On February 24, 2022, Ukraine was invaded a second time in the 21st century by Vladmir Putin and the Russian army.  During the second invasion, US Military veterans became involved and rushed to the aid of Ukrainians.  One of these brave Americans, Tony McCarty of CORD550, joins me on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend.  

On February 24, 2022, Ukraine was invaded a second time in the 21st century by Vladmir Putin and the Russian army.&nbsp; During the second invasion, US Military veterans became involved and rushed to the aid of Ukrainians.&nbsp; One of these brave Americans, Tony McCarty of CORD550, joins me on this episode of The Life Changing Weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Life Changing Weekend 02-23-25 550Cord Inc. Helping Ukraine

Answering questions about health has become one of the most common ways people use AI, everything from healthcare and fitness to nutrition and preparing for doctor visits. Our first guest on this episode is Kate Rouch, the Chief Marketing Officer with OpenAI and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she turned to AI to understand her diagnosis, prepare for appointments and navigate care.  

Next, measles cases are increasing in Northern Virginia, raising new concerns as the U.S. works to maintain its measles eradication status.  The outbreaks come as a new bipartisan national poll from the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) shows strong consensus among Americans on the importance of vaccination.  Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) joins us to discuss further.

Answering questions about health has become one of the most common ways people use AI, everything from healthcare and fitness to nutrition and preparing for doctor visits. Our first guest on this episode is Kate Rouch, the Chief Marketing Officer with OpenAI and when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she turned to AI to understand her diagnosis, prepare for appointments and navigate care.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Next, measles cases are increasing in Northern Virginia, raising new concerns as the U.S. works to maintain its measles eradication status.&nbsp; The outbreaks come as a new bipartisan national poll from the Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) shows strong consensus among Americans on the importance of vaccination.&nbsp; Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for The Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease (PFID) joins us to discuss further.

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New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connection who asked for money or promoted a cryptocurrency investment, putting more than 11 million older adults at risk.  To talk with us about this, I’m joined by Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support, AARP.

Next, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings and would struggle to cover an unexpected expense, according to Bankrate. 50% of consumers said their top New Year’s resolution is to save more money.  To talk about this and to offer smarter ways to save to help people reach their financial goals, I’m joined by Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian.

New AARP research shows nearly one in ten adults age 50 and older have been targeted by an online romantic connection who asked for money or promoted a cryptocurrency investment, putting more than 11 million older adults at risk.&nbsp; To talk with us about this, I&rsquo;m joined by Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support, AARP.
Next, nearly 1 in 4 Americans have no emergency savings and would struggle to cover an unexpected expense, according to Bankrate. 50% of consumers said their top New Year&rsquo;s resolution is to save more money.&nbsp; To talk about this and to offer smarter ways to save to help people reach their financial goals, I&rsquo;m joined by Rod Griffin, Senior Director of Consumer Education and Advocacy at Experian.

Life Changing Weekend 02-15-26 Bad Love and Hard Money

It’s tax time again, and the 2026 tax season will be very different for millions of Americans. Major tax law changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect families, seniors, tipped workers, overtime earners, and anyone who bought a new car in the past year. To discuss this tax season, we’re joined today by Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. 

Next, Kelley Blue Book has long been the go-to source for things car-related, and their 12th Annual Best Buy Awards reflect a year of vehicle testing and evaluation, identifying cars, trucks and SUVs with strong overall value and performance.  To discuss the best cars of 2026 and all this automotive, we’re joined today by author and car expert Brian Moody. 

And finally, according to Bank of America’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Report - NUMBER OF U.S. WORKERS TURNING TO EMPLOYERS FOR FINANCIAL HELP HAS DOUBLED - 1 in 4 Workers Want Assistance on Pressing Financial Needs, Up From 13% in 2023.  To talk about this trend, we’re joined today by Kai Walker of Bank of America

It&rsquo;s tax time again, and the 2026 tax season will be very different for millions of Americans. Major tax law changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect families, seniors, tipped workers, overtime earners, and anyone who bought a new car in the past year. To discuss this tax season, we&rsquo;re joined today by Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services.&nbsp;
Next, Kelley Blue Book has long been the go-to source for things car-related, and their 12th Annual Best Buy Awards reflect a year of vehicle testing and evaluation, identifying cars, trucks and SUVs with strong overall value and performance.&nbsp; To discuss the best cars of 2026 and all this automotive, we&rsquo;re joined today by author and car expert Brian Moody.&nbsp;
And finally, according to Bank of America&rsquo;s 2025 Workplace Benefits Report - NUMBER OF U.S. WORKERS TURNING TO EMPLOYERS FOR FINANCIAL HELP HAS DOUBLED - 1 in 4 Workers Want Assistance on Pressing Financial Needs, Up From 13% in 2023.&nbsp; To talk about this trend, we&rsquo;re joined today by Kai Walker of Bank of America

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