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   14 Oct 2026 · 31 minNew

   I’m Obligated To Think About Privilege, Even If it’s Painful

   Charlie, a recent college grad, comes from a wealthy family—and he has complicated feelings about it. That's part of what drew him to a job in the Netherlands, which he hopes might offer a greater sense of equality, its stronger public services, and overall better “vibes” than the US. We follow Charlie through his first week in the workforce and see how it changes the way he thinks about money, privilege, and his own country.

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   7 Oct 2026 · 36 min

   One Paycheck, Two Kids, and 10% to the Church

   Alyssa is a postal worker and her family’s primary breadwinner, so budgeting is serious business. Her magic spreadsheet is the key to making her salary stretch to meet the demands of her growing family, their tithing obligations, and ideally a little fun. And right now it’s more serious than ever: she’s on unpaid maternity leave. Join Season 2 host Lloyd Lochridge as he follows Alyssa through a week in her life.

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   30 Sep 2026 · 2 min

   Introducing: What We Spend, Season 2

   Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend.

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   17 Sep 2025 · 48 min

   Laying the Foundation

   It’s not always easy being a woman in construction. But for Alden, a union carpenter in Massachusetts, the challenges come with a big payoff: the most financial stability she’s ever had.

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   15 Sep 2025 · 50 min

   The Cost of Feeding America, from Giving Done Right

   Sharing an episode of Giving Done Right, a podcast from the Center for Effective Philanthropy about how to make an impact with your charitable giving. Shifts in federal policy and funding have profoundly impacted the nonprofit sector, and it has never been more urgent that donors act decisively and wisely. You’ll hear from experts across the social sector who shed light on the rapidly shifting landscape of need and the crucial, but complex, role of charitable giving in filling critical gaps. In this episode, Julie Butner, president and CEO of one of the largest food banks in the U.S.,…

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   3 Sep 2025 · 41 min

   Death Admin

   A few years ago, Alissa suffered the devastating loss of her husband. In the aftermath, she was left to navigate not just grief, but all the financial questions and decisions that came with his death —finding work, supporting four kids, and the emotional weight of figuring out how to use the money he left behind. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at [email protected]

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   27 Aug 2025 · 38 min

   Joint Accounts

   Charli is a filmmaker living in the Bible Belt. They’re on the brink of a big step in their relationship – moving in together and merging finances. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at [email protected]

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   20 Aug 2025 · 37 min

   New Grad, Now What?

   Jacob just graduated college in Wisconsin — but his degree in computer science might not mean what it used to. Now, he’s struggling to land a full-time job and questioning what comes next. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at [email protected]

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   13 Aug 2025 · 36 min

   Business is Booming

   Mick owns a fireworks shop in Indiana. We'll follow him during the week leading up to July 4th — his busiest and most profitable time of year. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at [email protected]

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    6 Aug 2025 · 36 min

    Surviving DOGE

    Scotty is a federal employee in Washington, D.C. He's made it through multiple rounds of DOGE layoffs, but the uncertainty has forced him to think more seriously about the future—and whether, even if he keeps his job, he can afford the life he wants. If you want to be on What We Spend, we'd love to hear from you. Write us at [email protected]