Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook: California’s Homebuying Dream & Soft Skills in a Hard Market

Pam dives into the intensifying corporate tug-of-war as Paramount ups the ante in its bid for Warner Brothers. While the Dow hits a historic 50,000 milestone, the labor market tells a different story with Target announcing job cuts and analysts warning of a stagnant outlook for new graduates. Pam discuses essential career advice for navigating this climate and digs into what skills are becoming the ultimate competitive advantage. The tech world is also heating up as YouTube Music launches an AI-powered playlist generator to challenge Spotify’s dominance. Then a break down a significant FDA crackdown on misleading weight-loss drug ads, a guide to California’s "Dream for All" program, which offers massive down-payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, and Valentine’s Day spending projected to hit an all-time record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices