Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
This week, we’re bringing you an episode from the How to Money podcast, hosted by Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix, with special guest Noah Smith. Together, they dive into a range of topics, including the impact of tariffs, Substack’s revolutionary media model, and Noah’s unique economic philosophy. Tune in for insights on the escalating national debt, the baby bust, and the rising costs of U.S. healthcare. Noah also offers solutions, with a focus on boosting productivity and strategic immigration. Plus, don’t miss their take on Argentina’s dramatic economic decisions!
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RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
How To Money: howtomoney.com
Tariffs, DOGE, and Your Money w/ Noahpinion – Episode 944: howtomoney.com/tariffs-doge-and-your-money-w-noahpinion
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(03:04) Role of Substack in modern media
(08:50) Noah's economic philosophy
(11:56) Impact of macroeconomics on personal finance
(16:41) Tariffs and their economic implications
(21:58) Government spending and national debt
(27:04) Sponsors: Netsuite | Found
(29:39) Declining birth rates and economic challenges
(34:10) Impact of aging on productivity
(34:56) Immigration policy and population crisis
(36:41) Global fertility trends
(38:06) Healthcare costs in the U.S.
(45:01) Economic strength and productivity in America
(49:00) Sponsors: AdQuick | Incogni
(51:23) Argentina's economic turnaround
(55:40) Personal finance lessons from national debt
(01:01:22) Wrap
This week, we’re bringing you an episode from the How to Money podcast, hosted by Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix, with special guest Noah Smith. Together, they dive into a range of topics, including the impact of tariffs, Substack’s revolutionary media model, and Noah’s unique economic philosophy. Tune in for insights on the escalating national debt, the baby bust, and the rising costs of U.S. healthcare. Noah also offers solutions, with a focus on boosting productivity and strategic immigration. Plus, don’t miss their take on Argentina’s dramatic economic decisions!
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📰Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess
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SPONSORS:
NetSuite
More than 41,000 businesses have already upgraded to NetSuite by Oracle, the #1 cloud financial system bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, into ONE proven platform. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine learning: netsuite.com/102
AdQuick
The easiest way to book out-of-home ads (like billboards, vehicle wraps, and airport displays) the same way you would order an Uber. Ready to get your brand the attention it deserves? Visit adquick.com today to start reaching your customers in the real world.
Found
Found provides small business owners tools to track expenses, calculate taxes, manage cashflow, send invoices and more. Open a Found account for free at found.com/econ102
Incogni
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ECON102 at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/econ102
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SEND US YOUR Q's FOR NOAH TO ANSWER ON AIR: Econ102@Turpentine.co
--
FOLLOW ON X:
@HowToMoneyPod
@HowToMoneyJoel
@HowToMoneyMatt
@noahpinion
@eriktorenberg
@turpentinemedia
--
RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE:
Noahpinion: https://www.noahpinion.blog/
How To Money: howtomoney.com
Tariffs, DOGE, and Your Money w/ Noahpinion – Episode 944: howtomoney.com/tariffs-doge-and-your-money-w-noahpinion
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(03:04) Role of Substack in modern media
(08:50) Noah's economic philosophy
(11:56) Impact of macroeconomics on personal finance
(16:41) Tariffs and their economic implications
(21:58) Government spending and national debt
(27:04) Sponsors: Netsuite | Found
(29:39) Declining birth rates and economic challenges
(34:10) Impact of aging on productivity
(34:56) Immigration policy and population crisis
(36:41) Global fertility trends
(38:06) Healthcare costs in the U.S.
(45:01) Economic strength and productivity in America
(49:00) Sponsors: AdQuick | Incogni
(51:23) Argentina's economic turnaround
(55:40) Personal finance lessons from national debt
(01:01:22) Wrap
