Mornings on 2: The 40-Year-Old First-Time Homebuyer

Mornings on 2: Summer Vacation Spending Splurge & The Reality of Modern Job Hunting

In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam discusses California-based Applied Aerospace and Defense celebrating its IPO at the New York Stock Exchange, and a new travel survey reveals that more than 50% of Americans plan to splurge on summer vacations. Then the Mornings on 2 anchor dives into technology updates about WhatsApp expanding its AI and TikTok launching a FIFA World Cup-inspired app before diving into the Trump administration proposes new tariffs on countries accused of utilizing forced labor, data center delays slowing down artificial intelligence expansion, and some major brands have pulled sponsorship from Pride events due to economic and diversity policy shifts. Pam also talks to financial advisor Chris Markowski about the nuances of the current labor market, the rise of work-from-home trends, and the realities behind unemployment calculations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mornings on 2: Google's AI Move & Is Remote Work Hurting New Grads?

In today’s Dollars and Sense, Pam starts with Alphabet's plans to sell $80 billion in stock to meet surging customer demand for AI. Then, San Francisco-based AI company Anthropic is moving toward a historic public debut following a recent $65 billion private funding round before discussing how tech expansion is driving San Francisco real estate prices to record highs. The Mornings on 2 hosts also dives into Apple's development of a new bill-splitting feature for group expenses, a study linking remote work to rising unemployment among new college graduates, aviation industry updates, and Lego’s tech-upgraded Pokémon sets. Financial advisor Chris Markowski joins the show to share his skeptical perspective on political proposals for economic stimulus checks and updates on businesses reclaiming tariff money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mornings on 2: Prices are Insane & Oakley's Wine Country

In today's Dollars & Sense, Pam breaks down a newly released report on inflation with financial advisor Chris Markowski. The conversation highlights rising prices are forcing Americans to dip into their personal savings to maintain their standard of living. Markowski warns that credit card stress is at its highest level since the Great Recession, indicating that consumers are becoming dangerously overextended. Then Pam transitions to Oakley for another Made in the Bay segment where she interviews multi-generational grape growers who shares the unique history of a120-year-old vine business. The owner explains how Oakley's sandy soil and perfect delta breeze create ideal conditions for growing intense, flavorful wine grapes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mornings on 2: Real Estate Reality Check & Trader Joe's Expansion Plans

In today’s Dollars and Cents, Pam highlights the financial pressures everyday Americans are currently facing before giving an update on the financial market. The Mornings on 2 anchor also covers the sudden shutdown of the AI audio app Hux. Over at Disney, several exciting park updates are unveiled, including the integration of the Muppets into a Hollywood Studios coaster and a special discounted summer ticket offer for kids. Then, a buried treasure hunt in the Bay Area concluded with a twist, as two college best friends successfully uncovered a $10,000 chest hidden in the Marin Headlands. Finally, Pam talks to financial advisor Clark Geranen about the California housing market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Mornings on 2: Big Changes Coming to Disneyland & The Real Cost of Sports Betting

In today’s Dollars & Sense, Pam dives into how Nvidia outpaced Wall Street expectations despite facing increased competition in the AI chip industry and why the general stock market opened lower today before discussing first quarter sales updates for major retailers like Walmart and Target Stellantis is partnering with AI startup Wave to bring hands-free automated driving technology to more cars by 2028. She also gets into park-hopping restriction changes at Disneyland, Governor Newsom’s proposed $3,500 tax credit for new electric vehicle purchases, Planet Fitness’ free pass for teens this summer, and federal investigation into sports gambling. Pam also talks to financial advisor Chris Marcowski about the upcoming leadership transition at the Federal Reserve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]