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Financial Pathway
Hosted by Nate Skelly · EN
Go to the next level in your finances with news, insights, and education from Nate Skelly CFP®
Website: nateskelly.com
Email: info@nateskelly.com
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198. The "Betting on Everything" Era is a Disaster
Feb 1700:22:39Tap to summarizeThe sports betting era is officially a disaster. The floodgates have opened and now we're not just betting on sports - we're betting on everything. So today we talk about how these gambling sites actually work and how they make their money, what the 24/7 gambling craze is doing to sports and to our country (particularly young men), and what the future holds for gambling in the US .
Transcribe →197. Biggest Economic Questions Lurking in 2026
Jan 2000:24:01Tap to summarizeOverall, the economy looks stable on the surface - stock market humming, inflation back to normal, interest rates have softened - but several massive questions still need answered.What will 2026 bring for AI, interest rates, housing affordability, government debt, and jobs? And what does all this mean for your financial planning?
Transcribe →196. Highest-Paying Jobs | Trump Wants to Copy Australia’s Retirement Model | Do School Phone Bans Work?
Jan 100:14:56Tap to summarizeHow does your salary compare? And which industries tend to have the highest pay?https://flowingdata.com/2025/12/02/who-makes-a-higher-salary-and-the-jobs-they-work/Trump says the US should be taking a page from Australia's retirement playbook. What might a retirement system overhaul look like? https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/03/economy/superannuation-australia-retirement-trumpA New York high school banned phones and saw dramatic improvements in focus, behavior, and social interaction. https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/how-new-york-public-school-phone-ban-saved-high-school.htmlSome of the best investment writing from 2025https://ofdollarsanddata.com/my-favorite-investment-writing-of-2025/An interactive visualization that shows just how common your birthday really is.https://thedailyviz.com/2016/09/17/how-common-is-your-birthday-dailyviz/
Transcribe →195. 25 Surprising Facts from '25
Dec 1600:11:32Tap to summarizeDid you know that just 3% of companies account for all the wealth ever created in the U.S. stock market? Or that Costco sells enough toilet paper to reach the moon and back… 200 times? Or that a tiny island with 15,000 people now funds half its government thanks to “.ai” domain names?Here are 25 surprising facts from 2025. Full list is here from Idea Farm: https://news.theideafarm.com/p/50-facts-from-2h-2025
Transcribe →194. The 100 Most Dreaded Decisions | What's Going on with Gold? | How Long It Takes to Become a US Citizen
Dec 200:16:11Tap to summarizeCareer and financial choices top the list of the most anxiety-inducing decisions - far above health or relationships. It’s a reminder that money stress is both universal and deeply emotional.https://www.popsci.com/health/100-most-dreaded-decisions/Gold’s big run is grabbing headlines, but should it replace stocks? Why recent gains shouldn’t derail a long-term investment strategy.https://ofdollarsanddata.com/whats-going-on-with-gold/For millions, the path to citizenship takes not years but decades due to visa backlogs and country caps. That uncertainty impacts everything: careers, housing, family plans, and long-term financial decisions.https://usafacts.org/articles/how-long-can-it-take-to-become-a-us-citizen/Mass manufacturing makes new AC units cheap, but skilled labor and logistics make repairs sometimes more costly than the appliance itself. It’s a lesson in thinking about total cost of ownership, not just sticker price.https://www.a16z.news/p/why-ac-is-cheap-but-ac-repair-isElon Musk’s massive compensation plan only pays out if Tesla becomes an AI/robotics powerhouse worth trillions.https://sherwood.news/tech/tesla-shareholders-approve-elon-musks-usd1-trillion-pay-package/
Transcribe →193. Are 50 Year Mortgages the Solution to Our Housing Crisis?
Nov 1100:11:20Tap to summarizePresident Trump says 50-year mortgages could make homes more affordable for struggling buyers. Is he right? Or would this fix just make the housing problem worse? Let’s unpack what a 50-year mortgage could mean for buyers and the broader market.
Transcribe →192. The “Hidden” Debt Killing Your Budget
Oct 2100:15:54Tap to summarizeAuthor Morgan Housel’s new book, The Art of Spending Money, argues that the way we spend money matters just as much as how we earn or invest it. And for many of us, the biggest culprit that's killing our budget doesn't even show up in a spreadsheet. Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Spending-Money-Simple-Choices/dp/0593716620
Transcribe →191. Giving People Cash Helped Less Than We Thought | Social Security "Bridge" | Gen Z + Dividend ETFs
Oct 700:14:24Tap to summarize1️⃣ Giving People Money Helped Less Than I Thought It WouldA fascinating look at why direct cash transfers haven’t delivered the long-term results many expected. It’s a reminder that money alone doesn’t fix poverty without education, opportunity, and strong community institutions.https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/giving-people-money-helped-less-than2️⃣ This Social Security "Bridge" Claiming Strategy Delaying Social Security can meaningfully boost lifetime income — and the “bridge” strategy shows how to use savings early to make that possible. Smart timing, not just saving, can make a six-figure difference over retirement.https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2025/09/03/this-social-security-claiming-strategy-reliably-lifts-retirement-income/3️⃣ Suze Orman Tells Us the Biggest Retirement Mistake You Can MakeSuze Orman says claiming Social Security early is the biggest mistake retirees make. Patience and proactive planning can dramatically increase your long-term wealth and legacy.https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-planning/suze-orman-tells-us-the-biggest-retirement-mistake-you-can-make4️⃣ Gen Z’s Dividend Investing Boom Gen Z investors are flocking to dividend-paying ETFs for stability and income — a surprising twist for the “risk-on” generation. But dividend investing for young people carries a lot more downside when you consider all the factors.https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-gen-z-dividend-investing-etfs/
Transcribe →190. Bryan Samms on Adoption: Stepping Out in Faith When the Numbers Don’t Add Up
Sep 3000:30:45Tap to summarizeAdoption is one of the most life-changing decisions a family can make, and it comes with both financial and spiritual challenges. Bryan Samms shares his family’s adoption story, how they balanced financial planning with faith, and what it means for all of us to align our money with a higher purpose.You can get Bryan's book "Rescued" and/or the group course here: https://bryansamms.com/rescued/
Transcribe →Working with Nate Skelly CFP® Part 4: the REAL Value of Working with a Financial Planner
Sep 2300:05:58Tap to summarizeHere's why I believe the greatest value of financial planning isn’t just in numbers. A real financial planner is someone who understands your values can help you avoid costly mistakes, navigate life’s changes, and find confidence in your financial decisions.
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