{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd31efb995459133c97ab7d/61bcf8076928fc0016105f40?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Money Talks: Open Topic Dec 2021","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd31efb995459133c97ab7d/1639773951464-6411504823e8cee0d0b08f0d71c2b32b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Do you have a question about recent financial news? Do you have a question about your own person finances? Today’s a great day to contact us. It’s an Open Topic Day.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The pause on student loan repayment initially put into place under former President Donald Trump and twice extended by Biden is set to expire on Jan. 31.&nbsp;</li><li>The last of the child tax credit from the American Rescue plan were sent out last week.&nbsp;</li><li>The Federal Reserve said last week that interest rates will stay near zero for now.</li><li>“10 Surefire Tax Tips For Year-End 2021”&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2021/12/08/10-surefire-tax-tips-for-year-end-2021/?sh=ed7aed61bfc3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2021/12/08/10-surefire-tax-tips-for-year-end-2021/?sh=ed7aed61bfc3</a></li><li>January typically has discounts on bedding and linens, fitness equipment, and TV and electronics – those just before the Super Bowl.&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/what-to-buy-every-month\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/what-to-buy-every-month</a></li><li>Many of the nation’s largest banks are cutting overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees for customers in 2022. Lawmakers and regulators have criticized banks for penalizing already cash-strapped customers.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Explaining Dot Plot: <a href=\"https://www.bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/federal-reserve-dot-plot-explained-how-to-read-interest-rates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/federal-reserve-dot-plot-explained-how-to-read-interest-rates/</a></p><p>Federal Reserve:<a href=\" https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20210922.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/fomcprojtabl20210922.pdf</a></p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}