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14th Dec 2025

[SIE] 7, Fiscal Policy

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the SIE Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The definition of fiscal policy as the government's tool for managing the economy through taxation and spending. - The fundamental difference between fiscal policy (controlled by Congress and the President) and monetary policy (controlled by the Federal Reserve). - How expansionary fiscal policy, using tax cuts and increased government spending, is used to combat a recession. - How contractionary fiscal policy, using tax increases and decreased government spending, is used to fight inflation. - A simple 'Gas vs. Brake' analogy to remember when each type of policy is appropriate for different economic conditions. For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818
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Open Exam Prep: Mastering Financial Exams

The path to becoming a certified financial professional is known for its difficulty, and finding high-quality, accessible study material shouldn't be the hardest part.

Created by Ran Chen—an AI application enthusiast, Financial Advisor, and holder of the EA (Tax), Life Insurance, Series 6/63/65, and CFP® designations—this podcast was born from personal experience. Having navigated these challenging exams himself, Ran realized the need for better resources and created Open Exam Prep as a free solution for aspiring professionals.

Each episode breaks down complex major exam topics into clear, digestible lessons, covering everything from tax planning and estate strategies to retirement solutions and investment principles. Whether you’re studying during your commute, workout, or downtime, we are here to guide you—one question, one topic, one victory at a time.

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