Trading Secrets

344. Thirty Minute Thursday: The Money Behind the Million Dollar Nanny Industry, Halloween Spending Hits $13.5 Billion, and the Business Behind Spirit Halloween

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Show Notes

Jason Tartick and David are back for another 30 Minute Thursday, breaking down the biggest stories in business, finance, and pop culture. They kick things off with a deeper look at the money behind the million-dollar nanny industry, including six-figure salaries, the realities of working for ultra-wealthy families, and the challenges of balancing money and relationships following their latest Trading Secrets guest episode.

Then, they get into the business of Halloween, from Americans spending $13.5 billion on the holiday to Spirit Halloween’s surprisingly smart pop-up retail strategy. Plus, the latest Dancing With the Stars eliminations, the Clayton Echard sentencing, and why creator-driven golf competitions are becoming a major entertainment business.

Jason also breaks down what the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision means for your money, why paying down variable-rate debt matters, and how to make the most of high-interest savings and year-end retirement contributions. Plus, Jason shares his first impressions of the new iPhone Duo, and the guys debate whether the hype is worth it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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