BullCast

As we come to a close on Mental Health Awareness Month, the BullCast crew thought it would be an appropriate time to discuss the relationship between mental health and finances. We will kick off the show with our list of the top songs to put you in an upbeat mood. Then, we will get to the heart of the matter and talk about how financial stress stems from a multitude of things: like being in debt, not earning enough money, and the e...

This week, BullCast welcomes Erin Gruwell, celebrated teacher, author, and social justice activist. In this touching show, we’ll explore the concept of hope and possibility for at-risk students who are deemed unteachable. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies about education. Then, we’ll jump right in with Ms. G, discussing her story as a young teacher entering Room 203 and how the Freedom Writers came to be. In the...

The term “stock compensation” is a familiar term in larger companies, especially in the tech sector, and it is often accompanied with another recognizable term: “stock options.” But what does it really mean, and is this form of compensation better than a standard salary? Join us on this week’s show we uncover the mysteries of stock units and performance shares. We’ll start the show with our list of the most successful products from...

Divorce is not only an emotionally draining experience, it’s financially draining as well. While dissolving the bonds of matrimony may create a fresh start for a couple, it can, unfortunately, have significant financial implications. Join us on today’s show as we discuss the dollars of divorce. We’ll start with our list of the best breakup songs of all time because who doesn’t love listening to a sad song on repeat while traversing...

This week, we are discussing a very scary word: recession. While this term may make people break out in a cold sweat, it’s actually a fairly normal economic event. We’ll start the show with an ode to superheroes as National Superhero Day is April 28th. We’ll have a superhero-themed Would You Rather, then run down our list of the world’s richest superheroes. In the meat of the show, we’ll talk about what a recession is and what caus...

As a follow-up to our Debt Consolidation episode, we will be discussing the ins and outs of Bankruptcy this week. We’ll kick off the show with our Weekly Volatility segment, detailing the personal highs and lows of the week. Then, we’ll do The List where we discuss the most powerful fictional corporations in TV shows. In the meat of the show, we’ll talk about what bankruptcy actually is and the stigma that is attached to it. Katie,...

Debt Consolidation is a ten-dollar term that actually has a very simple meaning – it’s all about simplification! Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into the idea of combining debts to make your life easier. We’ll start the show with fan-favorite, TwitterNuggs: tweets about money that are funny and relatable. Then, we’ll get into the specifics on debt consolidation. With multiple consolidation options (like personal loans and...

April is Financial Literacy Month, a time for us to think about our financial futures and promote financial education for our next generation. Join us as we discuss the uncomfortable truth of financial illiteracy in America including some frightening statistics. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies set in schools (because financial literacy begins in the classroom.) Then, we’ll have a candid conversation about our ...

We live in a world full of various insurance options and coverage: medical, home owner, car … the list goes on and on. But one that seems to go under the radar for many people is disability insurance. Like other policies, disability insurance is a type of coverage you receive in return for monthly payments (or a premium.) We’ll start the show with our list: Notable Performances by Actors with Disabilities. Then, we’ll break down di...

We are in the midst of March Madness, college basketball’s version of the Super Bowl. This annual NCAA tournament shines a light on the teams, and young super stars, who are on the road to winning the coveted national title. Join us this week as we discuss the interesting statistics of March Madness. We’ll start with our list of the greatest NCAA tournament games ever played. Then, we’ll jump into the numbers behind this mammoth to...

While SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) may seem like a new concept, it has actually been around for quite some time. Join us this week as we break down SRI, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing), and a lot of other acronyms. We’ll start the show with a list that honors Global Recycling Day: the best movies with an environmental focus. Then, we’ll define environmental-focused investing. Many people confuse SRI wi...

On March 12th, we will be moving our clocks an hour forward and, unfortunately, losing an hour of sleep. However, there is legislation that aims to eliminate this annual tradition of changing the clocks twice a year. Join us on this week’s show as we debate the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time. We’ll start the show with a DST-themed TwitterNuggs, a segment we have sorely been missing. Then, we’ll discuss the history of this tr...

This week, we are discussing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and how to decide if it’s a good option for you. We’ll start the show with our list of the best healthcare-related movies and tv shows. Then, we’ll jump into defining what an HSA actually is. While this type of savings account may only be used for medical expenses, there are plenty of upsides to utilizing this tax-free tool. How do you qualify for an HSA? What kinds of ite...

Join us for this candid episode as we sit down with friend and photographer, Kimba Hill. We’ll start the show with our list of the most iconic photos in pop culture and history. Then, we’ll focus in on our guest and learn about how she became a photographer. Join us as we expose the realities of being a shutterbug, how to filter out the noise when searching for a professional in a saturated market, and why hiring an expert will boo...

This week, we are sitting down with Ryan Mitchell, home builder and real estate agent, to discuss real estate as passive income. We’ll start the show with our first ever game of “would you rather” with the topic being “house hunting.” Then, we’ll chat with Ryan, based out of Huntsville, Alabama, about his life in the industry. We’ll discuss the financial benefits of both the agent side and builder side, doing your homework before d...

Join us for this week’s episode all about pension plans. Katie and Cam will kick off the show with the list of the most heartwarming movies about retirement. Then, we’ll dive right into the topic of retirement plans.  Nowadays when you hear retirement plan you probably think of 401(k)s. They are well known, but they are not the only “game in town” so to speak. Pensions are not as popular as they used to be, but they are still aroun...

In this week’s episode, we are sadly without Cort. So, what better way to fill the Cort-shaped void than by having two guests (including his daughter) participate in a BullCast Takeover? Join us as our repeat-guests, Caky Winsett and Nicole Ellis, discuss the importance of self-care AKA “me time.” While Cam may be outnumbered three to one in the show, the girls provide some entertaining thoughts on what self-care means to them. Whe...

Did you know that the last Tuesday of January is National Plan for Vacation Day? Join us this week as we discuss the benefits of planning for a vacation months in advance. We’ll start the show with our list of the best movies about vacations. Then, we’ll hit the road with a conversation about overcoming burnout through vacations. 68% of American’s claim to feel burned out yet leave an average of 29% of their paid time off on the ta...

No one enjoys talking about death, let alone funeral planning, but it is immensely important to discuss before it is too late. But don’t worry – we’ll try to keep this week’s show upbeat. Join us on this week’s BullCast as we lay out a step-by-step guide for funeral planning. We’ll start the show with our list of the saddest movie deaths of all time (we know, it’s depressing.) Then, we’ll jump into the idea of planning ahead. What ...