How to Money Friday Flight - Stealthy Skimpflation, Janky Job Markets, & Day-Trading Doris #1101
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Feb 13, 2026 A roundup of this week’s financial headlines, from hidden service cuts and shrinking grocery prices to the rise of skimpflation. They compare where to shop for big savings and warn about delivery app costs. The conversation digs into weird job-market trends, ghost job listings, and networking strategies. Retirement topics include trading habits, volunteering benefits, and unretiring for part-time work.
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Network Before You Need A Job
- Network relentlessly and 'dig the well before you're thirsty' to make job searches easier.
- Reach out to past colleagues regularly and build genuine relationships before you need help.
Build A Scalable Side Hustle Not Gig Work
- Consider building a scalable side hustle rather than relying on gig work for income stability.
- Treat a side hustle like a business you can grow and show on your resume.
Retirees Turning To Day Trading
- Retirees often trade more actively and can harm returns by day trading.
- Joel suggests retirees develop hobbies and loved ones should check in when trading intensifies.