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The bailouts during the recent financial crisis enraged the public. They felt unfair - and counterproductive: people who take risks must be allowed to fail. If we reward firms that make irresponsible investments, aren't we encouraging them to continue to act irresponsibly? Bailouts have happened throughout economic history and are unavoidable in any modern, market-based economy. And they're actually good. Contrary to popular belief, the financial system cannot operate properly unless the government stands ready to bail out banks and other firms.

Follow the epic journey of host Katrina McLarin and her wife Brenda Laverick on their purchase and renovation of Casa Nova House, a stately Oamaru Stone mansion built in 1861 located in the South Island of New Zealand.This is a story of how they changed their entire lives, trusting their gut and taking a leap of faith to live their dreams.

The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast hosted by Travel Weekly hotels editor Christina Jelski. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited. From Caribbean all-inclusives to mountainside lodges, we’ll be talking to advisors about their first-hand experiences at some of the most exciting and buzzed-about resorts around the world.