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Wealth of Knowledge

43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings

Answering life's tough financial questions. Wealth of Knowledge offers weekly tips and expert insight on all things money: personal finance, career advancement, investing, real estate and more. Hosted by Antonio Barbera, editor for Consumer Advice at U.S. News & World Report, Wealth of Knowledge features a rotating cast of staff and guest experts to give candid, actionable financial advice you can use in all aspects of daily life.


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Episodes

Ep. 42 – A Primer on Which Home Updates Are Best for Your Property Value With Real Estate Expert Devon Thorsby

January 20, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

U.S. News real estate editor Devon Thorsby joins the show to talk about which home renovations recoup the most value, which will hurt your home when you look to sell and what small tweaks can help your home sell quickly when you put it on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 41 – Reviewing the U.S. News Best Credit Cards Awards of 2020 With Credit Card Expert Beverly Harzog

January 13, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

U.S. News credit card expert Beverly Harzog comes back on the show to discuss the winners of the U.S. News Best Credit Cards Awards of 2020. Beverly helps pair each category winner with specific consumer types, and offers suggestions and advice for improving credit and whether or not to apply for certain cards based on your credit score. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 40 – The Best of Wealth of Knowledge Part 4

January 06, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

This week, Antonio picks some of the best clips from the first episodes of season two of Wealth of Knowledge. Hear about how Netflix was born with co-founder Marc Randolph, learn the importance of small businesses having an online presence with marketing expert Amanda Brinkman, understand how to ask for a raise at work with communication coach Dia Bondi and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 39 - The Best Stocks for 2020 With Investing Expert John Divine

December 30, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

U.S. News senior investing reporter John Divine joins Antonio to run through 10 of his best stocks for 2020, including some blue chips, some lesser-known companies and a lone holdover from his 2019 picks. Then, John goes over his investing New Year's resolutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 38 – Looking Back at the Best Stocks for 2019 With Investing Expert John Divine

December 23, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

U.S. News senior investing reporter John Divine joins the show to assess the performance of his 10 top stock picks from last year, and recommends whether to buy more, sell or hold the stock next year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 37 – How to Establish Financial Independence With Lauren and Steven Keys

December 16, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Lauren and Steven Keys, millennial super-savers, investors, travelers and creators of the Trip of a Lifestyle blog, join the show to talk about how they were able to leave their 9-to-5 jobs, travel to all 61 U.S. national parks and maintain financial independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 36 – Travel the World Using Credit Card Rewards With Travel Expert Erin Shields

December 09, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB

U.S. News Travel managing editor Erin Shields comes on the show to discuss how to maximize travel credit card rewards and shares her own stories of how she's able to go to Europe and the Caribbean at steeply discounted rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 35 – How to Get What You Want at Work With Dia Bondi

December 02, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Leadership communications coach, speaker and founder of the Ask Like an Auctioneer platform Dia Bondi joins Antonio to give her best tips and advice on career advancement, negotiation, the challenges women in particular face in the corporate world and how to work with career coaches and mentors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 34 – Revitalizing Small Businesses With Ty Pennington and Amanda Brinkman

November 25, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

Renovation icon Ty Pennington and marketing expert Amanda Brinkman join the podcast to discuss their show “Small Business Revolution” and offer suggestions for how small business owners can improve their business space and online marketing approach to attract more customers, boost profits and keep their business dream alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 33 – Launching an Idea With Co-Founder and First CEO of Netflix Marc Randolph

November 18, 2019 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Co-founder and first CEO of Netflix Marc Randolph joins Antonio to kick off season two of Wealth of Knowledge. They discuss Marc's book, "That Will Never Work," the birth of the idea for video rental by mail, how Netflix adapted in the early days in order to grow and what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from Marc's time at the company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 32 – The Best of Wealth of Knowledge Part 3

June 24, 2019 07:01 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

For Wealth of Knowledge's last episode of the season, Antonio picks some of his favorite clips from the latest 10 episodes. Hear about the U.S. News 2019 Best Places to Live rankings, how to improve your financial literacy, the best way to answer the most common job interview question, the risks and rewards of investing in cryptocurrencies, overlooked ways to pay for college, how to turn an idea into a small business and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 31 – How to Succeed With Your Small Business

June 17, 2019 07:01 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Gerri Detweiler, education director for Nav and small business and credit expert, comes on the show to discuss how to turn your idea into a business, how to get your finances in order to fund your business and how to avoid the most common reasons small businesses fail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 30 – How to Work With a Financial Advisor

June 10, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Douglas Boneparth, certified financial planner and president of Bone Fide Wealth, joins Antonio to talk about what to look for in a good financial advisor, different types of relationships between advisors and clients and aligning financial expectations with reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 29 – Bridging the Gap With LinkedIn’s Rosanna Durruthy

June 03, 2019 07:01 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Rosanna Durruthy, LinkedIn’s head of global diversity, inclusion and belonging, joins U.S. News careers reporter Rebecca Koenig and Antonio from the U.S. News STEM Solutions Workforce of Tomorrow conference to discuss ways to bridge the gap at work and ensure underrepresented groups receive equal opportunities, pay and advancement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 28 – How to Pay for College With Education Expert Anita Narayan

May 27, 2019 07:01 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

U.S. News managing editor of education Anita Narayan joins Antonio to talk about why every college hopeful should be filing the FAFSA, how to take advantage of scholarships and grants, overlooked college savings vehicles and best practices for getting as much financial aid as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 27 – Personal Finance and 'The Latte Factor' With Financial Expert David Bach – Part 2

May 20, 2019 07:01 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

In part two of their conversation on personal finance and “The Latte Factor,” financial expert David Bach, U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider and Antonio discuss the importance of automating saving and why it’s critical to set goals when analyzing your money situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 26 – Personal Finance and 'The Latte Factor' With Financial Expert David Bach – Part 1

May 13, 2019 07:01 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Financial expert and best-selling author David Bach joins U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider and Antonio to go over his new book, "The Latte Factor," and how saving money early in small increments can lead to long-term wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 25 – Investing in Cryptocurrency in 2019

April 29, 2019 07:01 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

U.S. News senior investing reporter John Divine comes on the show to discuss the rise and fall of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, litecoin and ethereum in 2017 and 2018. Then, he talks about the current cryptocurrency landscape and whether or not it’s worth investing in them now after a recent slight resurgence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 24 – How to Interview for a Job With Career Expert Marc Cenedella

April 22, 2019 07:01 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Marc Cenedella, founder and CEO of Ladders Inc., joins U.S. News careers reporter Rebecca Koenig and Antonio to discuss preparing for different interview types, how to answer the common and tricky interview questions and what job candidates can do after an interview to help their standing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 23 – The Importance of Financial Literacy

April 15, 2019 10:01 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

U.S. News credit card expert Beverly Harzog and U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider come on the show to help explain why improving financial literacy is so important. They discuss whether financial literacy should be taught in school, offer literacy tips and tools from personal experience and give examples for how to teach children financial lessons at an early age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 22 – Reviewing the U.S. News 2019 Best Places to Live Rankings With Real Estate Expert Devon Thorsby

April 09, 2019 07:01 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

U.S. News real estate editor Devon Thorsby joins Antonio to go over the results of the 2019 Best Places to Live rankings, recapping the top 10, looking at how some of the biggest cities in America fare and breaking down the methodology behind the rankings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 21 – The Best of Wealth of Knowledge Part 2

April 01, 2019 07:01 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week, Antonio picks some of the best nuggets of financial advice from the previous 10 episodes of Wealth of Knowledge. Hear about office etiquette scenarios with etiquette expert Daniel Post Senning, tax-filing advice from tax lawyer Kelly Phillips Erb, investing guidance from financial advisor Douglas Boneparth, car-buying suggestions from The Car Coach Lauren Fix as well as thoughts on 21st century leadership from our Leaders Talk Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Ep. 20 – Buying a Car in 2019 With Auto Expert Lauren Fix

March 25, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

The Car Coach Lauren Fix and Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor for U.S. News Best Cars, join Antonio to break down how to pick the right vehicle, negotiating down the price, whether to buy or lease and the benefits of a used car. Then, Lauren and Jamie provide some of their picks for best vehicles for different buyer types. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 19 – Investing and Millennials With Financial Advisor Douglas Boneparth

March 18, 2019 07:01 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Millennial investing expert and co-author of "The Millennial Money Fix" Douglas Boneparth and U.S. News senior investing reporter John Divine join the show to identify the importance of millennials investing now, examine their common roadblocks to entering the investing world and discuss what millennials are doing well in finding financial freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 18 – Leaders Talk Series Part 5 – Tom Moriarty, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at CVS Health, Heather Johnson, Vice President of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility at Ericsson, and Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze

March 11, 2019 08:01 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In the final installment of the Leaders Talk Series, U.S. News President and CEO Bill Holiber shares interviews on 21st century leadership from the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland. He talks to Tom Moriarty, executive vice president, chief policy and external affairs officer and general counsel at CVS Health, Heather Johnson, vice president of sustainability and corporate responsibility at Ericsson, and Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Ep. 17 – Leaders Talk Series Part 4 – Omar Abbosh, Group Chief Executive at Accenture, and Steve Pagliuca, Co-Chairman of Bain Capital and Co-Owner of the Boston Celtics

March 07, 2019 08:01 - 30 minutes - 21.5 MB

In part four of the Leaders Talk Series, U.S. News Executive Chairman Eric Gertler joins the show to share interviews on leadership and 21st century business disruptors from the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland. He speaks with Omar Abbosh, group chief executive for communications, media and technology at Accenture, and Steve Pagliuca, co-chairman of Bain Capital and co-owner of the Boston Celtics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 16 – Leaders Talk Series Part 3 – Nola Weinstein, Global Head of Culture and Experiential Marketing at Twitter, and Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and CEO at MassMutual

March 04, 2019 08:01 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In part three of the Leaders Talk Series, U.S. News Executive Chairman Eric Gertler joins the show to share interviews on 21st century leadership and diversity from the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland. He talks with Nola Weinstein, global head of culture and experiential marketing at Twitter, and Roger Crandall, chairman, president and CEO at MassMutual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 15 – Leaders Talk Series Part 2 – Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner at PwC, and JPMorgan Chase’s Jennifer Nason, Global Chairman of Investment Banking, and Sam Saperstein, Head of Women on the Move at JPMorgan Chase.

February 28, 2019 08:01 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

U.S. News Executive Chairman Eric Gertler joins the show as part of the Leaders Talk Series to share interviews on 21st century leadership and diversity from the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland. He talks with Tim Ryan, U.S. chairman and senior partner at PwC, and JPMorgan Chase’s Jennifer Nason, global chairman of investment banking, and Sam Saperstein, head of Women on the Move at JPMorgan Chase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 14 – Leaders Talk Series Part 1 – Alicia Tillman, Chief Marketing Officer at SAP, and Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient

February 25, 2019 08:01 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

U.S. News President and CEO Bill Holiber joins the show as part of the Leaders Talk Series to share interviews on 21st century leadership and diversity from the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland, with Alicia Tillman, chief marketing officer at SAP, and Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 13 – The Tax Guide With Tax Lawyer Kelly Phillips Erb

February 18, 2019 08:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

With tax-filing season in full swing, tax expert Kelly Phillips Erb and U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider join Antonio to discuss how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has impacted tax filing, which tax tools are best, how to protect your personal information when filing and what to do with your refund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 12 – Navigating Office Culture With Etiquette Expert Daniel Post Senning

February 11, 2019 08:01 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

What should I wear to the interview? What foods should and shouldn’t be brought to the office kitchen? When should personal calls not be taken at my desk? Co-president of The Emily Post Institute, etiquette expert, author and co-host of the "Awesome Etiquette" podcast Daniel Post Senning joins U.S. News careers reporter Rebecca Koenig and Antonio to give his best advice on common workplace dilemmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 11 – The Best of Wealth of Knowledge

February 04, 2019 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

With 10 episodes in the books ranging from credit card advice to career tips to best stocks to invest in, this week Antonio selects some of his favorite bits of financial advice and puts them together in one episode. Hear from “Million Dollar Listing New York” star Ryan Serhant, media executive and startup investor Fran Hauser, real estate expert Ilyce Glink, “Everyday Millionaires” author Chris Hogan and others as they offer their best tips on a range of financial advice topics. Hosted on ...

Ep. 10 – How to Build Wealth With Personal Finance Expert Chris Hogan – Part 2

January 28, 2019 08:01 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In part two of their conversation on building wealth, financial expert Chris Hogan, U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider and Antonio discuss how to find a financial mentor, specific steps to start saving money now and the most common mistakes people make when trying to build wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 9 – How to Build Wealth With Personal Finance Expert Chris Hogan – Part 1

January 21, 2019 08:01 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Chris Hogan, financial expert and author of "Everyday Millionaires: How Ordinary People Built Extraordinary Wealth—and How You Can Too," and U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider chat with Antonio about how to get in the right mindset for building wealth, when to turn to a financial planner for help and why discipline and consistency are the two most important financial priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 8 – Analyzing the U.S. News 2019 Best Jobs Rankings With Careers Expert Rebecca Koenig

January 14, 2019 08:01 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Antonio enlists the help of U.S. News careers reporter Rebecca Koenig to dive down into the U.S. News 2019 Best Jobs rankings. They review some of the top jobs, trends in the overall ranking list, high-paying jobs that made the cut and they discuss some of the best health care jobs that don't require going to medical school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 7 – The Best Stocks for 2019 With U.S. News Investing Expert John Divine

January 07, 2019 08:01 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

U.S. News senior investing reporter John Divine joins Antonio to run through 10 of his best stocks for 2019, including some blue chips, some lesser-known companies and a dark horse candidate. Then, John goes over his investing New Year's resolutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 6 – How to Get Out of Debt With U.S. News Credit Card Expert Beverly Harzog

December 31, 2018 08:01 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

The start of the new year can be a great time to get your finances on track. U.S. News senior editor for personal finance Susannah Snider and Antonio chat with consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog about her personal experience getting out of a large debt hole, how to establish good money habits after the holidays and the best strategies for paying down credit card debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 5 – Shopping for Your First Home With Real Estate Expert Ilyce Glink

December 24, 2018 08:01 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

You're ready to start shopping for your dream home, but you don't know where to start. Ilyce Glink, a real estate expert and author of “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask,” joins U.S. News real estate editor Devon Thorsby and Antonio to answer some of the most important questions when it comes to buying your first home. Then, Ilyce discusses common mistakes first-time buyers make and why looking at million dollar listings is rarely a good idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Ep. 4 – How to Advance Your Career With Longtime Media Executive Fran Hauser

December 17, 2018 08:01 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Women face many unique challenges in the workplace, especially when it comes to career advancement, leadership opportunities and compensation. Fran Hauser, a longtime media executive, startup investor and one of Business Insider’s "30 Women in Venture Capital to Watch in 2018," joins the show to talk about her book, “The Myth of the Nice Girl,” speech weakeners, how to stand out in meetings and how women (and men) at all professional levels can solve common issues they face at work. Hosted ...

Ep. 3 – Investing Questions Beginners Are Afraid to Ask With U.S. News Investing Experts John Divine and Coryanne Hicks

December 10, 2018 08:01 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

You know you need to be investing your money, but you're not sure where to start. You may be asking yourself: What is the difference between a stock and a fund? Should I pay off loans first or invest right away? What are the best investments for a beginner? Investing reporter Coryanne Hicks and senior investing reporter John Divine join the show to break down the complicated language and answer these and other investing questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 2 – How to Pick a Real Estate Agent With "Million Dollar Listing New York" Star Ryan Serhant

December 03, 2018 08:03 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

Real estate mogul Ryan Serhant and U.S. News real estate editor Devon Thorsby chat with Antonio about how to establish the right relationship between a homebuyer and real estate agent, when it's time to break up with your agent and why a busy agent is better than one who can give you all of their time. Then, Ryan shares some of his strangest sales stories, as well as his No. 1 tip for those entering the real estate market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 1 – Understanding Credit With U.S. News Credit Card Expert Beverly Harzog

December 03, 2018 08:01 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In the first episode of Wealth of Knowledge, credit card expert and consumer finance analyst Beverly Harzog and U.S. News personal finance editor Susannah Snider join Antonio to discuss how to understand and improve your credit score, how to pick a credit card that's right for your financial situation as well as best practices when it comes to debt and paying off your credit cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer Episode

November 20, 2018 17:35 - 1 minute - 1.2 MB

Wealth of Knowledge from US News & World Report launches Monday December 3rd! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.