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"It's giving me the ick": Dating and money

APR 25, 2025

"It's giving me the ick": Dating and money

<p>Ever had an awkward encounter around money while dating? Host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial therapist <a href="https://ajaevanscounseling.com/">Aja Evans</a> about how to have better money conversations in your romantic life.</p><br/><p>Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into money and dating:</p><br/><p>- More <a href="https://www.ellevest.com/magazine/family-relationships/money-talk-relationship-finances">suggestions</a> for how to talk about money while dating from Ellevest </p><br/><p>- Grow your <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/08/16/1028081097/money-financial-intimacy-talk-relationship-advice">financial intimacy</a> with NPR’s “Life Kit”</p><br/><p>- Check out The Knot’s <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/cheap-date-ideas">50 affordable date ideas</a> </p><br/><p>Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PVvP2hcRT8Xyza6BaKbBONzZlObJptNJedp5cvnqkyA/edit?usp=sharing" class="default">listening guide</a>. </p><br/><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We’d love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you’d like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tell us using <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/talk-to-financially-inclined/">this online form</a>.</p><br/><p>This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they <a href="https://greenlight.com/inclined?utm_source=inclined-website">sign up today for a Greenlight account</a>.</p>

12 MIN

How to negotiate

APR 18, 2025

How to negotiate

<p>How do you get what you want and the pay you deserve? Host Yanely Espinal talks with career coach and personal finance writer Mandi Woodruff-Santos about the ins and outs of negotiation and how to start building these skills long before your first job offer. </p><br/><p>Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into negotiation:</p><br/><ul><li>Some <a href="https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/negotiation-skills-daily/negotiation-preparation-checklist/">helpful questions</a> you might consider before going into a negotiation</li><li>Additional <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3HJCQJ2Lmo&t=45s">negotiation tips</a> from psychologist Ruchi Sinha’s TED Talk</li><li>Specific advice for <a href="https://hbr.org/2014/04/15-rules-for-negotiating-a-job-offer">negotiating a job offer</a>, from Harvard Business Review</li></ul><br/><br/><p>Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z4Dz63bcGV2v1ms28xOhY-z9Mv6YTO5eSwnA16GC4n0/edit?slide=id.g2967a9c8b66_0_0#slide=id.g2967a9c8b66_0_0" class="default">listening guide</a>. </p><br/><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We’d love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you’d like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tell us using<a href="https://www.marketplace.org/talk-to-financially-inclined/"> this online form</a>.</p><br/><p>This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they <a href="https://greenlight.com/inclined?utm_source=inclined-website">sign up today for a Greenlight account</a>.</p>

13 MIN

“Try before you buy” with an internship

APR 11, 2025

“Try before you buy” with an internship

<p>How do you decide what job is right for you? Host Yanely Espinal talks to early-career coach and consultant Jade Walters about the value of internships and how to find, get and excel in them. </p><br/><p>Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into internships:</p><br/><ul><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jenniferlotito/2024/03/13/5-tips-for-landing-your-dream-summer-internship/">Advice</a> for landing your dream internship</li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/2018/06/01/how-make-internship-worth-your-while/">How to make sure your internship is worth your time</a></li><li>Additional <a href="https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/10-tips-make-most-internship">tips</a> for making the most of your internship </li></ul><br/><br/><p>Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hCV1Kcp3zRGY_KKTbPD-hy6u696J9vy0ePsL-7XuOH8/edit?usp=sharing" class="default">listening guide</a>. </p><br/><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We’d love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you’d like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tell us using<a href="https://www.marketplace.org/talk-to-financially-inclined/"> this online form</a>.</p><br/><p>This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they <a href="https://greenlight.com/inclined?utm_source=inclined-website">sign up today for a Greenlight account</a>.</p><br/><p><br></p>

15 MIN

Going green with your money

APR 4, 2025

Going green with your money

<p>Want to make a difference with your money? In this episode, host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial educator <a href="https://bravelygo.co/about/">Kara Perez</a> about how to align your money with your values. Perez gets into the ways that you can spend, save, and invest based on what matters to you. </p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into making change with your money: </p><br/><ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/sustainable-investing">sustainable investing</a> from Harvard Business School</li><li>Read about the <a href="https://www.origin.bank/blog/economic-impact-of-supporting-small-businesses/">impact</a> of supporting small businesses </li><li>Find more on <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/banking/socially-responsible-banks">ethical banking</a> from NerdWallet</li></ul><br/><br/><p> </p><br/><p>Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10mdz1S8LyYfP03yFag5stRR_7dMK1tFlxEVMDJ4R3VA/edit?usp=sharing">listening guide</a>. </p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We’d love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you’d like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tell us using<a href="https://www.marketplace.org/talk-to-financially-inclined/"> this online form</a>.</p><br/><p>This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they <a href="https://greenlight.com/inclined?utm_source=inclined-website">sign up today for a Greenlight account</a>.</p>

12 MIN

Paying for college

MAR 28, 2025

Paying for college

<p>Not sure how you’re going to pay for college? Host Yanely Espinal talks with college counselor Teng Yang about the different funding options available to students, and what they should watch out for when making their decisions.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into how to pay for college:</p><br/><ul><li>Check out <a href="https://www.nasfaa.org/uploads/documents/Aid_Offer_Comparison_Worksheet.pdf">this worksheet</a> to compare financial aid offers, from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators</li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/get-help-paying-for-college/scholarships-grants-institutional-aid/the-basics-on-grants-and-scholarships">grants and scholarships</a> from the College Board</li><li>Find scholarships through <a href="https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships">Federal Student Aid</a> </li></ul><br/><br/><p> </p><br/><p>Are you in an educational setting? Here’s a handy <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17Czgf4f5Jx3jxTskINpXnvh0jbSztgK4pMSb-u4Jz1s/edit?usp=sharing">listening guide</a>.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We’d love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you’d like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or tell us using<a href="https://www.marketplace.org/talk-to-financially-inclined/"> this online form</a>.</p><br/><p> </p><br/><p>This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they <a href="https://greenlight.com/inclined?utm_source=inclined-website">sign up today for a Greenlight account</a>.</p>

17 MIN