In this mid-year money check-in, Mosheh is joined by Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola, co-hosts of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, to tackle the questions we’re all asking: How do the latest economic headlines actually affect my wallet? From tariffs and grocery bills to debt, side hustles, and retirement planning, they break down practical ways to navigate an unpredictable economy without losing your sanity - or your savings.
Their conversation covers everything from stretching your back-to-school budget to finding side hustles that make sense for your skills, to why an emergency fund is your financial life jacket. You’ll also hear tips on tackling debt faster, setting realistic goals, making smart investments (without falling for shiny distractions), and pivoting your plans when life throws a curveball. If money stress has been holding you back, this episode is packed with the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies you need to reset and make the rest of 2025 count._________________________
NerdWallet’s Mid-Year Financial Goals Check-In Report
NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast
We are not your financial or investment advisors. This nerdy info is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes and may not apply to your specific circumstances.
This episode features a paid guest appearance by NerdWallet.
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Trump/Putin Summit Today; Veggie Prices Could Soar; Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s Podcast Debut
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News + Tropical Storm Erin Update (02:00)
– Everything You Need To Know About Today’s Trump-Putin Summit (04:00)
– US Producer Prices Rise by Most in Three Years on Services (06:20)
– Veggie-flation Strikes, With A Warning for Grocery Prices
– HHS Revives Child Vaccine Safety Panel Sought By Anti-Vaccine Activists (10:20)
– What to Know About the Heat Wave and Wildfires in Southern Europe (13:10)
– Young Men Are Struggling In A Slowing Job Market, Even If They Have College Degrees (14:30)
– Venus Williams, 45, Gets Singles Wild Card For US Open (16:45)
– Everything You Need To Know About Taylor Swift’s Appearance On New Heights Podcast (17:50)
– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (21:30)
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Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.
Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.
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Trump Warns Russia Ahead Of Friday Summit; Possible Marijuana Reclassification; U.S. Drinking Plummets; Amazon Same-Day Food Delivery
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News + What We Know About Apple’s Next iPhone (02:00)
– Trump Threatens 'Very Severe' Consequences If Russia Doesn't Agree To End Ukraine War (07:30)
– What Happened On Pre-Summit Call With Zelensky And Europeans (09:30)
– Could The US Reclassify Marijuana? (16:30)
– U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge (19:20)
– A Glacier Outburst Underway in Alaska Is Sending A Surge Of Water Downstream Toward Juneau (24:00)
– Put Away Your Sweats: Return-To-Office At 5-Year High (26:00)
– Companies Embrace In-Person Interviews To Dodge the Chatbots (28:20)
– Amazon Launches Same-Day Delivery of Meat, Eggs, Produce In More Than 1,000 Cities (30:00)
– What The Fall of Florida’s Oranges Tells Us About The Future (32:10)
– Trump Names Stallone, Strait Among Kennedy Center Honorees (35:30)
– On This Day In History (39:30)
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase
– Industrious - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50
– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS
– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS
– Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: monews
🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.
Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.
Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.
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New CDC Anti-Vax Shooter Details; Brain Implant Wars; D.C. National Guard Deploys; TX Dems Returning Home; Wave Pool Surfing The Next Golf?
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News + Taylor Swift Announces New Album 'The Life of a Showgirl' (02:00)
– The Perseid Meteor Shower (04:40)
– What We’ve Learned About CDC Shooting–And Why CDC Workers Are Upset With HHS Sec. RFK. Jr (08:30)
– What New Inflation Numbers Tell Us About The Impact Of Trump’s Tariffs On Prices (14:50)
– National Guard Troops In DC, White House Touts Arrests On 1st Day Of Takeover (20:50)
– Texas Democrats To Return After Governor Ends Special Session That Included Redistricting (23:10)
– Israel Says Review Shows Hamas Inflating Gaza Hunger Data In ‘Orchestrated Campaign’ (25:30)
– Shooters At Austin, TX Target Store Had Extensive Criminal History (30:00)
– OpenAI’s Altman Challenges Elon Musk With Plans For Brain Implant Startup (32:20)
– Will Wave Pools Turn Surfing Into the Next Golf? (35:30)
– On This Day In History (39:40)
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase
– Industrious - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50
– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS
– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS
– Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: monews
🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.
Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.
Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.
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Feds Take Over D.C. Police; SCOTUS Asked To Overturn Gay Marriage; More Mothers Leaving Workforce; AOL Ending Dial-Up
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)
– Trump Orders National Guard to Washington and Takeover of Capital City’s Police (07:00)
– Trump Lowers Expectations For Putin Meeting (16:45)
– Supreme Court Formally Asked to Overturn Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Ruling (21:45)
– Israel Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza (24:50)
– Mothers Are Leaving The Workforce, Erasing Pandemic Gains (28:30)
– Farmers' Almanac Winter Forecast For 2025-2026: A Long Season Of Cold, Snow Across US (31:45)
– AOL Will End Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating) (33:00)
– On This Day In History (37:45)
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase
– Industrious - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50
– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS
– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS
– Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: monews
🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.
Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.
Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.
A daily breakdown of the biggest news headlines from around the world -- from the essential to the entertaining -- with reliable analysis you can trust. Episodes feature Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) and Jill Wagner reporting the top news of the day, conducting interviews with newsmakers and answering listener questions.
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