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Finances the Other "F" WordAuthor: Mel O CFP, Zoe Terry ESQ
A Gen Xer podcast for musicians and music lovers, where we discuss music and money without all the pretentious BS! ---Listener discretion is advised--- Hosts- Mel O-Certified Financial Planner and author of "Finances the Other "F" Word", and Zoe Terry-attorney at large. Language: en Genres: Business, Investing, Music Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Real Cost of No Taxes: Lessons from History and the 2025 Government Shutdown
Episode 438
Thursday, 6 November, 2025
The government's shut down again, and everyone's losing their shit. In this episode, I break down why shutdowns happen under both parties, why this one hits different, and what it means for your job, your money, and your life. But here's where it gets interesting: I tackle a Libertarian argument I hear constantly - "We'd all be better off without taxes and government." Would we, though? I dig into real-world examples of what actually happens when governments collapse or disappear: Somalia's chaos, Hong Kong's tax model, oil-rich Gulf States, and financial disasters in Greece and Chile. As a business owner who relies on the ACA for health insurance, this isn't theoretical bullshit for me. This is real life. Let's talk about what fiscal policy actually does to everyday people trying to build wealth and not get f/cked over. Sign up for my free budget boot camp @ https://freebudgetbootcamp.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ftofw_podcast? Connect & Listen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/financestheotherfword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financestheotherfword/ My Book: Finances the Other "F" Word-Another "F" Word to Love Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/FINANCES-Other-F-Word-Mel/dp/1733665927 Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/FINANCES-The-Other-F-Word-Paperback-9781733665926/361773875 Listen on other platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finances-the-other-f-word/id1460418731 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-finances-the-other-f-word-47519083/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78TrGiNHzzlIfXVY9INbdl Swag & Merch: https://financestheotherfword.com/ Questions, comments, or want to be on the show? Contact us at mel@financestheotherfword.com
