Financial Files

Braden Starck
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Financial Files explores the stories, trends, and decisions that shape our financial world. From breaking down current market events to unpacking key concepts in personal finance, this podcast delivers clear, thoughtful insights without the jargon. We also dive into some of the most fascinating moments in financial history—uncovering what went wrong, what we can learn, and how it still impacts us today. Whether you're just getting started or already deep into the world of finance, Financial Files offers something for anyone curious about how money moves the world. 

  1. SEP 29

    The Panic of 1819

    In this episode, Braden continues the series on financial panics with the Panic of 1819,  the first extended, multi-year crisis in the young nation's history. He talks about how the War of 1812 changed the US economy, how the chartering of the Second Bank of the US contributed to the crisis, and the effects of such a devastating nationwide panic. He breaks apart the US into its three key geographic groups: the North, South, and West, and discusses how each of these groups felt about and were affected by the Panic. Hope you enjoy!

    49 min

  2. AUG 15

    How to Make Free Money with Credit Cards

    In this episode, Braden describes climbing the credit card ladder by gamifying it. He compares it to a video game, and how you start off as a noob with either no credit cards or a beginner credit card, and grow to a pro money making machine with a suite of credit cards. He details how you can level up your credit game to make free money with credit cards and put yourself on solid financial footing.

    28 min

  3. JUL 25

    Panic of 1797

    Continuing with the Financial Panic series comes the second episode of 1797. Braden explores the complicated geopolitical situation in the mid 1790's, and how that affects the growing land speculation bubble in the US at the same time. He details the first financial panic caused by land speculation, but certainly not the last.

    35 min

  4. MAY 26

    The Panic of 1792

    In this episode, Braden talks about the causes, effects, and aftershocks of the Panic of 1792, the first major financial shock in US history.

    1h 6m

  5. MAY 13

    Rebrand and New Series

    In this episode, Braden discusses the rebrand to financial files and introduces his first new series about the Financial Panics in US history. Hope you enjoy!

    6 min

  6. APR 7

    Why Trump's Tariffs Will Fail

    Today, Braden returns to discuss the new Trump administration's disastrous tariff policy. He discusses where the Trump team's heads are at, how they're misguided, and some short and long-term reasons for the stock market's crash and the failure of the policy. Enjoy the episode!

    36 min

  7. 10/30/2024

    The Winner of the AI Revolution

    In this episode, Braden discusses the first winner of the AI revolution: NVIDIA. NVIDIA, the GPU maker and AI extraordinaire, is the first winner, as it powers the capabilities of all these AI products that major technology players use. Braden runs through a brief company timeline and then shares his thoughts on the future. He also compares the company to the people selling pickaxes to the miners of the gold rush. After all, the people who made the most money during the gold rush weren't the panners. I hope you enjoy this episode!

  8. 09/04/2024

    Weekly Stock Market Recap

    Braden starts off his new weekly series, recapping the week in the stock market ending August 30th. He discusses key earnings announcements and economic data and previews a shortened week highlighted by Jobs data on Friday the 6th! Hope you enjoy this weekly recap and are excited for many more to come!

    19 min
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Financial Files explores the stories, trends, and decisions that shape our financial world. From breaking down current market events to unpacking key concepts in personal finance, this podcast delivers clear, thoughtful insights without the jargon. We also dive into some of the most fascinating moments in financial history—uncovering what went wrong, what we can learn, and how it still impacts us today. Whether you're just getting started or already deep into the world of finance, Financial Files offers something for anyone curious about how money moves the world. 

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  • Creator
    Braden Starck
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Financial Files
  • Show Website
    Financial Files