Tim asks, “Is salary transparency a good thing or a bad thing in job listings?” Salary transparency is a good thing for job seekers and workers, as it allows them to see if they are being paid a fair wage for their role. It can also help to reduce discrimination and inequality within an organization.…
Let’s talk about crypto winter for a bit. There’s obviously a lot going on, a lot of big headlines, but not a lot of attention on the macroeconomic picture that’s an underlying cause of crypto winter. First, let’s set some basic definitions since economics isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and talk about inflation. Economics 101:…
Literally everyone asks, “Are we headed for a recession?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Machine-Generated Transcript What follows is an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain errors and is not a substitute for watching the video. Christopher Penn 0:13 In today’s episode,…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through the eight economic indicators the National Bureau of Economic Research uses to determine whether a recession is underway and explain why most of them currently point to stability rather than an imminent downturn. Here's what this means for you. You'll gain a clearer framework for cutting through the…
Jeremy asks, “What are you doing to prepare for an upcoming recession?” Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Got a question for You Ask, I’ll Answer? Submit it here! Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more useful marketing tips. Find older episodes of…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through practical recession preparation strategies for business owners and marketers, including how to spot early warning signs and what to do when a downturn hits. Here's what this means for you. You'll shift from reactive panic to proactive planning so your business weathers the storm and even emerges stronger.…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through the student loan forgiveness debate from the perspective of someone who spent seven years inside the financial aid industry. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand why blanket forgiveness is a sweetheart deal for banks and creates moral hazard while ignoring the root cause of runaway tuition…
Instead of thinking about taxes as levies and fines we pay in a punitive sense, what would it look like if we regarded them the same way we do a Netflix subscription? Can’t see anything? Watch it on YouTube here. Listen to the audio here: Download the MP3 audio here. Got a question for You…
Summary In today's episode, I reframe citizenship and taxes as a subscription service you can evaluate, change, and compare across nations. Here's what this means for you. You gain a modern mental model for thinking about what your tax dollars buy and whether a different country offers a better deal for your values. You'll also…
We generally agree that people should earn a living wage. We generally agree that we want the lowest prices possible when we buy goods. These are more or less mutually exclusive UNLESS automation is in the mix – but then you have higher unemployment. So which is more important? Can’t see anything? Watch it on…
