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We’re just four days out from Independence Day and we can already smell the hotdogs on the grill. In today’s episode, we’re dedicating the first half of the show to digging into the history of our nation’s independence. We’ll start the show with Entertainment Weekly’s top 25 most patriotic movies. Then, we’ll discuss the Declaration of Independence and the sheer bravery our founding fathers showed...

This week we are furthering our discussion on behavioral finance by talking about mental accounting. This concept boils down to the different values a person places on the same amount of money. Mental accounting often leads people to make irrational investment decisions and behave in detrimental ways, so we are breaking down the different advantages and disadvantages. We’ll start with our list of...

This week we are furthering our discussion on risk with respect to your investments. We’ll start the show with our list of movie characters who took big risks that paid off. Then, we’ll discuss inflation rate risk, portfolio diversification, time in the market versus timing the market, and dollar-cost averaging. As with every episode of BullCast, investment education is imperative. Avoid investmen...

If you’re tuning in for an episode about the famous board game, we are sorry to disappoint. But don’t fret, we have something even better in store for you. Join us for this week’s show as we discuss the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the best movie and tv characters who are actuaries (or risk managers.) Then, we’ll get right down to the nitty-grit...

In what we are dubbing our self-help episode, we’re posing the question, “what is going well?” Inspired by motivational speaker and author, Greg Bell, this question is a lot tougher to answer than its adverse counterpart. We’ll kick off the episode with our list of the most negative characters in pop culture. Then, Katie and Cam will dive into the idea of negativity driving human behavior. Why is...

Inflation is one of those buzzwords that we see every time we log on to Facebook or turn on the news – especially in today’s climate. But inflation is a lot more than just “something being really expensive.” Join us as we uncover the idea of too many dollars chasing too few goods and services. We’ll give you a list of crazy facts about inflation, define in layman’s terms what inflation is, talk ab...

In this week’s episode, we are furthering our previous discussion on “adulting.” In this educational show, we’ll have a conversation with a very special guest who is in the throes of making big decisions in the big city. We’ll start the episode with a fan favorite, TwitterNuggs, discussing the funniest tweets on adulting. Then, we’ll jump in with our special guest, Caky Winsett. Caky is a 20-somet...

Adulthood can be hard, especially for those fresh out of college looking to start a career. In today’s episode, we are discussing “adulting” and the crucial financial literacy lessons that must accompany this transition in order to achieve a life of success. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the top movies about adulting and finding your direction in life. Then, we’ll discuss the things you...

We did it, y’all! We have officially produced 100 episodes of BullCast and we couldn’t be prouder. Tune in this week to take a walk down memory lane with Katie, Cort, and Cam. We’ll have all kinds of behind-the-scenes nuggets, bull-tastic trivia, and a list of what we look forward to in the future for BullCast. Because of you, our awesome listeners, we have been able to deliver real talk on person...

To all of our BullCast Jedi across the Galaxy: May the fourth be with you! In less than a week, we will be celebrating Star Wars Day on May 4th, an “unofficially official” holiday dedicated to Star Wars and its fans. In our ode to the extremely popular franchise that has had the largest impact on pop culture, we will be discussing the characters and rich history that make Star Wars so impactful. W...

Tax Day has come and gone, but its wreckage remains, and like every year, it will be back again before we know it. Join us as we talk about perhaps the most dreaded financial topic: taxes. We’ll kick off the show with Twitter Nuggs featuring the best tax-related tweets. Then, Katie, Cort, and Cam will break down this difficult but necessary topic. We’ll throw in some happy and talk refunds (CHA-CH...

Most people have heard of charitable giving and annual giving, but there’s another lesser-known form of donation in the world of philanthropy: Planned Giving. Join us this week as we define and discuss legacy gifts. Simply put, Planned Gifts are made during the lifetime of a donor, reflecting his or her intentions to contribute a major gift beyond their lifetime. In this episode, we’ll discuss the...

You’ve always heard that first impressions matter, but this goes far beyond dressing to impress, shaking hands, and maintaining eye contact – especially for small business owners. This week, Cameron will be talking about effective branding and how it’s more than just having a good logo. What can be boiled down to “a promise you make (and keep) to your customers,” branding involves authenticity, ti...

Aloha from Hawaii! On this week’s show, we are expanding our conversation on “sharpening the saw.” Our team has just returned from hosting a two-day leadership symposium in Maui, and we were chomping at the bit to further discuss the importance of lifelong learning. Your personal and professional life should focus on evolving, adapting, and pursuing constant improvement. If you don’t strive for gr...

There are two numbers that are extremely important for all adults when it comes to thinking about debt and income: 36 and 28. This week’s episode is all about buying only what you can afford. Specifically, when it comes to purchasing a house. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the best movies to watch for first-time home buyers. Then, we’ll dive into how breaking the 36/28 rule can have seri...

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! In this week’s mini-episode, we muse about rising prices and how there seems to be no end in sight. From Netflix to groceries to clothes, “sticker shock” is a very real thing. We’ll touch on the concept of bottlenecks in the supply chain as well as supply and demand. We’ll have a beefy episode on inflation in the near future, but we wanted to keep things light before your St...

What is the greatest asset you have? YOU, of course! In today’s show, we are defining an idiom we often hear in the industry: “sharpening your saw.” No, we’re not talking about shop class from 10th grade. We’re talking about building the best version of yourself, and that starts with preserving and enhancing your own unique skills. Whether that be taking an online course, training for a marathon,...

In this week’s episode, Cort is in session as we break down what a trust is and why you may need this method of legal fortification. We’ll kick the episode off with our list of trustworthy movie characters. Then, Cort will wax philosophical about trusts and how a trustee is given directions about handling a person’s “stuff.” Katie, Cort, and Cam will break down Living/Testamentary Trusts, Revocabl...

Everyone wants to make an easy buck. “Get rich quick” schemes have been around since the dawn of time, but do they always work? Join us this week as we discuss Passive Income, a buzzword we see often across the web. This cash stream, unlike Active Income, ideally requires minimal daily effort to maintain and can be generated through initiatives like rental properties, investing in certain financia...

It’s difficult to go about your day without hearing the words “cryptocurrency” or “bitcoin.” What seemed like a trend a few years ago has proven quite the opposite. While many pieces to the crypto puzzle are vague and volatile, it’s important to understand how deep this rabbit hole goes. Join Cort, Cam, and guest Andy Wilson as we take a deep dive into this fascinating and futuristic topic. Andy w...

Have you ever wondered what the word fiduciary means? This buzzword seems to be everywhere these days but most people aren’t exactly sure what it means. Join Katie, Cort, and Cam as they break down this term and discuss how it applies to financial advisors. We’ll kick off the show with our list of the most manipulative characters in cinematic history – aka those who would be terrible fiduciaries....

They always say that repeating things multiple times helps you remember, and that’s exactly what we are doing on this episode. You’ve heard us discuss retirement plans many times on the show, but you’ve never heard us discuss the mistakes most people make with them. Join us as we unravel the perplexing yet vital topic of securing your retirement. In the show, we’ll break down Roth versus Tradition...

Over the course of your life, you will spend over 90,000 hours at work. That’s a massive chunk of your time! Additionally, in a recent poll, 80% of workers said they hate their job. So, we’re working a third of our lives and, for the most part, are unhappy with our careers? Sheesh, that’s depressing. But cheer up! The BullCast team will help you navigate this career conundrum. Join us as we take a...

We are a few weeks into the new year and there’s one thing that most of us are probably experiencing: stress. Stress with decluttering your home, stress with the pandemic, stress at work, or stress with finances, the list seems to never end. So, what can we do with this burden that is so common to the human experience? Join us to find out! We’ll start the show with the most stress-inducing movies....

Katie, Cort, and Cam are taking on the topic of parenthood. Yep, we’re tackling this touchy topic chock-full of challenges, children, and diaper changes. With a wide range of perspectives, our hosts come to the (changing) table with differing opinions on the topic. Join us as we break down the financial impact of starting a family, raising children, and getting them out of the house. Do you need a...