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The Questions Hip-HopSlimkid3 (Can't Knock the Shuffle Classic)Patreon.com/thequestionshiphopquestionshiphop.comyoutube.com/thequestionshiphopOriginally broadcast on May 24, 2021.Simply put, Tre Hardson aka Slimkid3 is a legend. Hip hop was forever changed in 1992 when his group the Pharcyde emerged onto the scene with their classic debut album 'Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde.' The group brought a decidedly animated and imaginative element to their songwriting and presence on the microphone – and Tre definitely stood out with his distinct melodic voice; you could really even say that a lot of these rappers wh...2025-03-3153 min
22 Minutes in Lending: Conversations about Credit Unions, Fintech, and Future of FinanceChaos and Confusion: What Credit Unions Should Know About Trump’s DoEd CutsJoin student lending expert Mark Kantrowitz as he unpacks the drastic Department of Education layoffs, how these changes will impact federal and private student loans—and how credit unions are primed to bridge the gap, and support millions of members through the chaos and confusion.Key takeaways:01.07: An overview of the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Department of Education, and the implications on student loan, debt, and forgiveness programs.04.39: Credit unions need to be informed and prepared to help student borrowers navigate any ensuing chaos–particularly if the ombuds...2025-03-2523 min
Closing BellClosing Bell: Rocky Road Ahead for Stocks? 3/13/25When will the selling stop? We discuss with Solus’ Dan Greenahus and Lori Calvasina from RBC Capital Markets. Plus, we hear from Malcolm Ethridge from Capital Area Planning Group after he bought one big name at the center of the recent market turmoil. Meantime, we discuss if Apple is at a crossroads as that tech name gets hit with yet another bearish analyst call. Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz and CNBC’s tech reporter Steve Kovach both weigh in. And, top analyst Mark Mahaney tells us how he is navigating the volatility in the tech space.
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Big Technology PodcastOpenAI Chief Research Officer Mark Chen: GPT 4.5 is Live and Scaling Isn’t DeadMark Chen is the chief research officer at OpenAI. Chen joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss the debut of GPT 4.5, the company's largest model, which is going live today. In this bonus episode, Chen speaks about what the new model says about the AI scaling wall, how scaling traditional GPT models compares to reasoning models like OpenAI's o1, how important EQ is for AI models today, whether product matters more than models, and how OpenAI's talent bench looks after last year's departures. Tune in for an inside look at what it took to build OpenAI's newest and biggest large...2025-02-2724 minBig Technology PodcastWill Big Tech CEOs Win Their All-In Bet on Trump? — With Saagar EnjetiSaagar Enjeti is the co-host of Breaking Points. He joins Big Technology podcast to asses whether the Big Tech CEOs will win their Trump bet, assessing the stakes involved, the positioning, and the likely outcomes. We talk about Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Jeff Bezos, and, of course, Elon Musk. Stay tuned as we discuss how the U.S. and China will handle the AI battle, especially after DeepSeek. And we end with a fun back and forth on Apple Intelligence and The Vision Pro, of which Enjeti was an early buyer. Hit play for a fun, thought...2025-02-1958 min
Inspired MoneyNavigating Student Loans: Strategies for Managing and Paying Off Student DebtIn this Inspired Money episode, experts Mark Kantrowitz, Dr. Sonia Lewis, Caitlin Zaloom, and Rae Kaplan share insights on managing student loans. They cover repayment plans, loan consolidation, and refinancing options, giving listeners practical tools to handle student debt effectively. Kantrowitz discusses ways to maximize federal aid, while Dr. Lewis highlights strategies for creating manageable repayment plans. Zaloom examines the family impact of student loans, and Kaplan offers legal advice on navigating loan obligations. Understanding Student Loan Repayment Options Student loans are a major financial burden for many, yet they can be manageable with the right strategies...2024-10-091h 16Big Technology PodcastGurman on Apple, OpenAI’s Deal Terms, Forbes vs. PerplexityMark Gurman is Chief Correspondent at Bloomberg. He stops by Big Technology Poddcast for a brief recap of the week's Apple news, including its no-money deal with OpenAI. Ranjan Roy from Margins is also back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Alex's Visit to NVIDIA 2) The Gurman interview - which covers a) Apple + OpenAI b) The stock market reaction to WWDC c) Apple's Robotics future 3) Ranjan and Alex react to the Gurman interview 4) OpenAI's relative strength after this week 5) Apple's position after this week 6) Microsoft's position after this week 7) Forbes vs. Perplexity 8) A new...2024-06-141h 04
TechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 24-24 Big Tech TodayOn this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Journalist Alex Kantrowitz about his 2020 book, “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever” which has spawned his work, as Founder and Editor of Big Technology. Then, Dr. Mark Sumeray, Chief Medical Officer of Amolyt Pharma, talks about their innovative approach to treating hormonal conditions.2024-06-1359 min
TechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 24-24 Big Tech TodayOn this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Journalist Alex Kantrowitz about his 2020 book, “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever” which has spawned his work, as Founder and Editor of Big Technology. Then, Dr. Mark Sumeray, Chief Medical Officer of Amolyt Pharma, talks about their innovative approach to treating hormonal conditions.2024-06-1359 min
TechsploderAlex KantrowitzAlex Kantrowitz, author of "Always Day One," talks about his transition from political journalism to covering the tech industry, and how he applies lessons from tech giants' ability to reinvent themselves to his own business with Big Technology.Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowell- Alex's journey from BuzzFeed to starting his own independent media company, Big Technology.- The experience of working at BuzzFeed and the challenges of being a serious news outlet within a site known for listicles and memes.- Writing...2024-05-1753 minBig Technology PodcastAI Scaling, Alignment, and the Path to Superintelligence — With Dwarkesh PatelDwarkesh Patel is the host of the Dwarkesh Podcast, where he's interviewed Mark Zuckerberg, Ilya Sustkever, Dario Amodei, and more AI leaders. Patel joins Big Technology to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI development, including the potential for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence. Tune in to hear Patel's insights on key issues like AI scaling, alignment, safety, and governance, as well as his perspective on the competitive landscape of the AI industry. We also cover the influence of the effective altruism movement on Patel's thinking, his podcast strategy, and the challenges and opportunities ahead as...2024-05-151h 06Big Technology PodcastKara Swisher Rates Tech Leaders — With Kara SwisherKara Swisher is the author of Burn Book and host of the Pivot and On With Kara Swisher. Swisher joins Big Technology to discuss the latest tech news and share her opinion of the nature of tech leaders. We discuss Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, Tim Cook, Andy Jassy, Satya Nadella, Sam Altman, and Mark Cuban. Then we examine the nature of a great leader's personality, how much luck vs. skill plays a role in success, the impact of having lots of money. And plenty more, including how journalism and media move forward today. Enjoy!2024-04-1755 min
The Fox News RundownFrom Washington: Will Students Get Relief Amid FAFSA FiascoPresident Biden unveiled his latest attempt to cancel student loans during a visit to Wisconsin on Monday to energize young voters. The announcement comes as millions of high school seniors across the country await loan offers due to technical glitches with the new FAFSA program. Federal Student Aid and College Expert Mark Kantrowitz testified at this week's Congressional hearing on FAFSA issues. He explains why the complications behind this year's FAFSA process and discusses the end goal for federal student loan applications. Later, he reacts to President Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness.Taxes are becoming a key...2024-04-1450 minThe Fox News RundownFrom Washington: Will Students Get Relief Amid FAFSA FiascoPresident Biden unveiled his latest attempt to cancel student loans during a visit to Wisconsin on Monday to energize young voters. The announcement comes as millions of high school seniors across the country await loan offers due to technical glitches with the new FAFSA program. Federal Student Aid and College Expert Mark Kantrowitz testified at this week's Congressional hearing on FAFSA issues. He explains why the complications behind this year's FAFSA process and discusses the end goal for federal student loan applications. Later, he reacts to President Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness.Taxes are becoming a key...2024-04-1450 min
Mommyhood UnscriptedEP 38: The '411' on 529 PlansHave you started saving for your child's college education yet -- or are you overwhelmed with where and how to start? Well, you are NOT alone. You may have heard about '529 plans'... Is it the right path to take? Are there some things you can do to maximize savings for your child? Do taxes come into play? Nicole gets all the information and answers you need on this topic with Mark Kantrowitz. He's one of the national experts on college savings, education tax benefits, student financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. (Mark has even testified before Congress and...2024-04-0828 min
The Human Voice with Bob HutchinsAlex Kantrowitz from The Big Technology PodcastAlex Kantrowitz is a veteran journalist who's interviewed some of the world’s top CEOs, including Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and Jack Dorsey. His company, Big Technology, serves more than 100,000 newsletter subscribers and tens of thousands of podcast listeners, delivering accessible news about the tech industry in weekly installments. He's also an on-air contributor at CNBC. We discuss his journey as a tech journalist, include his time at BuzzFeed. We also discuss lessons learned, the future of tech and innovation, and why messaging apps are on the rise in popularity.2024-01-2349 minThe Human Voice with Bob HutchinsAlex Kantrowitz from The Big Technology PodcastAlex Kantrowitz is a veteran journalist who's interviewed some of the world’s top CEOs, including Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and Jack Dorsey. His company, Big Technology, serves more than 100,000 newsletter subscribers and tens of thousands of podcast listeners, delivering accessible news about the tech industry in weekly installments. He's also an on-air contributor at CNBC. We discuss his journey as a tech journalist, include his time at BuzzFeed. We also discuss lessons learned, the future of tech and innovation, and why messaging apps are on the rise in popularity.2024-01-2349 min
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Motley Fool MoneyNetflix Has CashIf you’re an entertainment company in need of some money, then Netflix would like a word. (00:14) Ricky Mulvey and Nick Sciple discuss:- Occidental Petroleum’s acquisition of private energy producer, CrownRock.- Disney licensing shows out of its walled garden.- Why Netflix is can afford to be a buyer right now.- Google’s antitrust loss against Epic Games.Plus, (13:58) Robert Brokamp interviews Mark Kantrowitz the author of “How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid” about the recent changes to the FAFSA.Stocks discussed...2023-12-1228 min
Barron's LiveMarketWatch: What's New in Financial Aid This YearWith college application season upon us, hear from expert Mark Kantrowitz about recent changes to the financial aid process and how they'll impact college costs.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-11-3032 minTechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 23-46 Big Tech TodayOn this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Journalist Alex Kantrowitz about his 2020 book, “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever” which has spawned his work, as Founder and Editor of Big Technology. Then, Dr. Mark Sumeray, Chief Medical Officer of Amolyt Pharma, talks about their innovative approach to treating hormonal conditions.2023-11-1659 minTechNation Radio PodcastEpisode 23-46 Big Tech TodayOn this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Journalist Alex Kantrowitz about his 2020 book, “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever” which has spawned his work, as Founder and Editor of Big Technology. Then, Dr. Mark Sumeray, Chief Medical Officer of Amolyt Pharma, talks about their innovative approach to treating hormonal conditions.2023-11-1659 minBig Technology PodcastAmazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta & Tesla Earnings, Cruise Pauses Operations, Zuck vs. Sam AltmanRanjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Ranjan's Taylor Swift costume 2) The broader picture on Big Tech earnings 3) Amazon's impressive earnings beat 4) Investor metaphysics 5) Microsoft's AI uplift 6) Tesla's lower margins 7) Meta's impressive revenue and user growth 8) Meta's TikTok clone is working. 9) SBF takes the stand 10) Cruise pulls its self-driving cars off the road 11) That's good? 12) Mark Zuckerberg vs. Sam AltmanYou can subscribe to Big Technology Premium for 25% off at https://bit.ly/bigtechnology --Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five s...2023-10-2759 min
Closing BellClosing Bell: Can Amazon Stop the Sell Off? 10/26/23Tech has been feeling some serious pain. So, can Amazon stop the sell off or only add to it? All-star panel of Dan Greenhaus of Solus Alternative Asset Management, Big Technology’s Alex Kantrowitz and Evercore ISI’s Mark Mahaney weigh in. Plus, Sonia Meskin from BNY Mellon is making the case for caution into year end. And, top chip analyst Stacy Rasgon breaks down what he is watching when Intel reports after the bell.
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ABOUT THAT WALLETS4E17: How To Survive A Furlough As An Employee (LIVE)According to CNBC - A shutdown could lead to 90% of staff at the U.S. Department of Education being furloughed, according to higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
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The FitBUX PodcastInterview with Student Loan Expert, Mark KantrowitzWelcome to our enlightening discussion with student loan expert, Mark Kantrowitz. As a celebrated author, consultant, and a well-quoted resource for over 10,000 publications, Mark has carved a niche in the realm of student loans and college financial planning. From testifying before Congress to appearing on high-profile shows like Susie Orman, Mark's extensive industry knowledge has made him a beacon for students and parents navigating the often complex landscape of student loans and financial aid. In this episode, we traverse a range of topics, from sourcing scholarships and grants to understanding the nuances of 529 plans, tax...2023-08-3139 minBig Technology PodcastLyft's New CEO Has a Plan To Compete — With David RisherDavid Risher is Lyft's new CEO. He joins Big Technology Podcast for a frank discussion about his plan to put the company back on the right track after it's spent years languishing. Tune in for a frank discussion of the economics of ride hailing, the reality of leading a company after its founders depart, and Risher's plan to compete in a category that hasn't traditionally been easy to succeed in. We also discuss autonomous driving (but recorded ahead of my recent experience in San Francisco)e. This is Risher's first podcast interview as CEO. Please give it a listen...2023-08-0953 min
Friends Talk MoneyHow Grandparents Can Use 529 Plans to Save For Their Grandkids’ College TuitionIn this Friends Talk Money episode, college financing expert Mark Kantrowitz talks with our hosts Terry Savage, Pam Krueger and Richard Eisenberg on how grandparents can use 529 plans to save for their grandchildren’s’ college tuition bills. 2023-06-2737 minBig Technology PodcastThe Media and The Sub, Musk vs. Zuck, A Key TikTok Exec ExitsRanjan Roy of Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the week's tech news. We cover: 1) The OceanGate Sub 2) Whether we should celebrate or condemn 'risk' 3) The Media's focus on the sub vs. migrant deaths 4) Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elon Musk's impending 'cage match' 5) The Walrus 6) Spotify's podcasting struggles 7) TikTok COO V Pappas leaves the company 8) Reddit's path to conflict--Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice.For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newslet...2023-06-2348 minBig Technology PodcastApple's Future After The Vision Pro — With Mark GurmanMark Gurman is the chief correspondent at Bloomberg covering Apple. He joins Ranjan Roy and Alex Kantrowitz for a special episode focused entirely on Apple's Vision Pro announcement. We cover: 1) The Vision Pros trajectory over the next five years 2) Whether it will be the future of the computer vs. a complementary media device 3) What the device's impact on society will be 4) Why Tim Cook didn't wear the device at the event 5) Apple vs. Meta 6) The $3,499 price.Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice.For weekly upd...2023-06-0935 minBig Technology PodcastTwitter's New CEO, Streaming Wars Are Over, Traffic's LessonsBen Smith is the author of Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral. He's also the editor-in-chief of Semafor. He joins Ranjan Roy and Alex Kantrowitz for our weekly news recap show. We cover: 1) New Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino 2) Tucker Carlson's move to Twitter 3) End of the streaming wars 4) Trump's CNN Interview 5) Lessons from Ben's book, Traffic 6) Mark Zuckerberg's jiu-jitsu prowess.You can find Ben's book here.---Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice.For weekly updates on the sho...2023-05-1242 min
Worldwide ExchangeTech's Wild Week, a New Oil Ban, and a Soft Landing Ahead? 02/06/23It's been a wild few weeks for mega-cap tech, with the Nasdaq up nearly 15% this year after wrapping its fifth straight weeks of gains in what has been its longest weekly winning streak since November 2021. Evercore ISI's Mark Mahaney and Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz discuss the road ahead for tech. Plus, Europe has imposed a new ban on Russian-made diesel fuel and other oil products, such as gasoline and jet fuel. Again Capital's John Kilduff explains what this means for prices. And, a new note from Goldman Sachs suggests a soft landing may be a possibility. Chantico Global's Gina...2023-02-0644 min
TechCheckAlphabet Announces Layoffs, Netflix Surges on Q4 Subscriber Adds & President Biden’s Tech Scorecard 1/20/23Our anchors begin today’s show with Big Technology newsletter author Alex Kantrowitz discussing Alphabet laying off 12,000 employees. Then, we break down Netflix’s Q4 earnings with our Julia Boorstin and Bank of America Managing Director Jessica Reif Ehrlich. Next, CNBC’s Kayla Tausche looks at tech regulations as we mark the halfway point of President Biden’s first term, and New Street Advisors Group Founder and CEO Delano Saporu shares his outlook for the broader economy. CNBC’s Dom Chu also delivers breaking news on Goldman Sachs’ consumer business facing a Federal Reserve investigation, and CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on App...2023-01-2044 min
The Ecom EdgeE.14 How to reinvent your ecommerce to make it recession-proofIn the annual Coveo Holiday Report, 4000 consumers were interviewed, and 80% said they anticipate spending the same amount or more in this upcoming holiday season. How does this hold up against the volatility of today’s economy – and how can retailers prepare? Alex Kantrowitz is an on-air contributor for CNBC and host of Big Technology podcast – featuring interviews with tech disruptors like Meta, Amazon, Uber and the big minds behind them. In this episode, Alex joins Diane Burley to discuss the current climate of the tech market, and how it influences ecommerce sellers and retailers. Alex tells us how the t...2022-11-1625 min
EASY ViewpointsHigher Education Cost Crisis Part 2 / Questions That Have No Right AnswerSegment 1:Guests: Mark Kantrowitz, financial aid expert; Sandy Baum, higher education expert, nonresident senior fellow, Center on Education Data and Policy, Urban Institute. The average cost of attending a four-year, public college has ballooned to $27,800 per year. This equates to more than $110,000 spent to have an undergraduate degree. Even with current financial aid, for millions of students, it’s not feasible to dig themselves into lifelong debt. We speak with two higher education experts about what needs to change with financial aid in America. https://www.nasfaa.org/issue_brief_double_pell Segment 2: Guest: Dr. Gregory Stock, bioethicist, author of Th...2022-11-1428 min
The Rebooting ShowBig Technology's Alex Kantrowitz on where tech goes nextAlex Kantrowitz is the founder of Big Technology, an independent publication focused on he immense impact of tech companies on business, politics and society. A reporter covering tech for BuzzFeed News, he wrote a book on the tech industry called “Always Day One” and became one of the early trailblazers to decamp to Substack in 2020. Since then, Big Technology has amassed nearly 100,000 subscribers.We spoke about his independent journey – and plans to start a paid tier to his newsletter – as well as the state of the tech industry at this pivotal time. Some highlights:Why a...2022-11-0148 min
WCNC Charlotte To GoWhat you need to know; student loan relief applications now open in beta test: Monday, Oct. 17President Joe Biden first announced the program, which will impact millions of Americans, this summer. It's expected to provide relief for up to $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 a year or as much as $20,000 for eligible borrowers who were also Pell Grant recipients.We have a huge first round victory," Said Melissa Byrnes, with 'We the 45 Million.'Byrnes, who is also a student loan borrower, says this is a historic first step."I'm partly holding my breath, but I'm glad to see the administration moving forward," s...2022-10-1702 min
Bloomberg LawLegal Challenges to Biden's Student Loan ReliefMark Kantrowitz, an expert in student loans and financial aid, discusses the legal challenges to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.Professor Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond Law School, an expert in the judiciary, discusses federal appeals court Judge James Ho’s decision to boycott recent graduates from Yale Law School when hiring clerks.June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-1338 minMotley Fool MoneyE-Commerce Overreached. Now What?It's hard to argue with a headline like "The Great Post-Covid Online Shopping Bet Was a Costly Delusion", but we're going to anyway. (0:21) Bill Mann discusses: - Why the investments Amazon and Shopify made were not a "delusion" - What to watch for among online retailers this holiday shopping season - Inventory management being the metric to watch in early 2023 (11:13) Mark Kantrowitz is an expert on saving for college and author of "Filing the FAFSA". Robert Brokamp talks with him about some of the most common errors people make when applying for financial aid. 2022-10-1125 minBig Technology PodcastYouTube's Uneasy World Domination — With Mark BergenMark Bergen is a Bloomberg reporter and author of Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination. The book releases next week and Bergen joins to preview what's inside, delivering a wide range of insights on YouTube's battle with TikTok, its algorithmic programming, and its appeal (and peril) for kids. Stay tuned for the second half where we discuss whether old media can cover YouTube (and its fellow digital challengers) without bias.You can find the book here.2022-08-311h 02Worldwide ExchangeWhat Snap’s Plunge Means for Social Media Stocks. 7/22/22Shares of Snap are sinking after the company missed second quarter top and bottom line estimates. Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments and Alex Kantrowitz of Big Technology discuss the stock’s future. Plus, stocks are looking to cap what has been a solid week of gains. Mark Avallone of Pontac Wealth Advisors dives into the action within the markets. And, what’s in store for the trading day ahead? Tiffany McGhee of Pivotal Advisors weighs in.2022-07-2244 min
The One Away ShowAlex Kantrowitz: One Cold Email Away From Forming RelationshipsAlex Kantrowitz is a journalist and Founder of Big Technology, an independent newsletter and podcast that covers big tech stories. Big Technology reaches 40,000+ tech decision-makers with each send and focuses on how major tech corporations like Amazon and Google impact society. Before founding Big Technology, Alex wrote for Forbes, Ad Age, and Buzzfeed. He is also an on-air contributor for CNBC's slate of television programming in the San Francisco area, where he leverages his tech-giant expertise. Alex transitioned to journalism from a sales and marketing background. He started his career buying digital ads for New York City's Economic Development Corporation...2022-06-1049 min
HubwonkHubwonk Ep. 103: Student Debt Cancellation: Paying For Your Neighbors' College EducationHubwonk host Joe Selvaggi talks with education financing expert Mark Kantrowitz about the $1.6 trillion in U.S. public student debt - who owes it, who stands to benefit from the Biden administration's recent promise for across-the-board student debt reductions, and what strategies are available to target only those most in need.2022-05-0349 min
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelFeed Drop: Big Technology feat. Alex Kantrowitz with Tristan HarrisIn this bonus episode we’ll introduce you to the BIG TECHNOLOGY PODCAST by Alex Kantrowitz, a part of #LinkedInPresents.The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host. In this episode, he interviews Tristan Harris, the subject of the recent Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma.2022-04-2855 minBig Technology PodcastDoing Business With Zuckerberg and Bezos — With Donald GrahamDon Graham is the former owner of the Washington Post. He's spent countless hours working with Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, and he joins Big Technology Podcast to share inside stories about how they operate. Graham met Zuckerberg when the Facebook founder was 20. He then proposed an investment — which Zuckerberg turned down — and eventually joined Facebook's board. Graham also sold the Washington Post to Jeff Bezos in 2013. Join us for a rare view into how these founders do business, and stick around for the end where we discuss the true definition of success.2022-02-231h 10
Big Technology PodcastTech Regulation's Crucial Year — With Sen. Mark WarnerSenator Mark Warner takes us inside the battle to regulate Big Tech. Elected in 2008 and serving his third term in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Warner joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss whether we should regulate Big Tech and how the companies are fighting back — overtly and covertly. Ahead of the midterm elections, this year is crucial. In the second half, we also discuss whether members of Congress should trade individual stocks.2022-01-1250 min
What's Brewing, CCCSFAAA?New gnus in a new year (20210111)Lotsa news today to kick off 2022:
FSA updates on waivers for Title III and V schools, and the FAFSA winter renewal campaign.
CSAC Ops Memo reminding all about the March 2nd deadline for Cal Grants.
NASFAA updates on a recent OIG report, the biggest news stories from 2021, the new NASFAA Altitudes segment in Today's News, the Beta release of their SAI Modeling Tool, and reporting on the Great Resignation's effect on FA Offices.
CASFAA's tax training workshops in January.
A Wall Street Journal article about possible collusion among private schools in regards to financial aid offer.
A Financial...2022-01-1231 min
Motley Fool AnswersFoolish Investing Lessons, Paying for College, and 401k RolloversFoolish analysts share the stock that taught them their biggest investing lesson. Bro interviews saving for college expert Mark Kantrowitz about… well, saving for college. And we answer your questions about options for rolling over your old 401k.2021-10-1230 min
Motley Fool AnswersFoolish Investing Lessons, Paying for College, and 401k RolloversFoolish analysts share the stock that taught them their biggest investing lesson. Bro interviews saving for college expert Mark Kantrowitz about… well, saving for college. And we answer your questions about options for rolling over your old 401k.2021-10-1230 min
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Department of Education announces Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program changes—3 things you need to know
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Miguel Cardona, Education Secretary at the Queen theatre on December 23, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a series of changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. PSLF allows borrowers with federal direct loans who make 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer to have the remainder of their balance forgiven. Qualifying employers include any federal, state, local or tribal...2021-10-0700 min
Portfolio IntelligenceDon’t fumble the FAFSAFinancial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz offers some timely wisdom for families with students seeking financial aid. Mark discusses the most common errors families make when filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and he serves up some great tips for applicants to get the most aid possible. As students prepare for the FAFSA filing on or after October 1 each year, Mark’s tips will come in handy to help you avoid leaving money on the table.2021-08-2328 min
Drinkin‘ Bros PodcastEpisode 852 - Behind the Big Tech CurtainRoss Patterson and Dan Hollaway are joined by Big Technology Podcast host Alex Kantrowitz to talk about the future of social media moderation and what it means for conservatives, why people don’t flock to newer and smaller (and less regulated) social media platforms, what Mark Zuckerberg is like in real life, and why Big Tech and its talent is moving to Texas.
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Can't Knock the ShuffleSlimkid3Simply put, Tre Hardson aka Slimkid3 is a legend. Hip hop was forever changed in 1992 when his group the Pharcyde emerged onto the scene with their classic debut album 'Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde.' The group brought a decidedly animated and imaginative element to their songwriting and presence on the microphone – and Tre definitely stood out with his distinct melodic voice; you could really even say that a lot of these rappers who sing owe a bit to Slimkid3. The Pharcyde’s second album Labcabincalifornia sported a darker sound (and early contributions from the great Jay Dee aka Jay...2021-05-2452 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsEx-Dean may go to jail for changing rankingsIn this episode you will hear: (12:10) In this week’s news segment, an article from Scott Jaschik of Inside Higher Ed. The article looks at the ways in which former Temple business school dean, , manipulated the data in order to help Temple climb up in the rankings. Mark and Dave have a conversation about what students and parents can learn from this debacle. (29:20) This week’s question is from a dad in Georgia and he wants to know how easy will it be for his daughter to switch majors if she gets to college and realizes that English or Journalism is no lo...2021-05-131h 28
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsSupreme Court Seems Ready to Back Payments to Student-AthletesIn this episode you will hear: (09:08) In this week’s news segment, an article from New York Times “Supreme Court Seems Ready to Back Payments to Student-Athletes”, by Adam Liptak. Justices across the ideological spectrum teamed up during to voice skepticism about the ’s position that it could bar relatively modest payments to student-athletes in the name of amateurism despite the antitrust laws. But some of the same justices also seemed worried about opening the floodgates to further challenges. (27:15) We’re in final chapter of 171 Answers – how to develop character that withstands life’s storms. Mark and Anika discuss some key qualities that d...2021-05-061h 30
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsIs There a Bias Against Asian-American College Applicants?In this episode you will hear: (09:09) In this week’s news segment, an article from College Transitions “Is There a Bias Against Asian College Applicants”. As an Asian teenager, or parent of one, you’ve likely heard that Asian students are at a disadvantage in the admissions process at elite American colleges and universities. As a first order of business, this article explores whether that this belief is, in fact, true. (38:22) We’re in chapter 170 of 171 Answers – how to avoid common financial pitfalls (51:16) Bonus content: What is the enrollment funnel and how it impacts your student (01:17:38) Mark continues his interview with Mark Kantrow...2021-04-292h 13
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsNearly Half of Parents Don’t Want Kids Going Straight to 4-Year CollegeIn this episode you will hear: (15:25) In this week’s news segment, an article from The Hechinger Report “Poll Nearly half of parents don’t want their kids to go straight to a four-year college”, by Jill Barshay. Fewer American parents are dreaming of sending their kids off to a four-year college immediately after they graduate from high school, signaling both a deepening political divide over the value of higher education and a shift in public sentiment toward career training. (44:30) We’re in chapter 169 of 171 Answers – why it is important to utilize your advisor and their knowledge. (58:04) Jennifer from Oklahoma wants to know ho...2021-04-221h 41
Big Technology PodcastFacebook vs. Clubhouse vs. Spotify vs. Apple: Casey Newton ReturnsPlatformer's Casey Newton returns to Big Technology Podcast to discuss the intensifying battle among Facebook, Clubhouse, Spotify, Apple, and Twitter in the new, social audio space. Fresh off a conversation with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Newton discusses Facebook's plans, Clubhouse's potential for longevity, and what empowering the individual vs. the institution really means. Plus we discuss this week's big Apple release event.2021-04-2151 min
Coney Island StoriesLegendary Roller CoastersEpisode 5 features the stories of a trio of roller coasters built in the Roaring 20’s and named after violent storms: the Thunderbolt, the Tornado and the Cyclone. While the Cyclone is the only survivor from Coney's golden age, the Coney Island History Project has recorded and preserved memories of people who rode, owned, or worked at these legendary coasters. A few narrators had the unusual fortune to live beneath one of these thrill rides.Interviews with Meg Feeley, Harold Kramer, and Mae Timpano (Thunderbolt); Don Ferris, Michael Liff and Andy Badalamenti (Tornado); and Joseph Albanese, Mindy Gress, Joh...2021-02-0928 min
Read to Lead Podcast354: How to Stay On Top Forever with the Help of Today's Tech TitansThrough 130 interviews with insiders from Mark Zuckerberg to hourly workers, Alex Kantrowitz shows how the tech titans operate cultures of invention.2021-01-1844 min
Money For the Rest of UsIs Student Loan Forgiveness A Good Idea?Should the U.S. cancel $10,000 or more of student loan debt per borrower? What would be the economic and financial impact? Why the student loan system is broken and how to fix it.Topics covered include:How large and what is the growth rate of U.S. student loan balancesWhat are the projections for student loan lossesWhat are the pros and cons of forgiving student loansWhat would be the impact on federal finances of canceling student loansWhy the U.S. government is already technically insolventHow student loan programs should be restructuredThanks...2021-01-1323 minBig Technology PodcastDoes YouTube Radicalize? A Debate Between NYT's Kevin Roose and Software Engineer Mark LedwichIn June 2019, New York Times reporter Kevin Roose wrote The Making of a YouTube Radical, a story about how a 26-year-old man, Caleb Cain, was radicalized through YouTube. For the story, Roose examined Cain’s entire YouTube history, and plotted the path he took toward radicalization. Software engineer and researcher Mark Ledwich took issue with the story, citing his own research and claiming the notion that YouTube could radicalize was a myth. Instead of yelling at — and past — each other, Ledwich and Roose came together for a moderated debate on the Big Technology Podcast, where bo...2021-01-061h 01
The Long ViewJean Chatzky: 'Financial Stress Is a Big Topic in Need of More Oxygen'Our guest on the podcast today is personal finance expert, Jean Chatzky. She is the CEO of HerMoney.com and host of the podcast "HerMoney with Jean Chatzky." Jean has served as the financial editor of NBC's TODAY show for the past 25 years and she is also the financial ambassador for AARP. She has written several best-selling personal finance books. Her latest is Women with Money: The Judgment-Free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and, Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve. She holds a BA in English from the University of Pennsylvania. 2020-12-1647 min
Futures for FinanceMark KantrowitzHey everyone! Have you ever wondered what your options are for financial aid or merit-based scholarships, or even how you can avoid student loans? This episode should help to answer all of these questions. Our guest speaker for the week is Mark Kantrowitz. Mark is a nationally-recognized author of five bestselling books about scholarships and financial aid, including "Twisdoms about Paying for College", "Filing the FAFSA", "How to Appeal for More College Financial Aid", and "Secrets to Winning a Scholarship." He’s also the publisher of savingforcollege.com, which is one of the most popular guides to sav...2020-10-0925 min
The Evolving LeaderAlways Day One (part two)This is part two of the interview that co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender had with Always Day One author, Alex Kantrowitz. In this episode, we hear about Alex's experiences interviewing Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and the culture of feedback and listening that Zuckerberg has built into the organisation. Alex also addresses the fundamental choice that today's leaders are having to face between building an organisation that defends value and an organisation that grows value for the future.Social:Instagram @evolvingleaderLinkedIn The Evolving Leader PodcastSend a message to The...2020-09-1633 min
Business BookshelfAlex Kantrowitz - author of Always Day OneThis week my guest is Alex Kantrowitz.
Alex is a journalist with a sales and marketing background. He started his career buying digital ads for New York City's Economic Development Corporation and selling ad-tech software.
Since then, he has interviewed some of the world's top CEOs, including Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson, and Jack Dorsey.
Alex is the writer of the “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Stay on Top”. At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like a startup with little regard for legacy. Day Two is, in Jeff Bezos's own words, is 'stasis, followed by irre...2020-07-0529 min
Modern Wisdom#174 - Alex Kantrowitz - Why Are The Biggest Tech Companies So Dominant?Alex Kantrowitz is a Senior Tech Reporter at Buzzfeed and an author.The biggest tech companies on the planet are incredibly dominant and today we discover what is inside each of them that drives their competitive edge.Expect to learn why powerpoint is banned from Amazon, what a one-to-one meeting with Mark Zuckerberg is like, why Apple might need systemic change if they're not going to fall behind, how Microsoft was turned around by a single man, why CeeLo Green is a good spokesperson and much more...Sponsor:Sign up to...2020-05-2357 min
21-WFMJ News PodcastWill pandemic raise costs higher for higher education?College students face many challenges, especially in the pandemic world of higher education. Many current students many not being eligible for stimulus checks because they are still declared as dependents, even though they may be out of work or trying to start out on their own.In today's WFMJ News podcast, Andrew DiPaolo speaks with Mark Kantrowitz, Forbes contributor, and publisher of savingforcollege.com.Kantrowitz also discusses the challenges ahead, including the likelihood that the cost of college will increase significantly over the next few years.Listen up!2020-05-1411 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookAlways Day One: How the Tech Titans Stay on Top Audiobook by Alex KantrowitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 419364
Title: Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Stay on Top
Author: Alex Kantrowitz
Narrator: Alex Kantrowitz
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Language: English
Release date: 04-09-20
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Business & Economics, Science & Technology, Business Development, Computers
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Brought to you by Penguin.
At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like a startup with little regard for legacy. Day Two is, in Jeff Bezos's own words, is 'stasis, followed by irrelevance, followed by excruciating, painful decline, followed by death.'
Most companies today are set up...2020-04-096h 09
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyAlways Day One: How the Tech Titans Stay on Top by Alex KantrowitzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/419364 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Stay on Top Author: Alex Kantrowitz Narrator: Alex Kantrowitz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 9 minutes Release date: April 9, 2020 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like a startup with little regard for legacy. Day Two is, in Jeff Bezos's own words, is 'stasis, followed by irrelevance, followed by excruciating, painful decline, followed by death.' Most companies today are set up for Day Two. They build advantages and defend them...2020-04-0905 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyAlways Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever by Alex KantrowitzPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/391249 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever Author: Alex Kantrowitz Narrator: Alex Kantrowitz Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 9 minutes Release date: April 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: 'This is a terrific book' - Kara Swisher An acclaimed tech reporter reveals the inner workings of Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft, showing how to compete with the tech titans using their own playbook. At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like a startup, with little regard...2020-04-0710 minEnhance Your Knowledge Through the Magic of Full AudiobookAlways Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever Audiobook by Alex KantrowitzListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 391249
Title: Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever
Author: Alex Kantrowitz
Narrator: Alex Kantrowitz
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:09:00
Language: English
Release date: 04-07-20
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Science & Technology, Business Development, Technology & Engineering
Summary:
'This is a terrific book' - Kara Swisher
An acclaimed tech reporter reveals the inner workings of Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft, showing how to compete with the tech titans using their own playbook.
At Amazon, 'Day One' is code for inventing like...2020-04-076h 09
The Venture Podcast with Lambros Photios"Always Day One" -- How The World's Best Tech CEOs Stay on TopWhat was the mindset behind Amazon's growth? Why do tech titans treat every day as day one? How can you apply this to your business?Alex Kantrowitz's new book "Always Day One", is a fascinating new book for entrepreneurs looking to innovate to the top.Alex, a senior technology reporter for BuzzFeed News, tells the stories from exclusive meetings with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Wozniak, Mark Cuban, and many hourly workers.Connect with Lambros Photios of Station Five on LinkedIn and Twitter.2020-04-0727 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsThe Rise of the Mega UniversityIn this episode you will hear: (09:18) In this week’s news segment, an article from the Chronicle of Higher Ed, The Rise of the Mega-University, by Lee Gardiner. Mega-Universities Are On the Rise. They Could Reshape Higher Ed as We Know It. (32:21) We are in Chapter 110 of 171 Answers and Mark and Anika discuss the five or six most-asked questions about the requirement to submit the non-custodial parent PROFILE application. We also talk about the cardinal rule that colleges that require the PROFILE use to determine when they are going to require the non-custodial parent to submit their financial information and whe...2020-03-051h 40
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsMany colleges plan on poaching studentsIn this episode you will hear: (05:03) In this week’s news segment, an article from Inside Higher Ed, by Lilah Burke entitled, “Preparing to Poach”. Mark and Dave discuss a new study by EAB that looked at over 150 colleges and asked them if they plan to recruit students from other schools after the student has enrolled in the school. The results of the study may surprise you. (24:37) We are in Chapter 109 of 171 Answers and Mark and Anika discuss the reasons why financial aid awards can be completely different between colleges, for the same student. (50:18) This week’s question is from Kirby in Col...2020-02-272h 01
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsThe top 10 Educational Stories in 2019-Part 2In this episode you will hear: Anika has a special announcement about a new format we will be implementing beginning in episode 109. (13:20) In this week’s news segment, an article from Forbes, “The Year’s Top Ten Educational Stories” (Part 2) by Michael Nietzel. Mark’s lifelong friend, Dr. Williams serves as the co-host for this episode. Mark and Dave discuss news stories 6-10 of the 10 biggest higher education news stories in 2019 according to Forbes (35:57) We are in Chapter 108 of 171 Answers and Mark and Dave discuss, What is the CSS PROFILE and how does it differ from the FAFSA. (49:39) Our question is from a dad...2020-02-201h 45
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsThe Top 10 Educational Stories in 2019In this episode you will hear: (08:51) In this week’s news segment, an article from Forbes, “The Year’s Top Ten Educational Stories” by Michael Nietzel. Mark’s lifelong friend, Dr. Williams serves as the co-host for this episode. Mark and Dave discuss the first five of these big higher education news stories in this episode. (43:03) We are in Chapter 107 of 171 Answers and Mark and Dave discuss, What are the most common mistakes students make on the FAFSA. This book chapter lists 23 of these mistakes and Dave and Mark discuss six of the 23. (51:38) Our question from a mom in California asks, if my c...2020-02-131h 55
Suze Orman's Women & Money (And Everyone Smart Enough To Listen)Ask Suze Anything Special Episode: A Conversation with Mark KantrowitzIn this special episode of Ask Suze Anything, Suze interviews the nationally recognized expert on student financial aid, scholarships and student loans, Mark Kantrowitz. They talk about what to and what not to do when saving for a child’s college education. Want to learn more about saving for college? Visit savingforcollege.com. JUST LAUNCHED! Join Suze’s Women & Money Community for FREE and ASK SUZE your questions which may just end up on her podcast! To ask Suze a question, download by following one of these links: CLICK HERE FOR APPLE CLIC...2020-02-0636 min
Tests and the Rest: College Admissions PodcastIncreased College Costs For Special Needs StudentsAttending college as a student with special needs presents a wide variety of serious logistical challenges. Even more daunting, though, may be the extra burden of paying for extra accommodations and services on top of tuition, room, and board. Amy and Mike invited Publisher and VP of Research for Savingforcollege.com Mark Kantrowitz to outline the increased college costs for special needs students. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What special needs tend to incur extra costs at college? What specific accommodations might be needed and at what cost? What obligations do c...2019-11-1523 min
Your College Bound Kid | Admission Tips, Admission Trends & Admission InterviewsHow Do Admissions Committees Make Decisions?In this episode you will hear: (06:12) In this week’s news, an article from savingforcollege.com, “Surge in Number of Colleges Cutting Tuition”, by Mark Kantrowitz. Between 2012 through 2018 small non-selective, private 4-year colleges began enacting tuition re-sets. These re-sets are a one-time reduction in a college’s tuition rate, usually accompanied by a cut in financial aid. (23:50) We are in chapter 87 of 171 Answers and we’re talking through how college admissions committees make their acceptance decisions. You may be surprised by how many evaluation systems are used by colleges. Mark introduces us to the Committee Based Evaluation method developed at the Universi...2019-09-261h 34
Law School PodcasterSpotlight on Public Interest Law - Is this Career Choice Right For You?Not all law students are headed to Big Law firms. More now than ever, students want to do public interest work, as they seek a rewarding, balanced life, where they feel they can make a difference. What does a career in public service really involve? Which law schools are leading the way with curriculum offerings and opportunities for students? What do you need to know about financing law school if you are thinking of a career in the public sector? Our experts help shine the spotlight on this career path.
Guests:
David Stern, Executive...2019-07-2530 minLaw School PodcasterFinancing Your JD - How To Pay For Law SchoolYou are considering a law school education, and you know it’s a good investment for your future. But, you may not be sure exactly how to finance the cost of a 3 year education that can top more than $40,000/year in expenses. Our experts explain the options available, and outline the financial aid process, including federal and private loans, grants and scholarships and how best to prepare financially to continue your studies. Listen to what law school deans who work with students at various stages of the financial aid process have to say; we talk with one dean who he...2019-07-2434 min
AfterMath: Interviews with the Best Minds in STEMPaying For College, With Mark KantrowitzThis episode’s guest is Mark Kantrowitz, nationally-recognized expert on student financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. He has written several books and created a number of websites that have helped over 100 million people pay for college. He and Richard discuss Mark’s background in mathematics and his initial career path in computer science, and how he made the decision to take his life in a different direction. Mark also shares some of the lessons he’s learned about the financial challenges facing the families of college-bound students, as well as some insights into what it takes to become a respec...2019-04-2356 min
Better conversations. Better outcomes. | Presented by BMO Global Asset Management77 Funding education with a 529 planThe cost of higher education has been climbing for many years, making it harder for families to afford to send their children to college. Most advisors are familiar with what a 529 plan is, yet only about 18% of children have these plans in place¹. Mark Kantrowitz of SavingForCollege.com joins the podcast to discuss how advisors can bridge the gap and become advocates for creating college savings plans. Plus, we discuss the importance of starting early in a child’s life, even in small increments, rather than waiting until high school. For full show notes and link...2019-04-0329 min
Coaching for LeadersDumb Things Smart People Do With Money, with Jill SchlesingerJill Schlesinger: Jill on Money
Jill Schlesinger is the Emmy-nominated Business Analyst for CBS News, the host of the Jill on Money podcast and of the nationally syndicated radio show, Jill on Money, which won the 2018 Gracie Award for Best National Talk Show. She has been recognized as a Top 10 LinkedIn Influencer and a Top 10 LinkedIn Voice. She’s the author of The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money: Thirteen Ways to Right Your Financial Wrongs*.
Key Points
Not all financial professionals are looking out for you. Make sure they are held to the fiduciary standard at all ti...2019-02-1837 min
Financial Sense NewshourEverything You Want to Know About 529 Plans and Saving for CollegeMark Kantrowitz at Savingforcollege.com joins us today to discuss 529 plans--how they fit into saving for college and education, their main benefits, how they affect financial aid, gift and estate tax benefits, which 529 plan to select and much, much more. For more information, see What is a 529 Plan?Click here to see our full archive of prior Lifetime Income broadcasts on college planning, taxes, real estate, health, and more.2018-06-1929 minFinancial Sense NewshourStudent Debt Passes $1.5 Trillion Mark 2018-05-22Financial Sense Newshour interviews Mark Kantrowitz on the new record high in student debt loans and what this means for individuals, the economy, and the markets as a whole. Mark Kantrowitz is a nationally-recognized expert on student financial aid, scholarships, and student loans.2018-05-2226 min
WSJ Watching Your WealthYour Student Loan Questions AnsweredCappex.com's Mark Kantrowitz answers listener questions about student loans and offers key insight in financially planning for the future.
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Strategic Scholar PodcastCappex VP and Publisher discusses financial aid, student debt and scholarship strategyMark Kantrowitz, Vice President of Strategy and Publisher at Cappex, discusses student debt, and provides practical tips for students looking to apply to more scholarship opportunities. “Financial aid is like speaking another language,” he said. “We boil it down to what you really need to know.” He recommends students to understand the different between the sticker price, net cost and net price. The sticker price is the total cost of attendance including room and board, textbooks and transportation. This number can be intimidating especially when some universities charge in excess of $60,000 annually in tuition...2017-02-0331 min
Taming the High Cost of College Archives - Taming The High Cost of CollegeTHCC108 – Interview with Mark Kantrowitz, College Planning Guru Founder of FinAid.org and many others!
Meet Scholarship Jedi, Mark Kantrowitz. Mark is a mathematician, author, speaker, and expert on scholarships with over 20 years of higher education experience. We invited Mark on the show today to share his incredible knowledge about scholarships and help you learn the lingo. “Financial aid is like a different language, the more you learn about it the easier your process will be,” says Kantrowitz. This episode is chock full of great information!
Questions Answered Today:
What types of scholarships are out there?
“There are about six billion dollars worth of scholarships awarded each y...2017-01-1900 min
Taming The High Cost of College108 Interview with Mark Kantrowitz, College Planning Guru Founder of FinAid.org and many others! THCC109 – InviteEducation.com: Helping Families Plan and Pay for College at Any Age Interview with John Hupalo, Founder and CEO of InviteEducation.com January 26, 2017 by Brad Baldridge Leave a Comment Helping Families Plan and Pay for College at Any Age Most families find it challenging to jump in and learn the college process, but we have John Hupalo here today to share all his great resources to make this simple! After his personal and professional experience with the issue of college financing and planning, John recognized that there were not too many resources available. He and his partner decided, “There has got to...2017-01-1944 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi - Stories of Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Success, and Money Strategy338: Mark Kantrowitz, Financial Aid Expert Today, we have a very special and important guest as we dive into college affordability and student loans. Our guest today is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of student financial aid scholarships and student loans. His name is Mark Kantrowitz. You may have seen his name quoted in the media often. He is my go-to expert and resource when it comes to learning more about student loans. Mark aims to deliver practical information, advice as well as tools and resources to students and their families so that they can make informed decisions about planning and paying for...2016-01-2033 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi338: Mark Kantrowitz, Financial Aid ExpertToday, we have a very special and important guest as we dive into college affordability and student loans. Our guest today is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of student financial aid scholarships and student loans. His name is Mark Kantrowitz. You may have seen his name quoted in the media often. He is my go-to expert and resource when it comes to learning more about student loans. Mark aims to deliver practical information, advice as well as tools and resources to students and their families so that they can make informed decisions about planning and paying for college...2016-01-2033 min
Law School Interactive » Podcast FeedFederal Loan Forgiveness ProgramsThis week's podcast discusses federal student loan forgiveness programs. We'll hear from experts Isaac Bowers, Senior Program Manager for Educational Debt & Outreach at Equal Justice Works; Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of finaid.org and fastweb.com; and Heather Jarvis, financial expert at askheatherjarvis.com.
More...2012-10-2922 min
College Bound & Determined Archives - WebTalkRadio.netCollege Bound & Determined – Scholarships and Safety: Two Critically Important ConversationsThis week get the skinny on scholarships from an interview with Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of www.fastweb.com. We also dive into personal safety at college. Ruth Anne Koenick tells us how to talk with our teens about this important topic and what to be asking, and looking for, when visiting campuses. And, I continue answering questions about life at college from parents around the country.Subscribe with your favorite podcast playerAndroidRSS
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