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.
Financial Files
Latest Episodes
The Panic of 1837
In this episode, Braden breaks down the Age of Andrew Jackson and the resulting Panic of 1837. He breaks down the complex web of factors that set the American economy up for its biggest meltdown yet, and discusses the fallout that affected the ...
The Panic of 1819
In this episode, Braden continues the series on financial panics with the Panic of 1819, the first extended, multi-year crisis in the young nation's history. He talks about how the War of 1812 changed the US economy, how the chartering of...
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...