Money Unplugged with Chris Hill

Chris Hill shares some holiday wishes before handing the show over to the late, great Louis Armstrong for his reading of Clement Moore’s classic poem, A Visit From St. Nicholas.Opening clip – “Scrooged”Email us [email protected]

We’re back with more holiday-themed conversations on topics only loosely connected to money! Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, share: - Regrettable holiday purchases- Songs we enjoy despite popular opinion- Our individual Mt. Rushmores of holiday movies- The legend of the Sourtoe Cocktail (Yes, really)Opening clip – “Elf”Looking for a last-minute gift for the book lover in your life? Order a copy of Oh, Christmas Tree today!Enjoy awesome holiday music you WON’T hear on your local radio station.Email us [email protected]

Santa has run his company for centuries. It’s arguably the most admirable business in the world. But is it profitable? Motley Fool senior analyst Bill Barker and Bill Mann, Chief Investment Strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, break down the company’s revenue streams and discuss: - Why KGE’s logistics are “state of the art”- The relative negotiating power of Santa's elves- How cryptocurrency may be boosting the bottom line- Mismatched holiday-themed buddy cop pairings (Yes, really.)Opening clip – “Money Train” You can find behind-the-scenes info about the show at www.moneyunpluggedpod.com.   Email us [email protected] 

You don’t start your own newspaper business when you’re in grade school unless you have entrepreneurship running through your veins. Fortunately for David Simnick, he had parents who indulged his ventures from an early age. Now the co-founder and CEO of Soapbox Soaps (one of the fastest-growing companies in America), David shares: - The military career he came close to pursuing- Early business ventures that failed- How “money is a fuel to go after what really matters”- Why he unabashedly loves his Shop-VacOpening clip – “Billions”Go to ilovemarmar.com and use the promo code “MONEY” to get 10% off your limited-edition Holiday Gift Pack!Use the promo code “MoneyUnplugged25” to get 25% off anything you order at Soapboxsoaps.com.Send your questions and comments to [email protected]

Happy Thanksgiving! Need a little break from your family & friends? Take a walk or go for a drive as Chris Hill reveals how a listener email led him to spend an entire day in Atlanta with the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. Plus, he shares:- 3 big Thanksgiving traditions in the U.S.- How two approaches to charitable giving (that have come up on the podcast) tie in to one of his favorite organizations, the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen- Tina Fey’s opinion of the only true reward in lifeOpening clip – “Wall Street”Email [email protected] w/ your questions, suggestions, and more.