Money Moves

About Money Moves

A no-fluff guide to how money works — and how to make it work for you.

Publisher

National Media Archives

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jul 2025

Latest episode

12 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Sept 2025

   The Hidden Truth Behind America's Job Openings

   Despite 9.6 million US job openings, many job seekers struggle to get hired due to misleading job postings, high turnover, and 'ghost jobs' that companies never intend to fill. Automation, high hiring standards, and a shift to self-employment further complicate the market. Companies benefit from inflated job numbers, while both workers and employers face challenges in matching real openings with qualified candidates. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

2. 

   5 Sept 2025

   The Paradox of Modern Financial Fraud

   Despite increased awareness, financial fraud is at an all-time high due to sophisticated scams, influencer-driven hype, underfunded regulators, and a culture that celebrates risk-takers. Venture capitalists often overlook due diligence, while everyday people face rising scams enabled by technology and desperation. The normalization of grifting, rapid tech advances, and sensationalist media make it harder to distinguish legitimate opportunities from scams. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

3. 

   29 Aug 2025

   How Corporations Are Securing Words and Ideas

   Companies are racing to trademark everyday words, phrases, and even gestures, gaining legal control and building barriers for competitors. Trademarks offer indefinite protection if renewed, fueling a surge in filings, especially with emerging technologies like AI. This arms race creates valuable assets, enables legal threats, and makes it harder for small businesses to compete, while new AI tools help enforce these rights across the internet. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

4. 

   22 Aug 2025

   Why Inheriting a Home Won't Fix the Housing Crisis

   Homeownership now divides Americans more than class, with soaring prices and interest rates locking out first-time buyers. Many hope to inherit property from Boomers, but rising retirement costs, concentrated wealth, and institutional investors mean most homes won't trickle down to the next generation. New mortgage products inflate prices further, leaving younger people struggling to buy, rent, or inherit a home in today's market. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

5. 

   15 Aug 2025

   How Financial Stress Is Shaping American Spending

   Americans face rising job insecurity, dwindling savings, and soaring costs, yet are spending more on luxury and experiences. Crisis fatigue is fueling pessimism, risky financial behaviors, and a reliance on influencers over experts, leaving many young people feeling hopeless about homeownership and financial stability. Sensational news and get-rich-quick schemes prey on these anxieties, worsening long-term financial health and making it harder to build real wealth. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

6. 

   8 Aug 2025

   America’s Homelessness Crisis: Billions Spent, Few Results

   US cities are spending record sums on homelessness, yet rates continue to rise. A tangled web of public agencies and nonprofits, high administrative costs, poor coordination, and expensive housing projects hinder real progress. Many programs focus on costly, inefficient solutions while failing to address root causes like unaffordable housing. Political and organizational incentives perpetuate inefficiency, making lasting solutions elusive. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

7. 

   1 Aug 2025

   How Private Equity Really Works

   Private equity is a $4.7 trillion global industry investing in non-public assets, often through buyouts funded by investor capital and loans. Firms structure as Delaware partnerships, raise money by investing their own funds, and earn fees and a share of profits. They target companies for operational improvements or cost-cutting, then sell at a profit. Tax advantages and high compensation drive its appeal, but its impact on industries and jobs is controversial. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

8. 

   25 Jul 2025

   Why Top CEOs Always Fail Upwards

   Despite costly failures, many CEOs receive huge payouts and continue to land top jobs due to a system prioritizing experience, elite networks, and powerful negotiating positions. Golden parachutes, boardroom politics, and the high value placed on leadership over technical skills allow executives to fail upwards, often at the expense of regular workers and shareholders. This entrenched system makes it almost impossible for top executives to truly fall from grace. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

9. 

   18 Jul 2025

   The Dark Side of Senior Care Profits

   America’s nursing homes and senior care facilities, often run for profit and increasingly owned by private equity, are plagued by cost-cutting, understaffing, and poor conditions—leading to thousands of premature deaths. Driven by an aging population and financial incentives, investors exploit the system, prioritizing profit over care. Regulatory gaps, abusive guardianships, and creative financial maneuvers further harm vulnerable elderly residents, making age care a broken business model. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

10. 

    6 Jul 2025

    The Dumbest Business Idea in History

    In this episode, we talk about how decisions meant to maximize shareholder value reshaped companies like Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Silicon Valley Bank, and Lehman Brothers. The story covers the Ford Motor Company court case that set a precedent, the rise of Jack Welch’s aggressive cost-cutting at General Electric, the dramatic surge in executive pay compared to worker wages, the decline in average stock holding periods, and how short-term thinking has triggered massive layoffs, quality declines, and some of the biggest corporate failures in modern history. Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Erotic Audio Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

11. 

    4 Jul 2025

    How the New Work Economy Eats Itself

    We trace the tangled, unraveling threads of the nine-to-five job — a system once fought for by workers to protect their time but now hollowed out by mass layoffs, gig work, and the relentless hunt for profit. From overemployed remote workers secretly stacking paychecks to delivery drivers risking it all for flexible hours, this story pulls apart the myth of job security and reveals the hidden costs of freedom sold by gig apps and contract deals. Listen as we unpack why companies love to abandon permanent roles, how workers are left paying the price for their own benefits, and what the quiet extinction of the traditional workday means for anyone still trying to trade time for a steady living. Explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive: 18+ NSFW Audio Stories Power & Influence Luxury & Prestige Wealth & Finance Personal Growth & Achievement Crime & Corruption (True Crime) Knowledge & Ideas History & Legacy News, Culture & Society Technology & Innovation Exploration & Wonder

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