MiB: Shelia Bair, former FDIC Chair
Former FDIC Chair Shelia Bair discusses her new book, 'How Not To Lose A Million Dollars,' emphasizing the need for financial literacy. She expresses concerns regarding the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, gambling, and Buy Now, Pay Later schemes. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding financial decisions across different age groups.
- ▪Shelia Bair has released a new book focused on financial literacy.
- ▪She raises concerns about the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and gambling.
- ▪Bair emphasizes the importance of financial education for all age groups.
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| Original publisher | The Big Picture |
| Canonical URL | https://ritholtz.com/2026/05/mib-shelia-bair-fdic/ |
| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:17 +0000 |
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MiB: Shelia Bair, former FDIC Chair May 16, 2026 11:00am by Barry Ritholtz <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="lazy lazy-hidden mce_SELRES_start"> </span><iframe style="width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 10px;" src="https://embed.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stopping-poor-financial-decisions-with-former-fdic/id730188152?i=1000768014676" height="175" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-forms allow-popups allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-storage-access-by-user-activation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation"><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"> </span></iframe> This week, I speak with…
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