Welcome to Novem Nexus: Navigating Your Financial Narrative, where we explore the various topics of finance, the stories, strategies, and psychology behind our financial decisions with host Greg Wagner as we dive into the intersection between finance and the human experience.
In Season 2, Episode 15, Greg Wagner takes on one of the most pressing financial issues facing American families today: the student debt crisis. This episode offers a sobering and deeply reflective look at how college costs have spiraled out of control, transforming what was once a gateway to opportunity into a multi-generational financial burden. Greg unpacks the cultural myths and behavioral biases that push young adults—and their families—into staggering debt without a clear return on investment.
Listeners are guided through the true cost of higher education, beyond tuition, highlighting hidden expenses, lost earnings, and compounding interest. With sharp clarity, Greg examines how emotional drivers like pride and social pressure can overshadow financial logic, leading many into decisions they later regret. Yet, this is not a message of despair—it’s a call for critical thinking, transparency, and courageous conversations within families.
Practical strategies are offered, including community college pathways, income-based decision-making, and reframing what it means to “invest” in education. This episode challenges listeners to rethink traditional narratives and embrace a more deliberate, informed approach to college planning.
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Greg Wagner is an Investment Adviser Representative with Novem Group, an SEC-Registered Investment Adviser firm. All opinions expressed by Greg Wagner or any guests are solely their own and do not reflect the views of Novem Group. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute tax, investment, or other financial advice, and is not endorsement of any securities discussed, and listeners should not rely on it for their financial decisions.
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