Goldstein On Gelt

Go back to the classroom with Professor Irwin Horwitz of A&M University, who discusses his recent decision to fail his entire strategic management class. Should behavior in the classroom affect passing grades? Is the American education system failing its students by giving them grades they may not deserve?          

Oded Revivi, mayor of Efrat, talks about life in Israel’s communities in Judah and Samaria. Often referred to as “West Bank settlements,” are these communities good for the Israeli economy? And what’s life really like there?

Marin Katusa, chief energy investment strategist at Casey Research and bestselling author of The Colder War, reveals Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plan to revive his country’s fortunes as a leading superpower. How has this affected America’s hold on world energy, and what is the outlook for the future?

What will happen to your Social Security payments from the United States if you receive Bituach Leumi in Israel? Ira Kasdan, partner in the Kelley Drye Law Office in Washington D.C., talks about the Greenberg Settlement and what it means for Americans living abroad.

Find out whether optimism is always a good thing. Gabriele Oettingen, professor of psychology at New York University and the University of Hamburg and author of Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the Science of Motivation, talks about the art of positive thinking. Is it enough to dream about your goals? How can positive thinking help you overcome the obstacles that are holding you back?

Isabel Aguilera, named by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s most influential executives, shares the secrets behind effective leadership. What motivates a successful leader? Who are the best kinds of people to use as your role model, and how can you inspire others?

Do the food giants really care about our health? Whose interests do they really serve? Michael Moss, bestselling author of Salt, Sugar, Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, returns to Goldstein On Gelt to talk about the impact of his book on the food industry. Have any changes been made in food production? Are consumers now eating healthier food?

What caused the housing bubble in the United States several years ago? And could the situation have been predicted in advance? Dr. Vernon Smith of the Economics Department at Chapman University, and winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in 2002, discusses experimental economics and how it can be used to predict housing markets and other important aspects of the economy.  

Ryan Hoover, founder of Product Hunt, talks about his startup company and its role in marketing innovative new products. Does online marketing really work?

Loretta Napoleoni, expert on terrorism and economics and author of The Islamist Phoenix: The Islamic State and the Redrawing of the Middle East, talks about economic terror. What lies behind today’s terrorist groups – high ideals or the lust for money?

Doug meets Robert Berger, attorney, personal finance expert, and creator of the Doughroller website. Discover the meaning of financial freedom and if you will ever achieve the standard of living that you want.

In the second half of the show, Jan Lukacs, CEO of project management company Paymo, introduces you to the world of time and management products. Find out why time management is important and how it can help you build your business.

In the first half of this week's Goldstein on Gelt show, Peter Rosenberger, author of Hope for the Caregiver, speaker, and podcaster, discusses caregiving and the various aspects of life that this affects. How can you take care of the one you love and look after your finances at the same time? Listen to this interview for support, advice, and hope.

In Part II of the show, Doug meets Kit Yarrow, consumer psychologist and author of Decoding the New Consumer Mind – How and Why We Shop and Buy. As instant gratification is a growing trend as the world of social media and internet continues to develop, are consumers becoming too impatient? And what happened to the concept of the long-term purchase? Find out if we have really become a throwaway society on this week’s episode of Goldstein On Gelt.

Gary Rivlin, bestselling author of Broke, USA-From Pawnshops to Poverty, Inc. discusses payday loans and other short-term money lending schemes. Learn how poverty has become a thriving business and how the growth of the payday loan has affected many households throughout America.

Jason Hartman, real-estate expert and podcaster of the The Creating Wealth Show, dispels some of the myths surrounding inflation. Is inflation always bad for the economy, and why is deflation not always an ideal situation? Can you really benefit from higher consumer prices?

In part one of the Goldstein on Gelt show, Doug meets Ghalid Bagus, principal and financial risk management consultant at Milliman. What are common market risks and how do they affect your investments? How concerned should you be about market fluctuations and liquidity when you are investing?

In the second half of the show, Chris Cogswell, money manager at Chancery Financial Advisors and associate director of Portfolio Resources Group, explains his role as a money manager. How do money managers take care of your money? And have you ever heard of “socially responsible” investing? Find out more on this week’s show.

In the first part of this week’s Goldstein On Gelt show, meet David Lesperance, specialist in international law and co-author of Flight of the Golden Geese. Why do you need to file an FBAR if you are an American citizen abroad? And what happens if you don’t? Is giving up your American passport really the answer?

In the second part of the show, Laura Adams, personal finance expert and author of Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich, explains the importance of financial education and what you need to know to manage your money effectively. Find out how modern technology can help you.