
Financial Files
Financial Files explores the stories, trends, and decisions that shape our financial world. From breaking down current market events to unpacking key concepts in personal finance, this podcast delivers clear, thoughtful insights without the jargon. We also dive into some of the most fascinating moments in financial history—uncovering what went wrong, what we can learn, and how it still impacts us today. Whether you're just getting started or already deep into the world of finance, Financial Files offers something for anyone curious about how money moves the world.
Podcasting since 2021 • 28 episodes
Financial Files
Latest Episodes
How to Make Free Money with Credit Cards
In this episode, Braden describes climbing the credit card ladder by gamifying it. He compares it to a video game, and how you start off as a noob with either no credit cards or a beginner credit card, and grow to a pro money making machine wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:50

Panic of 1797
Continuing with the Financial Panic series comes the second episode of 1797. Braden explores the complicated geopolitical situation in the mid 1790's, and how that affects the growing land speculation bubble in the US at the same time. He detai...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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35:02

The Panic of 1792
In this episode, Braden talks about the causes, effects, and aftershocks of the Panic of 1792, the first major financial shock in US history.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:06:25

Rebrand and New Series
In this episode, Braden discusses the rebrand to financial files and introduces his first new series about the Financial Panics in US history. Hope you enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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5:42

Why Trump's Tariffs Will Fail
Today, Braden returns to discuss the new Trump administration's disastrous tariff policy. He discusses where the Trump team's heads are at, how they're misguided, and some short and long-term reasons for the stock market's crash and the failure...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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35:37
