Broadcast Retirement Network

What options do you have at the end of life if you're diagnosed with Alzheimer's? For author and advocate Laura Carroll, the question became personal after she watched her mother live with the disease for seven years, declining until she no longer recognized her own family.

Dr. Patrick Payne of the Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business joins us to explain why managing your money is anything but cookie cutter. As he puts it, the hard part of personal finance isn't the finance, it's the personal. In this conversation, he breaks down how your financial priorities shift as you age, offers practical advice for new graduates landing that first job, and reframes early career moves as investments rather than final destinations.

Dr. Patrick Payne of the Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business joins us to explain why managing your money is anything but cookie cutter. As he puts it, the hard part of personal finance isn't the finance, it's the personal. In this conversation, he breaks down how your financial priorities shift as you age, offers practical advice for new graduates landing that first job, and reframes early career moves as investments rather than final destinations.

In this episode of the Broadcast Retirement Network, we sit down with Chris Tobe, CFA, CAIA, Chief Investment Officer at The Hackett Group and author of "Kentucky Fried Pensions," to unpack the Intel Supreme Court case and what it means for everyday retirement savers.

Have you ever wondered what your cat is actually saying when it meows? In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Losos, Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, to explore the fascinating science behind feline communication.

Victor Matheson, Professor of Economics at the College of the Holy Cross, joins us to examine how sports betting has rapidly become a major part of American culture and commerce. He discusses the expansion of legal mobile wagering, why sports betting can be especially appealing to younger audiences, and the financial risks tied to problem gambling—including debt, credit issues and bankruptcy.

Victor Matheson, Professor of Economics at the College of the Holy Cross, joins us to examine how sports betting has rapidly become a major part of American culture and commerce. He discusses the expansion of legal mobile wagering, why sports betting can be especially appealing to younger audiences, and the financial risks tied to problem gambling—including debt, credit issues and bankruptcy.

Dr. David P. Anderson of Texas A&M University joins us to examine how artificial intelligence could transform the way businesses set prices. From personalized discounts and targeted offers to the possibility that different consumers may be shown different prices for the same product, this conversation explores the opportunities and concerns surrounding AI-driven pricing.

The October 15 tax-extension deadline is approaching, and failing to file could result in costly IRS penalties and mounting interest. Rackaye Christie of Manifest Tax Services explains why taxpayers should submit their returns on time—even if they cannot pay the full balance—and why the late-filing penalty can be more damaging than the late-payment penalty. She also discusses IRS installment agreements and other potential relief options, the importance of responding promptly to IRS notices, and practical steps taxpayers can take to reduce financial consequences and avoid more serious collection activity.

In this episode, we sit down with Harriet Rumgay, PhD, a scientist at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), to unpack a striking new finding: roughly 1 in 8 cancers diagnosed worldwide are caused by infections.