{"podcast":{"title":"Becoming Financially Confident","slug":"financially-confident-christian-773313","podcast_index_feed_id":773313,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/ask-ralph-podcast/","website_url":"http://www.becomingfinanciallyconfident.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c17cbaaa-ac0e-40c1-abbe-52b5e2557b3f/BFC-Podcast-Cover-Final-v2.jpg","author":"Ralph V. Estep, Jr.","episode_count":1257,"summary":"Breaking Free from Financial Shame, one conversation at a time. Most money advice assumes you already know what you're doing. This show doesn't. Becoming Financially Confident is a live weekday show for people who want to get their financial life in order without being lectured, judged, or sold something. Host Ralph Estep Jr. is a Licensed Public Accountant with more than 30 years of experience sitting across the desk from real people and real businesses — the shoebox of receipts, the tax notice nobody wants to open, the budget that never quite balances. He has made his own expensive mistakes, and he talks about them openly. This is not a new voice. Ralph has published more than 1,200 episodes across eight seasons, earned national recognition for his work, and written nearly a thousand articles on money, taxes, technology, and small business. Becoming Financially Confident is the next chapter of that same show, in the same feed — sharper, live, and built around one idea: you are capable of figuring this out. Every show opens with Headlines: what happened in the money world, and why it matters to your money and not just somebody's portfolio. From there, the recurring segments inclu…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T10:17:43.701925+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-confident-christian-773313"},"episode":{"title":"Tariffs Keep Making Headlines. Is That Actually Why My Grocery and Household Bills Feel Higher?","slug":"tariffs-keep-making-headlines-is-that-actually-why-my-grocery-and-household-bills-feel-higher","published_at":"2026-08-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-confident-christian-773313/tariffs-keep-making-headlines-is-that-actually-why-my-grocery-and-household-bills-feel-higher","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/financially-confident-christian-773313","url":"https://www.financiallyconfidentchristian.com/tariffs-keep-making-headlines","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/adb4642a-b1f1-41ae-9e92-5e53065d15d4.mp3","summary":"Tariffs are hitting American households hard this year, and trust me, they’re not just some random news buzzword. We’re diving into how these sneaky fees are affecting your wallet, and I’ll break it down so you can see what’s real and what’s just noise. Tariffs Keep Making Headlines. Is That Actually Why My Grocery and Household Bills Feel Higher? Spoiler alert: those grocery bills and household expenses probably feel heavier because of it. But don’t worry, we’ve got some practical tips to help you tackle these rising costs without losing your mind. So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and let’s get into how to outsmart those tariffs and keep your budget on track! Read today's blog article Check out the full podcast episode here Tariffs are a hot topic right now, and they’re not just a bunch of political chatter – they’re hitting our wallets hard, folks. This episode dives deep into how these tariffs, which are at their highest since the 1940s, are adding real costs to our everyday lives. We break down the numbers, showing that these tariffs are translating into higher prices on goods we buy regularly, from groceries to electronics. But don’t worry, we're all about practical solutions. We explore ways to navigate this financial headache, like opting for store brands that might not be affected by tariffs as much. It’s all about making smart choices and being savvy with our spending. By the end of the show, we’re armed with knowledge and ready to tackle those rising costs head-on, making sure we don’t just sit back and accept higher prices like it's the new normal. Takeaways: Tariffs are at their highest since the 1940s, and that's not just talk, folks! These tariffs are pushing real costs onto our household budgets, so we gotta pay attention! Identifying which goo…","meta_description":"Tariffs are hitting American households hard this year, and trust me, they’re not just some random news buzzword. 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