Next Gen Personal Finance

Cara Macksoud, the CEO of Money Habitudes, transitioned from being an ETF trader on Wall Street to becoming a passionate advocate for financial education. Her journey began when she worked with unbanked youth and discovered their mistrust of financial institutions, sparking her interest in financial literacy. Teaching these individuals the importance of banking and overcoming their resistance served as a valuable foundation for her work. Cara later acquired the Money Habitudes tool, aimed at uncovering financial behavior patterns and beliefs. Her journey highlights the significance of accessible and relatable financial education for people of all backgrounds and financial situations.

In this podcast episode, Crystina Cardozo, an educator and real estate investor, shares her journey into real estate investing and offers valuable insights into the world of short-term rentals. She discusses her experiences buying properties in the Poconos and expanding into other areas, highlighting the importance of developing systems and networking with other investors. Crystina also emphasizes the need to create an open dialogue about money, both with students and her own children, to foster financial literacy. 

Chris Corinthian's framework for minimizing student loan debt involves using tools like the Common App, College Board Scholarship Search, Scholly, and Google to discover scholarships tailored to one's interests and deadlines. He suggests students take advantage of local resources, such as alumni associations, to find scholarships that are often less competitive for local applicants. Chris also emphasizes the importance of continuously applying for scholarships throughout college, not just in high school, to maintain financial support and minimize the need for loans.

This podcast features Ted Daniels, a former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development employee, who left his career to establish a nonprofit focused on financial education. His journey began with educating friends and family and expanded to colleges, where he observed improved student retention and graduation rates. Ted also touches on the Ambassador Program, which empowers college students to teach financial literacy, fostering a ripple effect of life skills improvement.

This week we are joined by Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, the co-directors of "This Is Not Financial Advice," to discuss their journey from accidental filmmakers to financial education advocates. Listen to this episode to learn their approach to spreading financial literacy, the challenges they faced in making the film, and the impact it has had on audiences.

Nick Magiulli, author of the book "Just Keep Buying" and founder of the Of Dollars and Data blog, shares his insights on personal finance, investing, and the future of financial technology. You will hear Nick's advice on building wealth over the long-term, the importance of investing early and often, and his thoughts on the latest trends in personal finance.

Anthony Davenport, a credit expert and founder of Regal Credit Management, shares his insights on credit repair, mortgages, and more. Listen to this week’s podcast to learn how to build and maintain strong credit scores and how to leverage credit to achieve financial freedom.

Are your students curious about how they can become financially independent? How can you make personal finance more culturally relevant? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear how Julien and Kiersten speak about their experience with money and how they found a platform with the mission of inspiring better conversations about money

Former Minnesota Twins player Kevin Thompson joins us to talk about his experience as a profession baseball player and his career as the CEO and President of 9i Capital Group.

Nia Adams comes on the show to talk about her experience as an entrepreneur, sharing the details of her personal journey in the field and what led her to it in the first place.

In case you missed it: Amanda Volz was the first teacher to ever create an NGPF Teacher Account! For years she has used NGPF curriculum, given feedback to the NGPF team, and even joined the NGPF team! Who better to share the top ways to prepare for a new school year of financial education with all new students?

Dr. Lindsay Gold and Mike Houston from Texas Instruments join us on the NGPF podcast to talk about their career paths to joining TI, the resources they have, and their perspective on how math fits into financial literacy education.

Melissa Jean-Baptiste is a award-winning web series creator and author but before she was a teacher for 11 years! Melissa will share her own experiences as an educator and how you can get students to think about their relationship with money.

Roman Hardgrave, Head of Learning Design, and Matt Hill, Curriculum Designer, from Marginal Revolution University, joins Yanely to speak about how you can use their resources, which are offered at no cost for everybody.

Paul, who has led the credit cards content team at NerdWallet since 2015, gives us an overview of the world of credit cards. Learn more about secured credit cards, how your credit score is impacted through credit card usage, and more! 

Recent high school graduate Anmol Mittal shares about how he created a online board game that helps young students learn about budgeting and saving in a fun way. He offers insight on how to keep personal finance engaging for GenZ

Jonathan, the founder, and editor of HumbleDollar, joins us again on the NGPF Podcast to speak about his new book: My Money Journey, How 30 People Found Financial Freedom And You Can Too. Producer’s Note: This is a podcast episode you don’t want to miss!

Ron Lieber was on the NGPF Podcast to discuss his book, The Price You Pay for College. This podcast is a must-listen for educators and counselors helping young people navigate the college and financial aid maze. Ron shares his insights into the current "merit aid" system, the emotional baggage many bring into the college decision-making process and also what to look for in a college. His advice will educate, empower and provide listeners with key questions they should be asking. 

Joseph Mahavuthivanij, a FinTech entrepreneur, shares his thoughts about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in personal finance education. Learn more about his new venture, Go Boldly, which brings gamification, AI, and financial literacy together.

College isn’t for everybody. Ken Rusk, a renowned entrepreneur, and author of the book "Blue-Collar Cash," shares his insights on achieving success in blue-collar industries.