, Instagram, and even OnlyFans! This is a can't-miss episode.

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This week, we're traveling back to the early 1800s to check in with our good pal, Jane Austen. We talk about the Bennet family's finances, debate just how rich Mr. Darcy was, and discuss why you should save money for a rainy day so you don't feel pressured to marry someone like the dreadful Mr. Collins. We also talk about whether vacation homes make financial sense and whether dowries are still a thing today. Make sure you stick around until the end of the episode to listen to Carla's rendition of the dreamy piano theme from this movie!

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Upon rewatching this movie as an adult, three things are abundantly clear: (1) Grandpa Joe is the devil incarnate, (2) Veruca Salt's family spent a FORTUNE trying to find a golden ticket, and (3) Willy Wonka is the world's worst succession planner. You don't want to miss this one where we put a dollar value on a lifetime supply of chocolate and talk about everything from whether golden-ticket promotions work in real life to the cost of a daily tobacco habit (like Grandpa Joe's). We see you, Grandpa Joe. We see you.

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1998 was an innocent time. People thought solitaire and minesweeper were the most distracting things technology would throw at us! We talked about how to manage your attention in this crazy world, why pivoting (a la Kathleen Kelly) is incredibly healthy, even if it's forced on you, and whether the main characters' lifestyles are realistic given their incomes. We also explored what it means to live a "big" life.

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How much money does Bruce Wayne have? How much would it cost to be Batman? Is it even a good use of his wealth? How does wealth disparity affect a society? We cover all this and so much more in this episode!

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Are we on a Rosie Perez kick? You betcha. Even though Carla is no sports fan, we delved into this basketball flick because it's brimming with money lessons. When do you leave a partner who you're financially incompatible with? What does a gambling addiction look like and how can you treat it? Do you need designer clothes to go on job interviews? We cover all this and so much more in this episode!

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Rebecca Bunch, the lead character of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, is kiiind of a mess when it comes to money. In this episode, we talk about how she was so detached from her finances that she didn't know how much her paycheck was and hadn't checked how much money she had to her name in over five years. We discuss just how valuable personal finance trackers like Mint or Personal Capital are, and then delve into one of the best musical numbers of the show: Don't Be a Lawyer. We analyzed whether this is actually good advice, how much law school costs, and what you can expect to earn as a lawyer.

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What can you learn about investing from a steamy romance set in the early 1800s? A lot! In this show, we talk about index funds and why they're such a smart way to invest. We also explore the attitudes toward work and how they've shifted over the years, wealth inequality, and whether it's ever a good idea to walk away from money and privilege. (And beware - spoilers are flying left and right in this episode!)

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Are your finances in such disarray you're considering turning to a life of crime? That's the plot of Good Girls. We talk about how these characters got to their unenviable positions, how they could've gotten out of them besides becoming criminals, and talked about how critical it is for both spouses to be in the know about the family's finances.

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The movie may be pure fluff, but our discussion is anything but! We talk about the gift tax, what to do with a windfall, whether leaving your job when you have the financial means to do so is actually a good idea, and how to pick a good financial partner in life. And Robert gets a little angry about lotteries and goes on a math rant. This is can't-miss stuff.

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