Published Jan 29, 2025
Your Budget Sucks (EP.397)
Ben Carlson and Michael Batnick dive into the intersection of entertainment and finance, discussing how movie settings shape our nostalgia and critiquing the evolving film industry, while exploring transformative shifts in financial markets, including AI's impact and the inefficiencies of hedge fund fees. They also offer candid insights into personal budgeting amidst rising costs and societal pressures on spending habits.

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