Running For Office With Empty Pockets, How To Make Saving For Retirement A Priority

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Supporters react during an election-night watch party for Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, Tuesday, May 22, 2018, in Atlanta.  Abrams has received criticism for her personal financial debt, totalling over $200,000. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

We’re accustomed to political candidates with lots of wealth, but what is our reaction when someone running for office is dealing with problems of debt? We take a look at how voters respond to candidates dealing with financial tension. We also discuss how to make retirement saving a priority for those who feel its still so far away.

Featured in this Show

  • When Political Candidates Have Financial Baggage

    Democratic Georgia governor candidate Stacey Abrams has received criticism for her personal financial debt, totalling over $200,000. She’s certainly not the only one, though. We take a look at how voters take candidates’ personal debt into account.

  • Saving for retirement can be hard when it feels so far away. For those in this camp, our guest suggests thinking about it a different way: Save for financial freedom.

Episode Credits

  • Carrie Kaufman Host
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Dan Bauman Guest
  • Arielle O'Shea Guest

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