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Welcome to Learn Finance 101, your go-to podcast for mastering the basics of finance. Whether you're new to personal finance or looking to refine your knowledge, we break down key topics like budgeting, investing, and credit management into simple, actionable insights. Join us weekly to gain the tools and understanding you need for lasting financial success. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfinance101/subscribe

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    074: Secured Horizons: Exploring Asset-Backed Finance

    Today, we turn our lens to asset-backed finance (ABF), a cornerstone of modern lending that's surging in prominence.

    4 min

  2. 27 JAN

    073: Unveiling the Shadows: The World of Private Credit

    In this episode, we explore the explosive growth and transformation of private credit in 2025. Once a niche financial sector, private credit has ballooned to $1.5 trillion globally, with projections reaching $2.8 trillion by 2029. We break down how private credit—direct, non-bank lending to companies—has surged in popularity, especially as banks retreated from riskier loans after the 2008 financial crisis. Driven by institutional investors seeking higher yields, private credit now spans everything from consumer loans to buy-now-pay-later debt, offering both opportunity and risk. We trace its evolution, discuss the mechanics of these bespoke deals, and highlight key trends like ESG integration, AI-powered credit analysis, and the blending of public and private markets. Tune in for a comprehensive look at how private credit is reshaping capital flows, borrowing, and investment strategies in a volatile world.

    16 min

  3. 22 JAN

    072: Prediction Markets: The Blockchain Bet - Decoding Polymarket

    This episode dives into Polymarket, the decentralized prediction market platform that has taken the crypto world by storm. Founded in 2020 by Shayne Coplan, Polymarket lets users bet peer-to-peer on everything from elections to pop culture, using USDC stablecoins and blockchain technology for global reach and transparency. After overcoming regulatory hurdles—including a CFTC ban and a dramatic relaunch in the US—Polymarket saw explosive growth in 2025, with volumes topping $21.5 billion and major investments from firms like ICE. The platform’s unique yes/no shares, anonymous trading, and community-driven dispute resolution have made it a leader in the new era of prediction markets.

    5 min

  4. 20 JAN

    071. Prediction Markets: Betting on the Future - The Kalshi Story

    In this episode, we explore Kalshi, a ground breaking prediction market platform that has revolutionized event forecasting in finance. Founded in 2018 by Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, Kalshi transformed the landscape by securing federal regulation under the CFTC, allowing users to trade on real-world outcomes like elections and economic data. With trading volumes now exceeding $1 billion weekly, Kalshi stands at the forefront of mainstream prediction markets, offering a legitimate, regulated space for event-based financial contracts.

    9 min

  5. 16 JAN

    070: Decoding 'Girl Math,' Biases, and Smarter Spending

    While it's funny and super relatable, "girl math" shines a light on real cognitive biases that can sneak into our financial decisions, especially around compulsive or impulse purchases. Today, we'll laugh at the memes, break down the specific types of biases with examples, discuss why the term can be problematic, and – most importantly – share detailed, actionable tips to outsmart these biases for better girl finance. By the end, you'll have tools to make smarter choices without losing the fun.

    11 min

  6. 13 JAN

    069. Economic theories: Ecological Economics

    Ecological economics, developed by Herman Daly, Robert Costanza, and others, views economies as part of the environment, prioritising sustainability and recognising the limits of natural resources. It arose from concerns over resource depletion and environmental harm, critiquing mainstream economics for overlooking ecological constraints. Unlike growth-focused models, ecological economics advocates maintaining resource use within planetary boundaries, internalising environmental costs, and using metrics like carryingcapacity and ecological footprint. Key policies include carbon pricing and green taxes. While it faces criticism for challenging economic growth and lacking formal models, its principles are increasingly influential in climate policy and sustainability debates, especially as environmental crises worsen. The approach encourages a shift from short-term profit to long-term resilience and intergenerational equity, though mainstream adoption remains limited.

    4 min

  7. 10 JAN

    068. Finance trends: Declining Interest Rates and Economic Recovery

    In 2025, falling interest rates are supporting economicrecovery, though global growth remains subdued at 2.3%. Central banks are cautiously easing policy, with mortgage rates falling and some regions pausing rate cuts due to persistent inflation. While lower rates are encouraging lending, investment, and activity in sectors like real estate and energy, challenges such as rising public debt, inflationary pressures, and global trade tensions are constraining growth. Financial institutions and investors are focusing on proactive strategies and stable assets, while governments prioritise infrastructure spending. The outlook is cautiously optimistic, with moderate growth expected as economies adapt to persistent debt and trade barriers.

    4 min

  8. 5 JAN

    067. Economic theories: Post-Keynesian Economics

    Post-Keynesian economics, building on John Maynard Keynes’s work, emphasizes uncertainty, financial instability, and income distribution, offering a heterodox alternative to neoclassical and new Keynesian economics. Developed by Joan Robinson, Hyman Minsky, Paul Davidson, and others in the mid-20th century, it emerged from dissatisfaction with mainstream equilibrium models. It extends Keynes’s focus on demand-driven economies, rejecting assumptions of automatic market clearing.

    4 min
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Welcome to Learn Finance 101, your go-to podcast for mastering the basics of finance. Whether you're new to personal finance or looking to refine your knowledge, we break down key topics like budgeting, investing, and credit management into simple, actionable insights. Join us weekly to gain the tools and understanding you need for lasting financial success. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnfinance101/subscribe

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  • Creator
    LearnFinance101
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
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