Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers

A Lesson in Student Loans

Student Loans are a common topic in the United States when discussing educational advancement. It can be overwhelming when reviewing all the information. There can be interest, loan types, and many other facets that need to be taken into consideration. Kate Wood, Lending Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Saving for a Sunny Day: Vacation Budgeting

It’s summertime here in the US and that means vacation season is in full swing. If you have taken a look at accommodation costs and flight tickets lately, you probably have seen high price tags. How can someone make a vacation work on any budget? What ways can someone invest some savings to grow a vacation account? Sally French, Travel Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

The Debt Ceiling Explained

The US debt ceiling or debt limit is a popular topic when it comes to government spending. Although, it is not just important to Americans. It can impact the broader markets and investors can see its effects. Michael Normyle, Senior Director of Economic Research at Nasdaq joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Generational Finance: Boomers, Gen X, Millennials

Each generation has a different view on finance, which make sense since the economic experiences can differ. In this episode, we will explore the monetary habits of the Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial generations. We will discuss how these groups disrupted the financial landscape and set the economic stage for generations to come. Danielle Labotka, Ph.D., Behavioral scientist for Morningstar joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Emerging Markets: Where and What Are They?

Emerging markets are frequently mentioned in economic talk shows and financial journalism. However, you may wonder what makes a market emergent and where can you find ways to invest? Caleb Silver, Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Financing – Pros and Cons

Short term financing through buy now, pay later (BNPL) programs may seem alluring. However, there are some things you need to know before jumping in. To name a few - credit score impact, limits, and interest rates are just some of the considerations to think about. Kimberly Palmer, Personal Finance Expert at NerdWallet joins Cassidy Clement, IBKR’s Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss. 

Demystifying Derivatives

Financial derivative products can be a complex topic. There are several types of products and concepts to understand before investing. In this episode, we explore the basics to bring clarity to what can sometimes seem like a challenging topic to new investors. Nicholas Smith, VP of Sales at Eurex joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.

Macroeconomics vs Microeconomics

You may have heard of macroeconomics vs microeconomics. These foundational topics are crucial to understand in the field of Economics. Also, they play an important role if you are making decisions based on economic trends.  Jose Torres, Interactive Brokers’ Senior Economist joins Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content to discuss.