Welcome to The Weekly Top 3 - our look at the top 3 things on our mind here at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets - for the week of November 4, 2024.

This week, our top 3 issues are these: 1) we ask whether the four business leaders writing a recent op-ed claiming that SB21 in its current form is still working for Alaska families even looked at the data first (spoiler alert: it's not) (2:31), 2) we explain why Jake Metcalfe's recent op-ed has it exactly backward: it's the current use of PFD cuts to fund government that puts the fiscal burden onto the backs of working Alaska families; by massively broadening the base, Ben Carpenter's proposal would reduce it significantly (17:13), and 3) we explain why, one way or the other, the coming Legislature will have to deal with campaign finance reforms, and our view on what they should do when they confront it (34:56).

The Weekly Top 3 (11.4.2024)

Join us for a thrilling episode where we take you across the world. Listen to our tips and tricks, travel horror stories, and a rave review of Edinburgh airport. 

S12B - EP5 - One Way Ticket?

‘Tis the season to make holiday travel plans! This episode of Making Cents of Money offers helpful hints for staying on budget when traveling to celebrate with family and friends. 
 
SHOW NOTES: 
•	Berg, H. (2023, September 19). 2023 holiday travel outlook. Hopper. https://media.hopper.com/research/2023-holiday-travel-outlook 
•	French, S. (2024, October 10). Travel inflation report: October 2024. NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/travel-price-tracker  
•	Pellegrini, A. (2021, July 6). Travel planning templates. University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center Blog. https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/2045942096 
•	Rodriguez, A. (n.d.). How to save money on travel this holiday season. AXA Travel Insurance. https://www.axatravelinsurance.com/resources/travel-tips/-/asset_publisher/dbn8rbCGSjcs/content/how-to-save-money-on-travel-this-holiday-season 
•	Vaidyanathan, R. (2023, April 7). Credit cards and travel. University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center Blog. https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1536325046 
•	Wallace Bechard, C., Giancola-Shanks, N., Sweedler, K., & Pellegrini, A. (2022, December 15). Spend less, travel more webinar recording [Video]. University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center. https://youtu.be/7jgv_wgd_z14 
•	University of Illinois System Student Money Management Center. (2022). Revisiting travel (ep. 53). https://blogs.uofi.uillinois.edu/view/7550/1155020853 
•	University of Illinois Extension. (n.d.). Saving on travel. https://extension.illinois.edu/finances/saving-travel 
•	U.S. Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Fuel economy trip calculator. https://www.fueleconomy.gov/trip/ 
•	U.S. Department of Transportation. (2024, October 15). Statistics on airfare pricing and trends: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. https://www.bts.gov/air-fares 


Episode 97: Saving Money on Holiday Travel


📣Nina et Claire, les 2 conseillères en Economie Sociale Familiale de L’Atelier Budgétaire, ont chauffé leurs voix et sont prêtes pour la Saison 2 de Compter sur ses proches – le podcast pour parler budget !


🎧🎧A vos écouteurs 🎧🎧


🆕A travers 5 épisodes inédits, elles proposent de nouveaux sujets pour prévenir les fragilités financières liées au vieillissement et à la perte d’autonomie.


Des écoutes, des conseils, des témoignages et paroles d’experts à partager avec vos proches !
📆 A partir de quand ?  Le 21 novembre 2024.


Et comme la saison 1, la saison 2 est disponible sur toutes les plateformes d’écoute.


« Compter sur ses proches » est un podcast produit par L’ Atelier Budgétaire, association qui agit en faveur de l’inclusion financière et qui soutient les personnes dans leur pouvoir d’agir sur la gestion de leur budget.
Le podcast est réalisé par l’association « Bonjour les Hirondelles - média », qui porte le média podcast comme outil de transmission et d’accompagnement social. 


La création de la saison 2 du podcast est soutenue par nos partenaires, que nous remercions vivement : La conférence des financeurs et le Département de la Gironde, Malakoff Humanis, la Carsat et la MSA d’Aquitaine.


🌐Pour en savoir plus sur leur actualité :
https://www.gironde.fr/handicap-grand-age/aide-aux-proches-aidants-et-aidantes (https://www.gironde.fr/handicap-grand-age/aide-aux-proches-aidants-et-aidantes)
https://www.essentiel-autonomie.com/ (https://www.essentiel-autonomie.com/)
https://www.carsat-aquitaine.fr/home/entreprise/programmes-de-prevention/aidants-aides.html (https://www.carsat-aquitaine.fr/home/entreprise/programmes-de-prevention/aidants-aides.html)
https://gironde.msa.fr/lfp/solidarite/etre-aidant-au-quotidien (https://gironde.msa.fr/lfp/solidarite/etre-aidant-au-quotidien)
Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Bande-annonce - Saison 2

Following the shocking events of Episode 407, Paul has been in the care of our resident supernatural expert “Gareth”. It was Gareth who found him and exorcised the demon from his body, but Paul was badly shaken up by the experience. As a result, Paul has only got ONE HOUR to record this week’s podcast and it’s up to Eli to get his co-host through the next 60 minutes. In a slightly more unfocused episode that usual, Eli pulls out a range of sweet Polish mustards to taste test the living hell out of them. Thankfully, because of the live show, there are also big bags of crisps to sample and all four flavours are loosely based on the UK TV gameshow “Bullseye” branding! Will the snacks live up to the legacy of Bully and his darts based quiz? There is only one way to find out, and that’s to get their gobs all over them. It’s another “real time” episode, so hold on tight!

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Mubin and Carl drill down into what was announced in October’s budget. What does it mean for people's living standards, the British economy, and whether we will see an end to stagnation?

The interview

Mubin asks Carl Emmerson, Deputy Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, about the October 2024 Budget.

On taxes, the Chancellor raised an extra 40 billion pounds a year. Did she go far enough or did she go too far? And how coherent was it as a tax plan?
On fuel duty, it was quite a surprise there was no change. Does Carl think that showed some of the risk averseness that the government has?  
Carl discusses big tax rises. The Chancellor pledged to no return to austerity. What does this extra tax and borrowing mean for public services?
Some departments, like the NHS and overseas aid, are going to be getting 4-5% increases in spending. And that's going to mean a lot less for other departments, particularly given how much the NHS takes up as a percentage of public spending.
What's actually happening in terms of growth? 
What are the changes on employer's National Insurance contributions. Who will be affected and how? Has the government effectively raised taxes on working people? 
Did the government get it right on the changes made to inheritance tax?
Capital gains tax. We saw the rate increase and it was a modest increase. Was that the right level?
Will the changes to wealth taxation have any significant impacts on people migrating? 
Was there really a fiscal black hole of £22 billion?
The next fiscal event is going to be the spending review. What are we expecting in relation to that?

22. What does the Budget mean for living standards?

Welcome to The Weekly Top 3 - our look at the top 3 things on our mind here at Alaskans for Sustainable Budgets - for the week of November 11, 2024.

This week, our top 3 issues are these: 1) we explain why we characterize the new House Coalition as a "bipartisan plutocracy" - government by the wealthy for the wealthy (2:11), 2) we explain why President Trump's recent video hasn't changed our skepticism of the Alaska LNG project (21:18), and 3) we discuss the internal inconsistency of the Trump energy policy - by making the oil & gas industry stronger, it may make prices and, with that, Alaska, among others, much weaker (39:19).

The Weekly Top 3 (11.11.2024)

An in conversation with Rt Hon Michael Gove, Editor of the The Spectator and former Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. 

This event was part of the IfG's public services conference, kindly supported by UCL.

In conversation with Rt Hon Michael Gove

The IfG team presented new analysis on the likely impact of the budget on public services performance. They also discussed the key questions facing the government ahead of the spending review, including widespread poor performance and record backlogs, tight funding settlements, industrial disputes, crumbling buildings, recruitment and retention problems, and resilience for future crises. 

Stuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
Philip Nye, Senior Data Scientist at the Institute for Government
Cassia Rowland, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government

This session was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.

This event was part of the IfG's public services conference, kindly supported by UCL.

The IfG Expert Briefing: What next for public services?

Join us in this episode of [Your Podcast Name] as we explore the revolutionary role of ChatGPT in travel itinerary planning. Discover how this powerful AI tool can transform your travel experience by providing personalized suggestions, saving you time, and optimizing your budget.

We’ll dive into the practical applications of ChatGPT, from generating detailed itineraries to uncovering hidden gems at your destination. Learn how to effectively use ChatGPT's search functionality to create tailored travel plans that cater to your unique preferences.

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended adventure, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to enhance your journey. We’ll also discuss the limitations of AI in travel planning and how to combine its capabilities with human expertise for the best results.

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