• Is Gen Z giving up on saving money?
    Jun 30 2025

    A recent Credit Karma poll found 49% of Gen Z’ers says "planning for the future feels pointless," so they’d rather spend freely. On this episode, we’re talking with Chip Griffith, the Chief Retail Sales Officer at OneAZ Credit Union. We’ll dig into why this generation feels so discouraged about their finances. We’ll also talk about the "buy now pay later" culture, and some strategies to re-prioritize long-term financial goals.

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    25 mins
  • Talking Money with Your Kids
    Jun 23 2025

    Money can always be a intimidating topic, especially for children. But talking to your kids at an early age can set them up for success later on. And if you don't talk to them, maybe someone else will, and that someone else could be advertisers or even social media. On this episode, Walter Clarke joins us. He's an author who just released a book called the 401 Kid where he explains how you can start introducing financial literacy early on in life and how talking about money should be a good thing instead of being ignored.

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    28 mins
  • Stop Annoying Robocalls
    Jun 16 2025

    Take a second and think about how many robocalls you got just this week. Big number right? You’re not alone. So far this year, Americans have received more than 24 BILLION robocalls. That’s an 11 percent jump, year-over-year. Some of those calls are just really annoying. Others could be costly scams. On this episode, our guest is Alex Quilici. He is the CEO of YouMail, a free call protection app. We’ll talk about some of the most aggressive spam calls, why scam calls are increasing – even with extra enforcement, and most importantly, how to stop them.

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    22 mins
  • What you need to know about Lemon Laws
    Jun 9 2025

    Unfortunately, it's always a risk when buying a new vehicle. And that's finding out the car you just bought turns out to be a lemon. But exactly what is a lemon? How many times does a car have to break down or be unable to drive in order for your vehicle to be considered a lemon? Today, Shalev Amar, joins us on the show. He's an experienced Arizona Lemon Law attorney with the Amar Law Group. He breaks down all you need to know when it comes to your vehicle being lemon...and what to do if your vehicle is.

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    35 mins
  • What to know about AI companions
    Jun 2 2025

    Artificial intelligence feels like it's everywhere. It’s in so much of the technology we use every day, and people are even finding friendships and relationships with AI companions. But those connections could come at cost. On this episode, we're talking with Robbie Torney, the senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media. We'll talk about how some of these AI companions work and the warning parents need to know.

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    32 mins
  • Homeownership Regrets
    May 26 2025

    We call homeownership the American dream. But that dream may come with a lot of regrets. A new report shows almost half of homeowners have at least one regret about the purchase of their current home. So, today Mark Hamrick joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He’s with Bankrate which just released a report on some of the most common regrets and why most people say they’d still buy anyway.

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    21 mins
  • Avoiding the "Evil Twin" and other Wi-Fi Scams
    May 19 2025

    Summer is almost here and that means you might have some travel plans coming up, but you'll still want to stay connected with all your electronic devices while away from home. That's where Wi-Fi scams come into play. We all depend on Wi-Fi when it comes to checking our social media or sending out emails and scammers are pouncing on that opportunity.

    Eric Plam joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's an internet security expert and president at SIMO, a company that offers speedy internet access. He'll tell us how Wi-Fi scams work and what you need to know to keep from becoming a victim, including staying away from what some are calling the "evil twin."

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    22 mins
  • Weddings put newlyweds into big debt
    May 12 2025

    Weddings can get really pricey, and a lot of newlyweds admit they went into debt to say "I do." On this episode, we’re talking with LendingTree’s Matt Schulz about what brides and grooms are actually spending, the biggest wedding expenses, and how many people say that financial strain has already made them think about divorce. We’ll also talk about some simple strategies to cure that wedding debt hangover.

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    24 mins