Episodios

  • Why high earners still struggle with money

    Why high earners still struggle with money
    Feb 20 2026
    On this episode of Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac sits down with Olympic gold medalist Lauryn Williams to unpack her powerful journey from earning over $200,000 a year at the height of her track career to making $12 an hour as a financial planning intern. Lauryn opens up about being misled by advisors, losing money in a scam, and the hard lessons she learned about commissions, fiduciary duty, and financial literacy. Now a Certified Financial Planner, she shares practical game on choosing the right advisor, avoiding common money traps, building emergency funds, and setting kids up for success with tools like 529 plans—turning her setbacks into a blueprint for financial freedom. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Is buying Bitcoin after a crash smart?

    Is buying Bitcoin after a crash smart?
    Feb 13 2026
    With bitcoin recently dipping in price, is now a good time to invest? On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Mark Newton, Global Head of Technical Strategy at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Newton offers key indicators to signal when it's a good time to buy or hold off on crypto. He also delivers his prediction for the crypto and technology markets over the next few months. To learn how you can become a better trader and stay in line with the market trends, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m
  • Why your money loses 90% of its buying power over a lifetime

    Why your money loses 90% of its buying power over a lifetime
    Feb 6 2026
    The number 1 goal for parents is for their children to be better off than they were at their age. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Tim Sheehan, CEO of Greenlight. Sheehan breaks down how you can set your children up for financial success with the right investment, savings, and spending accounts, so their money can grow as quickly as possible. To find out how your kids can start their financial journey the right way, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The truth about how NFL players really get paid

    The truth about how NFL players really get paid
    Jan 30 2026
    Most people believe NFL players are set for life once they make it to the league, but that might not necessarily be the case. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Justin Herron, former NFL player for the Patriots and Raiders. Herron breaks down the 36-week pay period and how players maintain their finances during their unpaid offseason. He also discusses the importance of living within your means while working with teammates who make millions. To find out some of the best financial secrets within the NFL, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • What happens to your cash in a digital economy

    What happens to your cash in a digital economy
    Jan 23 2026
    We are living in a content creator’s world. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Johnathan Kolozsvary, Global Head of Small and Medium Business at Visa. Kolozsvary shares the results of Visa’s 2025 creator report and how Visa is stepping in to support content creators as they turn their passion into profit through entrepreneurship. To learn how you can profit from the creator economy, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Are you playing it too safe with your money?

    Are you playing it too safe with your money?
    Jan 16 2026
    On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Aaron Levant, CEO of Complex. Levant shares his game plan to make Complex one of the most influential forces in pop culture and commerce. He also shares his thoughts on the future of media and how AI will allow audiences to play a big role in the content they consume. To learn about the major changes that are coming to the media industry, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • How families can build wealth despite a broken system

    How families can build wealth despite a broken system
    Jan 9 2026
    Your bank account could look much better by the end of 2026. On this week's Financial Freestyle, host Ross Mac speaks with Lisa Frison, Head of Financial Inclusion at Citi. Frison lays out the tools and services that Citi is providing customers in 2026 to help save and invest in a future that is free of financial stress. To learn how you can grow your money with better banking, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. ⁠https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri⁠⁠...⁠ Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 m
  • Stop Overtrading: Chris Sain's 15-trade rule to make money

    Stop Overtrading: Chris Sain's 15-trade rule to make money
    Jan 2 2026
    New year, richer you. Host Ross Mac speaks with Chris Sain, entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, about the money moves you should be making to be profitable in 2026. If you want to start the new year with a guide to build your personal wealth this year, check out this episode of Financial Freestyle. Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/seri... Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 m