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    <description>Once a month, our card and banking leaders ditch their meetings for microphones to share buzzword-heavy predictions, recent market developments and pressing trends in the U.S. financial industry.
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The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liability for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.
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    <itunes:summary>Once a month, our card and banking leaders ditch their meetings for microphones to share buzzword-heavy predictions, recent market developments and pressing trends in the U.S. financial industry.
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Have questions? 
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Want to hear us discuss a specific topic?
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Email us at ExtraCredit@transunion.com
Visit our website at  https://www.transunion.com/extracreditpod
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The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liability for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.
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  <title>Episode 8: The Evolution of Financial Inclusion (Part Two)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In part two of episode 6, Karen Andres and Josh Sledge share opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also look back on certain exciting financial products that never quite took off.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space). 
In part two of this month’s episode, Craig asks Karen and Josh S. to offer opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also discuss the importance of truly understanding consumer outcomes. Our guests then think back on financial products that never quite took off, as well as small ideas that turned into something much bigger.
Finally, host Josh finally learns about the origination of the 401k, and Karen and Josh S. talk about exposing their kids to financial concepts from a young age.
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For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com.
The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space). <br>
In part two of this month’s episode, Craig asks Karen and Josh S. to offer opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also discuss the importance of truly understanding consumer outcomes. Our guests then think back on financial products that never quite took off, as well as small ideas that turned into something much bigger.<br>
Finally, host Josh finally learns about the origination of the 401k, and Karen and Josh S. talk about exposing their kids to financial concepts from a young age.<br>
—<br>
For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email <a href="mailto:ExtraCredit@transunion.com" rel="nofollow">ExtraCredit@transunion.com</a>.</p>

<p><em>The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.</em></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space). <br>
In part two of this month’s episode, Craig asks Karen and Josh S. to offer opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also discuss the importance of truly understanding consumer outcomes. Our guests then think back on financial products that never quite took off, as well as small ideas that turned into something much bigger.<br>
Finally, host Josh finally learns about the origination of the 401k, and Karen and Josh S. talk about exposing their kids to financial concepts from a young age.<br>
—<br>
For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email <a href="mailto:ExtraCredit@transunion.com" rel="nofollow">ExtraCredit@transunion.com</a>.</p>

<p><em>The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.</em></p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 7: The Evolution of Financial Inclusion (Part One)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In part one of episode 6, Karen Andres and Josh Sledge discuss how the approach to financial inclusion has changed over the last decade, and discoveries are made about subscription programs at Taco Bell.</itunes:subtitle>
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In part one, Karen and Josh S. explore how the approach to financial inclusion has evolved over the decade — specifically regarding the role of financial institutions. Karen discusses the Aspen Institute’s recent call for the Biden administration to establish a presidential council on financial inclusion, and Josh S. talks about Filene’s recent focus on providing credit unions with tools to improve members’ financial health.
Plus, our hosts try to stump Karen and Josh S. with Michiganian trivia, and everyone gets derailed talking about subscriptions from Taco Bell. 
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For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com.
The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. 
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In part one, Karen and Josh S. explore how the approach to financial inclusion has evolved over the decade — specifically regarding the role of financial institutions. Karen discusses the Aspen Institute’s recent call for the Biden administration to establish a presidential council on financial inclusion, and Josh S. talks about Filene’s recent focus on providing credit unions with tools to improve members’ financial health.<br>
Plus, our hosts try to stump Karen and Josh S. with Michiganian trivia, and everyone gets derailed talking about subscriptions from Taco Bell. <br>
—<br>
For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email <a href="mailto:ExtraCredit@transunion.com" rel="nofollow">ExtraCredit@transunion.com</a>.</p>

<p><em>The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.</em></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space). <br>
In part one, Karen and Josh S. explore how the approach to financial inclusion has evolved over the decade — specifically regarding the role of financial institutions. Karen discusses the Aspen Institute’s recent call for the Biden administration to establish a presidential council on financial inclusion, and Josh S. talks about Filene’s recent focus on providing credit unions with tools to improve members’ financial health.<br>
Plus, our hosts try to stump Karen and Josh S. with Michiganian trivia, and everyone gets derailed talking about subscriptions from Taco Bell. <br>
—<br>
For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email <a href="mailto:ExtraCredit@transunion.com" rel="nofollow">ExtraCredit@transunion.com</a>.</p>

<p><em>The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.</em></p>]]>
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