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Common Cents Finance

Common Cents Finance

By Common Cents Finance

Financial illiteracy is a problem across the world. People from all walks of life lack a basic grasp of personal finance, which prevents them from realizing financial freedom or upward social mobility. Common Cents Finance looks to irradicate this social issue and democratize financial literacy through interviews and discussions about various financial topics. We look to make finance common "cents."
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#25 - The Power of Your Public Image and Branding, Conspiracy Theories, and More! w/ Dr. Barna Donovan

Common Cents FinanceJun 15, 2021

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What are the Drawbacks with Dividends?

What are the Drawbacks with Dividends?

In this episode, Anthony breaks down the downsides of investing and relying on dividend-paying stocks. (Originally posted on YouTube in 2020).
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DISCLAIMER: Common Cents Finance (“CCF”) is not a registered financial or advisory service. The presence of this podcast on the Internet shall not be directly or indirectly interpreted as a solicitation of investment advisory services.
All content is for information purposes only. The content provided is not a research report or financial advice. It should not be used as the basis to buy or sell a security, nor is it an offer to buy or sell a security. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Common Cents Finance, unless otherwise specifically cited. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by our platform as to other parties’ informational accuracy or completeness. All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant, or legal counsel prior to implementation.
Feb 15, 202211:28
How to Identify a Pyramid Scheme

How to Identify a Pyramid Scheme

On this episode, Anthony and Domenico fight through technical difficulties to outline how you can avoid falling for financial scams.

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DISCLAIMER: Common Cents Finance (“CCF”) is not a registered financial or advisory service. The presence of this podcast on the Internet shall not be directly or indirectly interpreted as a solicitation of investment advisory services.

All content is for information purposes only.  The content provided is not a research report or financial advice. It should not be used as the basis to buy or sell a security, nor is it an offer to buy or sell a security.  The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Common Cents Finance, unless otherwise specifically cited.  Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by our platform as to other parties’ informational accuracy or completeness.  All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant, or legal counsel prior to implementation.

Feb 07, 202245:39
Why You Should Have an Emergency Fund NOW

Why You Should Have an Emergency Fund NOW

On this episode, Anthony gives you a complete rundown on emergency funds, how they work, and why you should have one.

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DISCLAIMER: Common Cents Finance (“CCF”) is not a registered financial or advisory service. The presence of this podcast on the Internet shall not be directly or indirectly interpreted as a solicitation of investment advisory services.

All content is for information purposes only.  The content provided is not a research report or financial advice. It should not be used as the basis to buy or sell a security, nor is it an offer to buy or sell a security.  The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Common Cents Finance, unless otherwise specifically cited.  Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by our platform as to other parties’ informational accuracy or completeness.  All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant, or legal counsel prior to implementation.

Jan 31, 202215:46
A Look at the Student Loan Crisis in America

A Look at the Student Loan Crisis in America

On this episode, Anthony and Domenico explore how severe the student loan crisis is in the country and possible ways to resolve it.

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DISCLAIMER: Common Cents Finance (“CCF”) is not a registered financial or advisory service. The presence of this podcast on the Internet shall not be directly or indirectly interpreted as a solicitation of investment advisory services.

All content is for information purposes only.  The content provided is not a research report or financial advice. It should not be used as the basis to buy or sell a security, nor is it an offer to buy or sell a security.  The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Common Cents Finance, unless otherwise specifically cited.  Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by our platform as to other parties’ informational accuracy or completeness.  All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant, or legal counsel prior to implementation.

Jan 24, 202239:35
What are NFTs?

What are NFTs?

On this episode, Anthony and Domenico dive into the world of NFTs and try they best to make sense of what they are.

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DISCLAIMER: Common Cents Finance (“CCF”) is not a registered financial or advisory service. The presence of this podcast on the Internet shall not be directly or indirectly interpreted as a solicitation of investment advisory services.

All content is for information purposes only.  The content provided is not a research report or financial advice. It should not be used as the basis to buy or sell a security, nor is it an offer to buy or sell a security.  The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Common Cents Finance, unless otherwise specifically cited.  Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by our platform as to other parties’ informational accuracy or completeness.  All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant, or legal counsel prior to implementation.

Jan 17, 202243:21
Financial Resolutions You Need to Make This New Year

Financial Resolutions You Need to Make This New Year

On this episode, Anthony and Domenico talk New Year's Resolutions and how you can set up your financial future for success in 2022.
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DISCLAIMER: Common Cents Finance (“CCF”) is not a registered financial or advisory service. The presence of this podcast on the Internet shall not be directly or indirectly interpreted as a solicitation of investment advisory services.
All content is for information purposes only. The content provided is not a research report or financial advice. It should not be used as the basis to buy or sell a security, nor is it an offer to buy or sell a security. The opinions expressed herein are solely those of Common Cents Finance, unless otherwise specifically cited. Material presented is believed to be from reliable sources and no representations are made by our platform as to other parties’ informational accuracy or completeness. All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant, or legal counsel prior to implementation.
Jan 03, 202201:15:11
#46 - Why You Need to Diversify Your Portfolio | Hedging, Index Funds, and More

#46 - Why You Need to Diversify Your Portfolio | Hedging, Index Funds, and More

On this episode, Anthony and Nick discuss the importance of diversification and how it can save your portfolio from disaster.

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(Originally Recorded November 2020)

Sep 27, 202120:14
#45 - The Tax Benefits of Being a Farmer

#45 - The Tax Benefits of Being a Farmer

In early 2021, Bill Gates became the proud owner of the most farmland in the United States.  Upon the news, the guys gave their thoughts and broke down the tremendous tax benefits behind Gates' decision.


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(Originally Recorded February 2021)

Sep 15, 202115:36
#44 - Why Do So Many Athletes Go Broke?

#44 - Why Do So Many Athletes Go Broke?

In this episode, the guys discuss how athletes often go broke after their playing career.


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Sep 09, 202119:06
#43 - How to Build Your Credit Score

#43 - How to Build Your Credit Score

In this video, the guys go over the basics of improving your credit score.  Despite seeming very complicated, building your credit can be an easy and straightforward thing to do.  


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Sep 02, 202120:45
#42 - Here are Great Credit Card Alternatives
Aug 30, 202106:04
#41 - Bear Stearns: The First Domino to Fall of the 2008 Financial Crisis
Aug 27, 202125:05
#40 - The Collapse of Enron: What were the Consequences of Such a Large Fraud?
Aug 13, 202118:29
#39 - What is Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and How Can It Help Businesses Succeed? w/ Daniel Kuchinka , Ph.D.
Aug 09, 202126:28
#38 - Emergency Funds: Why You Need One and Where to Start
Aug 06, 202128:32
#37 - What is a "Masters" Recording, the Pros and Cons of Record Deals, & More! w/ Kevin Cummines, M.A., M.F.A.
Aug 02, 202125:48
#36 - Ethical Investing: Is It Possible?
Jul 30, 202108:47
#35 - Career Opportunities in Statistics, Women in STEM, & More! w/ Rebecca Conley, Ph.D.
Jul 26, 202112:52
#34 - Let's Talk Taxes: The Difference Between Deductibles & Credits
Jul 21, 202106:37
#33 - Watch Out for Crypto Scams!
Jul 14, 202117:09
#32 - How Credit Cards Work
Jul 08, 202117:39
#31 - How to Be an Effective Manager w/ Dean Goettsch, M.A.
Jul 05, 202133:33
#30 - How 401(k)s Work
Jul 02, 202111:40
#29 - How Psychology Can Benefit Your Business w/ Joshua Feinberg, Ph.D.
Jun 29, 202125:40
#28 - Why Risk is Necessary to Succeed in Business w/ John "Jack" Hampton, D.B.A.
Jun 26, 202110:18
#27 - Assets vs. Liabilities: One of the Biggest Misconceptions in Personal Finance
Jun 24, 202104:37
#26 - Brand Equity, Personal Branding, and Effective Leadership w/ Robert M. Donnelly
Jun 18, 202130:03
#25 - The Power of Your Public Image and Branding, Conspiracy Theories, and More! w/ Dr. Barna Donovan
Jun 15, 202150:16
#24 - Does Our Public School System Do Enough to Address Financial Illiteracy? w/ Dr. James Clayton

#24 - Does Our Public School System Do Enough to Address Financial Illiteracy? w/ Dr. James Clayton

On this episode of the podcast, Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with James Clayton Ed.D.  Dr. Clayton has worked at all levels of education teaching mathematics for fifteen years, five of which at the high school level followed by ten at the junior high/middle school.  He left the classroom to join the New Jersey Department of Education as a program specialist in mathematics during which he worked as a consultant and teacher trainer. After serving two years as a Director of Mathematics and Basic Skills in a regional secondary school district he became an elementary principal and later a superintendent.  Dr. Clayton retired from public education during the summer of 2005 to become a Professor of Education at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey. He has published and edited several articles and he has presented workshops in many states and Canada.

In their conversation, Dr. Clayton is able to contextualize how poorly the public school system does in educating personal finance.

Jun 12, 202147:29
#23 - How Serious is the Student Loan Crisis and What Can We Do About It? w/ Student Debt Brand

#23 - How Serious is the Student Loan Crisis and What Can We Do About It? w/ Student Debt Brand

On this episode, Anthony had the pleasure to speak with Shanna from the platform Student Debt Brand.  Student Debt Brand is looking to bring awareness to the growing student loan crisis in the United States and to aid those with significant debts to pay their bills.  In their conversation, Anthony and Shanna discuss the contributing factors to the crisis and how the country can attempt to resolve the issue.


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Jun 07, 202143:41
#22 - Value Investing, How to Learn to Invest on Your Own & More! w/ from100kto1m
Jun 03, 202101:09:55
#21 - Navigating the Post-Pandemic Job Environment w/ Enzo Fonzo

#21 - Navigating the Post-Pandemic Job Environment w/ Enzo Fonzo

On this episode,  Nicolas and Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Enzo Fonzo, the director of the Career Engagement & Experiential Learning Department at Saint Peter's University.  On the episode, he was able to go over how students and recent graduates should navigate this post-pandemic job market.

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Jun 01, 202130:27
#20 - Budgeting, Speculative Investing, and More! w/ Coast to Coast Finance

#20 - Budgeting, Speculative Investing, and More! w/ Coast to Coast Finance

On this episode, Anthony was interviewed by Anthony Peltier of Coast to Coast Finance, a financial literacy platform much like Common Cents Finance.  In their conversation, they were able to touch on the importance of budgeting and compound interested as well as the harms created by speculative investing.  


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May 28, 202136:29
#19 - Fundamental Investing, Cash Flow, and the Power of Compounding w/ Tom Luddy

#19 - Fundamental Investing, Cash Flow, and the Power of Compounding w/ Tom Luddy

On this episode,  Nicolas and Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Luddy.  Tom is a retired former managing director at JPMorgan Chase. With a career spanning more than 40 years, he has held numerous key positions in the company, including global head of equity, head of equity research, and chief investment officer.  On the episode, he was able to discuss how fundamental investing is still applicable in today's market, the importance of cash flows and compound interest, and more!

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May 24, 202136:32
AT&T Dumps Time Warner | How Big of a Failure was the Acquisition?

AT&T Dumps Time Warner | How Big of a Failure was the Acquisition?

After fighting so hard to acquire it, AT&T decides to move on from Time Warner.  This is a tremendous shift in approach for the telecom company, which greatly underperformed the market since the acquisition.  On this episode, the guys discuss whether this was a good move for the company and how big of a failure the acquisition really was.


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May 23, 202120:20
#18 - The Business of Music; Record Deals, Contracts, & More! w/ James Adler

#18 - The Business of Music; Record Deals, Contracts, & More! w/ James Adler

On this episode,  Nicolas and Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with James Adler, an award-winning composer and musical artist.  James was able to provide tremendous insight into the music industry, specifically the business aspect of it.  He was able to discuss how record deals work, the importance of owning your music as an artist, and the need to be able to read a contract.


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May 20, 202153:04
Pfizer & Moderna Report HUGE Profits from Their Vaccines | Is This an Ethical Dilemma?

Pfizer & Moderna Report HUGE Profits from Their Vaccines | Is This an Ethical Dilemma?

Pfizer & Moderna reported their quarterly earnings, and they beat expectations.  However, was it ethical for them to profit as much as they did?

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May 19, 202114:45
Bill & Melinda Gates Separate | What Will Their Divorce Settlement Be, and How Will This Affect Microsoft's Stock?

Bill & Melinda Gates Separate | What Will Their Divorce Settlement Be, and How Will This Affect Microsoft's Stock?

After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates announced that they will be separating.  This was a very surprising move, and it begs two questions: what does this mean for Microsoft and what will the settlement be?


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May 18, 202116:45
#17 - What is Social Entrepreneurship? w/ Dr. Chanaz Gargouri

#17 - What is Social Entrepreneurship? w/ Dr. Chanaz Gargouri

On this episode, Nicolas and Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Chanaz Gargouri, an assistant professor of business administration as Saint Peter's University.  In their conversation, Professor Gargouri was able to provide an interesting insight on entrepreneurship and how it can benefit individuals monetarily and benefit society as a whole!

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May 17, 202133:23
Let's Take a Look at the Current State of Our Job Market

Let's Take a Look at the Current State of Our Job Market

The job market in the United States has been a rollercoaster.  To help you make better sense of it, Nick and Anthony go over the numbers and give their thoughts.

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May 16, 202120:02
Elon Musk Hosted SNL and Crashed Dogecoin | What This Means for Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk Hosted SNL and Crashed Dogecoin | What This Means for Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live last week, and many hoped he would pump the value of Dogecoin.  Unfortunately for those people, he did the exact opposite.  Listen to guys give their takes on how this affects the cryptocurrency market.

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May 15, 202116:32
Verizon Sells Yahoo & AOL | How Does This Affect the 5G Race?

Verizon Sells Yahoo & AOL | How Does This Affect the 5G Race?

Verizon sold Yahoo & AOL the other day, and Nick and Anthony were more surprised that AOL was in existence than anything.  Listen to hear what the guys think this means for Verizon going forward.

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May 14, 202118:03
#16 - The Business of Art, How Appraisals & Auction Houses Work, How to Start a Career in Art w/ Beatrice Mady, MFA

#16 - The Business of Art, How Appraisals & Auction Houses Work, How to Start a Career in Art w/ Beatrice Mady, MFA

On this episode,  Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Beatrice Mady, a Professor of Graphic Arts and Director of the Fine Arts Gallery at Saint Peter's University.  In their conversation, Professor Mady was able to provide tremendous insight into the business aspect of the art world.  She explained how art appraisals and auction houses work, how to start a career in art, and even how someone could invest in art!

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May 13, 202128:32
#15 - Everything to Know About the CPA Exam; the Perks of the Becker CPA Review Course w/ Jackie Oblinger

#15 - Everything to Know About the CPA Exam; the Perks of the Becker CPA Review Course w/ Jackie Oblinger

On this episode, Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Jackie Oblinger, who is an account manager in the NJ/Philadelphia Metro area for Becker, the premiere review platform for the CPA exam.  In their conversation, Jackie was able to explain details of the CPA exam (eligibility requirements, exam structure, etc.), CPA career opportunities, and why Becker is such a great study platform!

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May 10, 202128:25
#14 - The Business of eSports and Where It Will Be in 10 Years; Thoughts on NFTs w/ Kiernan Ensor

#14 - The Business of eSports and Where It Will Be in 10 Years; Thoughts on NFTs w/ Kiernan Ensor

On this episode, Nicolas and Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Kiernan Ensor, the President of Conference One, a collegiate esports conferenced based in New Jersey.  He is also an adjunct professor of eSports at Saint Peter's University.  In their conversation, Professor Ensor was able to explain the business and economics behind esports and touch a little on NFTs.

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May 06, 202153:45
Netflix Disappoints in its Earnings Call | What's Next for Netflix?

Netflix Disappoints in its Earnings Call | What's Next for Netflix?

Netflix was the odd one out in the tech sector last week.  With practically every other tech company reporting great earnings for their fiscal quarters, Netflix reported numbers that did not meet expectations.  Where does Netflix go from here?

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May 05, 202110:42
Amazon Blows Out Estimates in Earnings Report | When Will The Stock Split Happen?

Amazon Blows Out Estimates in Earnings Report | When Will The Stock Split Happen?

Amazon had a fantastic earnings call for the quarter.  That just begs one question: when is the stock split happening?


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May 04, 202112:33
#13 - 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and More! w/ Professor Suman Kalia, M.B.A., M.S.

#13 - 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and More! w/ Professor Suman Kalia, M.B.A., M.S.

On this episode, Nicolas and Anthony had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Suman Kalia, a Doctor of Professional Studies, who has worked with JP Morgan for over 30 years!  In their conversation, Professor Kalia was able to explain a number of different rising technologies, such as blockchain, 5G, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and more!


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Apr 30, 202140:46
#12 - What is Blockchain and What Opportunities Will It Create? w/ Alberto La Cava, Ph.D.

#12 - What is Blockchain and What Opportunities Will It Create? w/ Alberto La Cava, Ph.D.

On episode 12 of the Common Cents Finance Podcast, Anthony and Nicolas got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Alberto La Cava, a Professor & Chair of Computer & Information Sciences and Director of Masters in Cyber Security Program at Saint Peter's University.  In their conversation, Dr. La Cava, who has a great comprehension of blockchain, was able to explain what this technology is and what opportunities it will create in the future.  

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Apr 27, 202139:22
#11 - Could the Government Just Print Money?, Modern Monetary Theory Explained w/ Dr. Devin Rafferty

#11 - Could the Government Just Print Money?, Modern Monetary Theory Explained w/ Dr. Devin Rafferty

On episode 11 of the Common Cents Finance Podcast, Nicolas and Anthony got the opportunity to speak with Dr. Devin Rafferty, an associate professor in economics at Saint Peter's University.  In their conversation, Dr. Rafferty was able to explain Modern Monetary Theory, a macroeconomic framework that says monetarily sovereign countries are not constrained by revenues.  In other words, under this theory, governments at the federal level could print as much money as needed since they are the monopoly issuers of their currency.  

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Apr 23, 202146:33