Latest from Brian Allison

• Feb 27, 2019

  Marie Kondo is sparking joy at the thrift shop

  We’re at the end of earnings season, and the news was good, for the most part. But is this the calm before the storm? French carmaker Peugeot says it’s coming back stateside. Plus, Marie Kondo’s popular downsizing movement could work out great for the resale industry. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

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• Feb 27, 2019

  Help wanted: will pay off student loans

  By most accounts, the U.S. economy is doing well, except when we’re talking about farmers. Spotify launches in India, a country with 400 million mobile phone users. Plus, some companies are now offering student loan repayment benefits to attract quality employees. And, in case you’re interested, Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch is up for sale at a big discount. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

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• Feb 27, 2019

  Spotify hopes premium will help it stand out in India

  From the BBC World Service… Ahead of President Trump’s dinner with Kim Jong Un, Boeing announced deals totaling $16 billion with two Vietnamese aircraft carriers. Then, with less than 10 percent of users in Asia, Spotify has just launched its streaming service in India. But in a crowded market, how does it plan to stand out? Plus, what New Zealand can teach Britain about life after Brexit. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

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• Feb 26, 2019

  Who rates the raters?

  The big credit rating agencies testify before Congress today as it considers a bill allowing consumers to challenge their ratings, among other protections. Also testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday is Fed Chair Jerome Powell. How might the markets react? Plus, amid riding health care costs, North Carolina is trying to lower prices for state workers, which could actually mean higher payments to some providers. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

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• Feb 26, 2019

  North Korea weighs security vs economy at Hanoi summit

  From the BBC World Service… On his first day in Vietnam ahead of the two-day summit with President Trump, North Korea’s leader is believed to tour Hanoi to see how more economic development could help his country. But we’ll hear why giving up nuclear weapons in exchange for economic stability is a trade-off with national security. Then, the U.N. is appealing for $4 billion in aid to for Yemen, which has been devastated since conflict began in 2015. Plus, the British pound jumped to the highest level in four weeks as politicians weigh a range of options, including a new public Brexit vote, a delay in leaving the UK, or a guarantee the country won’t crash out of the E.U. next month. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

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• Feb 26, 2019

  The debtors’ advocate

  Big Pharma execs face lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the rising cost of prescription drugs Tuesday. Home Depot jumps on the home delivery bandwagon. Plus, we look at how some attorneys are helping the next generation of jurists avoid crushing law school debt. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brother Printers.

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• Feb 25, 2019

  Crypto in Kenya

  The markets responded positively to President Trump’s announcement on Twitter that he was holding off on Chinese tariffs. The president will also meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam later this week. What are the North Korean people expecting from the talks? Plus, cryptocurrency is helping communities in Kenya with their cash flow problems. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Pitney Bowes and WellFrame.

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• Feb 25, 2019

  What the President doesn’t really get about the economy

  Asian stocks rally following President Donald Trump’s tweet saying he’ll delay tariffs on Chinese goods. Former Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says the president doesn’t understand macroeconomic policy. Plus, how high-end exercise equipment companies are vying to keep people connected at home. Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Pitney Bowes and WellFrame.

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• Feb 25, 2019

  China shares surge on US trade deal optimism

  From the BBC World Service… Simmering tensions around Huawei’s participation in the rollout of 5G internet connectivity have thrown technology security into the global spotlight. We’ll take you to world’s biggest meeting of mobile-phone providers in Barcelona, where the Chinese company will be working to boost its battered image. Then, with one tweet about progress on trade negotiations with China, President Trump helped send global stocks sharply higher today. But is there enough detail to sustain investor optimism? Today’s show is sponsored by Kronos, Pitney Bowes and WellFrame.

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• Feb 22, 2019

  The big story unfolding in the mobile world

  After Google employees aired out the company’s dirty laundry on social media regarding forced arbitration, the company said it is ending the practice. The Mobile World Congress kicks off in Barcelona next week, but the story of sticker shock is already unfolding. Plus, traders are taking climate change into account for their financial decisions, and so are potential home buyers. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, WellFrame, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Indeed.

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