First Friday: Why Americans Are More Pessimistic Than Ever

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Bill Gurley: The Biggest Career Regret Most People Have

#697: Most people regret the things they never tried. Venture capitalist Bill Gurley says that pattern shows up again and again in research on end-of-life regrets — including regret about the careers people never pursued. In this episode, Gurley joins us to talk about how people ...  Show more

Q&A: Should Your Emergency Fund Be Invested?

#696: (01:50) Jeremy has been a careful budgeter for years, but a surprise car repair has him tapping his emergency fund. With rates falling, he’s wondering if cash is enough or if he should try bonds or a CD ladder to keep up with inflation. (22:22) A listener in Canada has a DI ...  Show more

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